YAMASA Institute ‣ Japan Study Abroad Network

Apply now for:: April 2024
Deadline to apply:: Early November 2023

Recommended for Westerners

The school’s curriculum has accounted for students who need more time and support to learn Kanji, etc.
Wifi Available

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Higher Education Counselling

This school provides specialized counseling to prepare and apply to colleges and universities after graduation.
Dormitories Available

This school introduces affordable shared living spaces.
Apartments Available

This school introduces private apartments.
Homestay Available

This school introduces local Japanese families where students can live while studying.
In-School Activities

This school organizes regular interactive & cultural activities in the school.
Out-of-School Activities

This school organizes out-of-school day-trips, excursions and events throughout the year.
Student Lounge

Space outside of the classroom is available for students to interact casually and/or study.

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School Introduction

For more than 25 years, The YAMASA Institute has been located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and has had visitors from many countries in Asia, the Middle East, Russia, North and South America, Europe and more than 80 countries around the world. The school strives to provide education that meets the objectives of each individual's Japanese language learning and emphasizes diversity.

Total Number of Students:	100
Class Size:	7-15
Enrolment Terms:	April, July, October, January
Minimum Course Duration:	Short Term: 2 Weeks / Long Term: 3 Months

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Main Features

Small class sizes: The school maintains small class sizes with a maximum of 7 students for short-term and 15 students for long-term programs.The school can therefore support its students with personalized and attentive learning advice.
Team-teaching system: Each class is a team-teaching system consisting of 4.5 teachers. By learning from a variety of teachers, students can develop more advanced listening and responding skills in Japanese and never get bored.
Secure accommodation: There are a number of low-cost dormitories within walking distance of the school buildings, with a variety of room types to choose from. For international students, the difficulties of contracting accommodation and commuting to school can be eliminated.

School Location

Okazaki City in Aichi Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan. Okazaki City has an old history and culture. Tokugawa Ieyasu from Okazaki City unified Japan during the Warring States period, and there are many historic temples and shrines, including Okazaki Castle. It is also a scenic city with many parks and nature areas. Hatcho miso and fireworks are among Okazaki’s specialities, and you can experience real Japanese cultures close at hand. In terms of living, you can spend your time quite comfortably. Everything you need for living is within walking distance, while you can save on living costs compared to urban areas. You can go to Nagoya in 30 minutes by train and to Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo in about 2 hours by Shinkansen so it is easy to visit metropolitan areas.

The school is located near the Okazaki station where you can find some restaurants and small parks.

Nearest Station:
Okazaki Station (10-minute walk)

Available Courses

AIJP - Long Term
SILAC - Short Term

AIJP - Long Term

Course Description

Academic Intensive Japanese Program: this course is for those who want to acquire solid Japanese language skills, such as those aiming for higher education or employment. Students learn the four skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading in a well-balanced manner.

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2-year course
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1 year and 9 months course
3

1 year and 6 months course
4

1 year and 3 months course
5

1-year course
6

9 months course
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6 months course
8

3 months course

Enrolment Periods & Duration

Intake	Duration	Application Start Date	Application Deadline
April	3 Months ~ 2 Years	Early September	Early November
July	3 Months ~ 2 Years	Early December	Early February
October	3 Months ~ 2 Years	Early March	Early May
January	3 Months ~ 2 Years	Early June	Early August

Morning and afternoon classes:

Morning classes are held from 09:00 to 11:50 (Monday to Friday)
Afternoon classes are held from 12:40 to 15:30 (Monday to Friday)

Course Features & Electives

JLPT PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)

Preparatory class for the JLPT N1 and N2
UNIVERSITY EXAM PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)

For students that want to pass the entrance exam of a Japanese university
BUSINESS JAPANESE (OPTIONAL)

Japanese for business or other formal situations
BASIC SKILLS (OPTIONAL)

Intensive focus on either speaking, listening or reading
KANJI (OPTIONAL)

Focus on Chinese characters in Japanese language

Tuition Fees

	Tuition fees
3 Months	¥261,800
6 Months	¥486,200
9 Months	¥666,600
1 Year	¥847,000
1 Year 3 Months	¥1,027,000
1 Year 6 Months	¥1,207,800
1 Year 9 Months	¥1,338,200
2 Years	¥1,568,600

	Other fees
Screening fee	¥30,250
Textbooks	Not included in tuition

Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.

SILAC - Short Term

Course Description

Short Intensive Language Acquisition Course
This course is designed for those who want to improve their Japanese conversation skills efficiently in a short time. Classes are divided into beginner and intermediate levels and this course is also suitable for first-time learners of Japanese.

The program duration is 2~12 weeks, but it can get extended.

Enrolment Periods & Duration

Intake	Application Deadline
Every Friday	N/A

Morning and afternoon classes:

Morning classes are held from 09:00 to 11:50 (Monday to Friday)
Afternoon classes are held from 12:40 to 14:30 (Monday to Friday)

Course Features & Electives

PRONUNCIATION & INTONATION CLASS (OPTIONAL)

Focus on inflection, intonation, pronunciation in cases where it can change the meaning of the word/sentence
KANJI (OPTIONAL)

Kanji classes are offered for beginner and intermediate level
BUSINESS MANNER AND ETIQUETTE (OPTIONAL)

Japanese business manner and etiquette classes are offered for intermediate level

Tuition Fees

	Tuition fees
2 Weeks	¥96,800
3 Weeks	¥119,900
12 Weeks	¥327,800

	Other fees
Textbooks	Not included in tuition

Weekly tuition from week 3 onwards is ¥23,100

Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.

Student Demographics

Asia	38%
North America	29%
Europe	21%
South America	8%
Oceania	2%
Middle East of Asia	1%

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