名古屋教育学院 Nagoya Academy of Education
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NAGOYA ACADEMY OF EDUCATION

Japanese Language Curriculum

Language・Culture・Future — Learn Japanese, build your future.

At Nagoya Academy of Education, students develop integrated reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while gaining the Japanese proficiency and study skills needed to enter universities, graduate schools and vocational colleges in Japan. We provide step-by-step instruction from the basics, including JLPT and EJU preparation, academic guidance, application documents, essays and interview practice.

Program Structure

IntakeProgramDurationClass Hours
April Intake2-Year Preparatory Program2 years1,520 class periods
July Intake1-Year 9-Month Preparatory Program1 year 9 months1,330 class periods
October Intake1-Year 6-Month Preparatory Program1 year 6 months1,140 class periods
January Intake1-Year 3-Month Preparatory Program1 year 3 months950 class periods
Classes:45 minutes per period / 4 periods per day / 5 days and 20 periods per week
Sessions:First and second sessions  Capacity:300 students / 16 classes

Subjects and Course Content (Common to All Programs)

SubjectContent
Integrated JapaneseThrough tasks involving five language activities—listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken presentation, and writing—students learn Japanese needed for life and further study in Japan.
CompositionIn preparation for intermediate-level academic writing, students practice writing coherent, easy-to-understand texts according to writing conventions.
Reading ComprehensionIn preparation for intermediate study, students practice reading Japanese texts accurately within a short time. They also develop skills in listening while reading materials and searching for information needed in daily life.
KanjiStudents learn kanji needed for daily life by using them in situations close to real-life contexts.
Exam PreparationStudents prepare for external Japanese language examinations, such as the JLPT and J.TEST, according to their Japanese proficiency.
HomeroomStudents share information and put into practice preparations needed for life in Japan and further education.

Features of Our Japanese Education

Integrated Four-Skill Learning

Develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in balance, and learn practical Japanese for study and daily life.

Step-by-Step Japanese Learning

Progress steadily from beginner to intermediate and advanced levels according to your Japanese proficiency.

JLPT Preparation

Study vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening systematically to prepare for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).

EJU and University Preparation

Prepare for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), according to your intended school, and develop the skills needed for higher education.

Essay and Interview Coaching

Receive detailed guidance on statements of purpose, compositions, essays, interviews and mock interviews.

Japanese Culture and Society

Learn about Japanese culture, customs and social rules, and build independence through community exchange and intercultural understanding.

From Learning to Higher Education

1Japanese Basics
2Four Skills
3JLPT・EJU
4School Selection
5Applications and Essays
6Interview Preparation
7Admission and Enrollment

Learning for Higher Education

Our goal goes beyond learning Japanese. Students develop the ability to understand classes after enrollment, express their own ideas in Japanese, collaborate with others and continue learning. Teachers monitor learning progress and academic aspirations and support each student’s preparation.