From Daily Conversation to going on to Higher Education and finding employment
At CBC, students can learn Japanese for from daily life to going on to higher education and finding employment.
We also have courses according to the level and purpose of the learners.
In addition to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) measures for each level, we aim to cultivate communication skills and acquire practical Japanese ability.
Department of Japanese
Morning course
At the Department of Japanese, students learn from basic level to advanced level with a well-balanced curriculum in 4 skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading)
Students learn Japanese with a well-balanced curriculum in 4 skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading)
Target level: Beginner to advanced
Afternoon course
This is a conversation-based curriculum with a special emphasis on communication skills for beginner learners.
Target level: Beginner
Department of Advanced Studies in Japanese
In this department, CBC also offers special lessons such as elective courses for learners who want to study more advanced Japanese and aim for further education or employment in Japan.
Target level: Intermediate to advanced
» Morning Course of Department of Japanese and Advanced Studies in Japanese Click here for curriculum and main teaching materials
»Afternoon Course Click here for curriculum and main teaching materials, click here
» Application Guidelines here (Resident in Japan)
» Application Guidelines here (Those who come from abroad)
Enrollment Period and Course Duration
Depatment of Japanese and Advanced Studies in Japanese are each a one-year course. Enrollment period is April and October .
This is a regular course that allows you to obtain a student visa. After a year of learning Japanese at Department of Japanese, a student can be promoted to the Department of Advanced Studies in Japanese if desired. The maximum length of learning Japanese language is for up to 2 years.
Class Level
Class levels are divided into beginner to advanced to provide Japanese language education by each student’s proficiency level.
At the beginner level, students learn from simple greetings and the advanced level students learn not only the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 level, but also business Japanese conversations that will be useful for employment.
Students can study at the appropriate level. Class level will be decided by the result of the placement test taken before the course starts.
ICT Education Using Digital Teaching Materials
In class, we are actively conducting ICT education using tablet terminals such as iPads .
Teachers can instantly present the learning material saved in the digital learning material server to students. It is also possible to wirelessly display on a whiteboard from a projector through AirPlay .
By using audiovisual materials such as images and animation, which are difficult to express with paper materials, students can easily understand Japanese.
Number of Class Hours at Professional Training College (Senmon Gakko) and Free Kanji Lessons
One lesson unit is 50 minutes, and total lesson units per week will be 22 units and per year 900 units. Compared with a Japanese-language school, CBC students can learn Japanese over longer hours. In one year, Japanese-Language Proficiency will be noticeably improved.
Students who come from countries that do not use kanji, we offer a kanji lesson per week. It’s free of charge.
Elective Subjects for Needs
CBC offers an elective subjects system to meet student’s needs.
Students can choose elective subjects such as “Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1 and N2” for employment.
Courses may be available such as “Making Drama in Japanese” or “J-POP Lyrics,” for example.
Those who wish to go on to university can also take the “Examination for Japanese University admission for International Students (EJU).” preparation courses.
*Subjects for EJU are in a different time zone than the regular lessons so that it does not affect the acquisition of Japanese language.
[Examples of Elective Subjects and EJU]
| Elective Subjects for university and graduate school exam | Elective Subjects for working in Japan | Other Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students | Business Certification Examination | Pronunciation |
| General Subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Keigo (Honorific Speech) | TV Media |
| Essay | Business Japanese | Expression(Writing & Speaking) |
| English | MS WORD in Japanese | J-POP Lyrics |
| Japanese-Language Proficiency Test | Current Topics in Japan | Japanese Culture |
International Exchange with Kawasaki Citizens, High School Students and University Students
Annual School Events
At CBC , students can participate in various Japanese cultural experiences and international exchanges.
In spring and autumn, we leave the school and visit theme parks and museums.
In summer, you can carry a mikoshi (portable shrine) at Kawasaki’s largest festival, the Sanno Matsuri.
In addition to exchanges with CBC Japanese students, exchanges with Kawasaki citizens, visits to local elementary schools, and exchanges with high school and university students.
Besides school events, there are many events such as watching sumo, watching kabuki, and international festivals.
Admission Procedure
Application procedures are accepted through the inquiry form, email, and phone (044-244-3200).
» Application Guidelines here (residents in Japan)
» Application Guidelines here (those who come from abroad)
If you do not have a visa, you need to apply for a student visa.
≫Click here to download application documents
