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List of Japanese Language Courses (General Overview)
Course Level Guide
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Course Overview
The table below shows standard classes of an ordinary term. The classes may be changed during a certain term depending on the enrollment of international students.
General Course
Eligibility, Screening Test |
General Course | (1) International students of the University of Tokyo (2) Foreign researchers (3) Spouses of international students and researchers *(2) and (3) are only accepted when there is enough space. *(3) are not allowed to enroll in Level 4, Level 5 and Intermediate Japanese for Communication) *There is no screening test except for "Intermediate Japanese for Communication". *The applicants will be assigned to the level of their choice on a first-come-first-served basis. |
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| Japanese proficiency level | Elementary to Advanced | ||||||
| Level | Level1 (lower elem.) | Level 2 (upper elem.) |
Level Pre3 (elem. to inter.) |
Level 3 inter.) |
Level 4 inter.) |
Level 5 (adv.) |
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| No. of lessons per week (1lesson=105 min.) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
No. of students per class (average) |
20 to 30 students per class | ||||||
| Characteristics | The most basic course for international students and foreign researchers at the University of Tokyo. The course includes general classes taught at different levels ranging from elementary to advanced, and classes focused on specific skill areas, such as kanji and intermediate conversation. |
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How to apply, remarks for application |
Apply from the website within the given period. Acceptance of delayed application will not be guaranteed. | ||||||
Intensive Japanese Course
Eligibility, Selection Test |
Intensive Japanese Course | Open to all international students of the University of Tokyo. *Selection test are conducted. |
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| Japanese proficiency level | Elementary to Intermediate | ||||
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(lower elem.) |
Class 2 (upper elem.) |
Class 3 inter.) |
(upper inter.) |
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No. of lessons per week (1lesson=105 min.) |
10 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
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No. of students per class (average) |
10 per class |
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| Characteristics | Intensive Japanese language course. Students are required to attend all lessons and to submit all homework. | ||||
How to apply, remarks for application |
With a signature of your advisor, apply from the website within the given period. Delayed application or absence to the selection test will result in disqualification. | ||||
Short-term Japanese Course
Eligibility, Selection Test |
Short-term Japanese Course | (1) International students of the University of Tokyo (2) Foreign researchers *There is no screening test. |
| Japanese proficiency level | Elementary | |
| Level / class | Introduction to the Japanese Language Survival Japanese |
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| No. of lessons during the course (1lesson=105 min.) | 5-10 (per 1-2 week) |
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No. of students per class (average) |
15 per class | |
| Characteristics | The Course for those students who are too busy to attend classes on a regular basis, or who arrived in the middle of a term. |
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How to apply remarks for application |
Apply from the website within the given period. Acceptance of delayed application will not be guaranteed. |
Special Themed Seminar
Eligibility, Selection Test |
(1) International students of the University of Tokyo (2) Foreign researchers *There is no screening test. |
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| Japanese proficiency level | Elementary to Advanced | |
| Level / class | "Academic presentation", "You can Do it! Tips on Reading Japanese Kanji", "Speak well and Listen better Japanese" etc. (Depending on semester) |
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| No. of lessons during the course (1lesson=105 min.) | several lessons (for a set amount of days ) |
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No. of students per class (average) |
Vary according to class. | |
| Characteristics | The special seminars, which cover a specific topic for a set amount of days. |
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How to apply remarks for application |
Apply from the website within the given period. Acceptance of delayed application will not be guaranteed. |