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You are able to request an AM or PM class schedule based on your needs.
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This school introduces part-time job opportunities so you can work while studying.
This school provides specialized counseling to prepare and apply to colleges and universities after graduation.
Counselors are available to provide specialized support for full-time employment after graduation.
This school introduces affordable shared living spaces.
This school introduces private apartments.
This school introduces local Japanese families where students can live while studying.
This school organizes regular interactive & cultural activities in the school.
This school organizes out-of-school day-trips, excursions and events throughout the year.
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What makes Japan International Language Academy (J-ILA) different is their teaching method which focuses on real-life conversations in Japan and their educational philosophy of mutual respect and personal fulfillment for students. The result of this teaching is the excellent reviews from universities and technical schools praising the Japanese language skills of J-ILA graduates.
Regularly selected as the most attractive city in Japan, the school is located in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. Students will be surrounded by nature, onsen, Hokkaido's culinary specialties, historical architecture, and will be able to enjoy an exceptional view, especially at night, from Mount Hakodate overlooking the city.
Class Size: | Min 15 |
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School Staff Support Languages: | English, Chinese, Nepal, Vietnamese, Korean |
Enrolment Terms: | April, July, October |
Minimum Course Duration: | 1 year |
Located a few minutes walk from the nearest resort, the school is 5 minutes from the sea and Yunokawa onsen, one of the three major hot spring villages in Hokkaido. From the school, by transportation, you can visit the beautiful Onuma Quasi-National Park or Goryokaku Park, which are particularly beautiful during the sakura blooming season.
Nearest Station:
Hakodate Tram “Yunokawa Onsen Station” (8 minutes walk)
This J-ILA course is designed for students who wish to pursue higher education in Japan. From beginner to fluent level, by the end of this course you will be able to read a Japanese novel or book with professional content, watch Japanese broadcasts, speak with correct pronunciation, write a thesis and be ready to take entrance exams to universities, vocational or graduate schools.
The following courses are available in Hakodate:
2-year course
1 year and 9 months course
1 year and 6 months course
Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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April | 2 years | Early July | Mid November |
July | 1 year 9 months | Early October | Mid February |
October | 1 year and 6 months | Early January | Mid May |
Morning or afternoon classes:
EJU exam preparation course
Get prepared to pass the admissions exams to Japanese universities, vocational or graduate schools.
JLPT preparation courses
By the end of the program, you will be prepared to pass the JLPT N1.
Tuition fees | |
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2-year course | ¥1,320,000 |
1 year 9 months course | ¥1,155,000 |
1 year 6 months course | ¥990,000 |
Other fees | |
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Enrollment fee | ¥55,000 |
Material fee | ¥22,000 (2 years) ¥19,250 (1 year 9 months) ¥16,500 (1 year 6 months) |
Equipment costs | ¥39,600 (2 years) ¥34,100 (1 year 9 months) ¥28,600 (1 year 6 months) |
Extracurricular activity costs | ¥25,300 (2 years) ¥22,550 (1 year 9 months) ¥19,800 (1 year 6 months) |
Insurance fee | ¥20,000 (2 years) ¥17,500 (1 year 9 months) ¥15,000 (1 year 6 months) |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
The one-year J-ILA course for work is a special course for students who wish to improve their current Japanese communication skills while learning the Japanese business culture and language, current affairs and understanding the mechanism of Japanese society.
By the end of it, you will not only be able to work effectively in a Japanese company but will also be prepared to take entrance exams to universities, vocational schools or colleges.
The goal is for you to reach at least JLPT N2 level by the end of the year.
Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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April | 1 year | Early July | Mid November |
Morning or afternoon classes:
EJU exam preparation course
Get prepared to pass the admissions exams to Japanese universities, vocational or graduate schools.
JLPT N3~N2 preparation courses
By the end of the program, you will be prepared to pass the JLPT N2 known as the Business level.
Business language skills
You will learn the specific language used in Japanese firms such as the honorifics.
Tuition fees | |
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1-year course | ¥660,000 |
Other fees | |
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Enrollment fee | ¥55,000 |
Material fee | ¥11,000 |
¥23,100 | |
Extracurricular activity costs | ¥14,300 |
Insurance fee | ¥10,000 |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
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