{"id":246,"date":"2017-10-01T19:10:22","date_gmt":"2017-10-01T10:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www2.arc.ac.jp\/Tokyo\/?page_id=246"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:04:54","slug":"intensive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arc.ac.jp\/Tokyo\/en\/class\/intensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Intensive Japanese Course"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u3000The intensive Japanese course is designed for people who are already holding a residence card and staying in Japan, but still want to acquire practical everyday Japanese, Japanese for business settings or are simply interested in knowing more about the language. The course aims at stepping up the learners\u2019 command of the language.\u00a0 Students have access to extra activities and events too.<\/p>\r\n

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Course outlines<\/h2>\r\n

Requirements<\/h3>\r\n

\u00a01.Being 16 years of age minimum *Applicants under 16 should consult with the school<\/p>\r\n

\u00a02.Mid- or long-term resident of Japan (already holding a residence card and staying in Japan)<\/p>\r\n

\u00a0 *Those staying in Japan short-term will be sent to the ARC Academy Shinjuku School.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Visa type<\/h3>\r\n

\u3000Working visa, Designated Activities visa (working holidays), Dependent visa, Spouse visa, Permanent residents, Long term residents…
\u00a0 *Applicants must attend personally to their visa for Japan.<\/p>\r\n

\u00a0 *Those staying in Japan short-term will be sent to the ARC Academy Shinjuku School.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Starting time<\/h3>\r\n

January, April, July, October
\u3000Check the course calendar HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

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Duration<\/h3>\r\n

\u30003 months *Depending on the type of visa, extension is possible.<\/p>\r\n

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Learning targets & Timetable<\/h3>\r\n

The program is shared with the Standard Study Abroad Course.Click HERE for details<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

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Capacity<\/h3>\r\n

\u300020 students per class
\u3000*Applications close when maximum capacity is reached.<\/p>\r\n

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Class hours<\/h3>\r\n

\u3000From Monday to Friday (5 days per week)
\u30009:15 to 12:30 \/ 13:30 to 16:45 (one class period is 45 minutes long, with four periods per day)
\u3000The first class is determined through placement test evaluating students\u2019 Japanese proficiency at entrance.<\/p>\r\n

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Holidays<\/h3>\r\n

\u3000Weekends, public holidays, Summer holidays, school breaks and any additional holiday established by the school\u2019s Principal.<\/p>\r\n

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Homework and tests<\/h3>\r\n

\u3000Students get homework every day.
\u3000 Class content from Monday to Thursday is usually the subject of the Friday achievement tests.
\u3000 Finals are scheduled at the end of every school term.<\/p>\r\n

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Homeroom system<\/h3>\r\n

\u3000Every class is supervised by one homeroom teacher that performs individual counseling with students for a dedicated follow-up.<\/p>\r\n

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Working part-time<\/h3>\r\n

\u3000Regulations vary depending on the type of visa of the applicant.<\/p>\r\n

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Tuition<\/h3>\r\n

Students enrolled by January 2026\u3000<\/p>\r\n

\u3000Registration fee: 10,000 JPY<\/strong>
\u3000Tuition fees: \u00a0192,000 JPY<\/strong><\/span>
\u3000Total:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0202,000 JPY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Students starting from\u00a0 April 2026<\/p>\r\n

\u3000Registration fee: 10,000 JPY<\/strong>
\u3000Tuition fees: \u00a0204,000 JPY<\/strong><\/span>
\u3000Total:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0214,000 JPY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

*Textbooks not included.<\/p>\r\n

*Regarding tuiton fee, please click HERE<\/a>.\u3000<\/p>\r\n

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Textbooks<\/h3>\r\n

Elementary – Beginners (Example)<\/strong>
\u3000Minna no Nihongo Shokyu 1, II Ed.\u3000
\u3000Minna no Nihongo Shokyu 2, II Ed.
\u3000Kana Master
\u3000Kanji Master N5
\u3000Kanji Master N4
\u3000Kanji Master N3<\/p>\r\n

Intermediate – Advanced (Example)<\/strong>
\u3000Task-Based Learning Japanese for College Students<\/span>
\u3000Comprehensive Japanese Practice through Specific Topics \u2013 Upper intermediate (New Ed.)
\u3000Comprehensive Japanese Practice through Specific Topics \u2013 Advanced (New Ed.)
\u3000Kanji Master N2
\u3000Kanji Master N1<\/p>\r\n

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Intensive Course Information 2025\u3014PDF\u3015<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Intensive Course Information 2026\u3014PDF\u3015<\/a><\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Application procedure For other visa holders<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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