The objective of these courses is to ensure students could pass the entrance exams conducted by national universities and/or prestigious private universities, as well as the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
In addition to Japanese, English, Mathematics and Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) classes are offered where necessary, so that students are better prepared for various entrance exams requirements.
Guidance on choosing a university, instructions on essay-writing and interview practices are also provided as well as guidance on filling in necessary application forms.
【Regarding College Preparatory Course】
Applicants who intend to get into Japanese universities are required to have completed twelve years of formal education. Although some could graduate high school in shorter periods (10 or 11 years) in their home countries, they are not eligible to further their tertiary education in Japan due to the local education system.
However, students who have successfully completed any Ministry-approved courses would be regarded as having completed the required twelve years and are eligible to sit for the entrance examinations held by colleges and universities.
The two courses offered at JET Academy, College Preparatory Course A (1 year / starting in April) 日本語進学科Ａ (1 year / starting in April) and College Preparatory Course B 日本語進学科Ｂ (1.5-year / starting in October) are certified by the Ministry of Education and Science as ‘Preparatory Courses’.
1-year College Preparatory Course
| I April – September | II October – March | |
|---|---|---|
| Course | College Preparatory Course A | |
| Visa | Student visa (1 year and 3 months) | |
| Class hours | 1,000hrs. (Japanese/ Social Studies/ English) | |
| Level | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition Fee | JPY 860,000 | |
| Additional Subjects (Per year) | Mathematics JPY 74,000 Physics JPY 37,000 Chemistry JPY 37,000 Biology JPY 37,000 | |
1.5-year College Preparatory Course
| I October – March | II April – September | III October – March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course | College Preparatory Course B | ||
| Visa | Student visa (2 years) | ||
| Class hours | 440hrs. (Japanese) | 1,000hrs. (Japanese/ Social Studies/ English) | |
| Level | Intermediate I | Intermediate II | Advanced |
| Tuition Fee | JPY 1,230,000 | ||
| Additional Subjects (Per year) | Mathematics JPY 74,000 Physics JPY 37,000 Chemistry JPY 37,000 Biology JPY 37,000 | ||
2-year College Preparatory Course
| I April – September | II October – March | III April – September | IV October – March | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Japanese Course A | College Preparatory Course A | ||
| Visa | Student visa (1 year and 3 months) | Student visa (1 year) | ||
| Class hours | 440hrs. (Japanese) | 440hrs. (Japanese) | 1,000hrs. (Japanese/ Social Studies/ English) | |
| Level | Beginner | Intermediate I | Intermediate II | Advanced |
| Tuition Fee | JPY 740,000 | JPY 860,000 | ||
| Additional Subjects (Per year) | Mathematics JPY 74,000 Physics JPY 37,000 Chemistry JPY 37,000 Biology JPY 37,000 | |||
Weekly Timetable for College Preparatory Course
The following curriculum is applicable throughout College Preparatory Course A and the second & third semesters of College Preparatory Course B
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:00-9:50 | Japanese | Japanese | Japanese | Japanese | Japanese |
| 2 | 9:55-10:45 | |||||
| 3 | 10:55-11:45 | Japanese | Japanese | Japanese | Japanese | Japanese |
| 4 | 11:50-12:40 | |||||
| 5 | 14:00-14:50 | Japanese Culture Apr.–Sept. | Kanji | Mathematics II (optional) Apr.–Nov. | Mathematics I (optional) Apr.–Nov. | English Apr.–Dec. |
| 6 | 14:55-15:45 | Social Studies Apr.–Sept. | ||||
| 7 | 15:50-16:40 | Biology (optional) Apr.–Nov. | Guidance Counselling | Chemistry (optional) Apr.–Nov. | Physics (optional) Apr.-Nov. | |
| 16:40- | Guidance Counselling | Guidance Counselling | Guidance Counselling | Guidance Counselling |
Textbooks
The textbooks used in the intermediate level include (but not limited to) 「中級を学ぼう」, 「文化中級日本語」, 「トピックによる日本語総合演習中級前期・中級後期」, 「読むトレーニング日本留学試験対応」, 「聴くトレーニング日本留学試験対応」 and 「中級からはじめるニュースの日本語 聴解40」. Textbook for advanced level learners include (but not limited to) 「中級から上級への日本語」、「どんな時どう使う日本語表現文型500」、「大学で学ぶための アカデミックジャパニーズ」. Materials and articles from the news, TV programs, novels, essays and etc. are frequently used in class, so that the focus will not be limited to learning new vocabulary and phrases, but to also expand the students’ knowledge and understanding fit for university.
Features of College Preparatory Course
- The College Preparation Course is designed to help students get accepted into universities by preparing them well enough to be able to score high in EJU and JLPT exams.
- The Japanese Culture and Social Studies classes are designed based on the “Japan and the World” subject in the EJU exam.
- English is a compulsory subject. Students are separated into classes with different levels according to the aims and goals they would like to achieve.
- Mathematics I & II, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are taught by full-time teachers at JET Academy. Students are always encouraged to consult the teachers even after class when necessary
- Kanji classes are conducted once a week; students are separated into classes with different levels based on their reading and writing ability.
- Interview and essay writing practices are assisted individually by class teachers.
- Our teachers-in-charge will provide personal guidance to students preparing the research proposal that is important for the graduate school entrance exams.
- We form teams and conduct classes for those planning to pursue graduate studies, these students will also present their research proposal in the academy twice a year.
- The school arranges meeting sessions with former students who enrolled into prominent Japanese universities or graduate schools, allowing them to share useful information and advice as seniors on the entrance exams and preparations for university.