School introduction
Educational philosophy
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Philosophy
For international students coming to Japan to acquire skills from nations seeking advancement in science and technology (particularly architecture), our mission goes beyond mere language instruction. We cultivate the ability to understand the traditional culture living within Japanese architecture, while fostering a heart that cherishes the traditions of the students’ own home countries.
Purpose
To provide education for international students aiming to study science and technology (specifically architecture) in Japan that not only improves Japanese language proficiency but also deepens understanding of Japanese architectural culture and social contexts. We support a smooth transition to specialized education upon completion of our program, aiming to nurture individuals who can contribute to the future development of architecture and society in their home countries.
Objectives
- Cultivate practical communication skills effective for both academic study at higher education institutions and daily life in Japan.
- Promote autonomous learning and foster the ability to identify and solve problems independently.
- Foster an understanding of the significance of learning and working, enabling students to envision their own lives as contributing members of a multicultural society in the future.
Principal’s greeting
To those of you aspiring to study science and technology—specifically architecture—in Japan:
Our school provides an education that goes beyond simply mastering the Japanese language. We help you deepen your understanding of Japan’s architectural culture and social context. We are dedicated to supporting your smooth transition to our partner institutions specializing in architecture upon graduation.
This school was established for students like you who have a burning passion to contribute to the future development of architecture and society, both in Japan and in your home country.
We promise to support you wholeheartedly so that your life in Tokyo is not only educational but also enjoyable and fulfilling.
Japanese Language & Highly Skilled Professional School
Principal NOZAWA TAKUO
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Location
Japanese Language & Highly Skilled Professional School
in Azabu Juban (LPSA)
〒106-0045
4-6-10, Azabu juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
TEL +81 3-3770-6201
MAIL info-tokyo@lpsa.jp
Installation company
Global Product Planning Co., Ltd.
〒150-0036
12-8, Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative director Sasaki Keiichi
Partner Vocational Schools (architecture)
Faculty and Staff Introduction
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Number of faculty and staff
1 principal, 1 vice principal, 1 academic affairs director, 4 teachers, 4 administrative staff
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About the course
Course Overview
Our school offers a “2-Year Preparatory Course” and a “1-Year-6-Month Preparatory Course,” both of which aim to achieve B2 level and advance to vocational schools.
<<Objectives>> This course aims to equip students aiming to enter vocational schools specializing in architecture with the Japanese language skills they need, while also deepening their understanding of Japanese culture and etiquette. It also cultivates students who can apply their experience and knowledge to everyday challenges as independent language users.
<<Goals>> To be able to read lengthy academic texts, gather information from multiple perspectives, summarize arguments, and write grammatically accurate and clear sentences through discussion. Students will also be prepared for further study at higher education institutions.
Curriculum
| Enrollment period | April and October |
| Eligibility | Those who have graduated from high school overseas (12 years or more of study) |
| Selection Method | Document screening and interview Japanese written test |
| Status of residence | Study abroad |
| Number of people recruiting | 40 people each |
- 10 weeksBeginner
Objective A2 “Comprehensive Japanese”: Students will listen to conversations about everyday situations, such as basic personal and family information, shopping, neighborhood, and work, and practice speaking using vocabulary appropriate to the topic. Students will also practice sentence patterns, reading comprehension, and writing compositions, developing comprehensive communication skills. Using the two textbooks “Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture, Beginner 1,” “Kids’ Activities” and “Understanding” will help students practice and understand language activity expressions for the goals and “cando,” while “Understanding” will help students solidify grammar points.
- 20 weeksBeginner-intermediate
Objective B1 “Comprehensive Japanese”: Students will practice speaking using topic-appropriate vocabulary to explain in simple terms their own background, surrounding circumstances, and matters of immediate need. Students will also practice sentence patterns, reading comprehension, and writing compositions, fostering comprehensive communication skills. Using the two textbooks “Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture, Beginner 2,” “Kids’ Activities” and “Understanding,” students will practice and understand language activity expressions for the goals and “cando” in “Kids’ Activities,” and solidify grammar points in “Understanding.”
- 30 weeksIntermediate I
Objective B1 “Comprehensive Japanese”: Students listen to conversations in everyday situations and practice speaking using vocabulary appropriate to the topic. They also practice the sentence patterns, reading comprehension, and writing compositions used in the conversations to develop comprehensive communication skills. Students will understand that the vocabulary and grammar required for conversations differ depending on the situation, and will learn expressions to convey what they want to say. Kanji, vocabulary, and grammar will also be studied as part of the course.
- 40 weeksIntermediate II
Objective B1 “Comprehensive Japanese”: Students listen to everyday conversations on topics of personal interest and familiarity, and practice speaking using vocabulary appropriate to the topic. They also practice the sentence patterns, reading comprehension, and writing compositions used in the conversations to develop comprehensive communication skills. Students will understand that the vocabulary and grammar needed for conversations differ depending on the situation, and will learn expressions to convey their intentions. Kanji, vocabulary, and grammar will also be studied as part of the course.
- 50 weeksIntermediate III
Objective B2 “Integrated Japanese”: Practice speaking about familiar topics you might encounter at work, school, or leisure using vocabulary appropriate to the topic. Students also practice sentence patterns, reading comprehension, and writing compositions, developing comprehensive communication skills. Students will understand that the vocabulary and grammar needed for conversations differ depending on the situation, and learn expressions to convey what they want to say. Kanji, vocabulary, and grammar will also be studied as part of the lesson.
- 60 weeksAdvanced I
Objective B2 “Comprehensive Japanese”: Students will understand that the vocabulary and grammar needed for each “situation” differs in order to explain experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, and to give reasons for opinions and plans. They will also be able to communicate effectively with Japanese people by expressing what they want to say. Furthermore, students will also study the kanji, vocabulary, and grammar needed for daily life and further education.
- 70 weeksAdvanced II
Objective B2
Learn based on the content of “Comprehensive Japanese” Multicultural Coexistence. Read humanities texts in the textbook, explain grammar and vocabulary, and grasp the gist. Consider issues and express opinions on the themes of “Collaboration with the Community” and “Self-Relationship with Society.” - 80 weeksAdvanced Ⅲ
Objective B2
Read texts related to the humanities in the “Integrated Japanese” textbook, explain grammar and vocabulary, and grasp the gist of the text. Consider issues and express opinions on the themes of “collaboration with the community” and “my relationship with society.”
Total 80 weeks 1600 credit hours
- 10 weeksIntermediate I
Objective B1 “Comprehensive Japanese”: Students listen to conversations in everyday situations and practice speaking using vocabulary appropriate to the topic. They also practice the sentence patterns, reading comprehension, and writing compositions used in the conversations to develop comprehensive communication skills. Students will understand that the vocabulary and grammar required for conversations differ depending on the situation, and will learn expressions to convey what they want to say. Kanji, vocabulary, and grammar will also be studied as part of the course.
- 20 weeksIntermediate II
Objective B1 “Comprehensive Japanese”: Students listen to everyday conversations on topics of personal interest and familiarity, and practice speaking using vocabulary appropriate to the topic. They also practice the sentence patterns, reading comprehension, and writing compositions used in the conversations to develop comprehensive communication skills. Students will understand that the vocabulary and grammar needed for conversations differ depending on the situation, and will learn expressions to convey their intentions. Kanji, vocabulary, and grammar will also be studied as part of the course.
- 30 weeksIntermediate III
Objective B2 “Integrated Japanese”: Practice speaking about familiar topics you might encounter at work, school, or leisure using vocabulary appropriate to the topic. Students also practice sentence patterns, reading comprehension, and writing compositions, developing comprehensive communication skills. Students will understand that the vocabulary and grammar needed for conversations differ depending on the situation, and learn expressions to convey what they want to say. Kanji, vocabulary, and grammar will also be studied as part of the lesson.
- 40 weeksAdvanced I
Objective B2
“Comprehensive Japanese”: Students will understand that the vocabulary and grammar needed for each “situation” differs in order to explain experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, and to give reasons for opinions and plans. They will also be able to communicate effectively with Japanese people by expressing what they want to say. Furthermore, students will also study the kanji, vocabulary, and grammar needed for daily life and further education. - 50 weeksAdvanced II
Objective B2
Learn based on the content of “Comprehensive Japanese” Multicultural Coexistence. Read humanities texts in the textbook, explain grammar and vocabulary, and grasp the gist. Consider issues and express opinions on the themes of “Collaboration with the Community” and “Self-Relationship with Society.” - 60 weeksAdvanced Ⅲ
Objective B2
Read texts related to the humanities in the “Integrated Japanese” textbook, explain grammar and vocabulary, and grasp the gist of the text. Consider issues and express opinions on the themes of “collaboration with the community” and “my relationship with society.”
Total 60 weeks 1200 credit hours
Students will learn the five language activities of listening, reading, speaking (interaction), speaking (presentation), and writing efficiently over a three-month period.
We also have classes with lecturers invited from architecture schools.
| Part 1 9:00-12:20 45 minutes x 4 periods | Part 2 13:20-16:40 45 minutes x 4 periods |
Subject content
１. Core Japanese Language Subjects
These subjects are based on JFS (CEFR) standards.
Elementary to Pre-Intermediate (A2):
Content: Daily life topics.
Listening: Clear speech in standard Japanese.
Intermediate (B1):
Grammar & Conversation: Everyday topics.
Reading & Writing: Topics of personal interest.
Listening: TV and radio programs.
Upper-Intermediate to Advanced (B2/C1):
General & Grammar: A wide range of topics.
Reading: Academic and specialized texts.
Conversation (Interaction/Presentation): Discussion and giving presentations.
２. Characters & Vocabulary
Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate: Kanji characters.
Advanced: Specialized terminology in professional fields.
３. Japanese Affairs/Culture
Content: More than just language education…
Goal: Coexistence in a multicultural society.
４. 4. JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
Format: JLPT preparation…
Goal: Aiming for [a specific level] in the 2nd year after enrollment…
５. General Building Construction
Purpose: Science and technology (Specifically…)
Learning Content: Textbook “Yasashii…” (Easy-to-understand…)
Tuition Fee
2-year college preparatory course (40 people)
| Entrance examination fee | Admission fee | Tuition Fee | Facility fees | equipment cost | total amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First year | 10,000 yen | 50,000 yen | 720,000 yen | 60,000 yen | 60,000 yen | 900,000 yen |
| Next fiscal year | – | – | 720,000 yen | 60,000 yen | 60,000 yen | 840,000 yen |
Total cost for second-year college entrance course 1,740,000 yen
1 year and 6 month college preparatory course (40 people)
| Entrance examination fee | Admission fee | Tuition Fee | Facility fees | equipment cost | total amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First year | 10,000円 | 50,000円 | 720,000円 | 60,000円 | 60,000円 | 900,000円 |
| Next fiscal year | – | – | 360,000円 | 30,000円 | 30,000円 | 420,000円 |
Total cost for 1 year and 6 month college entrance course 1,320,000円
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Admissions Information
Application Guidelines (Application Eligibility)
Applicants for the “2-year preparatory course” must have Japanese language proficiency equivalent to A1 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5 or above). Applicants for the “1-year and 6-month preparatory course” must have Japanese language proficiency equivalent to A2 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 or above). In addition, you must submit a color copy of your passport (all pages excluding blank pages). *If you have visited Japan before, you must also submit a color copy of your visa and the visa page.
*A simple test will be conducted during the selection process to check basic academic ability and level.
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Application Procedure
- STEP1Please send your application via email from the website. A representative will contact you
- STEP2Submission of documents
- STEP3Send application and transfer application fee
- STEP4interview
- STEP5Transfer of admission fee
- STEP6After issuing your visa, come to Japan, move into the dormitory and enroll
Application documents
- Application for Admission
- Personal Information Form
- Original Graduation Certificate (Certificate of Completion) or Diploma (Certificate of Completion) from your highest level of education
*If you are currently enrolled, please submit a Certificate of Enrollment. - Original Transcript of your highest level of education
- Eight photos (3cm x 4cm)
*Attach one to your application form. Eight identical photos must be taken within the last three months, showing your upper body facing forward, no hat, and no background.
*Selfies are not permitted. - Color copy of your passport (all pages except blank pages)
*If you have visited Japan before, please also submit a color copy of your visa page. - Health Certificate
Please submit the following items 8 and 9 that apply to you.
- If you have work experience, please submit a certificate of employment (certificate of employment from your employer).
- If you have studied at a Japanese language institution, please submit a Japanese language study certificate issued by that institution.
*Please include the duration of study, total number of hours studied, number of hours completed to date, attendance record, textbooks used, issuer, and date of issue.
Refund policy (admission fee and examination fee)
Regarding the refund of student fees already paid, the following will apply:
- If you cancel after submitting your application documents, the application fee will not be refunded, regardless of the reason.
- In the event of admission refusal or withdrawal, entrance examination fees and admission fees will not be refunded regardless of the reason for the refund.
- Tuition fees for completed semesters will not be refunded
- For tuition fees for semesters that have not yet started or for tuition fees for withdrawal during a semester, the remaining amount will be calculated from the date the school receives the written notification, and 20% of the remaining amount or 50,000 yen, whichever is lower, will be deducted from the refund.
- In principle, refunds will be made to the bank account designated by the student by the end of the month following the confirmation of departure or transfer. Remittance fees will be borne by the recipient.
- Facility and equipment fees will not be refunded.
- No refunds will be made for students who are expelled due to violations of laws, regulations, or rules.
- Tuition fees will not be refunded for semesters in which students are absent through no fault of the school.
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Contact
Location
〒106-0045
4-6-10, Azabu juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
TEL +81 3-3770-6201
MAIL info-tokyo@lpsa.jp
Installation company
Global Product Planning Co., Ltd.
〒150-0036
12-8, Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative director Sasaki Keiichi