What are some key things I should know when going to school in Japan?
Like how can I get into a college in Japan and all? What do I need to do? How much does it cost to go to Japan? How will I be able to STAY there?
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It is VERY hard for a non-Japanese to get into a Japanese college ! This is the goal of most Japanese kids. And it starts when they are in grammer school. You're going to need ALOT of money ! Just a plane ticket will cost you $1,000+. Figure on $1,000+ a month just to get by. And that's not counting school costs.
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Gaining entrance to a Japanese univeristy may be a huge undertaking, although not impossible. You will need to speak, read and write Japanese equivalent to a HS grad. In addition, you must posses the adademic skills and pass the entrance exams. I suggest you try an exchange program with your current/future college. Programs offered might be something like 1 adademic year, with dorm and student visa.
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It depends on whether you want to stay in Japan for 1 year or for the entire 4 years of college. If you want to stay in Japan for 1 year, apply for an exchange student program or so of your college. But if you want to stay in Japan for 4 entire years, things will not be so simple. If you go to a college in Japan as a normal student, you must be able to follow classes in college. So you must be able to understand what you have learned during 12 years between elementary school and high school because college classes are based on that and all classes are in Japanese. You also have to pay college tuition and your own living cost. I think it takes at least USD 12,000 in 1 year. But it depends on your plan. Legally, you must take a student visa to stay in Japan for more than 3 months. But it takes a lot of money, anyway.
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it is very, very difficult to get into a japanese school esp if u are a foreigner. there are a lot of tests (ie: there is a test to get into middle and high school) parents and some students take school very seriously. u have to be top of the class getting into a good japanese school is so important to many students that they would actually attend "extra" school called cram school. that is when they feel that the current schoolwork is not enough. i'm not really sure how much it costs but it should be a lot. like taiwan, japan does not have a lot of space so the living costs should be pretty high btw if u come from the u.s. you might have an even harder time. asian schools (ie: hong kong) have different standards for learning. (ie: they are learning trigonometry in grade 5) u might have a harder time to fit in. (i'm not really sure about japan tho, but i think it applies for it too. correct me if i'm wrong :P)
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
what is the basic qualification needed to study the japanese in japanese language school in japan
what is the basic qualification needed to study the japanese in japanese language school in japan?
can i get the visa to study japanese in japan without knowing japanese? what the immigration officer will ask during the interview? will the interview be in english or japanese?
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I used to live in Japan, I had many friends there as students and here is the info I gathered from them. You can get a visa without knowing Japanese. Arrange your school/course/class ahead of time so you can give Immigration the info in order to get a Student Visa! The interview will be in English of course. I would look at the language school you are thinking about going to and ask them for guidance in getting your visa, they'll be more than happy to help arrange this for you for sure!!! I will post a link below with info about my experiences living and teaching in Japan. It might help you get a better idea of Japan and what it's all about. Enjoy your travels!!
can i get the visa to study japanese in japan without knowing japanese? what the immigration officer will ask during the interview? will the interview be in english or japanese?
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I used to live in Japan, I had many friends there as students and here is the info I gathered from them. You can get a visa without knowing Japanese. Arrange your school/course/class ahead of time so you can give Immigration the info in order to get a Student Visa! The interview will be in English of course. I would look at the language school you are thinking about going to and ask them for guidance in getting your visa, they'll be more than happy to help arrange this for you for sure!!! I will post a link below with info about my experiences living and teaching in Japan. It might help you get a better idea of Japan and what it's all about. Enjoy your travels!!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Do kids in Japan actually bully others in school just to see if they'll commit suicide
Do kids in Japan actually bully others in school just to see if they'll commit suicide?
I heard they do it but not just to pick on them, but to actually see if they'll kill themselves. is this common with schools in japan? O.o
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Do kids in America do it? How ridiculous.
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Uh no... I have no idea where you heard this. Bullying in Japanese schools is actually very uncommon altogether.
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Hey, folks who posted above me, you must have lived in a pretty plush, cushy environment! Bullies are a fact of life in ANY country. There are some trashy kids/grownups regardless of which country who have no morals, don't know when to stop, and seriously would like to drive their classmates/co-workers/whoever to suicide. In EVERY place in EVERY country, there are people who, for absolutely no logical reason, only want to be aggressive and hurt others. We human beings are really pretty sad excuses for life, aren't we? I'm sure that Japan is not immune to this phenomenon. Japanese are, just like everyone else, humans -- a flawed species. Just because Japan has an interesting culture, anime, Nintendo, etc. doesn't mean they're perfect, either. I'm sure that at some Japanese school at some point in time, people like the OP mentioned have existed.
I heard they do it but not just to pick on them, but to actually see if they'll kill themselves. is this common with schools in japan? O.o
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Do kids in America do it? How ridiculous.
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Uh no... I have no idea where you heard this. Bullying in Japanese schools is actually very uncommon altogether.
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Hey, folks who posted above me, you must have lived in a pretty plush, cushy environment! Bullies are a fact of life in ANY country. There are some trashy kids/grownups regardless of which country who have no morals, don't know when to stop, and seriously would like to drive their classmates/co-workers/whoever to suicide. In EVERY place in EVERY country, there are people who, for absolutely no logical reason, only want to be aggressive and hurt others. We human beings are really pretty sad excuses for life, aren't we? I'm sure that Japan is not immune to this phenomenon. Japanese are, just like everyone else, humans -- a flawed species. Just because Japan has an interesting culture, anime, Nintendo, etc. doesn't mean they're perfect, either. I'm sure that at some Japanese school at some point in time, people like the OP mentioned have existed.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
English speaking person wanting to go to school in Japan
English speaking person wanting to go to school in Japan?
English is my first language and though i am trying to learn Japanese i know very little. I am graduated and have been looking into going to post secondary school abroad. I would really like to go to school in japan but i cant seem to find any schools that are for students who speak a majority of english. Does anyone know of any?
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Try Temple University. Just google ' Temple University Japan '.
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International Christian University http://www.icu.ac.jp/index_e.html Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/ Temple University Japan http://www.tuj.ac.jp/default.html
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Ok i will be straight up. If you say you are a student and can't do a simple important Google (or whatever) search, i am afraid you won't go far. True
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Lakeland University is also one who has classes all in English. BTW, ICU is a college for Japanese students. It has Japanese classes as well as English classes. So it's basically not for English-speaking students.
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Doshisha is going to have a program in English starting next year.
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Akita International University http://www.aiu.ac.jp/en/
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The Japanese universities listed in this university pamphlet I got a few months ago all have some classes taught in English, or an exchange program, or at least most of them do. Not sure if it'll help but here it is anyway: Tohoku Tsukuba Tokyo Nagoya Kyoto Osaka Kyushu Keio Sophia Meiji Waseda Doshisha Ritsumeikan The ones that stuck out to me most while I was reading through were Keio and Sophia for some reason, but maybe that's because ninety percent of the descriptions are about sciences and whatnot.
English is my first language and though i am trying to learn Japanese i know very little. I am graduated and have been looking into going to post secondary school abroad. I would really like to go to school in japan but i cant seem to find any schools that are for students who speak a majority of english. Does anyone know of any?
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Try Temple University. Just google ' Temple University Japan '.
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International Christian University http://www.icu.ac.jp/index_e.html Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University http://admissions.apu.ac.jp/ Temple University Japan http://www.tuj.ac.jp/default.html
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Ok i will be straight up. If you say you are a student and can't do a simple important Google (or whatever) search, i am afraid you won't go far. True
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Lakeland University is also one who has classes all in English. BTW, ICU is a college for Japanese students. It has Japanese classes as well as English classes. So it's basically not for English-speaking students.
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Doshisha is going to have a program in English starting next year.
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Akita International University http://www.aiu.ac.jp/en/
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The Japanese universities listed in this university pamphlet I got a few months ago all have some classes taught in English, or an exchange program, or at least most of them do. Not sure if it'll help but here it is anyway: Tohoku Tsukuba Tokyo Nagoya Kyoto Osaka Kyushu Keio Sophia Meiji Waseda Doshisha Ritsumeikan The ones that stuck out to me most while I was reading through were Keio and Sophia for some reason, but maybe that's because ninety percent of the descriptions are about sciences and whatnot.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
How would you go to a language school in Japan
How would you go to a language school in Japan?
I tried googling but I'm completely lost. I'm still in high school so I got quite a bit of time til could happen. Besides needing a crapload of money, what would the requirements be? Would I need to be in university/college? What if I took one or two years of Japanese in my home country, would that hurt chances of getting accepted? Whats the process generally.
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language school? You want to go to a Japanese school? Well, you can apply and go to a Japanese school. I don't think there is any condition. Not matter if you have a college degree or not. But I think you need at least $25,000 for one year.
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There are loads of Japanese language schools in Japan - check out ones that offer visa's so you can stay in the country while you attend. They are really expensive, but if you have the money you can easily get into one. The minimum requirement is usually a high school degree. You don't have to have graduated college. If you want to actually go to college here (Japan) check out English speaking schools if you haven't mastered the language to go to a regular Japanese college. I recommend schools like Temple Japan (it's not really high looked up by Japanese people since its sort of a joke school, but it's easy to get into.) As for language schools there's this one called "KAI" that i remember. It's in Tokyo.
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Four Letters-YMCA I say this because there are ridiculous benefits and opportunities for scholarships, and the price is relatively cheap. And they may let you teach English on the side to earn money (although you generally have to graduate from college to do that) You can be fresh out of high school or 25 years old and graduate of college. Doesn't matter. If you took some Japanese back home, I think that would be a good thing. Less remedial Japanese classes that you have to pay to take, right? Then you could take more interesting classes like computer-related classes in Japanese language, with the regular Japanese business college students. http://www.hymca.jp/en/index.html Hiroshima Y Japanese school http://www.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/gakuin-jls/en/ Yokohama Y Japanese school 790,000 yen for one year. (One year study abroad course) That's about $9,636 (Yokohama) In Hiroshima YMCA, there is a choice of one year and two year program. The two year costs 1,389,000 yen, which is $16,475 for two years of a full-time Japanese school. I had a friend that went to Hiroshima YMCA. Almost all students were Chinese, and there were no other Americans, but he enjoyed it and he got a great job after finished this and college in Japan. He said most of his classmates were 18 or 19 years old and from China, with a few Vietnamese Thai, and Korean students as well. However I have known people in their thirties or forties who enrolled in the Japanese college. These kids from Asia will go to the Y or similar language school, learn Japanese, and go to a 4 year university in Japan after that. Then they can major in some kind of field, electrical engineering or something, and go back home or stay in Japan to work for a Japanese company. Other students will go straight to work after this, if you're into shipbuilding or working in a factory. (Probably not, since Japanese import foreigners to do it, it must be hard work with low salary) I'd recommend going to college either back in your home country or in Japan after you finish your one year or two years.
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Hi, I don't think that there are many restrictions for accepting students in language schools. Some courses do have age restrictions but that really depends on the school. I know that searching google for such things can be really confusing. That's why I can recommend our website to you. On http://www.languagecourse.net/ you can find all our partner schools in Japan and plenty information on courses, fees, location and much more. You also can book courses that combine the Japanese language and the Japanese culture. By taking this course you will learn the whole package. I hope this answer could help you! Good luck finding the perfect course for you!
I tried googling but I'm completely lost. I'm still in high school so I got quite a bit of time til could happen. Besides needing a crapload of money, what would the requirements be? Would I need to be in university/college? What if I took one or two years of Japanese in my home country, would that hurt chances of getting accepted? Whats the process generally.
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language school? You want to go to a Japanese school? Well, you can apply and go to a Japanese school. I don't think there is any condition. Not matter if you have a college degree or not. But I think you need at least $25,000 for one year.
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There are loads of Japanese language schools in Japan - check out ones that offer visa's so you can stay in the country while you attend. They are really expensive, but if you have the money you can easily get into one. The minimum requirement is usually a high school degree. You don't have to have graduated college. If you want to actually go to college here (Japan) check out English speaking schools if you haven't mastered the language to go to a regular Japanese college. I recommend schools like Temple Japan (it's not really high looked up by Japanese people since its sort of a joke school, but it's easy to get into.) As for language schools there's this one called "KAI" that i remember. It's in Tokyo.
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Four Letters-YMCA I say this because there are ridiculous benefits and opportunities for scholarships, and the price is relatively cheap. And they may let you teach English on the side to earn money (although you generally have to graduate from college to do that) You can be fresh out of high school or 25 years old and graduate of college. Doesn't matter. If you took some Japanese back home, I think that would be a good thing. Less remedial Japanese classes that you have to pay to take, right? Then you could take more interesting classes like computer-related classes in Japanese language, with the regular Japanese business college students. http://www.hymca.jp/en/index.html Hiroshima Y Japanese school http://www.yokohamaymca.ac.jp/gakuin-jls/en/ Yokohama Y Japanese school 790,000 yen for one year. (One year study abroad course) That's about $9,636 (Yokohama) In Hiroshima YMCA, there is a choice of one year and two year program. The two year costs 1,389,000 yen, which is $16,475 for two years of a full-time Japanese school. I had a friend that went to Hiroshima YMCA. Almost all students were Chinese, and there were no other Americans, but he enjoyed it and he got a great job after finished this and college in Japan. He said most of his classmates were 18 or 19 years old and from China, with a few Vietnamese Thai, and Korean students as well. However I have known people in their thirties or forties who enrolled in the Japanese college. These kids from Asia will go to the Y or similar language school, learn Japanese, and go to a 4 year university in Japan after that. Then they can major in some kind of field, electrical engineering or something, and go back home or stay in Japan to work for a Japanese company. Other students will go straight to work after this, if you're into shipbuilding or working in a factory. (Probably not, since Japanese import foreigners to do it, it must be hard work with low salary) I'd recommend going to college either back in your home country or in Japan after you finish your one year or two years.
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Hi, I don't think that there are many restrictions for accepting students in language schools. Some courses do have age restrictions but that really depends on the school. I know that searching google for such things can be really confusing. That's why I can recommend our website to you. On http://www.languagecourse.net/ you can find all our partner schools in Japan and plenty information on courses, fees, location and much more. You also can book courses that combine the Japanese language and the Japanese culture. By taking this course you will learn the whole package. I hope this answer could help you! Good luck finding the perfect course for you!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Can I enroll in school in Japan as an exchange student without being part of an exchange program
Can I enroll in school in Japan as an exchange student without being part of an exchange program?
I have family in Japan that I can stay with and I have a lot of friends there from when I last went. I want to go for the spring semester of 2009.
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well as i read your question above ill advice you can ask in CITY HALL OF JAPAN if you came here in japan country im living also now in japan country in a sixteen years as i said you can ask in CITY HALL OF JAPAN of your question above good luck and ERASHAII.......
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This is a tricky question because it really depends on your home university. Some Universities will let you find a school and sponsor you indirectly to attend a university in Japan or other places. The reason you need your home university is that most Japanese universities will not accept you for just one semester if you are not an exchange student. I was an exchange student in Tokyo some years ago and that was the deal then. It also makes your visa a little easier. I recommend talking to your university's exchange office and see what they say.
I have family in Japan that I can stay with and I have a lot of friends there from when I last went. I want to go for the spring semester of 2009.
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well as i read your question above ill advice you can ask in CITY HALL OF JAPAN if you came here in japan country im living also now in japan country in a sixteen years as i said you can ask in CITY HALL OF JAPAN of your question above good luck and ERASHAII.......
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This is a tricky question because it really depends on your home university. Some Universities will let you find a school and sponsor you indirectly to attend a university in Japan or other places. The reason you need your home university is that most Japanese universities will not accept you for just one semester if you are not an exchange student. I was an exchange student in Tokyo some years ago and that was the deal then. It also makes your visa a little easier. I recommend talking to your university's exchange office and see what they say.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
what school in Japan does morimoto ryutaro of Hey Say 7 go to
what school in Japan does morimoto ryutaro of Hey Say 7 go to?
just curious and if you can what high school is he going to?
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Is that information publically released? o_O He lives in the greater Tokyo Metropolitan area, so he could go to school anywhere really. There's a million schools there. I googled it in Japanese but didn't come up with the answer... It might not be available. They probably don't want girls stalking him or something.
just curious and if you can what high school is he going to?
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Is that information publically released? o_O He lives in the greater Tokyo Metropolitan area, so he could go to school anywhere really. There's a million schools there. I googled it in Japanese but didn't come up with the answer... It might not be available. They probably don't want girls stalking him or something.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
when do english lessons start at school in japan
when do english lessons start at school in japan?
i have a japanese friend, she is only 15 but speaks english JUST fine. i really wonder when apanese people start studying english at school. thank you.
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Grammar school.
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as far as compulsory education Now maybe ... when they are 11 or 12(elementary school 5th grade or 6th grade(last grade),they start to study it our generation(20's)....when we were 13(junior high 1st grade) ,we started to do it more elder people...im not sure some parents hire tutor for their children before they started to study english in their school someone take private lesson at english conversation school when they are in kindergarten , elementary school.
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If your friend speaks English just fine, then I very strongly suspect she hasn't learnt her English from the schooling system only (or she's gone to an international school). In one study of English lessons, it was not unusual that students were never asked to speak English. The main activity in many classes is translation. For the record, they usually start aged 12 (Junior High school), although some elementary schools teach it, and children can be sent to English classes.
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Mostly it depends on what the parents pay for. If the parents pay for the child to go to a kindergarten with English lessons, it starts then. (Kindergartens can start while the kid's still a baby, or a bit bigger.) Otherwise they usually have grotesquely simple classes with foreigners (but not usually native speakers of English) in elementary school, or if the parents pay for a particular school they might get much better lessons. Then in middle school the lessons start in earnest, most of the time with a Japanese teacher with an outrageously strong accent but sometimes with a native speaker. Throughout all of this there's the potential for parents to pay for special classes outside of any school that just teach English (or a science, math, Japanese lit etc.) which may or may not be very helpful to the child, it depends on the child, the personality and quality of the teacher, and the atmosphere in the class on the day. Why don't you ask your friend where she learnt to speak such excellent English? I'm sure she'd be flattered, and probably enjoy telling you about her experiences. (As has been said, she sure as hell didn't learn good English in mainstream schools by 15 years of age.)
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Japanese people learn English at the age of 13 when they are in Junior High School. (Or middle school, in other words.) She's 15...so she must be in 3rd year Junior High School. :D But...it really depends on someone. Some people start learning some basic English phrases at a young age while some have a tutor. ^_^
i have a japanese friend, she is only 15 but speaks english JUST fine. i really wonder when apanese people start studying english at school. thank you.
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Grammar school.
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as far as compulsory education Now maybe ... when they are 11 or 12(elementary school 5th grade or 6th grade(last grade),they start to study it our generation(20's)....when we were 13(junior high 1st grade) ,we started to do it more elder people...im not sure some parents hire tutor for their children before they started to study english in their school someone take private lesson at english conversation school when they are in kindergarten , elementary school.
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If your friend speaks English just fine, then I very strongly suspect she hasn't learnt her English from the schooling system only (or she's gone to an international school). In one study of English lessons, it was not unusual that students were never asked to speak English. The main activity in many classes is translation. For the record, they usually start aged 12 (Junior High school), although some elementary schools teach it, and children can be sent to English classes.
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Mostly it depends on what the parents pay for. If the parents pay for the child to go to a kindergarten with English lessons, it starts then. (Kindergartens can start while the kid's still a baby, or a bit bigger.) Otherwise they usually have grotesquely simple classes with foreigners (but not usually native speakers of English) in elementary school, or if the parents pay for a particular school they might get much better lessons. Then in middle school the lessons start in earnest, most of the time with a Japanese teacher with an outrageously strong accent but sometimes with a native speaker. Throughout all of this there's the potential for parents to pay for special classes outside of any school that just teach English (or a science, math, Japanese lit etc.) which may or may not be very helpful to the child, it depends on the child, the personality and quality of the teacher, and the atmosphere in the class on the day. Why don't you ask your friend where she learnt to speak such excellent English? I'm sure she'd be flattered, and probably enjoy telling you about her experiences. (As has been said, she sure as hell didn't learn good English in mainstream schools by 15 years of age.)
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Japanese people learn English at the age of 13 when they are in Junior High School. (Or middle school, in other words.) She's 15...so she must be in 3rd year Junior High School. :D But...it really depends on someone. Some people start learning some basic English phrases at a young age while some have a tutor. ^_^
Saturday, October 24, 2009
What is monthly salary in Japan, Tokyo of Piano teacher in music school
What is monthly salary in Japan, Tokyo of Piano teacher in music school?
Hello! i would like to know, what is monthly salary of piano teacher at music school in japan, tokyo is?(you can write in ï¿¥(yen) or $(USD)) thank you.
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It depends on each school. But it's not so high. It's around 200,000 yen per month.
Hello! i would like to know, what is monthly salary of piano teacher at music school in japan, tokyo is?(you can write in ï¿¥(yen) or $(USD)) thank you.
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It depends on each school. But it's not so high. It's around 200,000 yen per month.
Friday, October 16, 2009
How much would I have to save up to go to a international school in Japan for college
How much would I have to save up to go to a international school in Japan for college?
I imagine it would be a lot which is why I would like to know an exact cost, or close estimate, so that I could open a bank account and start saving now. I'm in my second year of high school and I plan on taking a course on the language this summer. Oh, and if you could list any of the schools so that I could look them up that would be a great help too.
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Well, I am an International student in the US and the tuition for me is $8000 a semester. Plus $1100 for renting a house (I'm married with family). You get the idea. All in all it's super expensive. You can look up the Temple University in Tokyo and maybe contact them. Good luck.
I imagine it would be a lot which is why I would like to know an exact cost, or close estimate, so that I could open a bank account and start saving now. I'm in my second year of high school and I plan on taking a course on the language this summer. Oh, and if you could list any of the schools so that I could look them up that would be a great help too.
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Well, I am an International student in the US and the tuition for me is $8000 a semester. Plus $1100 for renting a house (I'm married with family). You get the idea. All in all it's super expensive. You can look up the Temple University in Tokyo and maybe contact them. Good luck.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Where is the best martial arts school in Japan
Where is the best martial arts school in Japan?
I plan on traveling to Japan in order to study the birth of Japanese martial arts, but I am unsure as to where the best place to go would be? Any suggestions?
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I plan on traveling to Japan in order to study the birth of Japanese martial arts, but I am unsure as to where the best place to go would be? Any suggestions?
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The Bujikan, home of Grandmaster Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi 636 Noda, Noda-shi, Chiba-ken, 278-8691 Japan
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Information Needed, Chance Im going to go to school in Japan
Information Needed, Chance Im going to go to school in Japan?
okay, I live in the USA and I was planning on going to japan for school. But, the problem is I havent registered or anything :( I need help. My Parents wouldnt be coming with me and im only 13 years old. So, im not sure exactly how it works fro foreigh exchange students, any information would help. Your pinion I really Want to hear!
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wtf i SERIOUSLY doubt your parents will let you go to japan for high school all by yourself. and if they do, then someone needs to call child services!!!!!!!!!
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look online for info about a japanese family willing to sponser you and then you will nedd to be learning japanese and using it to get the hang of it but think really hard are your really ready to go?
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I think most foreign exchange programs are for high school students. Usually they occur between sister schools and you need to be selected to go abroad. If you are talking about some kind of private school, you would have to pay and have a parent or guardian in Japan with you.
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Try the web site below.
okay, I live in the USA and I was planning on going to japan for school. But, the problem is I havent registered or anything :( I need help. My Parents wouldnt be coming with me and im only 13 years old. So, im not sure exactly how it works fro foreigh exchange students, any information would help. Your pinion I really Want to hear!
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wtf i SERIOUSLY doubt your parents will let you go to japan for high school all by yourself. and if they do, then someone needs to call child services!!!!!!!!!
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look online for info about a japanese family willing to sponser you and then you will nedd to be learning japanese and using it to get the hang of it but think really hard are your really ready to go?
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I think most foreign exchange programs are for high school students. Usually they occur between sister schools and you need to be selected to go abroad. If you are talking about some kind of private school, you would have to pay and have a parent or guardian in Japan with you.
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Try the web site below.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
How can I fund studying at a language school in Japan
How can I fund studying at a language school in Japan?
I have been hunting for language schools in Japan but it seems you have to have Mommy and Daddy to pay for it or be rich to attend any of the schools. I want to eventually study journalism and japanese fashion there, but I want to be immersed in the culture and language first so I can find a job easier. Does anyone know of good funding ways for language schools like WLE Japan or WaHaHa Fukuoka?
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What kind of language school are you looking for? Full Time or Part Time? I attended a part time language school in Nagoya twice a week and it was a great way to improve my Japanese in a formal learning setting.
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I have been hunting for language schools in Japan but it seems you have to have Mommy and Daddy to pay for it or be rich to attend any of the schools. I want to eventually study journalism and japanese fashion there, but I want to be immersed in the culture and language first so I can find a job easier. Does anyone know of good funding ways for language schools like WLE Japan or WaHaHa Fukuoka?
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What kind of language school are you looking for? Full Time or Part Time? I attended a part time language school in Nagoya twice a week and it was a great way to improve my Japanese in a formal learning setting.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
when is the start of school days for middle school in japan
when is the start of school days for middle school in japan?
hello, me and my family is getting to live in japan soon .. so i want to ask if what is the schedule of school days for middle / elementary .. and how many years to study in the middle school .. and please other information what is happening in middle school .. because my sister will be in it !. please answer . tnx :D
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Elementary school - 6 years ( Grade 1 to Grade 6) Junior High School - 3 years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) The number of classes students have and the time they leave school each day vary according to the day of the week and the grade. In 6th grade, usually five or six classes are held per day (one class is usually 45 minutes in elementary schools and 50 minutes in junior high schools). There are no classes on Saturdays and Sundays. In elementary school, the class teacher teaches most regular education subjects. In junior high school, the teacher varies according to the subject. We have Lunch hour (Kyuushoku jikan) in elementary and junior high schools, In most cases, school lunch is provided as a part of the school educational activities. School lunches are planned so that students will learn the proper way of eating and suitable or good human relationship. This is done through students setting the table, clearing the table and eating a well-balanced diet while having fun together. In this way, students can learn to live healthy.Parents or guardians pay for the cost of the ingredients of lunch, and the amount is about 3,500 yen to 4,500 yen a month. depending on the area and grade. In some junior high schools, lunches are not provided. We also have a Cleaning hour (Souji jikan). Students share responsibilities for cleaning the classrooms, school grounds, etc. And Club activities (Bu katsudou) those who wish to do so can join athletic or cultural activities after school
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It depends on each school. Why don't you ask your own school?
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hello, me and my family is getting to live in japan soon .. so i want to ask if what is the schedule of school days for middle / elementary .. and how many years to study in the middle school .. and please other information what is happening in middle school .. because my sister will be in it !. please answer . tnx :D
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Elementary school - 6 years ( Grade 1 to Grade 6) Junior High School - 3 years (1st, 2nd, 3rd) The number of classes students have and the time they leave school each day vary according to the day of the week and the grade. In 6th grade, usually five or six classes are held per day (one class is usually 45 minutes in elementary schools and 50 minutes in junior high schools). There are no classes on Saturdays and Sundays. In elementary school, the class teacher teaches most regular education subjects. In junior high school, the teacher varies according to the subject. We have Lunch hour (Kyuushoku jikan) in elementary and junior high schools, In most cases, school lunch is provided as a part of the school educational activities. School lunches are planned so that students will learn the proper way of eating and suitable or good human relationship. This is done through students setting the table, clearing the table and eating a well-balanced diet while having fun together. In this way, students can learn to live healthy.Parents or guardians pay for the cost of the ingredients of lunch, and the amount is about 3,500 yen to 4,500 yen a month. depending on the area and grade. In some junior high schools, lunches are not provided. We also have a Cleaning hour (Souji jikan). Students share responsibilities for cleaning the classrooms, school grounds, etc. And Club activities (Bu katsudou) those who wish to do so can join athletic or cultural activities after school
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It depends on each school. Why don't you ask your own school?
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Is it possible to go to art school in Japan while getting my degree in zoology in America
Is it possible to go to art school in Japan while getting my degree in zoology in America?
I want to go to Cornell to get my degree in zoology and then go to Japan to go to art school there to become a professional manga author,but then my teacher told me I might be able to do it at the same time in some type of exchange program. I was wondering if this is possible.
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No, you won't be able to do four-year degrees at the same time when they're in two different countries.
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I want to go to Cornell to get my degree in zoology and then go to Japan to go to art school there to become a professional manga author,but then my teacher told me I might be able to do it at the same time in some type of exchange program. I was wondering if this is possible.
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No, you won't be able to do four-year degrees at the same time when they're in two different countries.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
What is the most expensive school in japan
What is the most expensive school in japan ?
Haw dose any one know what the most expensive and well posh ( dont know what other word to use for it) school in japan is ?? ^^
Japan - 4 Answers
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Nagasaki's school for kamikazi's
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I am not sure ,but I have heard that Tokai University(private univ) was the most expensive in the all universities. and all National universities are same ,it depends on which department you belong
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Teikyo University (not Tokyo University), Department of Medicine 14,209,490JPY for the first year About 50,000,000JPY for 6 years in total
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There is no "posh" school in real sense in Japan. Medical colleges are expensive. But they are not posh. It's for learning medicine and become a doctor. Nothing more. There was a similar question some time ago. And some people mentioned colleges like Keio or Gakushuin. But I don't think those schools are posh. Their tuition is not so high. And you can join them by passing their entrance exam. I don't think we call it posh.
Haw dose any one know what the most expensive and well posh ( dont know what other word to use for it) school in japan is ?? ^^
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Nagasaki's school for kamikazi's
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I am not sure ,but I have heard that Tokai University(private univ) was the most expensive in the all universities. and all National universities are same ,it depends on which department you belong
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Teikyo University (not Tokyo University), Department of Medicine 14,209,490JPY for the first year About 50,000,000JPY for 6 years in total
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There is no "posh" school in real sense in Japan. Medical colleges are expensive. But they are not posh. It's for learning medicine and become a doctor. Nothing more. There was a similar question some time ago. And some people mentioned colleges like Keio or Gakushuin. But I don't think those schools are posh. Their tuition is not so high. And you can join them by passing their entrance exam. I don't think we call it posh.
Monday, August 24, 2009
What is a good school in japan to transfer to
What is a good school in japan to transfer to?
I'm a computer science major and later on get into the gaming industry. Also I know Japan is big for its video games. Which schools would you suggest or that you know of that is good for comp sci majors that are trying to get into the gaming industry.
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There are a lot of web sites on the internet. You can find them out easily if you can read Japanese. But I don't suggest that you apply to Japanese Game Companies. Because the salary in Game industry is not good. I suggest you want to get into business IT firm,like IBM or CTC or Fujitsu. Anyway I will show you some web sites. Good Luck!
I'm a computer science major and later on get into the gaming industry. Also I know Japan is big for its video games. Which schools would you suggest or that you know of that is good for comp sci majors that are trying to get into the gaming industry.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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There are a lot of web sites on the internet. You can find them out easily if you can read Japanese. But I don't suggest that you apply to Japanese Game Companies. Because the salary in Game industry is not good. I suggest you want to get into business IT firm,like IBM or CTC or Fujitsu. Anyway I will show you some web sites. Good Luck!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
How is the school security like in Japan
How is the school security like in Japan?
Do schools in Japan have security cameras located in the building, or have guards roaming around? What things do the schools do to make sure the students are safe? Are they similar to the security in the U.S ?
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Japanese school security is a joke. It's nothing like the US. A few JPN school I've been inside have cameras but they were almost never monitored. There are no guards, no security personnel. People unaffiliated (non-students, non-teachers) with the school are required to sign in but that's about it. Signing in doesn't stop someone with a knife intending to kill kids (which happened at an elementary school about 10 years ago north of Tokyo). Schools have invasion and lock down drills: if the school were to be attacked by a criminal the drills help the staff prepare and they are helpful. Japan is a very safe country so this is just my opinion but a lot of times the schools are more at risk from their own students. Discipline in Japanese schools is horrible. Once the kids figure out they can't be kicked out school (because of a constitutional right to education) a handful of them lose their minds and do whatever they want. A friend of mine, female teacher, was beaten and hospitalized for over a month because of a student. Literally nothing happened to the student. No punishment, nothing. It sounds hard to believe but it is the absolute truth. I hear first hand accounts of this kind of thing all the time and have witnessed a few in person. The western world has a skewed view of Japan in my opinion. It takes living here to see this country for what it really is. I don't mean that to come off bad, but it's just different than what most people think. Are Japanese schools more safe than not safe? Absolutely, without question. But having security and being generally safe are two different things. Security is almost non-existent but again the schools are more safe than not. Hope this helps.
Do schools in Japan have security cameras located in the building, or have guards roaming around? What things do the schools do to make sure the students are safe? Are they similar to the security in the U.S ?
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Japanese school security is a joke. It's nothing like the US. A few JPN school I've been inside have cameras but they were almost never monitored. There are no guards, no security personnel. People unaffiliated (non-students, non-teachers) with the school are required to sign in but that's about it. Signing in doesn't stop someone with a knife intending to kill kids (which happened at an elementary school about 10 years ago north of Tokyo). Schools have invasion and lock down drills: if the school were to be attacked by a criminal the drills help the staff prepare and they are helpful. Japan is a very safe country so this is just my opinion but a lot of times the schools are more at risk from their own students. Discipline in Japanese schools is horrible. Once the kids figure out they can't be kicked out school (because of a constitutional right to education) a handful of them lose their minds and do whatever they want. A friend of mine, female teacher, was beaten and hospitalized for over a month because of a student. Literally nothing happened to the student. No punishment, nothing. It sounds hard to believe but it is the absolute truth. I hear first hand accounts of this kind of thing all the time and have witnessed a few in person. The western world has a skewed view of Japan in my opinion. It takes living here to see this country for what it really is. I don't mean that to come off bad, but it's just different than what most people think. Are Japanese schools more safe than not safe? Absolutely, without question. But having security and being generally safe are two different things. Security is almost non-existent but again the schools are more safe than not. Hope this helps.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
How are Korean school uniforms in Japan different from Japanese school uniforms
How are Korean school uniforms in Japan different from Japanese school uniforms?
For the Korean schools in Japan, I heard some of them have traditional Korean clothes for their uniforms, so they look different from the Japanese uniforms. What do they look like?
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I'm 100% sure they wouldn't go to school in Hanbok. I haven't heard of any Korean schools in Japan that do that, they would wear a normal asian school uniform.
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Yes as the first user said. If you google Korean school uniform, those are pretty much the standard. I'm not sure about other asian countries, but Vietnamese often wear the Ao Dai (national outfit) as a school uniform. [Just as one example]
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Female students wear black and white Chima jeogori as uniform. Male sudents wear pretty much the same uniform as Japanese highschool students. http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/kaxin_hang/imgs/c/d/cd4ca237.jpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UA_06adtD0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacchigi! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4IZ_frQO7M&feature=related http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_%282001_film%29
For the Korean schools in Japan, I heard some of them have traditional Korean clothes for their uniforms, so they look different from the Japanese uniforms. What do they look like?
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I'm 100% sure they wouldn't go to school in Hanbok. I haven't heard of any Korean schools in Japan that do that, they would wear a normal asian school uniform.
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Yes as the first user said. If you google Korean school uniform, those are pretty much the standard. I'm not sure about other asian countries, but Vietnamese often wear the Ao Dai (national outfit) as a school uniform. [Just as one example]
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Female students wear black and white Chima jeogori as uniform. Male sudents wear pretty much the same uniform as Japanese highschool students. http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/kaxin_hang/imgs/c/d/cd4ca237.jpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UA_06adtD0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacchigi! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4IZ_frQO7M&feature=related http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_%282001_film%29
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Planing on a high school home stay in japan
Planing on a high school home stay in japan?
I'm planing to go to school in japan during the fall next year. I just wanted to know what living there is like? I'm turning 15 in the summer. I wanted to know what he house would look like and what do the families usually act like? How much japanese should i learn, i know more then avarge write know just need to work on writing? Anything you think i would need? I'm using CCI as my program... Thank you.
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It it really hard I bet the wisdom and language is hard also but good luck asian people are so cute
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You def. need to be working on your writing because you just wrote "right now" as "write now". I would learn spelling before I went anywhere so you don't look dumb.
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It's going to take you about a month to acclimate. That's how long it took me. Once I figured out the customs and mannerisms, I had a BLAST!
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Its different there. Don't be selfish, that is looked down upon immensily. Everything they do there is for the group, not the self. Just keep that in mind.
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my friend, i really wish i could help you to know a bit more but i can't. i have never been there and i dont know Japanese anyway. i have quite a few japanese friends here in Australia but they think that life is much better here. anywayzz, i wish u gud luck and make sure you study well. i'm sure you will adapt to the place easily because you are pretty young and full of energy!
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Here is a web site that will help you out on being an exchange student in general. It's not Japan specific, but deals with the experience as a whole. http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ The best advice I can give you, now hosting my 13th student and having repped many more, is to learn the language and be respectful to your host family.
I'm planing to go to school in japan during the fall next year. I just wanted to know what living there is like? I'm turning 15 in the summer. I wanted to know what he house would look like and what do the families usually act like? How much japanese should i learn, i know more then avarge write know just need to work on writing? Anything you think i would need? I'm using CCI as my program... Thank you.
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It it really hard I bet the wisdom and language is hard also but good luck asian people are so cute
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You def. need to be working on your writing because you just wrote "right now" as "write now". I would learn spelling before I went anywhere so you don't look dumb.
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It's going to take you about a month to acclimate. That's how long it took me. Once I figured out the customs and mannerisms, I had a BLAST!
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Its different there. Don't be selfish, that is looked down upon immensily. Everything they do there is for the group, not the self. Just keep that in mind.
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my friend, i really wish i could help you to know a bit more but i can't. i have never been there and i dont know Japanese anyway. i have quite a few japanese friends here in Australia but they think that life is much better here. anywayzz, i wish u gud luck and make sure you study well. i'm sure you will adapt to the place easily because you are pretty young and full of energy!
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Here is a web site that will help you out on being an exchange student in general. It's not Japan specific, but deals with the experience as a whole. http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ The best advice I can give you, now hosting my 13th student and having repped many more, is to learn the language and be respectful to your host family.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Would I have to test into a high school in Japan for foreign exchange
Would I have to test into a high school in Japan for foreign exchange?
I'm going to be in Japan this coming March via AFS, and I will be there for 1 year. I just want to know from any past foreign exchange students in Japan; Did you have to test into high school, or were you just assigned a high school and schedule? Nobody knows?
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Hello, I'm an ex-AFSer. I spent my year in Japan about 4years ago. When I was there, I sat for all the classes except Japanese literature. I had a special class of Japanese designed for us(me and another exchanger). In my school, my class teacher told me I can sit for the exams too if I wished, but that's not compulsory. I think what the AFS do care is your attendence. They don't really care about how did you do on accadamy. So I think whether you have to attend all classes and exams are not decided by AFS, but the school you are assigned. Don't worry about it, once you have got used to the atmosphere in Japanese highschool, it's quite easy to stay there for the whole year. And there's sth more I wanna tell you. If you have already graduated from highschool, you can choose not leaving Japan, but keep you study in Japan in universities or colleges. It's much more convinient than applying oversea if you do have a plan to study in Japan for long term~ P.S. just send me a mail if you want to know more^^
I'm going to be in Japan this coming March via AFS, and I will be there for 1 year. I just want to know from any past foreign exchange students in Japan; Did you have to test into high school, or were you just assigned a high school and schedule? Nobody knows?
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Hello, I'm an ex-AFSer. I spent my year in Japan about 4years ago. When I was there, I sat for all the classes except Japanese literature. I had a special class of Japanese designed for us(me and another exchanger). In my school, my class teacher told me I can sit for the exams too if I wished, but that's not compulsory. I think what the AFS do care is your attendence. They don't really care about how did you do on accadamy. So I think whether you have to attend all classes and exams are not decided by AFS, but the school you are assigned. Don't worry about it, once you have got used to the atmosphere in Japanese highschool, it's quite easy to stay there for the whole year. And there's sth more I wanna tell you. If you have already graduated from highschool, you can choose not leaving Japan, but keep you study in Japan in universities or colleges. It's much more convinient than applying oversea if you do have a plan to study in Japan for long term~ P.S. just send me a mail if you want to know more^^
Thursday, July 16, 2009
What is the high school graduation age in Japan
What is the high school graduation age in Japan?
I want to know how old you have to be to graduate high school in Japan.
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18. but few students who were born at the end of March may graduate at 17 because in Japan new semester starts in April and most of the schools' graduation ceremony are held around March 20.
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Depends if they transfer or have a summer B-day. The range is 17-19. Hope this helps! Ja-na!
I want to know how old you have to be to graduate high school in Japan.
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18. but few students who were born at the end of March may graduate at 17 because in Japan new semester starts in April and most of the schools' graduation ceremony are held around March 20.
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Depends if they transfer or have a summer B-day. The range is 17-19. Hope this helps! Ja-na!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
How Much Money Would It Cost For Me To Go To School In Japan, When I Live In America
How Much Money Would It Cost For Me To Go To School In Japan, When I Live In America?
I want to go to school in japan for high school!!!! How much money would it cost for me to get an apartment, School fees and food, ect. I don't need a exsact number just a estimate will do....
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i am not sure, but it is going to be exorbitant, well over $10k i assume
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I think you need $20,000 to $30,000 to live in Japan for one year. And you need to live in Japan for 3 years to finish a high school.
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It will cost you about 30,000 a year. The cost of living in Japan is much much higher than in the US. You would be able to have only minimal comfort for this amount. Apartments are extremely small and costly. If you are expecting to live over there, the same way you do here, its not going to happen without alot more money.
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As the other said, it would be around 30K just for "basic living", but this number may vary 20 to 40 depending on where you live and what kind of school you what to go for. I would actual recommend a school that isn't too famous or great for their academics, because the better the school, the more your going to have to study(also, the other students will also be spending a deal of time in the books with almost no time to hang out, unless you consider study groups). (but do consider it is wisely before making any decisions)
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Since you dont speak Japanese (I assume) and you have no residency in Japan, you most probably would go to an international school. Which are expensive, as they are targeted for the kids of expats... Mind that schools may not be compatible with your school in America, so you may have to do some extra legwork to have your year finished.
I want to go to school in japan for high school!!!! How much money would it cost for me to get an apartment, School fees and food, ect. I don't need a exsact number just a estimate will do....
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i am not sure, but it is going to be exorbitant, well over $10k i assume
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I think you need $20,000 to $30,000 to live in Japan for one year. And you need to live in Japan for 3 years to finish a high school.
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It will cost you about 30,000 a year. The cost of living in Japan is much much higher than in the US. You would be able to have only minimal comfort for this amount. Apartments are extremely small and costly. If you are expecting to live over there, the same way you do here, its not going to happen without alot more money.
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As the other said, it would be around 30K just for "basic living", but this number may vary 20 to 40 depending on where you live and what kind of school you what to go for. I would actual recommend a school that isn't too famous or great for their academics, because the better the school, the more your going to have to study(also, the other students will also be spending a deal of time in the books with almost no time to hang out, unless you consider study groups). (but do consider it is wisely before making any decisions)
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Since you dont speak Japanese (I assume) and you have no residency in Japan, you most probably would go to an international school. Which are expensive, as they are targeted for the kids of expats... Mind that schools may not be compatible with your school in America, so you may have to do some extra legwork to have your year finished.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Would going to school in Japan for about a year mess up my schooling when I go back to America
Would going to school in Japan for about a year mess up my schooling when I go back to America?
I really want to go to Japan through a foreign exchange program. I thought it would be really cool to go to school there. My parents told me I can't do that because it would just send me off track for when I get back to America. I started thinking about it and it kind of freaked me out. Should I pay for the year of schooling or not?
Japan - 3 Answers
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if you are a good student and u talk to ur teachers and they think it is ok den u should go if you can speak japanese well and u can understand things when u go to school there den dat is good too
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No, From what I know about studying abroad you won't actually get a grade but a check if you passed or if you fail (which hopefully you won't) And by the time you come back to America you will actually be ahead of your classmates because the japanese have a much harder education system and it goes much faster. It will look very good on a college application! Lots of Luck! -Sarah <3
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It all depends on the academic program you participate in. If that program does not satisfy your basic academic needs as required by your school it will set you back. Example, when I was in college, the university offered a program that covered the 3rd year requirements. My classmates returned back from that 1 year program and we all graduated after our fourth year. On the contrary, another college friend, who had excellent Japanese spent a year in high school in Japan. He basically went to a school that did not provide the basic academic classes and education that was required by his high school back in the states. He learned Japanese to a level beyond th expectations of his teachers, but there were no classes taken in math, science or English. He graduated one year after his peers.
I really want to go to Japan through a foreign exchange program. I thought it would be really cool to go to school there. My parents told me I can't do that because it would just send me off track for when I get back to America. I started thinking about it and it kind of freaked me out. Should I pay for the year of schooling or not?
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if you are a good student and u talk to ur teachers and they think it is ok den u should go if you can speak japanese well and u can understand things when u go to school there den dat is good too
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No, From what I know about studying abroad you won't actually get a grade but a check if you passed or if you fail (which hopefully you won't) And by the time you come back to America you will actually be ahead of your classmates because the japanese have a much harder education system and it goes much faster. It will look very good on a college application! Lots of Luck! -Sarah <3
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It all depends on the academic program you participate in. If that program does not satisfy your basic academic needs as required by your school it will set you back. Example, when I was in college, the university offered a program that covered the 3rd year requirements. My classmates returned back from that 1 year program and we all graduated after our fourth year. On the contrary, another college friend, who had excellent Japanese spent a year in high school in Japan. He basically went to a school that did not provide the basic academic classes and education that was required by his high school back in the states. He learned Japanese to a level beyond th expectations of his teachers, but there were no classes taken in math, science or English. He graduated one year after his peers.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
I want to go to Japan as an exchange student for one year. What is Japanese high school like
I want to go to Japan as an exchange student for one year. What is Japanese high school like?
I heard that bullying in Japan is high. Would it be likely i will get bullied being a foreign exchange student there? What is a day at high school in japan like?
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It's true that many students experience some level of bullying in Japan. A foreign exchange student would be pretty unlikely to experience the same. Since you are foreign you generally come under a different set of rules and are not expected to behave like other Japanese would. You would, of course, have to conform to the customs and standards of your group and generally speaking, cooperation is more highly regarded than individualism. The expression ' go along to get along' is really the operative idea here. I've not been to a high school here but my impression is that students really enjoy their time in high school. They form friendship groups quickly and spend lots of time in and out of school together. Of course, learning Japanese and using it daily is a must. Very few high school students speak English and you would need to initiate many conversations. The days begin early and end at different times depending on the season, exams being scheduled, etc.. Also students often have to go on Saturdays. But all in all Japan is a fascinating country full of surprises and fantastic experiences. Don't head off to Europe, try something different. You could be a star!
I heard that bullying in Japan is high. Would it be likely i will get bullied being a foreign exchange student there? What is a day at high school in japan like?
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It's true that many students experience some level of bullying in Japan. A foreign exchange student would be pretty unlikely to experience the same. Since you are foreign you generally come under a different set of rules and are not expected to behave like other Japanese would. You would, of course, have to conform to the customs and standards of your group and generally speaking, cooperation is more highly regarded than individualism. The expression ' go along to get along' is really the operative idea here. I've not been to a high school here but my impression is that students really enjoy their time in high school. They form friendship groups quickly and spend lots of time in and out of school together. Of course, learning Japanese and using it daily is a must. Very few high school students speak English and you would need to initiate many conversations. The days begin early and end at different times depending on the season, exams being scheduled, etc.. Also students often have to go on Saturdays. But all in all Japan is a fascinating country full of surprises and fantastic experiences. Don't head off to Europe, try something different. You could be a star!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
What is the best way to get a job in an international elementary school in Japan
What is the best way to get a job in an international elementary school in Japan?
I am currently living in Japan and am studying for a masters in elementary education. I am also currently working at a public elementary school in Japan teaching English.
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You really need to have a connection. Also realize that more schools are becoming more strict about University degrees...(i.e. they are checking them more carefully to see if they are fake or not). Sadly, I think there is more than a waiting list for some of these jobs.
I am currently living in Japan and am studying for a masters in elementary education. I am also currently working at a public elementary school in Japan teaching English.
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You really need to have a connection. Also realize that more schools are becoming more strict about University degrees...(i.e. they are checking them more carefully to see if they are fake or not). Sadly, I think there is more than a waiting list for some of these jobs.
Monday, June 8, 2009
What is the best way to get a job as a school teacher in Japan
What is the best way to get a job as a school teacher in Japan?
My mom needs a job as a teacher (preferably Middle or High School//or if possible, an international school) in the Tokyo area. As our residency is in the US, we have hardly no connections to any of the schools in japan- which is why i need help. Numerous applications have been sent out to several widely known international schools but i doubt any of them will go through. i think we will have a better chance with public japanese schools but since their website are in japanese, i wouldnt know how to send an application or search for them in the first place is there some sort of job finding counseling agency which will help my mom find a job? thanks in advance :)
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Have you looked at the JET program? Sorry, I think it might be more for students, but maybe someone there can help get your mom connected - good luck!
My mom needs a job as a teacher (preferably Middle or High School//or if possible, an international school) in the Tokyo area. As our residency is in the US, we have hardly no connections to any of the schools in japan- which is why i need help. Numerous applications have been sent out to several widely known international schools but i doubt any of them will go through. i think we will have a better chance with public japanese schools but since their website are in japanese, i wouldnt know how to send an application or search for them in the first place is there some sort of job finding counseling agency which will help my mom find a job? thanks in advance :)
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Have you looked at the JET program? Sorry, I think it might be more for students, but maybe someone there can help get your mom connected - good luck!
Monday, June 1, 2009
What is a good international pharmacy school in japan
What is a good international pharmacy school in japan?
What is a good international pharmacy school in japan? or is there any international school in japan that have summer courses? and are credits transferable to other college in USA?
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The only schools that I know that have a pharmacy school are for native speakers. As far as "summer school" the Japanese semester system is different then the US. The academic years starts in April and goes to August then has a break and goes from October to February. So its hard to take summer classes their. There are several universities in Japan that offer courses and degree in English. I recommend going to your college study abroad office and talk to them. Most courses you would take would transfer over but each university is different I hope this helps!
What is a good international pharmacy school in japan? or is there any international school in japan that have summer courses? and are credits transferable to other college in USA?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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The only schools that I know that have a pharmacy school are for native speakers. As far as "summer school" the Japanese semester system is different then the US. The academic years starts in April and goes to August then has a break and goes from October to February. So its hard to take summer classes their. There are several universities in Japan that offer courses and degree in English. I recommend going to your college study abroad office and talk to them. Most courses you would take would transfer over but each university is different I hope this helps!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Can anyone name any good international school in Japan or Korea that offer liberal arts, or photography
Can anyone name any good international school in Japan or Korea that offer liberal arts, or photography?
I'm intresed in photography and want to attend school in Japan or Korea. I want a graduate degree in proffesional photography! I'm intresed in photography and want to attend school in Japan or Korea. I want a graduate degree in proffesional fashion photography!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Hi. In the case of Korea, SNU (Seoul National University, http://kaku3.snu.ac.kr/ ) is the best. Another top universities are KAIST and POSTECH, but they are mostly for engineering branches. I hope that everything is going well with you.
I'm intresed in photography and want to attend school in Japan or Korea. I want a graduate degree in proffesional photography! I'm intresed in photography and want to attend school in Japan or Korea. I want a graduate degree in proffesional fashion photography!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Hi. In the case of Korea, SNU (Seoul National University, http://kaku3.snu.ac.kr/ ) is the best. Another top universities are KAIST and POSTECH, but they are mostly for engineering branches. I hope that everything is going well with you.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
What months and how many hours a day is school in Japan
What months and how many hours a day is school in Japan?
I'm going to school in Japan for a month, Im thinking to go my sophmore or junior year. How much money do I need to raise to get there and how many yen equal to 1 US dollar?
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You are not even saying which level of school, junior high, high school or college. So I can't give you an accurate answer. If you want to be an exchange student, you would need $5000 or more.
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Traditionally, the school year in Japan is from April to March of the following year. School hours depends on the level you're referring to (Elementary, Intermediate, High) so it's kind of hard to answer you accurately... I hope at least some of this helps...
I'm going to school in Japan for a month, Im thinking to go my sophmore or junior year. How much money do I need to raise to get there and how many yen equal to 1 US dollar?
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You are not even saying which level of school, junior high, high school or college. So I can't give you an accurate answer. If you want to be an exchange student, you would need $5000 or more.
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Traditionally, the school year in Japan is from April to March of the following year. School hours depends on the level you're referring to (Elementary, Intermediate, High) so it's kind of hard to answer you accurately... I hope at least some of this helps...
Friday, May 8, 2009
Do international schools in Japan have school festivals
Do international schools in Japan have school festivals?
You know those big school festivals that usually happen around late October to early November in Japan? Do international schools in Japan have them as well? When?
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late october we have mid-term break, then we have family festival....
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to my knowledge yes
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ching chong what?
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You speak as if people have borned in japan. Japan is very isolated from the rest of the world my friend. Although, many are just beginning to pick up their culture.
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international school in japan or what ?
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yea they do anyway ASIANS HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOOUT HOLLYWOOD WHITEWASHIN OUR WORKS ANSWER THIS http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Am.XHYU8sjYiwdduuo6qWszsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100122210156AAcpY9f
You know those big school festivals that usually happen around late October to early November in Japan? Do international schools in Japan have them as well? When?
Other - Cultures & Groups - 6 Answers
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late october we have mid-term break, then we have family festival....
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to my knowledge yes
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ching chong what?
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You speak as if people have borned in japan. Japan is very isolated from the rest of the world my friend. Although, many are just beginning to pick up their culture.
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international school in japan or what ?
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yea they do anyway ASIANS HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOOUT HOLLYWOOD WHITEWASHIN OUR WORKS ANSWER THIS http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Am.XHYU8sjYiwdduuo6qWszsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100122210156AAcpY9f
Friday, May 1, 2009
Which city in Japan is most like Berkeley, California and would be a good place to go to high school
Which city in Japan is most like Berkeley, California and would be a good place to go to high school?
My daughter is interested in going to high school in Japan (either a boarding school or homestay). She'd like to find a town like Berkeley, California - somewhere with an interesting cultural life, maybe a diverse international population, good bookstores, good food, nature not far away. Preferably not a huge city, but near a city at least. Thanks!
Japan - 3 Answers
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Ive been studying in japan for 2 years, & currently live in japan & came when I was very young (at age 17)so I have many experience. sorry japan is not internationally diverse in its people.everybody is japanese. Most likely the only american she will ever know is herself wherever she go`s. She may not know whats ahead of her, especially if she is a highschool student there may not be any other americans near her age, or people from english speaking countries around her age etc as most people come to japan by teaching english as an english teacher & have already graduated from college.To study abroad in japan, it takes alot of patience & mental strength. Unless she is an up-beat type of person with a positive heart who can handle such extreme differences in culture ,she may gradually start to feel lonely. It is very tough & not everybody can do it. Also if she does study abroad I suggest you give her enough money so she doesnt have the stress of managing her own money in worry on what to eat & buy, & play with. 1000$ a month should do well. normally homestay can be from 400$ a month (including utility fees etc) & also many times for transportation by train is needed with an additional 50-100$ a month for the train ticket. at least 500$ extra for food & and play spending should be good. If you want her to come back home with suvineers from japan giver her an extra 700$ for the spending instead. Also, the best citys I can suggest would be Kobe, Osaka, or Tokyo . Personally I would suggest Kobe, Although most of japan is Like one whole big metropolis because space is scarce, Kobe has a somewhat nice population,is easier to get around than the other bigger cities( not as confusing) Has beautiful Mountains behind the city, & many interesting sights to see. ALSO BE SURE TO GIVE YOUR DAUGHTER A CAMERA. You dont wanna miss this opportunity to study abroad & not take pictures!!!
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You don't mention if your daughter speaks Japanese fluently or not so I will assume she doesn't. It is a requisite that she speak Japanese (at the level of other Japanese students) for admission to school in Japan. Instead of looking for a city she would like I would recommend that you both search for international schools (where the curriculum is taught in English) that look appealing and then research those particular neighborhoods. Of course, most international schools will naturally be located in areas that would be attractive to foreigners. Keep in mind though that although she will probably need to study at an international school she should do her best to make plenty of Japanese friends. Her Japanese friends will teach her the intricacies of the special language and culture of Japan.
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I agree totally with all the points made by both contributors above. When I think of Berkeley, I think of a town with a high social consciousness, many hippies/vegetarians/alternative lifestyle type of people, great and cheap food, many people from different ethnicities. There is absolutely no way you will find that in Japan. It is about 1 percent foreigner but most of these are Chinese and Korean. Many have lived in Japan a long time, speak Japanese, and may not even speak the language of the country of their ethnic origin. The places with the highest amount of foreigners (Oizumi, Roppongi (Tokyo)) are NOT places you want your 16 year old daughter living. (Oizumi is quite isolated and Roppongi is seedy). There are many people interested in macrobiotic cooking, healthy living, and the beach lifestyle in my area (Shonan), but all the schools are conducted in the Japanese language. Have you considered an intensive summer program such as this one? http://www.highschoolprogramsabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/48285 She could experience life in Japan and take day trips out of Tokyo to see different natural areas. International schools can be very good quality, but also very expensive. Also I don´t know about any schools that will let the child enroll without the parent there to sign papers, visit with the teachers, and so forth. Good luck!
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My daughter is interested in going to high school in Japan (either a boarding school or homestay). She'd like to find a town like Berkeley, California - somewhere with an interesting cultural life, maybe a diverse international population, good bookstores, good food, nature not far away. Preferably not a huge city, but near a city at least. Thanks!
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Ive been studying in japan for 2 years, & currently live in japan & came when I was very young (at age 17)so I have many experience. sorry japan is not internationally diverse in its people.everybody is japanese. Most likely the only american she will ever know is herself wherever she go`s. She may not know whats ahead of her, especially if she is a highschool student there may not be any other americans near her age, or people from english speaking countries around her age etc as most people come to japan by teaching english as an english teacher & have already graduated from college.To study abroad in japan, it takes alot of patience & mental strength. Unless she is an up-beat type of person with a positive heart who can handle such extreme differences in culture ,she may gradually start to feel lonely. It is very tough & not everybody can do it. Also if she does study abroad I suggest you give her enough money so she doesnt have the stress of managing her own money in worry on what to eat & buy, & play with. 1000$ a month should do well. normally homestay can be from 400$ a month (including utility fees etc) & also many times for transportation by train is needed with an additional 50-100$ a month for the train ticket. at least 500$ extra for food & and play spending should be good. If you want her to come back home with suvineers from japan giver her an extra 700$ for the spending instead. Also, the best citys I can suggest would be Kobe, Osaka, or Tokyo . Personally I would suggest Kobe, Although most of japan is Like one whole big metropolis because space is scarce, Kobe has a somewhat nice population,is easier to get around than the other bigger cities( not as confusing) Has beautiful Mountains behind the city, & many interesting sights to see. ALSO BE SURE TO GIVE YOUR DAUGHTER A CAMERA. You dont wanna miss this opportunity to study abroad & not take pictures!!!
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You don't mention if your daughter speaks Japanese fluently or not so I will assume she doesn't. It is a requisite that she speak Japanese (at the level of other Japanese students) for admission to school in Japan. Instead of looking for a city she would like I would recommend that you both search for international schools (where the curriculum is taught in English) that look appealing and then research those particular neighborhoods. Of course, most international schools will naturally be located in areas that would be attractive to foreigners. Keep in mind though that although she will probably need to study at an international school she should do her best to make plenty of Japanese friends. Her Japanese friends will teach her the intricacies of the special language and culture of Japan.
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I agree totally with all the points made by both contributors above. When I think of Berkeley, I think of a town with a high social consciousness, many hippies/vegetarians/alternative lifestyle type of people, great and cheap food, many people from different ethnicities. There is absolutely no way you will find that in Japan. It is about 1 percent foreigner but most of these are Chinese and Korean. Many have lived in Japan a long time, speak Japanese, and may not even speak the language of the country of their ethnic origin. The places with the highest amount of foreigners (Oizumi, Roppongi (Tokyo)) are NOT places you want your 16 year old daughter living. (Oizumi is quite isolated and Roppongi is seedy). There are many people interested in macrobiotic cooking, healthy living, and the beach lifestyle in my area (Shonan), but all the schools are conducted in the Japanese language. Have you considered an intensive summer program such as this one? http://www.highschoolprogramsabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/48285 She could experience life in Japan and take day trips out of Tokyo to see different natural areas. International schools can be very good quality, but also very expensive. Also I don´t know about any schools that will let the child enroll without the parent there to sign papers, visit with the teachers, and so forth. Good luck!
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
Do public schools in Japan require students to wear school uniforms
Do public schools in Japan require students to wear school uniforms?
How does public and private school education differ in Japan?
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They all wear uniforms. After that I do not know the differences.
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yep, they do ;3
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elementary: public-NO, private-YES junior high: both-YES high school: both-YES college: both-NO
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It depends on school and area, but mostly PRIMARY SCHOOL > no JUNIOR HIGH and HIGH > yes * Most private school has its uniform from primal. There's no big difference between public and private in basis. But private school puts effort on either university entrance exam or sports.
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Yes, only public elementary do not wear uniforms. Difference? Private schools are expensive.
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yes
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It's pretty much the norm. Even private schools have uniforms. My daughters elementary school had uniforms. Both of them wear uniforms in junior high, one in public the other in private. It's the norm.
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Seems it depends on prefecture or region when looking at elementary schools. for example, I remember my cousins (aichi-ken) were wearing uniforms when they went to public elementary schools. And I think most of the junior/high schools require uniforms.
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How does public and private school education differ in Japan?
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They all wear uniforms. After that I do not know the differences.
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yep, they do ;3
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elementary: public-NO, private-YES junior high: both-YES high school: both-YES college: both-NO
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It depends on school and area, but mostly PRIMARY SCHOOL > no JUNIOR HIGH and HIGH > yes * Most private school has its uniform from primal. There's no big difference between public and private in basis. But private school puts effort on either university entrance exam or sports.
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Yes, only public elementary do not wear uniforms. Difference? Private schools are expensive.
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yes
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It's pretty much the norm. Even private schools have uniforms. My daughters elementary school had uniforms. Both of them wear uniforms in junior high, one in public the other in private. It's the norm.
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Seems it depends on prefecture or region when looking at elementary schools. for example, I remember my cousins (aichi-ken) were wearing uniforms when they went to public elementary schools. And I think most of the junior/high schools require uniforms.
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
How do I let my parents send me to boarding school in Japan
How do I let my parents send me to boarding school in Japan?
Hi there, I live in America and am fluent in Japanese and English. I've been wanting to go to boarding school for a long time, and decided on going to school in Japan. The education is a lot different then American education (Tougher, longer etc...) but the price is a lot more. If you are a parent, would you let me go? And what should I do so I can get to go, in your eyes? Thank you very much.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I would always view a foreign education ( a whole new different system) as a plus. Having said that though... A child has to demonstrate a certain level of maturity and responsiblity before he/she can be allowed for a foreign sojourn. Have a heart to heart with your parents, in my opinion they would know a little more about the world than a youngster, their advice would be the best!
Hi there, I live in America and am fluent in Japanese and English. I've been wanting to go to boarding school for a long time, and decided on going to school in Japan. The education is a lot different then American education (Tougher, longer etc...) but the price is a lot more. If you are a parent, would you let me go? And what should I do so I can get to go, in your eyes? Thank you very much.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I would always view a foreign education ( a whole new different system) as a plus. Having said that though... A child has to demonstrate a certain level of maturity and responsiblity before he/she can be allowed for a foreign sojourn. Have a heart to heart with your parents, in my opinion they would know a little more about the world than a youngster, their advice would be the best!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Looking for a graduate school in Japan that has a IT program
Looking for a graduate school in Japan that has a IT program?
I'm looking for grad schools in Japan that offer IT programs at the Masters level. Specifically in Networking/Network Security but I'm interested in looking into other areas also. There is one condition however, the school must teach the IT degree in English. Unfortunately my Japanese will not be decent enough to understand classes taught in Japanese and attempting to do so anyway would really just be a waste of money. At the moment I have no preference on the region of Japan, so any school is as good as the next at this point.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Hmm I can't find one that has IT specifically but Keio University offers something really similar: they have a graduate school for system design & management. http://www.keio.ac.jp/english/academics/graduateschools/index.html
I'm looking for grad schools in Japan that offer IT programs at the Masters level. Specifically in Networking/Network Security but I'm interested in looking into other areas also. There is one condition however, the school must teach the IT degree in English. Unfortunately my Japanese will not be decent enough to understand classes taught in Japanese and attempting to do so anyway would really just be a waste of money. At the moment I have no preference on the region of Japan, so any school is as good as the next at this point.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Hmm I can't find one that has IT specifically but Keio University offers something really similar: they have a graduate school for system design & management. http://www.keio.ac.jp/english/academics/graduateschools/index.html
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
How much is yearly tuition for Kanto International Senior High School in Japan
How much is yearly tuition for Kanto International Senior High School in Japan?
Hi, I am interested in attending Kanto International High School in Tokyo, Japan. I have e-mailed the school with an inquiry about the yearly tuition price, and so far they haven't replyed. I checked the website and stuff but it doesn't say anything about the tuition. Does anyone know how much it is? Or have you ever gone their, could you tell me some stuff about it?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Hello(^0^)/ This page shows how much the annual tuition is in KIHS. I have no idea about the foreign students's one. Please try to send another e-mail later. Good luck! Kanto International High School Tuition (in Japanese) http://www.kantokokusai.ac.jp/school/expenses.html
Hi, I am interested in attending Kanto International High School in Tokyo, Japan. I have e-mailed the school with an inquiry about the yearly tuition price, and so far they haven't replyed. I checked the website and stuff but it doesn't say anything about the tuition. Does anyone know how much it is? Or have you ever gone their, could you tell me some stuff about it?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Hello(^0^)/ This page shows how much the annual tuition is in KIHS. I have no idea about the foreign students's one. Please try to send another e-mail later. Good luck! Kanto International High School Tuition (in Japanese) http://www.kantokokusai.ac.jp/school/expenses.html
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
How to do a year of school in Japan after I graduate
How to do a year of school in Japan after I graduate?
I want to become an English teacher in Japan after I leave school, I also want to do a year in Japan after I graduate in Australia so I can learn the language better. Does anyone know who I could contact to arrange this? Im not sure where to start.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I don't think you can get in to a school after graduate except for a language school. I suggest you to find a language school for starters, and a prefecture that you might want to go.
I want to become an English teacher in Japan after I leave school, I also want to do a year in Japan after I graduate in Australia so I can learn the language better. Does anyone know who I could contact to arrange this? Im not sure where to start.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I don't think you can get in to a school after graduate except for a language school. I suggest you to find a language school for starters, and a prefecture that you might want to go.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Is school bullying a really big problem in Japan
Is school bullying a really big problem in Japan?
I know bullying can be found anywhere in the world, but some of the media I've been reading says that Japan has a very high rate of suicide victims due to in-school violence. Teachers are incredibly negligent and other students are afraid to step in. My friend, who is an exchange student, says that it is a really big problem in Korea, too. Someone who has had schooling in Japan, can you share your experiences and shed more light on this topic?
Japan - 5 Answers
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Well consider that it is a herd mentality. If someone starts bullying someone else the whole class will start, thus there is no one to turn to. I will also make the statement that through my experience Japanese kids are over protected, they do not get picked on as little kids etc thus are pretty naive when it comes to JHS and HS. I think it is a terrible thing and it seems to happen more in the rural areas and not get reported as often. That and at least 33,000 people committed suicide here last year, under 20s are not usually part of those stats as there are privacy laws protecting the families etc. Now from the US prospective the bullying might be pretty light as it is not like people have guns or knives etc, it is not violent. It is all mental and the internet is bad as well.
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the bad thing about japanese schools is that the whole class (and grade) will pick just one person and torment them, and even though they dont threaten them with knives or guns or anything they can be sooo evil like this one celebrity was talking about when she was a kid she was the one everyone bullied and she was saying how no one will ever let her sit with them and told her off if she tried, and they would lock her in supply closets, and how they would stick pins in her school shoes (japanese have to switch to a pair of indoor shoes,which they keep in cubby holes at the school entrance, when they go into school), etc. like they are soo mean. its pretty much everyone against that one person (0^0) like, comminting suicide is actually reasonable considering how bad they're treated. like thats how bad it could get. and sometimes even the teachers would make fun and torment the student, or they wont do anything about it (><) but remember that not all schools are like that, and some schools dont bully someone to that extreme. but still, theres enough schools that -are- like that that makes bullying a horrible issue. lately though, japanese women have been killing their husbands so i guess now instead of school students, its the japanese women who are having a problem (><);
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Bullying is a World wide probelm. I'll admit its bad in Japan and the suicide rate is high, that makes me sad hearing about so many young students killing themselves. It sounds like a nightmare to me not being able to tell anybody about it. I'd go crazy. I hope something changes soon.
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When I was living in Japan I was never bullied too bad. My friend got into fights alot though and her brother was murdered by some kid so I guess that's accurate. I never really saw that side of Japan though. The teachers were definately negligent though. I was afraid to step in everyday myself.
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yes, your saying is right. in Japan, school bullying is big problem. the main cause on young generation suicide in Japan will be school bullying. Japanese school system put heavy policy to "same thing" for instance, same design uniform, school law called to Kousokuæ ¡å‰‡, heir style guideline controlled by Kousoku, controlled education system. on such circumstance, indivisual character or behavior is pressed. in Japan society, historically thinking of coping with all people is virtue. recent Japan evolution is for thinking to some extend. and the spirit of "all together" is being told to the school education system. but the level become high year by year, and the spirit have gone to misunderstanding direction. the basic principle is good, but many act have been forgave on the name of the spirit, the example is high level restrict Kousoku and so on. it will be natural that students feel mental pressure on the controlled educational system. if a student say his opinion with different to other students, even if that is right opinion, that may become one of bullied object. and Japanese school class rooms are seperated by wall, windows and so on enclosed type, in where teachers cant control, send their eyes, bulling is done. there are many third-students, neither bulling or bullied person. because they know that what go in the bulling condition means what they are involved to the disaster. the reason that teacher or schools is neglect for this problem will be to their reputation. if they know the truth that bulling is done in their school, their school reputation is hurted, and they receive the influence on their promotion. when a student suiside problems by school bulling break, teachers or pricipal say "we never have know what the bulling was done in our school" off course our Japanese citizens know that is a lie. the saying is to protect their rank and reputation. and in Japanese culture, the background that "confession" is shame exist. Japanese have historical spirit that endurance is virtue. though all the spirits are not always related to the condition, students that are receiving school bullying hesitate to confess the truth to friend, teacher or their parents even.. I was so once.. some students continue to endure bulling, and a little of them commit suicide. it is very important that confession is never shame thing, or that is justice and brave. in Japan, days that bulling problems have never been solved is continuing till today.
I know bullying can be found anywhere in the world, but some of the media I've been reading says that Japan has a very high rate of suicide victims due to in-school violence. Teachers are incredibly negligent and other students are afraid to step in. My friend, who is an exchange student, says that it is a really big problem in Korea, too. Someone who has had schooling in Japan, can you share your experiences and shed more light on this topic?
Japan - 5 Answers
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Well consider that it is a herd mentality. If someone starts bullying someone else the whole class will start, thus there is no one to turn to. I will also make the statement that through my experience Japanese kids are over protected, they do not get picked on as little kids etc thus are pretty naive when it comes to JHS and HS. I think it is a terrible thing and it seems to happen more in the rural areas and not get reported as often. That and at least 33,000 people committed suicide here last year, under 20s are not usually part of those stats as there are privacy laws protecting the families etc. Now from the US prospective the bullying might be pretty light as it is not like people have guns or knives etc, it is not violent. It is all mental and the internet is bad as well.
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the bad thing about japanese schools is that the whole class (and grade) will pick just one person and torment them, and even though they dont threaten them with knives or guns or anything they can be sooo evil like this one celebrity was talking about when she was a kid she was the one everyone bullied and she was saying how no one will ever let her sit with them and told her off if she tried, and they would lock her in supply closets, and how they would stick pins in her school shoes (japanese have to switch to a pair of indoor shoes,which they keep in cubby holes at the school entrance, when they go into school), etc. like they are soo mean. its pretty much everyone against that one person (0^0) like, comminting suicide is actually reasonable considering how bad they're treated. like thats how bad it could get. and sometimes even the teachers would make fun and torment the student, or they wont do anything about it (><) but remember that not all schools are like that, and some schools dont bully someone to that extreme. but still, theres enough schools that -are- like that that makes bullying a horrible issue. lately though, japanese women have been killing their husbands so i guess now instead of school students, its the japanese women who are having a problem (><);
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Bullying is a World wide probelm. I'll admit its bad in Japan and the suicide rate is high, that makes me sad hearing about so many young students killing themselves. It sounds like a nightmare to me not being able to tell anybody about it. I'd go crazy. I hope something changes soon.
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When I was living in Japan I was never bullied too bad. My friend got into fights alot though and her brother was murdered by some kid so I guess that's accurate. I never really saw that side of Japan though. The teachers were definately negligent though. I was afraid to step in everyday myself.
5 :
yes, your saying is right. in Japan, school bullying is big problem. the main cause on young generation suicide in Japan will be school bullying. Japanese school system put heavy policy to "same thing" for instance, same design uniform, school law called to Kousokuæ ¡å‰‡, heir style guideline controlled by Kousoku, controlled education system. on such circumstance, indivisual character or behavior is pressed. in Japan society, historically thinking of coping with all people is virtue. recent Japan evolution is for thinking to some extend. and the spirit of "all together" is being told to the school education system. but the level become high year by year, and the spirit have gone to misunderstanding direction. the basic principle is good, but many act have been forgave on the name of the spirit, the example is high level restrict Kousoku and so on. it will be natural that students feel mental pressure on the controlled educational system. if a student say his opinion with different to other students, even if that is right opinion, that may become one of bullied object. and Japanese school class rooms are seperated by wall, windows and so on enclosed type, in where teachers cant control, send their eyes, bulling is done. there are many third-students, neither bulling or bullied person. because they know that what go in the bulling condition means what they are involved to the disaster. the reason that teacher or schools is neglect for this problem will be to their reputation. if they know the truth that bulling is done in their school, their school reputation is hurted, and they receive the influence on their promotion. when a student suiside problems by school bulling break, teachers or pricipal say "we never have know what the bulling was done in our school" off course our Japanese citizens know that is a lie. the saying is to protect their rank and reputation. and in Japanese culture, the background that "confession" is shame exist. Japanese have historical spirit that endurance is virtue. though all the spirits are not always related to the condition, students that are receiving school bullying hesitate to confess the truth to friend, teacher or their parents even.. I was so once.. some students continue to endure bulling, and a little of them commit suicide. it is very important that confession is never shame thing, or that is justice and brave. in Japan, days that bulling problems have never been solved is continuing till today.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
How Can I attract more students to my English conversation school in Japan
How Can I attract more students to my English conversation school in Japan?
I own an English school in a medium sized city (Kurume) in Japan. I teach only adults. My budget is small, I hand out flyers at the station. My school is only 3 or 4 minutes walk from the train station. My problem is I'm having great difficulty attracting students to my school. Do any of you have some creative ideas other than radio, TV or print ads which are too expensive for me right now?
Teaching - 4 Answers
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1 :
u could try going to council information evenings, but u might need an interpreter...hmmm...word-of-mouth? does anyone u know there have ways of informing people?
2 :
post flyer in local universities and colleges there may be students there who would like to learn english. also, are there little eateries near your place or on the way to the station where you can drop some flyers and ask the management if you can leave the flyers there? another great idea are bookstores. ask them if you can leave some flyers there and you will recommend their store to your students that have to get books and supplies. post office.....sometimes the post office has a space to post flyers. that would be a good idea since a lot of people pass by the post office. internet in your area. maybe it is not too expensive to add a post online in the area you live in....in a blog or a web site that has to do with english or english speaking or questions regarding english..... the internet is a great place to advertise and many times you can get it for free. libraries is another option. maybe you can talk to someone and ask if you can leave a few flyers there too. now that the movie "flags of our fathers" is going on in japan and is pretty popular, find out where the movie is showing and outside the movie house distribute your flyers to people coming out (not entering because they have to see the movie first) of the theatre. cars, are there cars parked around there or parking lots? put a flyer on the windshields so when the owner of the car comes back, he will see your flyer. don't forget that housewives may want to learn english. even hair salons are a good place to drop flyers. most of the women who go to hair salons have extra time in their hands and may want to attend school. supermarkets may have postings and maybe you can post your flyer there too. on a weekend, when you do not have any class and are free, why not stand outside the supermarket and distribute your flyers.. anyway, flyers are inexpensive, if you can get even one student, it would be worth it. but continue to distribute around the train station because you got students from there. if you are too busy, hire a young person and pay them by the hour to distribute your flyers to the places i recommended above. by the way, do you have a local weekly newspaper that is distributed in your area.....those little bulletins that are not too expensive and are given free to the neighborhoods? why not put a little ad if it is not expensive. also, you can have a gimmick and tell your students that if they refer anyone else and enrolls in your class, then you will give them 10% discount. are there any clubs there for adults or older folks? why not try to go to this organizations and drop your flyers. do you have kiwanis clubs, knights of columbus or even veterans clubs there?i think the veterans organization may like to learn english. you might even make arrangements to go to the home base and teach the class over there some days a week if you have enough students at one area. how about getting in touch with the local red cross or even the american consulate and give them flyers. there may be american organizations there or even american companies that may want their employees to learn conversational english. tell the company about your school and what your school's objectives are and what you expect a student to achieve when they finish the class. tell them also that their receptionists and employees who are in the forefront of the company would become an asset to their company if they know english. you will give them a corporate discounted price. what you can do is write letters to american companies or japanese companies that deal with americans and tell them about your school. it is a little work but may pay off. hotels... go to hotels and let them know that you teach english and it would be an advantage for the front employees to learn the language for tourism. department of tourism...write to them or call them and tell them about your school. you can have one basic letter which you will use for all your correspondences to all the companies and do not forget to attach your curriculum which will explain what the students will get out of the class. churches are another idea......go and write to them or visit them and let them know about your school. also go to christian churches. the more places you drop your flyers the more people will see it..... and the more students you get, word of mouth will spread the news of your school. also, an idea would be that at the end of a semester, plan a little skit or play where your students can play a part...or even tell them during graduation, they have to learn a poem or part and invite their families to come and attend a little graduation. make your class fun!!!! have them dress up in costume during american holidays like thanksgiving, mardi gras, 4th of july, halloween, easter and christmas. on that special day, incorporate words and phrases that have to do with that occassion in your class....just insert a few words to let them know a little of the american culture...you do not have to go off your lesson plan, just insert some aspect of that particular holiday. you can have a special "bring a friend" to class day, where your students invites a friend or family to class. on that day, you will teach them words that have to do with friendship and family. have sentences that has to do with that. maybe, that friend will like to join the class too.....lol good luck to you. hope i am able to help even a little.
3 :
You can hold a competition with a prize of low cost. You can pay a little to someone near the station and put a banner outside of his building. You can put fliers at businesses whose employees need training from you.
4 :
Have you thought about having you students pass information word of mouth? A lot of times if people can see the results of taking an english class, it will motivate them to come to class. Have you thought about going corporate, there are a lot of businessmen who conduct business with english speaking companies, and some of their employees may need to speak the basic language.
I own an English school in a medium sized city (Kurume) in Japan. I teach only adults. My budget is small, I hand out flyers at the station. My school is only 3 or 4 minutes walk from the train station. My problem is I'm having great difficulty attracting students to my school. Do any of you have some creative ideas other than radio, TV or print ads which are too expensive for me right now?
Teaching - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
u could try going to council information evenings, but u might need an interpreter...hmmm...word-of-mouth? does anyone u know there have ways of informing people?
2 :
post flyer in local universities and colleges there may be students there who would like to learn english. also, are there little eateries near your place or on the way to the station where you can drop some flyers and ask the management if you can leave the flyers there? another great idea are bookstores. ask them if you can leave some flyers there and you will recommend their store to your students that have to get books and supplies. post office.....sometimes the post office has a space to post flyers. that would be a good idea since a lot of people pass by the post office. internet in your area. maybe it is not too expensive to add a post online in the area you live in....in a blog or a web site that has to do with english or english speaking or questions regarding english..... the internet is a great place to advertise and many times you can get it for free. libraries is another option. maybe you can talk to someone and ask if you can leave a few flyers there too. now that the movie "flags of our fathers" is going on in japan and is pretty popular, find out where the movie is showing and outside the movie house distribute your flyers to people coming out (not entering because they have to see the movie first) of the theatre. cars, are there cars parked around there or parking lots? put a flyer on the windshields so when the owner of the car comes back, he will see your flyer. don't forget that housewives may want to learn english. even hair salons are a good place to drop flyers. most of the women who go to hair salons have extra time in their hands and may want to attend school. supermarkets may have postings and maybe you can post your flyer there too. on a weekend, when you do not have any class and are free, why not stand outside the supermarket and distribute your flyers.. anyway, flyers are inexpensive, if you can get even one student, it would be worth it. but continue to distribute around the train station because you got students from there. if you are too busy, hire a young person and pay them by the hour to distribute your flyers to the places i recommended above. by the way, do you have a local weekly newspaper that is distributed in your area.....those little bulletins that are not too expensive and are given free to the neighborhoods? why not put a little ad if it is not expensive. also, you can have a gimmick and tell your students that if they refer anyone else and enrolls in your class, then you will give them 10% discount. are there any clubs there for adults or older folks? why not try to go to this organizations and drop your flyers. do you have kiwanis clubs, knights of columbus or even veterans clubs there?i think the veterans organization may like to learn english. you might even make arrangements to go to the home base and teach the class over there some days a week if you have enough students at one area. how about getting in touch with the local red cross or even the american consulate and give them flyers. there may be american organizations there or even american companies that may want their employees to learn conversational english. tell the company about your school and what your school's objectives are and what you expect a student to achieve when they finish the class. tell them also that their receptionists and employees who are in the forefront of the company would become an asset to their company if they know english. you will give them a corporate discounted price. what you can do is write letters to american companies or japanese companies that deal with americans and tell them about your school. it is a little work but may pay off. hotels... go to hotels and let them know that you teach english and it would be an advantage for the front employees to learn the language for tourism. department of tourism...write to them or call them and tell them about your school. you can have one basic letter which you will use for all your correspondences to all the companies and do not forget to attach your curriculum which will explain what the students will get out of the class. churches are another idea......go and write to them or visit them and let them know about your school. also go to christian churches. the more places you drop your flyers the more people will see it..... and the more students you get, word of mouth will spread the news of your school. also, an idea would be that at the end of a semester, plan a little skit or play where your students can play a part...or even tell them during graduation, they have to learn a poem or part and invite their families to come and attend a little graduation. make your class fun!!!! have them dress up in costume during american holidays like thanksgiving, mardi gras, 4th of july, halloween, easter and christmas. on that special day, incorporate words and phrases that have to do with that occassion in your class....just insert a few words to let them know a little of the american culture...you do not have to go off your lesson plan, just insert some aspect of that particular holiday. you can have a special "bring a friend" to class day, where your students invites a friend or family to class. on that day, you will teach them words that have to do with friendship and family. have sentences that has to do with that. maybe, that friend will like to join the class too.....lol good luck to you. hope i am able to help even a little.
3 :
You can hold a competition with a prize of low cost. You can pay a little to someone near the station and put a banner outside of his building. You can put fliers at businesses whose employees need training from you.
4 :
Have you thought about having you students pass information word of mouth? A lot of times if people can see the results of taking an english class, it will motivate them to come to class. Have you thought about going corporate, there are a lot of businessmen who conduct business with english speaking companies, and some of their employees may need to speak the basic language.
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