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Location
  • Japan
Length
2 to 12 weeks
Language
Japanese

Program Details

Language Level
BeginnerIntermediate
Immersion Level
Intensive
Class Size
Small Class (1-7)
Weekly Classroom Hours
28
Housing
Apartment Host Family
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
1012
Price Details
Tuition fees are dependent upon the students length of study. As a baseline, however, it will cost ￥110,000 (JPY) for two weeks tuition.
What's Included
Classes
What's Not Included
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Feb 11, 2021
Feb 06, 2017
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About Program

SCSP combines the tight conversational focus of our existing SILAC program with the emphasis on reading, writing and listening that our Acceleration Program was renowned for.

SCSP is open from June to September. It is ideal for those who wish to use their vacation to polish their Japanese language skills. The course itself is very intensive with a base line of 28 class contact hours that are made up of conversation, reading and grammar/vocabulary classes. Elective classes are also provided to help students achieve their individual study goals.

SCSP is also a great opportunity to learn more about Japan with all SCSP students able to join the weekly cultural experiences such as calligraphy, Japanese cooking and flower arrangement that are run at YAMASA. Team this up with the ability to set the length and timing of your enrollment and you have all the right ingredients for a great summer!

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Program Highlights

  • Combines the conversational focus of our existing SILAC course with the conventional focus of our more long term courses.
  • Flexible enrollment allows students to decide their periods flexibly.
  • Student numbers for each class do not exceed more than 16 thus insuring that your learning needs are given full attention.
  • Experienced and empathetic teaching staff whose paramount goal is that you succeed in your Japanese studies.
  • Bilingual customer service team available to help you with any inquiries you may have that require use of your native language.

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DAVID
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5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Good school for improving your speaking skills quickly.

Feb 6, 2017

I have studied SILAC for 5 almost months, starting with a level close to zero ( I knew katakana and hiragana before).

The good thing is that you talk a lot, and you improve your speaking skills quickly. Teachers are competent and always trying to help you.

They follow the book Minna no Nihongo, and you study the 1st and 2nd book.

I really enjoyed the small classes and the good atmosphere.

I do recommend it.

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Matt
45
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5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Helpful and enjoyable!

Feb 1, 2017

I studied in Yamasa's SILAC program for two months and found it to be most helpful. The teachers were quite competent and consistently made the classes both informative and fun. The environment is low-pressure while also providing a great opportunity to improve one's grammar and speaking fluency. I have also studied in Yamasa's Academic Intensive Japanese Program (AIJP), which provides more focused attention on grammar and vocabulary acquisition. The instruction there has also been consistently clear and my facility in Japanese has steadily grown. Combining these elements of conversation and grammar, the SCSP is a great option for those who want to improve their Japanese ability in a fun and affirming environment. I highly recommend!

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Questions & Answers

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Glen Cowan

Program
SCSP (SILAC Special Program in Summer and Winter)
Job Title
Marketing Co-Ordinator/Bilingual Customer Support Officer

What is your favorite travel memory?

My favorite travel memory is no doubt the day I first arrived in Japan. If you have seen Lost in Translation, you may be able to picture what that was like! Not only was it my first day in Japan, it was my first day outside of Australia, period.

I look back on this awkwardly but fondly. I remember that I wasn't able to ask the price of a sandwich in a convenience store. Even the sandwiches looked intimidating as they were full of weird and wonderful stuff like pork cutlets and yakisoba noodles. Coffee was no better as they sold them in cans.

However, I am in Japan 12 years later, and coping well with the whole convenience store situation.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I think the way I have grown the most is seeing newcomers to Japan and how they have adapted upon arriving. I remember many, many moons ago that I was that person.

I hope that by seeing their experiences and comparing them to what I went through when I was newbie, I not only can support them in my current role, but also deepen my appreciation for what it is like to be a foreigner in Japan.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

Not to dodge the question, but stories may not be the right terminology to use when I talk about my experiences with returning students. I think the thing that I most like to see from returning students is that they are making the most of their Japanese skills and are coming back to YAMASA.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

I would choose a very specific set of programs. Firstly, I would choose AJSP as I would love to immerse myself in the Japanese language in a situation outside work. I have always wanted to learn how to discuss politics and public affairs in a way that is culturally appropriate (trust me, it's not as easy as it sounds). I think that AJSP teamed up with a stream of private one to one lessons would help me achieve that goal.

YAMASA provides a set of supplementary courses to their long term courses like Shigoto no Nihongo (our Japanese in the workplace program), private lessons (as mentioned above) but also elective courses that make our long term courses able to offer that little bit extra.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

The reason why I feel that YAMASA is unique is our longevity. We have been functioning as a Japanese language school here in Okazaki for more than 25 years. We know our stuff and this is reflected in the amount of high quality graduates we have churned out over that time.

I think the other reason we stand out is our location. If you want to hit the tourist trail and hang out with other gaijin exclusively, then I would say that Tokyo, Osaka and the major urban centers are probably for you.

However, if you really want to get a legitimate taste of what Japanese life is like and wish to really put your head down, bum up and get the most out of your time studying Japan, there is no higher recommendation than YAMASA.

You will be able to practice your Japanese in a fully immersive yet supportive environment thanks to our bilingual team of customer service staff members and committed and diligent Japanese teachers.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

I believe the key to being successful in this market is the ability to move with the times. The world has changed remarkably in the last 25 years.

Skype style phone hook ups were only seen in Back to the Future movies then as were Chicago Cubs World Series victories. To cater to an ever increasing customer base, one needs to recognize these emerging trends and jump on them.

Also, I believe that every member of an organization needs to be on board in working towards the same goal. If there is second guessing, lack of trust or separate agendas at play in any organization then this will show in the results it produces. Unity and co-operation therefore is paramount.

Location

Location:
Japan
Currency:
Japanese Yen
Weather:
Jan-Mar
63 F / 14 F
Apr-Jun
79 F / 32 F
Jul-Sep
90 F / 48 F
Oct-Dec
82 F / 19 F
Airports:
Haneda Airport
( HND )
Narita International
( NRT )
Kansai International
( KIX )

Throughout Japan, you will see the confluence of traditional and modern. Whether you are traveling to one of the many metropolitan cities or meandering through the country side, there will be traditional pieces of art and architecture surrounded by modern technology, transportation and architecture.

About The YAMASA Institute

The YAMASA Institute is a well regarded Japanese language school located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Having been in operation for 25 years, YAMASA puts great stock into meeting the individual learning goals of a wide variety of Japanese language students. Offering it's own range of accommodation, you can rest assured that your personal and...
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