We welcome students from around the world to our program for academic and cultural learning opportunities at the Nippon Academy.
Established in 1990, we are four Japanese language schools and two Vocational Schools situated in Maebashi-City and Takayama-Village of Gunma Prefecture, just 62 miles away from Central Tokyo, where about fifteen hundred students from over twenty countries learn Japanese language and culture in Japan.
On behalf of the Maebashi and Takayama communities I invite you to participate in our educational and artistic programs.Most importantly, I encourage you to interact with our students and communities.We hope you will enjoy our “Omotenashi” the Japanese hospitality.
Masumi Shimizu,
President
Nippon Academy Group
Kozo Goto,
Mayor of the Village of Takayama
As a Mayor of the Village of Takayama, it is my special pleasure to welcome you to our village.We would like to have a wonderful time together with you.
While you are here, we are confident you will experience genuine Japanese warm hospitality.We are looking forward to meeting with you soon.
With my very best wishes for an enjoyable staying at Takayama Village, I am.
The “Gunma Royal Hotel” is a stylish Luxury Hotel built in 1975 located in Maebashi, the capital city of Gunma–Prefecture.Nippon Language Academy was established in 1991 as an international foreign language school by the Gunma Royal Hotel and Suzuki Dressing School Inc. Later on, they opened four additional schools: Nippon Japanese Language School, Nippon Cultural Academy and Nippon Omotenashi (= Hospitality) Vocational School.
Japanese Language and Culture Study Program
We offer courses for all levels of Japanese language ability from beginner to advanced.Intensive seven-days, two-weeks and month-long courses are available, and have been designed for students who want to improve their communication skills and experience Japanese culture through a variety of Japanese language, traditional art classes, cooking, activities, field trips, and also friendships with our students.
Unique Experiences at Nippon Academy
- Multimedia-based Japanese Learning “Mudie”
- A verity of Traditional Culture Programs
- Japanese Cooking Classes
Nippon Academyでは、７日間~４週間の『短期日本語・日本文化学習コース』を夏季に開講しています。皆さんのレベルに応じて初心者から上級者まで、あらゆる能力の日本語コースを提供しています。期間も目的応じてコースもアレンジができます。日本文化体験を通じてコミュニケーション能力を向上はもとより、日本をより深く理解してもらうことがプログラムの意図するところです。またフィールドトリップや本学院の留学生や日本の学生との交流も日本での良き思い出となることでしょう。
*Activities and Field Trips will be subject to change depending on the date and weather.
Included in program fees NOT included in program fees
All classes and cultural activities and Field trips w/Transportation Airfare
offered throughout the program w/transportation Overseas Travel Insurance
Accommodation and Meals for the duration of the program
Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance
Pick-up Service (group-more than 16 people) Chartered bus from Narita/Haneda Airport or Tokyo 2A to Nippon Academy
Drop-off Service (Group-more than 16 people) Chartered bus heads to Narita/Haneda International Airport, Nippon Academy
12 days-U.S. 3 Semester Credit Hrs./4.5 Quarter Credit Hrs. Course
¥168,000
12 days-3 Semester Credit Hrs./4.5 Quarter Credit Hrs. Course
¥168,000
Subject Class Hours
Orientation 1 1.5
Placement & Final EXAM 2 3
Japanese Class 20 30
Culture Class 10 15
Activity 3 4.5
Field Trip 4 6
Total 40 60
Grading Criteria [Grade Evaluation Criteria]
Assessment will be based on a combination of class attendance, presentation and final exams.If your attendance rate is less than 70%, you will automatically receive an “F” grade.You will receive 3 semester credits or 4.5 quarter credits by attending more than 80% of classes and achieving more than 70% in your academic performance.
授業の出席、参加意欲、試験とプレゼンテーションが成績に含まれます。70％以上の出席がないと自動的に不合格となります。80％以上の出席率、かつ70％以上の成績評価を取得することで単位が付与されます
Class Hours Japanese Language 1.5 hrs x 20=30hrs.
Culture Studies 1.5 hrs x 10=15hrs.
Semester Credit Hours (MOA) 3
Quarter Credit Hours (MOA) 4.5
Transcript / Credit Transfer [ Academic transcript / credit]
Upon completion of the program, transcripts will be issued and sent out at the end of August for the summer program.Credit systems differ depending on your schools, and students are advised to consult with their credit regarding memorandum of agreement (MOA).
プログラム終了後、修了書を発行し、成績証明書の発送は1~２ヵ月後の予定です。単位認定について大学ごとに取り決め（MOA）が異なりますので、プログラム参加ご検討前に必ず自分の所属学校のアドバイザーに相談してください。
Program Fees
*per person, double occupancy. Breakfast9 + Lunch 8 + Dinner 9
12-Days: Japanese language and Culture Studies-MOA From
Tokyo 2nts, Maebashi 4nts, Takayama Dorm/Home stay ￥168,000
11 days-Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
¥164,000
11 days-Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
¥164,000
Subject Class# Hours
Orientation 1 1.5
Placement & Final Exam 2 3
Japanese Class 4 6
Japanese Teaching 14 21
Culture Class 8 12
Activity * 4 6
Field Trip * 4 6
Total 38 55.5
Program Fees
＊per person, double occupancy
11-Days: Japanese Language Teacher Training course From
Tokyo 2nts, Maebashi 7nts, Takayama Dorm/Home stay 1nt
Breakfast 8 + Lunch 7 + Dinner 8￥164,000
7 days-Japanese language and Culture: International Exchange Program
¥106,000
7 days-Japanese language and Culture: International Exchange Program
¥106,000
Subject Class# Hours
Orientation 1 1.5
Japanese Class 5 7.5
Culture Class 8 12
Activity * 4 12
Field Trip * 2 3
School Visiting 2 3
Total 22 39
Program Fees
＊per person, double occupancy
7-Days: Japanese Language & Culture-International Exchange From
Maebashi 3nts, Takayama Dorm/Home stay 3nts
Breakfast 6 + Lunch 5+ Dinner 6¥106,000＊
7 days-Japanese Cooking and Culture Course
¥116,000
7 days-Japanese Cooking and Culture Course
¥116,000
Subject Class# Hours
Japanese Cooking Class 14 21
Review & Presentation 2 3
Culture Class 5 7.5
Activity * 4 6
Field Trip * 2 3
Total 27 40.5
Program Fees
＊per person, double occupancy
7 Days-Japanese Cooking and Culture course From
Takayama Dorm/Home stay 7nts
Breakfast 6 + Lunch 6+ Dinner 6
¥116,000
Operated by Nippon Academy Group
1-８-3 Ohte-Machi, Maebashi-City, Gunma-Pref. 371-0026, Japan
運営：学校法人 Nippon Academy にら日本語クラブ
〒371-0026 群馬県前橋市大手町1-８-3
+81-27-223-9918
Info@nas.ac
Produced by Nippon Academy Service Co., Ltd., Tour & Tourism Dept.
1-11-3 Ote-Machi, Maebashi-City, Gunma-Pref. 371-0026, Japan
企画：株式会社 ニッポンアカデミーサービス・２Aツアーズ
〒371-0026 群馬県前橋市大手町1-11-3
+81-27-212-2770
info@nas.ac
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