International Study Institute Japanese Language Schools. School Manual 2010

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1 ISI Global Education Group International Study Institute Japanese Language Schools School Manual 2010 Valid from April 2010 to March 2011 Pages 1. Four Locations of ISI Japanese Language School 1 2. Program offered by ISI 2 3. Basic Information about Japanese Visa 3 4. Short-term Japanese Language Course application procedure 4 5. Regular Short-term Japanese Language Course starting date and fees Long-term Japanese Language Course application procedure 9 7. Long-term Japanese Language Course school fees Accommodation Payment procedure Miscellaneous Cancellation Policy 15 Appendix 1 Direction to guesthouses by public transportation Appendix 2 Required document list for visa application Appendix 3 Temporary Visitor Visa Exempt Nationalities list 20 Appendix 4 Level Check Chart 21 ISI Japanese Language schools Marketing Department: 36F Shinjuku I-Land Tower, 6-5-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Website: info@isi-education.com

2 1. Four Locations of ISI Japanese Language Schools ISI Japanese language schools have 4 locations in Japan. Please choose the best matching one for your students. ISI Language School Address: Hyakunin-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo Tel: Fax: ISI Language School is just in front of Shin-Okubo station; which area is known as exotic and convenient area in Shinjuku ward. Tokyo s biggest downtown; Shinjuku is in walking distance. This Shin-Okubo area is one of the most popular places for foreigners because of the variety of many Asian food restaurants and stores. You can explore not only Japan, but also the other Asian country s culture. There is a big park in this area, and you can enjoy walking for relaxing, and cherry blossoms in spring. It takes only a minute from Shin- Okubo station located on the JR Yamanote line; the most major commuting line in Tokyo. Over view: More mixed nationalities, a lot of beginner s starting date, convenient location (heart of Tokyo), and private lessons available ISI Tokyo Address: Shimoochiai, Shinjuku, Tokyo Tel: Fax: ISI Tokyo is located in the Shinjuku area also known as the home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Shinjuku is also known for its district called Kabukicho, where young people get together to visit the many bars, cinemas, and shopping area. The school is just a short walk from the Takadanobaba Station, and the neighbourhood is popular and well known for its convenience and low cost of living. Every spring, you can see the cherry blossom next to the Kandagawa River, which runs near the school. Takadanobaba is conveniently located on the JR Yamanote line, giving quick & easy access to all parts of Tokyo. Over view: Smaller size school in Tokyo, familiar staffs and teachers, convenient location (heart of Tokyo), and less European students ISI Chukyo Address: 2-62 Chayashinden, Gifu-city, Gifu Tel: Fax: Located in Gifu city, ISI Chukyo is situated in the heart of Japan. Surrounded by natural splendour and blessed with a mild climate, Gifu is a historic city filled with sightseeing opportunities and enlivened by traditional festivals each year. By observing, or even taking part in these festivals, it is possible to get in touch with the traditional currents that continue to flow through in Japan. Gifu city is less than 20 minutes from Nagoya by train, where you can catch the world famous Shinkansen to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and many more exciting places around Japan. Over view: Smallest school in ISI group, familiar staffs and teachers, student dormitory is just next building, quiet small city, a lot of cultural activities, and Japanese home visit on weekend is available Nagano Language College (NLC) Address: Chuo Ueda-city, Nagano Tel: Fax: Ueda is ideal place to study Japanese. Situated in the heart of Nagano and surrounded by beautiful mountains and landscape. The city although small, has excellent facilities to offer its residents and visitors. Nagano is famous for its ski slopes, with Ueda being less than an hour away from some of the best powder snow in Japan. This was of course one of the main reasons why the Olympic committee chose Nagano as the location for the 1998 Winter Olympics. Students can enjoy a lot of activities there, like mount hiking, fishing, skiing, hot spring spa and so on, so that especially nature lovers will love this location. Shinkansen (bullet train) allows you to travel to Tokyo in just over an hour. Over view: Smaller size class, student dormitory is in walking distance, quiet small city, a lot of cultural activities and excursion available 1

3 Features Courses Classes Curriculum Beginner Level 1 Beginner Level 2 Intermediate level 3 Intermediate level 4 Intermediate level 5 Advanced level 6 Advanced level 7 Advanced level 8 2. Programs offered by ISI Practical communication lessons using the communicative teaching method. Preparation for Japanese Proficiency Test 1 st or 2 nd grade. Preparation to pass the entrance examination to one of Japan s universities. Short-term course: For students who wish to study Japanese for 2weeks to 3 months intensively. Long-term course: For students who wish to study at higher institution in Japan or for those who want to use it for Japanese Business. This course length is 1-2years and aims to achieve advanced Japanese level. Classes are held from Monday to Friday (20 hrs per week) No classes are held on Japanese National Holidays Each student is tested on arrival and then placed in the appropriate class. Objectives Pass JLPT level4 Get used to Japanese words pronunciation Read short sentences Introduce yourself Go shopping and to ask direction on street Pass JLPT level3 Get used to Japanese sentences pronunciation Read easy essay Call to school Go for part time job interviews Use basic grammar fluently Understand the difference of oral/written Japanese Write short essay Communicate on the phone Listen to the weather forecast Prepare for JLPT level2 and EJU Understand the difference of male/female Japanese Listen to the news on TV Write social documents Pass for JLPT level2 and prepare for EJU Understand long article and debate about social news Cope with social life problems Invite / be invited or refuse being invited Prepare for JLPT level 1 and EJU Practice opinion composition Write/speak your idea logically Go for a job interview Cope with unexpected problems Pass for JLPT level 1 and achieve high score at EJU Speak fluently in daily life Participate in communication with a few native speakers Understand general notice and news accurately Understand Onomatopoeia, advanced idioms Use honorific expressions Understand TV documentaries and dramas Give a presentation at university lecture or company Textbook and Kanji Minnano Nihongo 1 Shokyu kara manabu Nihongo1 200 Kanji Minnano Nihongo 2 Shokyu kara manabu Nihongo Kanji Chukyu kara manabu Nihongo J-Bridge 600 Kanji New Approach Chukyu Nihongo Kanzen master 2kyu 900 Kanji Kanzen master 2kyu Japanese Language Proficiency Test 1400 Kanji Chukyu kara Jokyu heno Nihongo New approach Chujokyu Nihongo 1800 Kanji Kanzen Master 1kyu Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken Taisaku 2000 Kanji Choukai Mondaishu JLPT Bunpo mondai taisaku Over 2000 Kanji 2

4 3. Basic Information about Japanese Visa Japanese Ministry of Justice has many kinds of visa to issue to stay in Japan, and the most important ones for study abroad are below; 1. Temporary Visitors visa (90days) This is the most popular one for short term students to study less than 90days in Japan. Visa Exempt Nationalities (please see the table 2 at the end of the manual) don t need to do any visa procedures to enter Japan. This visa allows travelling in Japan, attending lectures and so on. However, this is not recommended by Japan Immigration officially, so that you should explain the risk of rejection at re-entry to your students, if they repeat this again and again. Only one extension is OK but students will have to declare that the purpose of entry is tourism. German, Switzerland, UK, and Mexican nationalities can extend their Temporary Visitors Visa once at Immigration Bureau in Japan, so that they can get maximum 180days Temporary Visitors Visa. The other nationalities have to get Temporary Visitors Visa or any visa to enter Japan at the students local Japan embassy or consulate. In this case, the length of Temporary Visitors visa will be maximum 90days, so students can take maximum 90days course. 2. College visa / Pre-college visa This is for Long term (full year) student visa, and the visa length is 6months to 1year (depends on schools). Students have to apply for full year course to study more than one year, to apply for this kind of visa. College / Pre-college visa is for students, so that school has to apply for their Certificate of Eligibility to Japan Immigration first. This is the most important and required document to get visa on their passport. The Immigration examination takes about 3months, so that the visa application deadline is set about 6months before the course starting date. With College / Pre-college visa, students can open bank account, work as part-time, buy National Insurance and so on, so that if students want to stay in Japan longer 6months, they will get much benefit with this visa. For more detail about visa application, please see page Working holiday visa Working holiday program is available for Korea, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, Ireland and Denmark nationalities. The visa length is 1 year for Korea, Germany, France, UK, Ireland and Denmark. For Australia, New Zealand and Canada nationalities, the first visa is valid for 6 months, and can be extended up to one year. Visa holders are allowed to work and join language classes in Japan as well. For more detail about this visa, please contact the students local Japan Embassy or consulate. 3

5 4. Short-term Japanese Language Course application procedure International Study Institute For short term course, please come to Japan with Temporary Visitors visa (Tourist visa). For enrolment, please send the Short term course Application or provide the students information by or fax with the following information. What we need to know Name: Nationality: Sex: Date of Birth *Please attach your photo on the form. School Location Course starting date: Course finishing date: (or course duration; weeks) Japanese language level* (State the students Japanese level and let us know the duration of study and used textbooks) *Please see the appendix chart to check the students Japanese level (page.20). Accommodation arrangement (No / Single or Double room Guesthouse / Home stay) *Please also send Homestay application form with his/her photo attached if students request homestay accommodation. Homestay application deadline is one month before the course starting date. Arrival date and time (flight number): Departure date and time (flight number): Airport pick up (No / One way / Both ways): Enrolment procedure 1. You send the students inscription to our Marketing Department by , fax or post. 36F Shinjuku I-Land Tower, 6-5-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan Fax: info@isi-education.com 2. School checks the availability of the course for the students requested period. Your students may need to take Level Check Test. 3. School sends you the invoice The payment due date is set about a month before the course starting date. The accommodation might not be fixed at this stage, as we can book guesthouse accommodation only a month before the arrival. 4. School sends you the confirmation of the students accommodation once it is fixed. 5. You complete the payment for the fees to our bank account by the invoice due date and send the payment receipt by or fax. <IMPORTANT> If the payment is not completed by the students starting date, the students cannot start their course until it is confirmed by our accounting department. 6. School pays the students accommodation fee and airport pick up fee to each service, and send the students the Acceptance Letter and school map. 7. Students arrive in Japan, and go to the students accommodation. 8. Students come to school for school orientation on designed date. IMPORTANT NOTE Please arrange your students arrival date to Japan on weekdays so that it is easier to contact any of school staffs just in case of trouble. 4

6 5. Regular Short-term Japanese Language Course starting date and fees International Study Institute ISI Language School ISI Tokyo Tokyo schools have more selection for beginner s starting date. The starting dates for 2010/2011 for ISI Language School (ILS) or ISI Tokyo (Tokyo) are below; Spring Term April 7 th June 30 th (Golden Week Holiday: April 29 th May 5 th ) Year Month Orientation Day Class Starting Day Available Level Minimum 2010 April April 5 th (ILS) April 6 th (Tokyo) April 7 th All level 3 weeks 2010 May May 6 th May 7 th A1 or higher 3 weeks 2010 June May 31 st June 1 st A2 or higher 4 weeks Summer Term July 5 th September 24 th (Summer Holiday: July 29 th August 15th) 2010 July July 1 st (Both schools) July 5 th All level 3 weeks 2010 August August 16 th August 17 th A1 or higher 3 weeks 2010 September August 30 th August 31 st A2 or higher 4 weeks Autumn Term 2010 October October 5 th December 22 nd (Autumn break: September 25 th October 3 rd /4 th ) October 1 st (ILS) October 4 th (Tokyo) (Winter Holiday: December 23 rd January 12 th ) October 5 th All level 3 weeks 2010 November November 1 st November 2 nd A1 or higher 3 weeks 2010 December November 29 th November 30 th A2 or higher 3 weeks Winter Term January 13 th March 18 th (Spring Break: March 19 th April 3 rd ) 2011 January January 11 th (Both schools) January 13 th All level 3 weeks 2011 February January 31 st February 1 st A1 or higher 3 weeks 2011 March February 28 th March 1 st A2 or higher 3 weeks Please check the Level Check Chart on page.22 for detailed inscription. If students have already some knowledge of Japanese, they can start on every Monday subject to the availability of appropriate class. Level check test will be necessary for those students. In Summer, Winter, Spring holidays and Golden Week holidays are not counted as school weeks, as there are no classes during the holidays. Short Term Course Tuition Fee JPY weeks Tuition fee 56,700 73,500 90, , , , , , , ,500 Textbook fee 5,250 5,250 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 8,400 8,400 8,400 8,400 Total 61,950 78,750 96, , , , , , , ,900 weeks Tuition fee 214, , , , , , , , ,800 Textbook fee 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500 15,750 15,750 15,750 15,750 15,750 Total 224, , , , , , , , ,550 All fees are included 5% Tax. 5

7 ISI Chukyo Spring Term April 7 th July 2 nd (Golden Week Holiday: April 29 th May 5 th ) Year Month Orientation Day Class Starting Day Available Level Minimum 2010 April April 5 th April 8 th All level 4 weeks 2010 May May 6 th May 7 th A1 or higher 4 weeks 2010 June May 31 st June 1 st A2 or higher 3 weeks Summer Term July 5 th September 24 th (Summer Holiday: July 28 th August 16 th) 2010 July July 5 th July 7 th A2-B1 or higher 4 weeks 2010 August August 17 th August 18 th B1 or higher 2 weeks 2010 September August 30 th August 31 st B2 or higher 4 weeks Autumn Term October 5 th December 22 nd (Autumn break: September 25 th October 4 th ) (Winter Holiday: December 23 rd January 11 th ) 2010 October October 7 th October 8 th All level 3 weeks 2010 November November 1 st November 2 nd A1 or higher 4 weeks 2010 December November 29 th November 30 th A2 or higher 3 weeks Winter Term January 13 th March 18 th (Spring Break: March 19 th April 3 rd ) 2011 January January 12 th January 13 th A2-B1 or higher 3 weeks 2011 February January 31 st February 1 st B1 or higher 4 weeks 2011 March February 28 th March 1 st B2 or higher 3 weeks The starting dates for 2010/2011 for ISI Chukyo are below; Please check the Level Check Chart on page.22 for detailed inscription. If students have already some knowledge of Japanese, they can start on every Monday subject to the availability of appropriate class. Level check test will be necessary for those students. In Summer, Winter, Spring holidays and Golden Week holidays are not counted as school weeks, as there are no classes during the holidays. Short Term Course Tuition Fee JPY weeks Tuition fee 42,000 56,700 73,500 90, , , , , , ,800 Textbook fee 5,250 5,250 5,250 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 8,400 8,400 8,400 Total 47,250 61,950 78,750 96, , , , , , ,200 weeks Tuition fee 199, , , , , , , , , ,800 Textbook fee 8,400 10,500 10,500 10,500 10,500 15,750 15,750 15,750 15,750 15,750 Total 207, , , , , , , , , ,550 All fees are included 5% Tax. 6

8 Nagano Language College Spring Term April 7 th July 2 nd (Golden Week Holiday: April 29 th May 6 th ) Year Month Orientation Day Class Starting Day Available Level Minimum 2010 April April 5 th April 7 th All level 4 weeks 2010 May May 6 th May 7 th A1 or higher 4 weeks 2010 June May 31 st June 1 st A2 or higher 4 weeks Summer Term July 5 th September 30 th (Summer Holiday: July 24 th August 24 th 2010 July July 5 th July 6 th A2-B1 or higher 3weeks 2010 August August 25 th August 26 th B1 or higher 2weeks 2010 September August 30 th August 31 st B2 or higher 4 weeks Autumn Term October 6 th December 22 nd (Winter Holiday: December 23 rd January 10 th ) 2010 October October 4 th October 6 th All level 4 weeks 2010 November November 1 st November 2 nd A1 or higher 4 weeks 2010 December November 29 th November 30 th A2 or higher 4 weeks Winter Term January 11 th March 15 th (Spring Break: March 16 th April 3 rd ) 2011 January January 11 th January 12 th A2-B1 or higher 3 weeks 2011 February January 31 st February 1 st B1 or higher 4 weeks 2011 March February 28 th March 1 st B2 or higher 3 weeks The starting dates for 2010/2011 for Nagano Language College are below; In Summer, Winter, Spring holidays and Golden Week holidays are not counted as school weeks, as there are no classes during the holidays. Short Term Course Tuition Fee JPY weeks Tuition fee 34,000 50,000 66,000 77,000 92, , , , , ,000 Textbook fee 5,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 Total 39,000 55,000 71,000 83,000 98, , , , , ,000 weeks Tuition fee 170, , , , , , , , , ,000 Textbook fee 8,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 Total 178, , , , , , , , , ,000 NLC (Incorporated Educational Institution) is exempt from taxes. 7

9 NLC Combination Programme: Japanese study with Cultural courses Nagano Language College offers the special programme which is a combination of Japanese language study and cultural courses. Some of the cultural courses are offered by Wataryo Vocational College, located nearby NLC. It will definitely be a good opportunity for your students to learn Japanese culture as well during their Japanese language study in Japan. The programme fee will be the total amount of Tuition fee + Cultural courses admission fee + Course fee. For some courses, students can get qualifications at the end of the course period. The courses can be taken from 3 weeks up to 3months. If you are interested in taking long term courses, please contact us. Admission fee 10,000yen / course For 2 or more courses, 50% discount will be applied. Schedule Morning Japanese Language Class Afternoon Cultural Activities (Can be chosen from the list below.) <<Schedule example>> Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri AM Japanese lesson Japanese lesson Japanese lesson Japanese lesson Japanese lesson PM Free Calligraphy Free Tea Ceremony Free Course List Course Course Fee / month Day COOKING (Japanese, Chinese etc) 8,000yen (material fee included) Every Tuesday CALLIGRAPHY 4,000yen Every Tuesday KIMONO-SAWING 5,000yen Once a week (Choose from Tue, Thu, Sat) DRAWING 4,000 yen 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday KIMONO-DRESSING 4,000yen Every Saturday TEA CEREMONY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT (Japanese style) HAIKU (Japanese Poetry) 6,000yen (material fee included) 6,000yen 2,500yen Every Thursday Every Tuesday 2 nd Wednesday YOGA 5,000yen Every Monday GLASS HANDCRAFTS 4,000yen 2 nd & 4 th Monday AIKIDO 8,000yen *Open when 8 or more applicants apply. Day and time can be arranged. 8

10 6. Long-term Japanese Language Course application procedure We advice students who really want to accomplish Japanese language, to come to Japan as a long term enrolment. These students will find the course very interesting and will graduate with a very high level of Japanese. They will also be able to experience the Japanese culture and society at much greater depth than would be possible on the short term Japanese Language course. Long-term enrolment means applying for student visa (college / pre-college visa). To get student visa, students have to get Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by Japan immigration first, then they can get visa stamp on their passport at the students local Japanese Embassy and this is one of our most important service for your students to help their visa application. Student Requirement 1. Applicants must be 18 years or over, must be a foreign national who has completed high school education in foreign countries, or equivalent. 2. Must be sincere and diligent and have a strong commitment to study. 3. The sponsor must be able to support the student s tuition and living cost. 4. Minimum course length for long term course is 1 year. Application Deadline *3 Course Starting Date Duration *4 Application Deadline Long term course April 12-24months End of October Long term course July * months End of February Long term course October 12-18months End of April Long term course January * months End of August These courses are only available in ISI Tokyo and ISI Language School. *4 If students wishes, they can prolong student visa up to 24months for any courses, but the formal graduation is March every year. Visa Application Procedure 1. Please send the documents on the list attached as Appendix 2 to ISI marketing department by the application deadline. Please also send Homestay application form with his/her photo attached if students request homestay accommodation. 2. ISI will exam the documents. After the examination, the selected school will issue an admission certificate and submit all the application documents to Japanese Immigration Bureau. (No documents EXCEPT original graduation certificate will be returned.) 3. ISI issues the application fee invoice. 4. After about 3-4 months, the Certificate of Eligibility will be issued from Japanese Immigration Bureau. 5. The school will notify the students upon receiving the Certificate of Eligibility, and then ISI issues the invoice. Then the COE will be sent upon receipt of confirmation of wire transfer. 6. Applicants must apply for the visa at their local Japanese Embassy or Consulate. Please contact the students local Japanese Embassy for details for the required documents. 7. Please notify the school of the date of arrival in Japan and flight details. Our contact details are on the cover of this manual. Students should arrive on the designated day, about few days prior to the course starting day. 9

11 7. Long-term Japanese Language Course school fees The pricing for long tem course fee is different from short term course fee. ISI Language School Course Gross Fee (yen) Admission Fee 21,000 Entrance Fee 52,500 Tuition (1 year) 630,000 Textbook and course material fee (1 year) 31,500 Total Fee (1 year) 735,000 Note: All fees are included 5% TAX. The admission Fee of 21,000 must be paid at the time of visa application. Textbook fee also includes test, material fees and part of activity fees. The textbook fee is fixed price for all students. ISI Tokyo Course Gross Fee (yen) Admission Fee 21,000 Entrance Fee 52,500 Tuition (1 year) 630,000 Textbook and course material fee (1 year) 31,500 Total Fee (1 year) 735,000 Note: All fees are included 5% TAX. The admission Fee of 21,000 must be paid at the time of visa application. Textbook fee also includes test, material fees and part of activity fees. The textbook fee is fixed price for all students. ISI Chukyo Course Gross Fee (yen) Admission Fee 21,000 Entrance Fee 52,500 Tuition (1 year) 630,000 Textbook and course material fee (1 year) 31,500 Total Fee (1 year) 735,000 Note: All fees are included 5% TAX. The admission Fee of 21,000 must be paid at the time of visa application. Textbook fee also includes test, material fees and part of activity fees. The textbook fee is fixed price for all students. Nagano Language College (NLC) Course Gross Fee (yen) Admission Fee 20,000 Entrance Fee 50,000 Tuition (1 year) 550,000 Facility (1 year) 50,000 Textbook and course material fee (1 year) 30,000 Students Association Fee(1 year) 20,000 Total Fee (1 year) 720,000 Note: The admission Fee of 20,000 must be paid at the time of visa application. Textbook fee also includes test, material fees and part of activity fees. NLC (Incorporated Educational Institution) is exempt from taxes. 10

12 8. Accommodation The school would be happy to assist the student in finding the ideal apartment. If your students ask school to arrange the accommodation, please let us know the students arrival detail and accommodation preference. If they would like to arrange their accommodation by themselves, of course it is also OK. ISI Language School & ISI Tokyo In Tokyo, we can arrange 3 types of accommodations. 1. ISI Tokyo dormitory 2. Guesthouse 3. Home stay. Dormitory and Home stay accommodations are limited, so that if students don t have any preference on accommodation type, we recommend single room guesthouse. For guesthouse, ISI arranges only for the first month for students convenience. Students can extend their stay at same place if they like, but if they want to move out, the rest of the rent will not be refunded. The guesthouses take reservation just a month before their arrival, so that we will accept pre-booking and will confirm booking about 3weeks before their arrival. Accommodation Deposit Rent Total ISI Tokyo Dormitory (Single room) ISI Tokyo Dormitory (Twin room) Single Guest House (school s selection *1 ) Twin Guest House (school s selection *1 ) Home stay (half board / up to 3months) 40,000yen 66,000yen 106,000yen 40,000 yen 50,000yen/month 90,000yen 30,000 yen *2 73,000yen/month *3 103,000yen 10,000yen 55,000yen/month *3 65,000yen (per person) 21,000yen (placement fee) 25,000yen/week *4 - Note The above fees include gas, water, electricity fees. They do NOT include insurance or food. Students should arrive within office hours (Monday-Friday 10am-6pm). These prices are an estimate and are subject to change. Deposit will be returned on departure from the dormitory for Matsudo, Shiki, and Warabi guesthouse, on condition that there are no damages to the property caused by the student. Deposit will not be returned at Oakhouse guesthouse. At school dormitory, 20,000 yen will be deducted from deposit as blanket fee and cleaning fee and the rest will be returned. *1 The guesthouses will be selected by school regarding with the availability. Matsudo Guesthouse: Shiki Guesthouse: Warabi Guesthouse: Oakhouse Guesthouse: *2 Amount of deposit refund is different on each guesthouse. *3 Guesthouse rent includes booking charge. *4 Homestay fee includes breakfast & dinner. Please contact ISI for more details. There is an additional 21,000 placement fee. 11

13 ISI Chukyo ISI Chukyo can provide student accommodation at just next building if required. The apartment style room includes the basic student facilities with attached bathrooms, kitchens and air-conditioner. The building also has public laundry facilities. Accommodation for short term students Note: School Dormitory Entrance fee Monthly rate Weekly rate Single Room (less than 5 months *4 ) - 75,000yen 18,750yen Twin Room (less than 5 months *4 ) - 50,000yen 12,500 yen Single Room (more than 5 months *5 ) 70,000yen 50,000yen 12,500yen Twin Room (more than 5 months *5 ) 70,000yen 35,000yen 8,750yen Home stay *6 (half board / up to 3months) 21,000yen (placement fee) 80,000yen 20,000yen The above fees include gas, water, electricity fees. They do NOT include insurance or food. Students should arrive within office hours (Monday-Friday 10am-6pm). These prices are an estimate and are subject to change. *3 School dormitory fee less than 5 months includes blanket set only. Internet connection is available in all rooms. *4 School dormitory fee more than 5 months includes blanket set and one way airport pick up fee. *5 Homestay fee includes breakfast & dinner. No airport pick up fee is included. Please contact ISI for more details. There is an additional 21,000 placement fee. Nagano Language College NLC can provide student accommodation in walking distance if required. The dormitory style rooms include the basic students facilities with shared toilets, bathrooms and laundry facilities. There are 3 dormitories; Shirakaba, Eiko and Dream Pal dormitory. School Dormitory (less than 5 months) Shirakaba (per month) Eiko (per month) Dream Pal (per month) Single room 56,000yen 56,000yen 63,000yen Twin room 44,000yen 44,000yen 48,000yen *Entrance fee, Facility fee and Insurance are not charged for short term stay. School Dormitory (more than 5 months) Entrance fee Insurance (1 year) Shirakaba (per month) Eiko (per month) Dream Pal (per month) Single room 60,000yen 8,000yen 38,000yen 38,000yen 45,000yen Twin room 60,000yen 8,000yen 25,000yen 25,000yen 30,000yen * 6 month accommodation fees are charged with tuition fees for long term students. Note: Gas, water, electricity fees will be calculated based on the amount of use and should be paid each month (about 5,000yen per month). Students should arrive within office hours (Monday-Friday 10am-6pm). These prices are an estimate and are subject to change. The entrance fee includes blanket set fee. 12

14 9. Payment procedure Any money transfer to one of the Schools (ISI Tokyo, ISI Language School, ISI Chukyo, or NLC) must be done by wire transfer in Japanese Yen. If you wish to transfer the money in another form, please contact the related school for more details. Table 1 Bank Account Details School ISI Tokyo ISI Language School ISI Chukyo Nagano Language College Bank Account details Name of Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Branch Shinjuku Branch Swift Code SMBCJPJT Account Name ISI TOKYO Account No Name of Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Branch Shinjuku Branch Swift Code SMBCJPJT Account Name ISI Language School Account No Name of Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Branch Shinjuku Branch Swift Code SMBCJPJT Account Name ISI CHUKYO Account No Name of Bank Hachijuni Bank Branch Ueda Branch Swift Code HABKJPJT Account Name Nagano Gaigo College Account No <<IMPORTANT NOTE>> Payment Due Date The payment due date is stated on the invoice. Please compete your payment procedure by the payment due date. Schools have to send forward the money you pay to each accommodation or airport pick up service company about 1-2weeks before their arrival, so that it is very important for us to receive the payment on time. Once the payment procedure is done, please send us the payment transaction receipt by fax or for the confirmation. Accommodation confirmation cannot be made if the payment is not completed one week before the arrival date. Bank Charges For paying by bank transfer or bank draft there will be 4,500 bank charge. Payment delay charge If the payment is not settled by 3 days before the course starts, payment delay charge is applied as follows. 1-3 days before the course starts 5% of the total fee on invoice Course starting day 10% of the total fee on invoice 13

15 10. Miscellaneous Insurance Medical cost is expensive in Japan. Therefore please make sure that students have to have full medical and travel insurance for the duration of their stay in Japan. Medical and travel insurance are not included in any of the course fees. Students who attend the long-term courses with student visa must obtain the Japanese National Health Insurance, at a cost of around 10,000 per year, which is paid once the student has arrived in Japan, at city hall. This covers them for their medical costs in Japan at a discount of 70%. Airport Transfer Students are told how to get to their selected school independently; the cost of transportation depends on the school and airport, see below: Airport pick up service fee (One way) From To Price By Narita Airport Warabi guesthouse (Saitama) 30,000yen New Lines Transys Narita Airport Shiki guesthouse (Saitama) 32,000yen New Lines Transys Narita Airport Matsudo guesthouse (Chiba) 24,000yen New Lines Transys Narita Airport Host family s house 25,000 33,000yen New Lines Transys Chubu International Airport (Centrair) Narita Airport ISI Chukyo 12,000yen School director s car Nagano Language College 15,000yen (Shared taxi) Chuo Taxi <IMPORTANT NOTE> If the airplane delays more than 2 hours, the booking will be automatically cancelled, and no refund will be made. For the direction of each guesthouses from Narita airport by public transportation, please see the appendix (For Tokyo students). Bringing money Short term students (Temporary Visitors Visa holder) can t open bank account in Japan, and even long term students with student visa can t open for 6months from their entry to Japan. Therefore, please recommend students to have a bank account at International bank which has branch in Japan such as Citi Bank. It is safer to bring major credit card for back-up. VISA card has ATM all over the world. The ATM at post office is available, and it is all over Japan. This is the sign for ATM at post office. The cards with these logos are available to withdraw cash. For details; Some ATM in a city has this sign This sign is for VISA card which is issued in Japan only. Transportation in Japan Tokyo is a big city but it has a convenient public transportation system. Student discount to buy commuter pass is only available at Public train line and bus (Toei line and Toei bus), but at public lines don t offer student discount. JR & Metro in Tokyo In Gifu and Nagano, the city is not so big but they mainly use bus or bike in city. School Holiday School holiday is different in each school. Please contact to the schools for school schedules. 14

16 For Short term Students 11. Cancellation Policy 1. Course Cancellation fees for visa exempt countries: Cancellation more than 2 weeks prior to arrival: JPY 15,000. Cancellation less than 2 weeks, more than 1 week prior to arrival: JPY 25,000. Cancellation less than 1 week, more than 4 business days: 60% of tuition Cancellation less than 4 business days: 80% of tuition Cancellation after course starts: No refund All refunds after the cancelation fee deducted will be sent to you within 40 days of notice of cancellation. 2. Course Cancellation fees for visa countries: Cancellation before the visa is issued: JPY 25,000 Once a student pays all the relevant fees, and is granted a visa, no refund will be given unless there are exceptional circumstances. The question of refunds will only arise in the following cases: i. Inability to obtain a visa ii. Illness or disability iii. Death of the student or a close family member (parent, sibling, spouse or child) In the case of (i) a visa refusal number must be supplied. In the case of (ii) and (iii) the student must have returned to their home country and evidence of this fact will be requested. In all cases an administration fee to cover bank charges will be retained. 3. Cancellation fee of accommodation booking: No refunds will be made to students who request host family accommodation after booking is confirmed. Cancellation more than 2 weeks prior to arrival: JPY 30,000. Cancellation less than 2 weeks, more than 1 week prior to arrival:40,000 Cancellation less than 1 week, more than 4 business days: full deposit (or entrance fee) + 1month rent Cancellation less than 4 business days: No refund 4. Cancellation fee of airport pick up booking: No refunds will be made on airport pick up, once the payment is done. 5. Curtailment policy: No refunds will be given for late arrival, early departure or days missed during the course. However, if a student is absent for one or more weeks at a time, arrangements can be made for the course duration to be extended at no extra cost. 6. Change of the course No refund will be made for shortening the course duration after the payment. 7. Bank charge on refund Please bear the bank charge to wire the refund. The refund by Credit Note doesn t cost bank charge. Long term Students 1. The Application Fee (JPY 21,000) is non-refundable. 2. Course Cancellation fees: Cancellation after Certificate of Eligibility is issued, before pre-college / college visa issued: JPY 57,500. Cancellation if pre-college / college visa is refused: JPY 57,500 Cancellation after pre-college / college visa is issued: JPY 215,000 (after the COE and Visa is back to school) Cancellation after course starts: No refund The question of refunds will only arise in the following cases: i. Illness or disability ii. Death of the student or a close family member (parent, sibling, spouse or child) In the case of (i) and (ii) the student must have returned to their home country and evidence of this fact will be requested. In all cases an administration fee to cover bank charges will be retained. All refunds after the cancelation fee deducted will be sent to you within 40 days of notice of cancellation. 3. Cancellation of accommodation booking: No refunds will be made to students who request host family accommodation, after the booking is confirmed. Cancellation more than 2 weeks prior to arrival: JPY 30,000. Cancellation less than 2 weeks, more than 1 week prior to arrival: 40,000 Cancellation less than 1 week, more than 4 business days: full deposit (or entrance fee) + 1month rent Cancellation less than 4 business days: No refund 4. Cancellation fee of airport pick up booking 5. No refunds will be made on airport pick up, once the payment is done. 6. Curtailment policy No refunds will be given for late arrival, early departure or days missed during the course. 7. Bank charge on refund Please bear the bank charge to wire the refund. The refund by Credit Note doesn t cost bank charge. Appendix

17 Direction to Warabi guesthouse Address: 2 Kitamachi Warabi-city Saitama Tel: +81-(0) FAX: +81-(0) info@jafplaza.com Manager: Mr. Araki Narita Airport Warabi Guesthouse Narita Airport Keisei Skyliner (1,920yen, 1 hour) Nippori JR Yamanote Line (bounds for Ikebukuro; 210yen, 3 minutes) *Buy 210 yen ticket Tabata JR Keihin-Tohoku Line (bounds for Omiya; 20 minutes) Warabi Warabi Guesthouse Schools Warabi Guesthouse JR Keihin-Tohoku Line (bounds for Ofuna; 290yen, 20 minutes) Tabata JR Yamanote Line (bounds for Ikebukuro; 14-16minutes) Takadano-baba (ISI Tokyo) Shin-Okubo (ISI Language School) Direction to Shiki guesthouse Appendix 1-2 Narita Airport Shiki Guesthouse Narita Airport Keisei Skyliner (1,920yen, 1 hour) Nippori JR Yamanote Line (bounds for Ikebukuro; 160yen, 3 minutes) Ikebukuro Tobu-Tojo Line (bounds for Ogawacho; 300yen, 20 minutes) Shiki Address: Touhoku, Niiza-city Saitama Tel/ FAX: +81-(0) dk_shiki@kousan.com Manager: Mr. Kohtaki Shiki Guesthouse Schools Shiki Tobu-Tojo Line (bounds for Ikebukuro; 300yen, 20 minutes) Ikebukuro JR Yamanote Line (bounds for Shinjuku; 150yen, 6 minutes) Takadano-baba (ISI Tokyo) Shin-Okubo (ISI Language School) Appendix

18 Direction to Matsudo guesthouse Narita Airport Matsudo Guesthouse Narita Airport Keisei Skyliner (1,920yen, 1 hour) Nippori JR Joban Line (bounds for Toride; 290yen, 20 minutes) Matsudo Address: 771 Hinoguchi, Matsudo-city, Chiba Tel; +81-(0) Fax; +81-(0) Address; dk_matsudo@kousan.com Manager: Mr. Kopec Matsudo Guesthouse Schools Matsudo JR Joban Line (bounds for Ueno; 450yen, 20 minutes) Nippori JR Yamanote Line (bounds for Ikebukuro; 20 minutes) Takadano-baba (ISI Tokyo) Shin-Okubo (ISI Language School) 17

19 18 International Study Institute Appendix 2-1 The documents required for application procedure (type1) (for Bangladesh, Mongol, Myanmar, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Nepal and so on) 1. Application for Admission form (designated Form by ISI) Fill in all the boxes, include the annual income, the supporter's business area and the office phone number as well. 2. Personal History Application form (designated Form by ISI) All sections must be completed by applicant s hand written. 2. Home address should be the applicant s detailed current address. Please write 8. the educational back ground from the elementary school, and please fulfil the schools detailed address. Period of Study should match to the certificates from those schools. 3. Place of Birth should not be only country, but also city name. 12. State the objectives and the plan after graduation from ISI clearly. 13. Write the name of the school and major which your students plan to go after graduation from ISI. 3. Written Proof of Sponsor (designated Form by ISI) All sections must be completed by applicant s sponsor s hand written. Please be sure to have the sponsor s signature and stamp. 4. Photos: (Size: 4cmx3cm) 6 copies Must be taken within 3 months. Name must be written on the back. The photo should NOT taken by digital camera. 5. Original Certificate of Graduation from the applicant s final school (high school/university) It will be sent back after the check at the immigration. Please provide the contact name, phone number and address of the school. 6. Original Grade Certificate from the applicant s final school (high school/university) It should state the applicant s name, name of final school, faculty and exam year. 7. Certificate of studying Japanese or Certificate of Japanese language proficiency test It should say how many hours the applicant studied actually. If your students have 2 or more studying Japanese certificates, please send them all. 8. Proof of Employment or School Certificate It should clearly state the course starting and expected finishing date. If the applicant quit any schools, please submit the leaving certificate, too. 9. Copy of the applicant s passport (Page with photo) If the applicant has a history of visiting Japan, please submit a photocopy of the pages in there that show the date of embarkation and disembarkation, and write a letter to explain the purpose of the students visit. 10. Copy of Family registration or Birth certificate to show the relationship of applicant and sponsor. It can be relationship certificate issued by government. If the sponsor is in Japan, please submit the passport copy and alien registration card copy. 11. Certified Bank Statement (in English or Japanese) Statement must indicate of at least 3,000,000 and be accompanied by the Written Proof of the Sponsor. Please provide the contact name, phone number, and address of the bank. 12. The sponsor s Proof of employment Must certify the occupation at least for last 3years. If the applicant s sponsor is a company owner, please submit notarised copy of business licence. 13. The sponsor s certificate of earnings (for last 3 years) Statement must indicate of at least 2,000,000 /year and be accompanied by the Written Proof of the Sponsor. Must be issued by government if the applicant s sponsor is a company owner. 14. The tax payment Certificate (for last 3 years) Must be issued by government if the applicant s sponsor is a company owner. This certificate should explain how much annual income is received by the sponsor after deducting the income tax. 15. Copy of Bank book to show the background of saving money amount on the certificate of bank statement The bank transaction record should be more than 3years to show the money in the bank is not borrowed from someone. The copy should be the first copy from the original bank book. Please write the Date, Name of copier, on the hem of the hardcopy. The copy should be clear enough to be able to read all transaction clearly. <<IMPORTANT>> *1 All certificates should be issued in 3months from the application. *2 All certificates should have the information of issuer; such as the name, signature, position, address, phone number and FAX number. *3 All the copied documents should be the first copy from the original. Please write the Date, Name of copier, on the hem of the copied documents.

20 Appendix 2-2 The documents required for application procedure (type2) (OECD, EU, ASEAN except Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar) 1. Application for Admission form (designated Form by ISI) 1 copy 2. Personal History Application form (designated Form by ISI) 1 copy All sections must be completed by applicant s hand written. 2. Home address should be the applicant s current address. Please write the educational back ground from the elementary school. 12. State the objectives and the plan after graduation from ISI clearly. 13. Write the name of the school and major which your students plan to go after graduation from ISI. 3. Written Proof of Sponsor (designated Form by ISI) 1 copy All sections must be completed by applicant s sponsor s hand written. Please be sure to have the sponsor s signature and stamp. 4. Photos: (Size: 4cmx3cm) 6 copies Must be taken within 3 months. Name must be written on the back. 5. Copy of Certificate of Graduation from the applicant s final school (high school/university) 1 copy 6. Copy of the applicant s passport (Page with photo) 1 copy If the applicant has a history of visiting Japan, please submit a photocopy of the pages in there that show the date of embarkation and disembarkation. 7. Copy of Family registration or Birth certificate to show the relationship of applicant and sponsor. 8. Certified Bank Statement (in English or Japanese) x 1 copy Statement must indicate of at least 3,000,000 and be accompanied by the Written Proof of the Sponsor. 19

21 Temporary Visitors Visa exempt nationalities list Appendix 3 Table 2 Visa Exempt Nationalities Asia Country Term of residence Country Term of residence Europe Singapore 3 months or less Austria 6 months or less Brunei 14 days or less Germany 6 months or less Korea 90days or less Ireland 6 months or less Taiwan 90days or less Liechtenstein 6 months or less Hong Kong 90days or less Switzerland 6 months or less Macau 90days or less United Kingdom 6 months or less Belgium 3 months or less North America Croatia 3 months or less Canada 3 months or less Cyprus 3 months or less U.S.A 90 days or less Denmark 3 months or less Latin America and Caribbean Finland 3 months or less Mexico 6 months or less France 3 months or less Argentina 3 months or less Greece 3 months or less Bahamas 3 months or less Iceland 3 months or less Chile 3 months or less Italy 3 months or less Costa Rica 3 months or less Luxembourg 3 months or less Dominican Rep. 3 months or less Macedonia 3 months or less El Salvador 3 months or less Malta 3 months or less Guatemala 3 months or less Netherlands 3 months or less Honduras 3 months or less Norway 3 months or less Suriname 3 months or less Portugal 3 months or less Uruguay 3 months or less San Marino 3 months or less Barbados 90 days or less Slovenia 3 months or less Spain 3 months or less Middle East Sweden 3 months or less Israel 3 months or less Andorra 90 days or less Turkey 3 months or less Czech Rep. 90 days or less Oceania Estonia 90 days or less Australia* 90 days or less Hungary 90 days or less New Zealand 90 days or less Latvia 90 days or less Africa Lithuania 90 days or less Lesotho 3 months or less Monaco 90 days or less Mauritius 3 months or less Poland 90 days or less Tunisia 3 months or less Slovakia 90 days or less Bulgaria 90 days or less *Nationals of countries and regions that have taken measures concerning the waiver of visa requirements with Japan for stays of up to six months in principle are granted permission to stay in Japan for 90 days at the time of landing. Nationals of these countries and regions who wish to stay in Japan for more than 90 days must apply at their nearest immigration authority in Japan for an extension of their period of stay. 20

22 Japanese Level Check Chart Appendix 4 When you make the bookings, please specify the students Japanese level using this chart. Level Content Kanji Vocabulary Study hours Advanced C2 Have a good understanding and knowledge of a wide range of language structure and functions. Can understand with ease almost everything heard or read. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely. 2,000 10, h C1 Can understand a wide range of longer text, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously. Can use Japanese flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes. 1,000 5, h B2 Can understand main ideas of complex text. Can make regular interaction with native speakers quite well , h Intermediate B1 Can understand familiar matters in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in Japan. Can describe experiences and events, dramas, hopes and ambitions and give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans , h A2 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions (very basic family information, shopping, local geography, job interview). Can understand everyday conversation, describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background , h Beginners A1 Can use familiar everyday phrase expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce him/herself and others, and can answer about personal details (where he/she lives, who he/she knows and things he/she has). Can understand simple conversation, read and write short, simple sentences h A0 Never studied Japanese before or know only Hiragana and Katakana