- Education Policy
- Our Curriculum
- Two-Years Curriculum
- 1 year 9 months Curriculum
- 1 year 6 months Curriculum
- 1 year 3 months Curriculum
- Primary Textbooks
- List of Annual Events
Education Policy
IKUSHU’s goal is to provide the very best environment for Japanese language study so that our students can continue on to universities, graduate schools, and technical colleges. Our education policy includes not only Japanese language study and hands-on experience with Japanese culture but also the nurturing of diligent students with positive attitudes toward learning. The first-class education that students receive at IKUSHU continues to serve them after graduation as they enroll in their ideal universities, graduate schools, and technical colleges and become individuals capable of contributing to society.
- Beginning-level students will establish a firm foundation, using a comprehensive textbook.
- Intermediate-level students will receive instruction in grammar, reading, listening, conversation, vocabulary, composition, etc., using multiple textbooks in order to advance to a higher level.
- Students in the advanced-level Japanese-language class who wish to proceed to institutions of higher education will be offered small group seminars in which instruction in taking entrance examinations will be given.
- For those who wish to proceed to institutions of higher education, such as a university or technical colledge, individual guidance is available on written exams, interviews, and short essays for the schools and departments of their choice.
- For those who wish to proceed to graduate school, instructions on how to write research plans are available.
- Instruction in taking the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), which is held in July and December, is offered.
- Instruction in taking the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), which is held in June and November, is offered.
Our Curriculum
We offer five courses to suit the abilities of international students and future plans.
Two-Years Curriculum
1 year 9 months Curriculum
1 year 6 months Curriculum
1 year 3 months Curriculum
Three-Months Curriculum
Two-Years Curriculum
1st year (beginner)
| Term I | April–June | Minna no Nihongo Shokyū I Greetings / Hiragana / Katakana Kanji / Listening Exercises / Writing / Conversation |
First Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term II | July–September | Minna no Nihongo ShokyūⅡ Kanji / Listening Exercises / Writing / Conversation Japanese Affairs / Topic Presentation |
Second Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term III | October–December | Beginner Review / Japanese Affairs / Topic Presentation Chūkyū e Ikou / JLPT N2 & EJU Prep Grammar / Vocabulary (N2) / Reading / Writing |
Third Interview JLPT |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term IV | January–March | Chūkyū Kara Manabu (first half) New Kanzen Master N2 Grammar / Short Essay Listening / Listening & Reading / Reading / Short Essay / Katakana JLPT & EJU Prep / Opinion Presentation N2 Prep |
Fourth Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
Second Year (Intermediate / Advanced Level)
| Term V | April–June | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) / Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | EJU |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term VI | July–September | Chūkyū Kara Manabu (second half) New Kanzen Master N2 Grammar / Short Essay Listening / Listening & Reading / Reading / Short Essay / Katakana JLPT & EJU Prep / Opinion Presentation N2 Prep / N1 Prep |
Fifth Interview JLPT EJU |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term VII | October–December | Joukyū de Manabu New Kanzen Master N1 Grammar / Short Essay Listening / Listening & Reading / Reading / Short Essay / Katakana JLPT & EJU Prep / Opinion Presentation N2 Prep / N1 Prep |
Sixth Interview JLPT |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term VIII | January–March | Japanese Recap Integrated Study in Japanese Language and Culture |
Seventh Interview |
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1 year 9 months Curriculum
1st year (beginner)
| Term I | July–September | Minna no Nihongo Shokyū I Greetings / Hiragana / Katakana Kanji / Listening Exercises / Writing / Conversation |
First Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term II | October–December | Minna no Nihongo Shokyū II Kanji / Listening Exercises / Writing / Conversation Japanese Affairs / Topic Presentation |
Second Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term III | January–March | Beginner Review / Japanese Affairs / Topic Presentation Chūkyū e Ikou / JLPT N2 & EJU Prep Grammar / Vocabulary (N2) / Reading / Writing |
Third Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
Second Year (Intermediate / Advanced Level)
| Term IV | April–June | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) / Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | EJU |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term V | July–September | Chūkyū Kara Manabu (first half) New Kanzen Master N2 Grammar / Short Essay Listening / Listening & Reading / Reading / Short Essay / Katakana JLPT & EJU Prep / Opinion Presentation N2 Prep |
Fourth Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term VI | October–December | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) / Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | Fifth Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term VII | October-March | Joukyū de Manabu New Kanzen Master N1 Grammar / Short Essay Listening / Listening & Reading / Reading / Short Essay / Katakana JLPT & EJU Prep / Opinion Presentation N2 Prep / N1 Prep |
Sixth Interview |
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1 year 6 months Curriculum
1st year (beginner)
| Term I | October–December | Minna no Nihongo Shokyū I Greetings / Hiragana / Katakana Kanji / Listening Exercises / Writing / Conversation |
First Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term II | January–March | Minna no Nihongo ShokyūⅡ Kanji / Listening Exercises / Writing / Conversation Japanese Affairs / Topic Presentation |
Second Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
Second Year (Intermediate / Advanced Level)
| Term III | April–June | Beginner Review / Japanese Affairs / Topic Presentation Chūkyū e Ikou / JLPT N2 & EJU Prep Grammar / Vocabulary (N2) / Reading / Writing |
Third Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term IV | July–September | Chūkyū Kara Manabu (first half) New Kanzen Master N2 Grammar / Short Essay Listening / Listening & Reading / Reading / Short Essay / Katakana JLPT & EJU Prep / Opinion Presentation N2 Prep |
Fourth Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term IV | October–December | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) / Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | EJU |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term VI | January–March | Chūkyū Kara Manabu (second half) New Kanzen Master N2 Grammar / Short Essay Listening / Listening & Reading / Reading / Short Essay / Katakana JLPT & EJU Prep / Opinion Presentation N2 Prep / N1 Prep |
Fifth Interview JLPT EJU |
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1 year 3 months Curriculum
1st year (beginner)
| Term I |
January–March | Minna no Nihongo ShokyūⅡ Kanji / Listening Exercises / Writing / Conversation Japanese Affairs / Topic Presentation |
First Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
Second Year (beginner / Intermediate Level)
| Term II |
April–June | Beginner Review / Japanese Affairs / Topic Presentation Chūkyū e Ikou / JLPT N2 & EJU Prep Grammar / Vocabulary (N2) / Reading / Writing |
Second Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term III |
July–September | Chūkyū Kara Manabu (first half) New Kanzen Master N2 Grammar / Short Essay Listening / Listening & Reading / Reading / Short Essay / Katakana JLPT & EJU Prep / Opinion Presentation N2 Prep |
Third Interview |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term IV | October–December | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) / Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | EJU |
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Proficiency Test Passing Score
| Term V | January–March | Chūkyū Kara Manabu (second half) New Kanzen Master N2 Grammar / Short Essay Listening / Listening & Reading / Reading / Short Essay / Katakana JLPT & EJU Prep / Opinion Presentation N2 Prep / N1 Prep |
Fourth Interview |
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Primary Textbooks
Beginner Level
- Minna no Nihongo Shokyū I (second ed.)
- Minna no Nihongo Shokyū II (second ed.)
- Minna no Nihongo I & II Choukai
- Kanji Practice in 15 Minutes a Day (upper/lower)
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation
- Nihongo Challenge N4 Grammar and Reading Practice
- Original materials created by IKUSHU instructors
Intermediate Level
- Chūkyū e Ikou Japanese Sentence Patterns and Expressions
- New Approach Japanese Intermediate Course Kisohen (revised edition)
- New Approach Japanese Advanced Course Kisohen (revised edition)
- Chūkyū wo Manabou Chūkyū Zenki
- Original materials created by IKUSHU instructors
Advanced Level
- Joukyū Gakushūsha no Tame no Nihongo Dokkai Workbook
- Advanced Readings in Japanese
- Ryūgakusei no Tame no Ronritekina Bunshō no Kakikata
- Ryūgakusei no Tame no Akademikku / Japanese
- Original materials created by IKUSHU instructors
Test Preparation
- New Kanzen Master N1–N3
- JLPT Prep Nihongo Soumatome N1–N3
- JLPT Prep Nihongo Power-Drill N1–N3
- Nippon Ryugaku Shiken Sokko Training
- Nippon Ryugaku Shiken Kanzen Kouryaku Mondaishū
- Numerous original texts created by IKUSHU instructors
List of Annual Events
| Aprilpril | Entrance ceremony for students enrolling in April Start of classes |
October | Entrance ceremony for students enrolling in October Informal gathering |
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| May | Extracurricular lesson—disaster prevention training EJU Preparation |
November | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students |
| June | Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students JLPT Preparation |
December | Japanese Language Proficiency Test Christmas party |
| July | Entrance ceremony for students enrolling in July Japanese Language Proficiency Test |
January | Start of winter classes New Year’s event |
| August | Counseling on university choices Summer vacation |
February | Student mixer |
| September | Term exams, physical checkup Extracurricular lesson |
March | Graduation ceremony |