Kudan Institute

Overview of Kudan Institute of Japanese Language and culture

Kudan Institute of Japanese Language and culture was founded on December 1st, 1988, offering a variety of Japanese programs.

Their philosophy is to foster pro-Japan people and promote understanding about Japan. They are trying to offer education and experience that can be acquired in Japan only. Their assets are:

• A variety of Japanese programs
• Homestay arrangements
• Experienced teaching staff
• Japanese, English, Korean speaking staff
• Various school activities
• Opportunities to make Japanese friends
• Students from over 35 countries
• Recognition by The Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education

Location of Kudan Institute of Japanese Language and culture

Kudan Institute of Japanese Language and culture is located at Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo in Japan.

Programs at Kudan Institute of Japanese Language and culture

1. Intensive Course

This course is focused on improving 4 language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Kudan Institute offers the lessons which can help you acquire the ability of making natural conversations in Japanese so that you will be able to adjust yourself to the Japanese society without any trouble.

This course can also get you prepared for Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). If you plan to advance to postgraduate school, university or two-year college, this course is also one of the best choices.

Higher advanced class is perfect even for the students who have already passed Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).

2. Hiragana & Katakana Course

This course is for complete beginners. You will learn how to read and write hiragana / katakana as well as basic grammar and daily conversation. After the course is completed , the student can transfer to the intensive course.

3. Conversation Course

Conversation course focuses on basic grammar, vocabulary, and Japanese culture & customs in order to improve your fluency. This course will enable you to speak Japanese with confidence.

Admission Requirements

Start Dates

NOTE: Please apply approximately 8 months before the start dates. Visa process may take time.

Further Education

We assume that you are interested not only in Japanese language, but also culture and customs. If you plan to advance to postgraduate school, university or two-year college in Japan, we are happy to support you by offering counseling. It’s necessary to think carefully about which school you want you chose. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us! Please take the advice from our graduates.

Activities

At Kudan Institutes, you will attend lessons in class but also many kinds of activities to have chances of experiencing Japanese culture. For example, Tokyo Disneyland, excursion to Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, and watching Sumo, Christmas Party, wearing Kimono and so on.

Exchange with Japanese People

It is not easy for students to meet Japanese friends since only the teachers are Japanese. It would be a pity if they went back home without making any Japanese friends. This is why this school regularly provides them with an opportunity to meet high school students, university students, business people through visits to high schools, universities, but also activities such as cooking, BBQ, games, chatting, bowling, tea ceremony, calligraphy …

Accommodation Options

♦ Homestay (Host Families)
Homestay is one of the ideal ways to learn about Japan, Japanese way of life and Japanese culture directly from a host family.
In addition, since students have plenty of time to talk with their Japanese host family, it is certain that you will soon be able to see the progress in Japanese study. All of our host families are carefully chosen by our staff through home interviews.
There are about 300 host families which are currently active in this program. All our families have been selected on the basis of them having expressed an interest in sharing their culture with international students.

♦ Private Dormitory/Share House
There are many private dormitories (guest houses) for people from overseas.

Tuition and Fees – 2015

Estimates Costs – 2015