ABOUT: FUTABA COLLEGE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Futaba College of Foreign Languages (FUTABA) was founded in March 1960.
The students of the FUTABA aim to pursue education in Japan by enrolling at colleges, universities and post-graduate schools. FUTABA College of Foreign Language offers detailed guidance for those who plan to continue their education from choosing a school to entrance exams. As a result, students are able to successfully enroll at public, private universities and colleges.
To meet significantly different needs, FUTABA teach not only Japanese but also the Japanese culture, customs and manners to deepen the understanding of different cultures.
LOCATION
1. By Train
You can get FUTABA 10 mins by walk from JR Chiba Station (East Exit) or 1min. by walk from Chiba chuo Station (West Exit).
2. By Bus
(From Narita Airport Terminal 1 and 2 take the Keisei Bus)
(From Haneda Airport take the Keikyu Bus at bus stop number 6)
Please take the Buses bound for Chiba chuo Station. When you get off at, the last stop, Chiba Chuo Station, you can see FUTABA
FEATURES
- According to students’ course, experienced teachers lead them what to do. Also alternative special class is provided for students continuing to go to higher education.
- Counseling for students’ life and personal troubles is provided.
- There are many chances to visit Japanese traditional and cultural facilities and to communicate with Japanese people.
COURSES
1. Long-term courses (12 months and more) – Student Visa Course
You need to apply for Student Visa to the Bureau of Immigration in order to learn Japanese for a long period
or get higher education in Japan.
| Start Date | January, April, July, October |
| Duration | 1 year, 1 year and 3 months, 1 year and 6 months, 1 year and 9 months, 2 years |
| Schedule | Mon-Fri 9:00-12:30 or 13:00-16：30 |
| Number of Lessons | 20 lessons/week |
| Number of students in a class | Average 15～20 |
| Application fee | 25,000 ¥/an |
| Entrance fee | 60,000 ¥/an |
| Tuition fee | 624,000 ¥/an |
| TOTAL | 709,000 ¥/an |
You may pay in two installments.
First payment (after the Certificate of Eligibility has been issued) :
25,000 ¥ (application fee)
60,000 ¥ (entrance fee)
312,000 ¥ (tuition fees for 6 months)
Total 1 : 397,000
Second payment (3 months later) :
312,000 ¥ (tuition fees for 6 months)
Total 2 : 312,000
2. Short-term courses (1 to 6 months)
Those who have Visas* except “Student Visa” can study from the minimum of 4 weeks for daily living, business, enrollment to Vocational School, University and Graduate School, etc.
（* Working holiday visa, Temporary visitor visa, Family resident visa, Spouse visa, Permanent resident visa, Settlement visa, etc.)
| Start Date | Beginner level：January, April, July and October Other levels：anytime |
| Duration | 4～9 weeks、10～19 weeks、20 weeks or more |
| Schedule | Mon-Fri 9:00-12:30 or 13:00-16：30 |
| Number of Lessons | 20 lessons/week |
| Number of students in a class | Average 15～20 |
| Tuition | 13,000 yen／week (4～9 weeks)、12,000 yen／week (10～19 weeks)、11,000 yen／week (20 weeks or more) |
CLASS CONTENTS
| Beginner 3～4 Months |
Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji 200 words Can say basic greetings and use Japanese in basic daily conversation such as shopping, etc. Can read and write easy and simple sentences. |
| High Beginner 3～4 Months |
Kanji 400 words Can understand most daily conversations. Can make a request or opinion in a manner that is not rude to the other party. |
| Intermediate 3～4 Months |
Can understand and converse a familiar topic in school or at work as well as the ability to explain clearly at some extent. |
| High Intermediate 3～4 Months |
Can engage in daily conversations smoothly and is able to express ideas and make suggestions about familiar topics. |
| Advanced 3～4 Months |
Can explain in detail about a topic of interest. |
| High Advanced More than 6 months |
Can communicate in a polite and professional way depending on the situation. |
ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY FUTABA
There are many kinds of events as a communication with classmates and students from different countries speaking Japanese language through the year.
ACCOMODATIONS AT FUTABA
School Dormitory
You have to live in the dormitory a minimum of 3 months. Upon moving-out, please make sure to inform the school at least 2 weeks in advance. Bath tub, Air-conditioning, TV, Refrigerator, Bed, Table, Internet connection are in the private room. Elevator, Refrigerator, Microwave, Vacuum cleaner, Washing machine (with charge), Dryer, Kitchen (IH cooking heater,Cooking Ustensils）are available for everyone.
ESTIMATE FEES FOR 1 YEAR STUDY IN FUTABA – 2020
Here is the estimated cost for one academic year at FUTABA. It is based on a private dormitory (37,000 yen/month). The estimated cost will be changed depending on how you stay.
| Application fee | 25,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 60,000 yen |
| Tuition fee（not including text cost） | 624,000 yen |
| Dormitory admission fee | 40,000 yen |
| Guaranty fee | 20,000 yen |
| Dormitory | 444,000 yen |
| Total | 1,213,000 yen |
If you’re looking for other Japanese Language Schools, you might want to check out Matsudo International School and Arc Academy Osaka Campus.
