ABOUT: HIROSHIMA YMCA COLLEGE
Like all YMCAs, Hiroshima YMCA offers various activities (cultural, educative and sportive), and is very involved in the local community. The motto of YMCA (“Spirit, Mind, Body”) is always emphasized; it is about fostering the development of youth intellectually, spiritually and physically.
For those who wish to live in Hiroshima, Hiroshima YMCA is also the ideal place to learn Japanese.
LOCATION
For study or for play, Hiroshima is a wonderful city! With a population around 1 million people, Hiroshima is a medium sized city internationally recognized as the city of peace. Situated in the bustling center of the city, Hiroshima YMCA is surrounded by places of cultural interest (such as Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum) as well as shopping and entertainment facilities.
School is very close to the station.
● 10 minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station.
● 5 minute walk from Hiroshima Bus Center.
● 5 minute walk from the Kenchomae stop on the Astram Line.
● 2 minute walk from the Tatemachi stop on any Hiroden streetcar line except number 5.
FEATURES
- A very pleasant environment in the heart of Hiroshima, a lot of activities, and access to numerous facilities (theater, arena, swimming-pool, tennis court …)
- Great social and associative life
- A course schedule more intensive than most other schools
- Option to later enroll in the “International Business College” (vocational school)
COURSES
1. Long-term courses (12 months and more)
You will be placed in course according to your goals and your skills.
For the student visa holders, there are 2 sessions: April (1-year or 2-year program) and October (18 month-program).
The school requires a guarantor residing in Hiroshima. Contact us to know more.
Tuition fees for long-term courses:
| Start | April, October |
| Length | 12, 18 or 24 months |
| Schedule | Monday to Friday 9:20～15:00
(Lunch break 12:40～13:30) |
| Lessons per week | 22.5 hours/week |
| Students per course | 15-20 |
| Required Japanese language skills | Basic (contact us) |
2. Short-term courses (1 to 6 months)
This is for those who want to learn Japanese for 3 months or less (“temporary stays”). Or for those who want to come with a Working Holiday visa, which gives you the opportunity to study more than 3 months.
| Start | Contact us |
| Length | Variable |
| Schedule | Monday to Friday 9:20～15:00
(Lunch break 12:40～13:30) |
| Lessons per week | 22.5 hours/week |
| Students per course | 15-20 |
| Required Japanese language skills | Basic |
| Tuition fees | ¥25,000/5 days |
| Teaching materials fee | ¥17,500 (for study up to half a year) |
ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY HIROSHIMA YMCA COLLEGE
Many activities (out of the school premises) are offered to the students. Also, as a YMCA the school has a lot of equipment (arena, swimming pool …) for its students to enjoy on a regular basis.
ACCOMODATIONS AT HIROSHIMA YMCA COLLEGE
- Dormitory
- The school proposes students with student visas to stay at a dormitory near the school. Feel free to contact us if you need our assistance to find another solution.
ESTIMATE FEES FOR 1 YEAR STUDY IN HIROSHIMA YMCA – 2020
Here is an estimate to study at Hiroshima YMCA for 1 year, including accommodations (individual room in a share-house). Feel free to contact us if you need further information.
| Application fee | ¥20,000 |
| Admission fee | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition fee | ¥600,000 |
| Various (material …) | ¥30,000 |
| Insurance | ¥7,500 |
| Accommodations (individual room, ¥36,000 per month) | ¥480,730 |
| Total | ¥1,238,230 |
If you’re looking for other Japanese Language Schools, you might also want to check out International Study Institute, Nagano and Shinwa Foreign Language Academy.
TO KNOW MORE CONTACT US HERE OR BY EMAIL : INFO@MOTIVISTJAPAN.COM
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