Japanese Language School
Hyogo, Kobe - Japanese Language School
COMMUNICA INSTITUTE
School Outline
| Founded: 1988 |
| Location: 116-2 Higashimachi,Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyougo-ken |
| Transportation & Nearest station: 7 min. walk from Sannomiya Station on JR Hankyu line, JR Hanshin line and Kobe Shiei subway line |
| Number of Students: 120 |
| Nationality of Students: Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Ukraine, Russia, France, USA and Peru |
| Number of Classes: 9 classes |
| Average number of Students per Class: 12 -18 |
School Outline and Education Method
Established in 1988 and located in Kobe’s former foreign resident area, this language school has 22 years of experience teaching Japanese, as well as cross-cultural communications, to international students from Asian and Western countries. Students are free to enroll in classes at anytime during the months of April, July, October and January, and can study on a short-term basis (one, two or three month courses), or long-term (over two years), either privately or specially tailored courses.
The school’s name, “COMMINICA” is derived from the Latin word communicare, meaning to impart, share, or make common. Through group interaction with fellow students and outside organizations, including NPOs and local Japanese students, they aim to share not only their values, and beliefs, but to help students discover parts of themselves they didn’t know existed.
Lesson Features
The school follows three simple study guidelines – ‘learn Japanese’, ‘learn in Japanese’ and ‘learn how to study Japanese’, with emphasis on the importance of having students be able to effectively communicate and express themselves in Japanese. At the Beginner level, students learn from both the textbook and in regards to any subjects they show interest in. Furthermore, from the start students are also offered career counseling in relation to their field of study. For those interested in pursuing higher education, courses specifically geared toward graduate school and university entrance exams are also available, that will prepare students for exams as well as a rewarding college life.
About Activity
Along with Japanese lessons, several times a month students can participate in other, extra-curricular activities. Therefore, in learning Japanese and experiencing Japanese culture, students gain better and more practical study experience. Interested students are invited to check out the Communica Institute blog pages.
Pre-College Course
| Enrollment Requirements | Over 12 years of education or the same level |
|---|---|
| Designed for | Going to University / Language Training |
| Feature of the Course | Preparation of Japanese language skills necessary for your further study at university or graduate school and comfortable school life. |
| Teaching Method | Direct teaching in Japanese |
| Lesson Schedule | Mon - Fri 9:30~13:30 or 13:40~17:40 |
| Required Visa | Student Visa |
| Length | Lesson Hours (week) |
Starting Month |
Application | Registration | Tuition | Others | Total (Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 year | 20 | 4 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 1,120,000 | 320,000 | 1,520,000 |
| 1.75 year | 20 | 7 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 980,000 | 280,000 | 1,340,000 |
| 1.5 year | 20 | 10 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 840,000 | 240,000 | 1,160,000 |
| 1.25 year | 20 | 1 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 700,000 | 200,000 | 980,000 |
Intensive Course (Short term course)
| Enrollment Requirements | Over 16 years old |
|---|---|
| Designed for | Language Training |
| Feature of the Course | Students learn culture-related Japanese by following the school’s simple study guidelines: “learn Japanese”, “learn in Japanese” and “learn how to study Japanese”. “Try It First!” and “Know Yourself” are two other programs where students learn not only from the beginner’s textbook, but also by further developing their Japanese speaking ability to better personally express themselves. |
| Teaching Method | Direct teaching in Japanese |
| Lesson Schedule | Mon - Fri 9:30~13:30 or 13:40~17:40 |
| Required Visa | No regulation |
| Length | Lesson Hours (week) |
Starting Month |
Application | Registration | Tuition | Others | Total (Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 week | 20 | 4,7,10,1 | - | 30,000 | 170,000 | 5,000 | 205,000 |
| 6 week | 20 | 4,7,10,1 | - | 20,000 | 116,000 | 4,000 | 140,000 |
| 3 week | 20 | 4,7,10,1 | - | 10,000 | 62,000 | 3,000 | 75,000 |
* Actual cost of textbooks
Job Seeker's Course
| Enrollment Requirements | Japanese Language Proficiency Test N-2 kyu |
|---|---|
| Designed for | •Foreign people who seek to find jobs in Japan. •Foreign people who seek to find jobs at Japanese firms at home. |
| Feature of the Course | •Acquisition of basic Japanese for business purposes. •Japanese business culture (corporate culture / business manners). •Japanese for daily life (daily conversation). •Aiming to take BJT (Business Japanese Test by JETRO) J2. |
| Teaching Method | Direct teaching in Japanese |
| Lesson Schedule | Mon - Fri 9:30~13:30 or 13:40~17:40 |
| Required Visa | No regulation |
| Length | Lesson Hours (week) |
Starting Month |
Application | Registration | Tuition | Others | Total (Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 month | 20 | 4,7,10,1 | - | 10,000 | 160,000 | 12,000 | 182,000 |
* Actual cost of textbooks
Summer Course
| Enrollment Requirements | Over 16 years old |
|---|---|
| Designed for | Using the summer holidays, living experience and short term intensive Japanese lessons. |
| Feature of the Course | Students learn culture-related Japanese by following the school’s |
| Teaching Method | Direct teaching in Japanese |
| Lesson Schedule | Mon - Fri 9:30~13:30 or 13:40~17:40 |
| Required Visa | No regulation |
| Length | Lesson Hours (week) |
Starting Month |
Application | Registration | Tuition | Others | Total (Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 20 | 7 | - | - | 148,000 * 93,000 * |
148,000 * 93,000 * |
* With dormitory accommodation : 148,000 yen. Without dormitory accommodation : 93,000 yen.
The above includes lesson fee, study material fee. Japanese culture experiencing fee and study tour expenses. Transportation fee and meal fee are not included.
Private lessons
| Enrollment Requirements | No regulation |
|---|---|
| Designed for | Language training / Business Japanese / Japanese business culture |
| Feature of the Course | This course is the for the people with special requests such as learning KANJI etc, or for the people who do not fit the regular schedule course. |
| Teaching Method | Direct teaching in Japanese |
| Lesson Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Required Visa | No regulation |
| Length | Lesson Hours |
Starting Month |
Application | Registration | Tuition | Others | Total (Yen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 lesson (45mins./lesson) |
2 lessons /day |
anytime | - | 5,000 | 198,000 | - | 203,000 |
| 40 lesson | 2 lessons /day |
anytime | - | 5,000 | 138,000 | - | 143,000 |
| 20 lesson | 2 lessons /day |
anytime | - | 5,000 | 72,000 | - | 77,000 |
* Actual cost of textbooks
Student's Voice
I was happy to have studied at Communica Institute for a year. The teachers took good care of us and I am still in touch with my classmates, even after the graduation. Communica gave me a joyful life in Japan, with many, various experiences. I believe that Communica is a good partner to foreign students.
( S.I from Korea , graduated in 2008)
Living in Japan was the best part of my life because I had various experiences, from which I learned many things, and, I couldn’t get over my joy for them. I was also happily surrounded by warm-hearted teachers, friends, my home-stay family and their neighbors. After returning to my home country, I kept in touch with them, made good use that Ｉlearned in Japan, and hope to do my best.
( from Philippines, graduated in 2008 )
Teachers Voice
Communica Institute selects a theme every year and pursues it as part of their educational curriculum. One such theme - “I Am a Hero” - encourages students to become a hero in any field they choose. Ultimately, many heroes are born in class, during sporting events, at speech contest or through voluntary activities. The experience of being a hero gives students confidence and makes their student life truly fruitful. You could be their next hero!!
Student Support
- They offer career orientation for living and staying in Japan, as well as when entering school.
- Presentations (both on and off-site, for advancing to higher education) are held several times a year, with individual career counseling available anytime.
- “Happy Memory Pass” and Hyougo Culture Pass” are offered for free.
(These passes can be used at cultural facilities around Kobe for free access and discounts.) - They can also sign up for additional accident insurance for Japanese language students.
*This will cover 30 % of medical fees in cases where Japanese National Health Insurance is not accepted. - Students can also apply for comprehensive housing insurance through which the school acts as guarantor when a student applies to rent a private room or apartment
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COMMUNICA INSTITUTE
TEL: 078-333-7720 FAX: 03-078-333-8570
URL: http://www.communica-institute.org
Blog: http://communica-institute.blogspot.com/
E-mail: office@communica-institute.org
