ARC ACADEMY
Japanese Language School
Q&A
About the school
Where are the schools?
About the students
Where are most of the students from?
It varies according to different schools. Please see the school introduction for more information.
How many students are there in the school?
There are a total of approximately 550 students in all the schools. There are also about 450 businessmen and short-term students enrolled in these schools.
How many people are there in a class?
The Intensive Japanese course has about 20 students. The number of students in other classes is usually smaller but varies depending on the class.
About the teachers
How many teachers will teach in one class?
Basically, if the lesson is held once a week, there will be only one teacher. However, if there are more classes per week, there may also be more than one teacher.
Can the teachers speak English?
Yes. There are teachers who speak English or other languages.
About the lessons
Can I observe the classes?
Yes. Please first take a level check test. For the "intensive course", we will introduce you to a class that suits your level. For "private lesson" you can take a demo-lesson.
What kind of textbooks do you use?
We will use study material which suits your goals and objectives.
About the course
What are the courses offered?
When can I start studying?
For "private lesson", we will need about one week to prepare the curriculum and arrange the teachers. For intensive corporate training, the contract has to be made at least one month beforehand. If you join our regular courses, you can start anytime as long as we have a class at your level.
Can I take the lessons at home or at the office?
Yes, it is possible. There is no problem for lessons at the office. Taking lessons at home are subject to further consultation.
About the lesson time
What time is the class?
The time for "intensive Japanese course" is 9:00 - 12:15, or 13:30 to 16:45 depending on the level and school. The time of Private lesson is subject to consultation.
Are there lessons on weekday nights or on weekends?
There are part-time evening course on weekday nights only in the Shinjuku Ekimae school from 19:00 twice a week. There is no part-time lesson offered on weekends. Private lessons, however, are offered on weekday evenings and Saturdays (9:00- 17:00).
Is it possible to take the lessons early in the morning or late at night?
In general, the business hour is from 9:00am to 8:00pm. Early morning lessons can be arranged depending on the location.
About the improvement
Please tell me a rough standard for improvement.
Generally in studying Japanese language, it takes 300 hours to complete beginner's level (equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test level 3), 600 hours for intermediate level (equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test level 2), and 900 hours for advanced level (study time for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 is also necessary).
About the application
What are the procedures I should follow before school entry?
We would like to discuss with you about the number of students who will attend the classes, number of classes and the training objectives. Please contact us first before applying.