ARC Academy offers free optional lessons outside of routine classes in order to support students.
Students can choose from the various lessons according to their academic goals.

Target Group
 ARC Academy Internal Students
Study Time
 1.5hour/day x 8 times (12hours） once/week
* At Osaka school, the number of lessons can be different.
Lesson fee
 Free (2,500 yen/subject is charged for handouts）

Optional lessons

Preparation for higher study.

* EJU: Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students

Class
Preparation for EJU
Subject
 Japanese language
(Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Listening-Reading Comprehension)
General subjects
Mathematics
Level
 2nd level and above
Start
 Every term starting from January
Class
Preparation for EJU written exam
Level
 2nd level and above
Start
 April term, October term
Class
English aimed at passing exam
Level
 Intermediate and above
Start
 Every term
Class
Preparation for essay exam
Level
 Intermediate and above
Start
 Irregular

Testing your ability

Class
Preparation for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1
Level
 Intermediate and above
Start
 July term, October term
Class
Preparation for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2
Level
Intermediate level and above
Start
July term, October term

Japanese Language for fun

Class
Conversation with Japanese people
Level
 2nd level and above
Start
 Every term
Class
Conversation lessons with video
Level
 Intermediate and above
Start
 Irregular
Class
Learning Japanese with Drama
Level
 Intermediate and above
Start
 Irregular
Class
Extra lessons for Japanese alphabets and kanji
Level
 Anyone
Start
 Irregular

What is EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students)?

This is a necessary exam for international students in order to persue higher study at universities and vocational schools in Japan.
It measures basic academic abilities of Japanese, interdisciplinary subjects, mathematic, and science required by universities
The exam is conducted twice annually in June and November. The result of the exam is required by most of schools.

Writing exam

Students write 400 words within 20 minutes, expressing their opinions on given themes. Writing and logical thinking skills are evaluated.
This particular exam paper can be faxed to the schools students choose; therefore, it is extremely important.

Preparation for EJU class

This class starts from January and the curriculum is designed to build strong foundation and skills towards the real exam.
It is very important to build a solid foundation in order to raise scores.

Preparation for EJU written exam class

Students will practice for this exam by repeating exercises of concerning selected themes and writing related essays to develop their ability in this area.



Why do you study English at a Japanese language school?

English is necessary for university entrance exams and after taking exam. International students who want to enter a university will be tested on their basic English capabilities.

English aimed at passing exam class

We build the ability in handling university exam by knowing the direction of the exam and getting used to different question formats.



Is JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) necessary?

Japanese Language Proficiency Test is the most important Japanese language examination. It is used in all kind of places as accreditation of Japanese Lanaguage ability.
Also, some universities and vocational schools require results of the JLPT at application.

JLPT preparation class

We build strong foundations on students’ Japanese skills while students learn vocabularies, listening comprehension, grammar and reading comprehension. Also, they take some practice tests. The goal is to get high scores in 1st and 2nd level of the test.



What is conversation class with Japanese people like?

In response to students' voice saying that they have few opportunity to talk with Japanese people even though they study Japanese at school, we started inviting Japanese people to the school during lunch time, for Japanese conversations.
Students learn useful Japanese by talking about their study, life in Japan and so on.