Academy of Language Arts / SCHOOLS / MOTTO JAPAN STUDY [English]

Academy of Language Arts

TOKYO

INFORMATION

Location: Daini Tobundo Bldg., 2-16 Ageba-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0824

Closest Station: Iidabashi Station

TEL: +81(0)3-3235-0071

Principal: Wachio Ohinata

Founded: 1984

WEBSITE: http://www.ala-japan.com/

OUTLINE

Number of Teachers: 44

Student Capacity: 322

Number of Students: 249

Student Nationalities: East Asia (40.8%), Southeast Asia (19.2%), North America (6.8%), South America (3.6%), Oceania (1.2%), Europe (21.6%), Other (6.8%)

VOICE

Representative

Opening Doors to New Opportunities

Japan opened its doors to materials and information from the outside world by lifting its self-imposed isolation policies at the end of the Edo era. Subsequently, financial deregulation opened economic doors as well. In the 21st century, Japan has continued to liberalize in terms of finance, trade, and the exchange of information. However, a declining birthrate and increase in the proportion of elderly people has lead to an overall decrease in population. To address this problem, doors are being opened more and more widely to foreigners interested in studying and working here. Globalization has brought an interest in Japanese language and culture to students all over the world. At ALA, we aim to provide these students with the knowledge and ability to use Japanese effectively as a communication tool. Countries all over the world, including Japan, are becoming multi-cultural societies. This development will lead to greater richness and renewed growth for all societies involved. We hope to facilitate this change by providing effective instruction in Japanese language and communication.

Wachio Ohinata
Dean

Students / Teachers Voice

Gantuya (Mongolia)

Before coming to Japan from Mongolia, I had an image in my head of what it would be like to study abroad for the first time. I also felt a bit anxious thinking, “will I be able to live in Japan on my own?” or “will I be able to learn enough to not let my parents down?”

After I started studying at ALA, all of my anxiety flew away. What’s more, I was even awarded a scholarship thanks to the support of the school’s amazing teachers!

The teachers’ instruction methods are easily comprehensible. For instance, they use original images to explain vocabulary in a way that is easy to understand. Each lesson is taught with enthusiasm.

Not only was I taught Japanese language but also given important life tips to help me with my everyday troubles in Japan, future goals, and more. I received a lot of advice and learned many things that can’t be found in any textbook.

I will keep trying my best for the future with this great experience at ALA.

Nicolay (Luxembourg)

ALA is a great place to study Japanese. Their excellent staff are totally focused on making your learning experience a success by furthering your speaking skills to the utmost, while at the same time making sure your reading and comprehension skills stay on track, too. The reception staff are extremely helpful with anything that relates to your life in Japa. Life in a foreign country is so much more fun when you can communicate in the target language and this sure is the place to learn it

Nikki (Philippines)

I came to ALA with high hopes they'd help me turn from someone who had no knowledge about the Japanese language at all to someone who could converse with Japanese people without having to "play charades" or act out every word I want to say. Basically, I just really wanted to be able to express myself fluently in Japanese.

And I tell you, ALA did not disappoint. Teachers have made learning Japanese so easy and fun for beginners like me. The teachers are very engaging and would go out of their way to make sure you fully understand the lessons. Their style of teaching is impeccable and you could easily apply all your learning to daily life in Japan.

In my 6-month stay with ALA, I became able to do a lot more than just exchanging greetings. With confidence, I can now go shopping, get groceries in the supermarket, order food at a restaurant, ask for and even give directions, and of course, introduce myself properly to a Japanese person I've met for the first time. I can just talk about my hobbies, my hometown, etc.

I can now carry a basic daily conversation and make sure I get what I want to say across. Traveling around Japan has just become even more enjoyable!

ALA, doumo arigatou gozaimashita!

COURSE

Course Description: Many schools study in this course with the goal of being able to converse in Japanese. Our conversation based classes are what makes our school stand out from the rest. Of course, students will learn about kanji and how to read and write as well. Through our classes, students will gain the skills necessary for and become accustomed to speaking Japanese in their everyday life in Japan. We host students from over 40 countries and many different backgrounds every year at ALA. The Japanese language comes to life when you study with us!

● Admission Period：January, April, July, October
● Course Length：1 year (April), 1 year 3 months (January), 1 year 6 months (October), 1 year 9 months (July), 2 years (April)
● Class Time：➀ 09:30 - 13:30 / ② 13:40 - 17:40

Course Price

	6 months	9 months	12 months
Total	388,400 JPY	550,740 JPY	701,200 JPY
Application	21,600 JPY
Admission	54,000 JPY
Tuition	307,800 JPY	467,640 JPY	615,600 JPY
Materials*	5,000 JPY	7,500 JPY	10,000 JPY

*: Does not include the cost of textbooks.

Course Description: This course makes it possible to arrange for lessons aimed at specific goals at a time and place* of your choosing. Through their experience at our school, instructors have become experts in the instruction of conversational Japanese and cater these skills to each student's individual needs. Everything from travel, short-term residencies, and survival Japanese to everyday and business Japanese language is possible with our instructors.

*Students are responsible for the cost of transportation for the instructor.

Course Price

	1 hour	1.5 hours	2 hours
Total	6,480 JPY	9,462 JPY	12,548 JPY
Tuition	6,480 JPY	9,462 JPY	12,548 JPY
Materials	Varies

SERVICE

Wi-Fi

Free internet access for all students studying at the school.
Activities

Experience Japanese culture with cultural experiences and activities.
School Transfer Support

Transfer into a degree program at a Japanese school.
Career Support

Find the perfect job after graduation.
Part-Time Work Support

Practice Japanese while earning a little extra money.
Accommodations

Assistance to find the room that is right for you.
Bank Account Assistance

Assistance with opening your very own bank account in Japan.

MOTTO JAPAN
RECOMMENDATION

Students from over 30 countries around the world are attracted to ALA Japanese Language school for it's warm and atmosphere and hospitality. Through ALA's courses and activities student not only learn Japanese langauge but also lear about the country's society, culture and customs. This enables them to strengthen their ties with Japan and their peers. ALA also provides assistance to students considering advancement into institutions of higher education as well as careers in Japan.

AREA INFOMATION

Tokyo is the definitive city of Japan and the modern world. From the inner 23 wards to its outskirts the metropolis is filled with and exudes its history. Tokyo is both unique and diverse and is the epitome of the modern and traditional coexisting in one place. Start your Japanese studies in the modern yet historic, one-of-a-kind, Tokyo.