Study Support/Language Classes
Japanese Language Exams
| Test Name | Japanese Language Proficiency Test | Test of Practical Japanese (J.Test) |
Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testing Agency | Japan Educational Exchanges and Services | J.Test Head Office | Japan External Trade Organization |
| Inquiry/Contact |
Tel: 03-5454-5577, 03-5454-5215 http://www.jees. or.jp/jlpt/index.htm |
J.TEST Head Office Tel:03-33688106 http://j-test.jp/xp/ |
JETRO Nagoya Tel: 052-211-4517 Fax: 052-202-075 http://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/english/index.html |
Volunteer’s study support classes for foreign children
(Last Updated July 2010)
Yokkaichi
| Class Name | Sasaedade |
|---|---|
| Location | Sasagawa Higashi Elementary School |
| Day/Time | Saturday 9:30～11:30 End of May to early May |
| Fee | Free |
| Eligibility | Elementary Students from Abroad who live in Sasagawa |
| Contact | Sasagawa Higashi Elementary School Tel: 059-320-2076 HP: www.yokkaichi.ed.jp/sasashiga |
| Class Name | Children's Classroom (Japanese Language and Culture ) |
|---|---|
| Location | Yokkaichi Kokusai Kyousei Salon |
| Day/Time | Monday, Wednesday, Fridays 15:00-16:30 |
| Fee | Free |
| Eligibility | Children who are from abroad |
| Contact | Yokkachi Kokusai Kyousei Salon Tel: 059-322-6811 Email: kyouseis@m6.cty-net.ne.jp HP: www.miesc.ne.jp/yia/salon/salontop.htm |
Suzuka
| Class Name | World Kids |
|---|---|
| Location | Makita community center:1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays: Makita Citizen’s Hall : 2nd and 4th Saturdays:(close to Makita Elementary school) |
| Day/Time | Saturdays 10:30～12:00 |
| Fee | 200 yen per month |
| Eligibility | Elementary Students from Abroad |
| Contact | Nakamura Tel: 090-3991-0129 (a personal visit is advisable) |
| Class Name | Sakurajima Study-Support Center.“Sakuranbo” |
|---|---|
| Location | Sakurajima Elementary School Esperanza Classroom |
| Day/Time | Wednesdays from 14:30-15:30 |
| Fee | Free |
| Eligibility | Elementary Students from Overseas |
| Contact | Representative volunteer Mr. Nagata Tel:059-386-2966 |
Tsu
| Class Name | Joia |
|---|---|
| Location | Mie Citizens’Exchange Centre (3rd floor, UST-Tsu) |
| Day/Time | Saturdays 10:00-12:00 |
| Fee | Free |
| Eligibility | Elementary, Middle, and High School Students from Overseas |
| Contact | Mie University Faculty of Human Studies, Fujimoto Laboratory Tel:059-231-9699
Email: fu0331@human.mie-u.ac.jp Mie University Faculty of Human Studies, Enari Laboratory Tel:059-231-9136 Email: m-enari@human.mie-u.ac.jp |
| Class Name | GanbaruKai Takachaya Japanese Kids Learning Club |
|---|---|
| Location | Tsu Takachaya Citizens Center |
| Day/Time | Saturdays 18:30-20:00 (No lessons in August) |
| Fee | 500 yen per month |
| Eligibility | Elementary and Middle School Students from Abroad |
| Contact | Tonooka Tel: 090-2924-4557 |
| Class Name | Useful Japanese at School, Hirugao Japanese Language Class |
|---|---|
| Location | Mie Citizens’Exchange Centre (3rd floor, UST-Tsu) |
| Day/Time | Saturadays 17:00-18:30 |
| Fee | 500 yen per month |
| Eligibility | Middle and High School Students from overseas and those in this age range |
| Contact | Mie University Faculty of Human Studies, Enari Laboratory Tel:059-231-9136 Email: m-enari@human.mie-u.ac.jp |
Ise
| Class Name | NPO Japanese Assistance "Terakoya Juku" |
|---|---|
| Location | Obata-cho, Motomachi 1211, Ise |
| Day/Time | Afternoon Class: Decided after consultation with students |
| Fee | Free to children and students |
| Eligibility | ・Students who are enrolled in primary or secondary school who attend school
everyday and can speak basic level of Japanese. ・Children or students who can not speak conversational Japanese. ・Children or students who can not read and write basic level of kanji. |
| Contact | Tel: 0596-22-3726 (Keizoin, Ask for Maejima) |
Iga
| Class Name | Study Support Classroom - Sasayuri Classroom |
|---|---|
| Location | Iga Fureai Plaza 3F Listening Room |
| Day/Time | Saturdays 14:00-16:00 |
| Fee | 200yen per lesson |
| Eligibility | Grade 3 to Grade 10 students from overseas. |
| Contact | Iga International Exchange Association: Tel: 0595-22-9629 Email: mie-iifa@ict.jp HP:www.mie-iifa.jp |