International Christian University Summer Program

City: Mitaka, Tokyo Country: Japan

International Christian University Summer Program Website

Overview

Summer Courses in Japanese (SCJ) at International Christian University (ICU) is an intensive six-week program. SCJ aims to provide a stimulating environment where university/college students may increase their understanding of the Japanese language and culture.
Students have opportunities to improve their language skills and develop confidence in intercultural communication in the classroom and in their daily lives. This program offers a direct encounter with Japan, its language, and its people.
Yuichi Kurimoto Award for Japan Business Students: Bachelor of Commerce students may be eligible for a fully funded experience. The award value will depend on the length of the program and program costs.
Lush green campus 30 minutes away from central Toyko.

Final deadline for this program is TBD by partner university.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Summer

Dates & Duration: TBD Generally 4 weeks in July

Ualberta Application Deadline: Feb. 2, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

See Eligibility.

A minimum Japanese language of level low intermediate is required (CEFR B1.1 is recommended); ICU J4 level（no beginners will be accepted）

Program Information

Language of Instruction: English, Japanese

International Christian University Credit Information

Japanese Language Modules

Japanese Studies Module

Key Features:

Improve your Japanese skills together with students from different countries
Learn about Japan from different perspectives…ICU professors with various specialties, such as culture, history, society, economy, psychology, art, and environment, will be involved in the program, allowing students to learn about Japan from various angles.
Fieldtrips…Students will visit many exciting places such as Skytree, Yokohama, museums, temples, and parks. *subject to change; some are optional
Japanese Cultural Activitiess…You will experience Japanese traditional activities such as Zen meditation, tea ceremony etc. *subject to change, some are optional
Japanese College Life Experience…You will stay in an on-campus dormitory with ICU students and other participants to experience Japanese college life *There are additional conditions for the dormitory

2024 Information Poster

Fees & Costs

Education Abroad Nomination Fee: $250.00 CAD

All ICU fees can be found on the last page of the document viewable here.

2024 Program Fee: 364,700JPY = Approx. $3500

Program fees include tuition, on-campus dormitory fees, administrative costs, and a textbook.

Housing

Participants will stay at the ICU on-campus dormitory. Two students will share rooms, which have beds, desks, and air conditioning. The restrooms, kitchen, and shower facilities are shared.

Students who wish to live elsewhere during the program may declare at the time of application. Those who choose to live off-campus will have a housing fee of 92,500JPY reduction from the above (which will make 272,200JPY).