Students learn Chinese from scratch, including grammar, pronunciation, and basic conversational expressions. Support is also provided for the All-Japan Chinese Speech Contest and the China-Japan Essay Contest. At the same time, students learn English in classes organized by proficiency level, aiming to become trilingual.
In the first year, students visit Yokohama Chinatown to deepen their understanding of Chinese history, culture, and religion. Students will learn about the most representative spots in Yokohama Chinatown in Chinese and Japanese. Students communicate with local people in Chinese and practice the skills acquired in class.
Students are required to take the Chinese Language Proficiency Test twice in total during the two-year period, and all students are required to take Level 3 or above in November of their first year. Students will improve their Chinese and English language skills to a business level, which will be useful for job hunting and university transfer.
We have partnerships with many of China's most prestigious universities. We provide generous support to help students transfer to local universities.
We have partnerships with five universities in China, and students who meet certain criteria can transfer to the third year after graduation. We provide extensive support from application to travel to China, resolving various questions about studying in China. Transfer to one of China's most prestigious universities is not just a dream.
| Partner Schools | Application Requirements |
|---|---|
| Dalian University of Foreign Languages, School of Chinese Studies (Dalian) | Chinese course graduates and prospective graduates (non-Chinese nationals) 3rd year transfer...HSK5 level or above, 2nd year transfer...HSK4 level or above |
| South China University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) |
Chinese course graduates and prospective graduates (non-Chinese citizens) 2nd year transfer...HSK level 5 or above |
| Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China |
Graduates and prospective graduates of Chinese language courses (non-Chinese nationals) *Qualifications vary by year |
| Qingdao Binhai Academy (Qingdao) |
Chinese Language Course, English Major Course, Global Business Course Graduates and prospective graduates (non-Chinese nationals) HSK Level 5 or above (TOEFL® 500 or TOEIC® 800 and TOEIC® S&W 120 or above, depending on department and major) |
| Beijing Language and Culture University (Beijing) |
2-year course graduates and prospective graduates (non-Chinese citizens) 2nd year transfer...HSK level 4 and above *You can transfer to the Tokyo School in the 2nd year and study at the main school in China in the 3rd year. |
This popular class allows students to learn local pronunciation from a foreign teacher from China. The class sometimes uses phrases from music and movies, making it fun to learn correct and natural pronunciation.
The course deals with familiar themes such as differences in food culture, educational systems, and popular local languages. Students will gather information and practice expressing their own opinions and thoughts in Chinese in front of others.
Students will understand the diverse cultures of East Asia beyond language, including history, customs, food, politics, economics, and religion. By deeply examining the relationship with Japan as well, we nurture human resources who can serve as a bridge between Japan and China.
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