Japanese Language and Culture Program (３weeks)

１.Program overview

Kobe Gakuin University (KGU) offers a short-term intensive language program that is open to the students of partner universities from countries around the world. The program’s objective is to improve Japanese proficiency and deepen understanding of both traditional and various aspects of contemporary Japan by taking classes and going on field trips that participants can experience and learn about history, culture, and society. Opportunities to interact with Kobe Gakuin University students have also been incorporated into the program.

２.Location

Port Island Campus
Address: 1-1-3 Minatojima, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-8586

３.Program Schedule

Summer Program:７th June - 28th June 2025

※The schedule is subject to change.

４.Eligibility

a.Those who are the students of KGU partner universities
b.Japanese language level of JLPT N5~N4 or equivalent
※Classes are set for N5~N4 level. Class content is focused on practicing daily conversation while explaining Japanese culture, is not designed for JLPT preparation.

５.Number of Participants

Minimum of 6 students
Maximum of 15 students
Fewer than 6 participants will result in the cancelation of the program.

６.Accommodations

All participants stay with a host family, located approximately 30-60 minutes from Port Island Campus by public transportation. All students will receive ２ meals at home (breakfast and dinner) and a bedroom furnished with a bed or Japanese futon (a floor mattress), desk, and free Wi-Fi. If you apply the homestay less than one month before the beginning of your stay, your requests may not be fully met as there may be limited time to make arrangements although the Homestay Agency will do their best to accommodate your requests. They kindly ask you to apply as early as possible.

７.Program Cost

Total cost: About ¥142,084

Costs include below:

Content Cost Notes
Japanese Classes & Class Materials Exempt
n/a
Learning Activities About ¥11,600
・Visit Himeji Castle
・Day trip to Osaka
・Day trip to Kyoto		 ・Please pay by cash on the first day of the program.
・All public transportation fees to arrive at locations are not included.
Homestay ¥125,950＋3.6％ surcharge
・Arrangement fee
・Pick-up fee at Sannomiya Station on the arrival day
・21 nights homestay including 2 meals daily(breakfast & dinner) provided by host families		 The invoice will be sent to applicants from the Homestay arrangement company, Nextage Co., Ltd. There will be a 3.6% surcharge on the total amount for payments made by credit card (VISA or Master Card only).

※Off-Campus Activity with KGU Students: There may be costs involved depending on the contents of the activities and the cost will be borne by the participants.

８.Application Forms and Deadline

The following (i) documents need to be sent to KGU by the partner universities by Email. Due to the small number of places available, the partner universities should forward application to KGU as soon as possible. Any delay could result in failed application.

  Documents need to be submittied Deadline How to submit
ⅰ ・Program application form
・Signed Terms and Condition		 March 21, 2025 Send to imanager@j.kobegakuin.ac.jp
Copy of passport (Photo page)
ⅱ ・Homestay Application Form
・Homestay Agreement Form		 Submit on the web

９. Contact Information

International Exchange Support Office
Email:imanager@j.kobegakuin.ac.jp
Tel.: +81-78-974-4395
Fax.: +81-78-974-2243
Mailing Address: 1-1-3 Minatojima, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-8586 JAPAN