Sohken Gakuen Kan-yobi Japanese Language Course

Sohken Gakuen Kan-yobi teaches Japanese in Kita ward, north of central Sapporo. Its two main preparation courses are organised around what students want to study next. The longer course leads towards university study, while a separate intake prepares learners for the language demands of a Japanese vocational college.

Choosing an academic route

The university preparation course starts in April and runs for two years. Students can begin with the basics, then move towards more advanced Japanese. The curriculum pairs a B2 language target with critical thinking for university study. The vocational preparation course begins in October and runs for a year and a half. It starts at A2 and also works towards B2, with the practical goal of preparing for admission to a vocational school. The entry level and intake month are therefore useful points of comparison alongside the different destinations.

Getting to the Sapporo campus

Classes take place at Kita 20-jo Nishi 4-chome. From Sapporo Station, students can travel by subway to Kita 18-jo and continue on foot. The school gives a walking time of around five minutes. It publishes both morning and afternoon teaching periods and provides guidance for learners preparing to sit entrance examinations.