Chiba International Academy

Chiba International Academy is next to the west exit of Masuo Station in the Kaga district of Kashiwa. Although the school name refers to the prefecture, the teaching address is in Kashiwa City. The short walk from the Tobu line is a practical advantage for students commuting to lessons from another part of the area.

Japanese for further study and local life

Classes are divided by proficiency. The academy emphasises communication and encourages students to create opportunities to use Japanese themselves. Contact with the local community and hands-on experiences of Japanese life accompany the work students do in class. For those preparing for further education, the academy offers guidance relating to universities, graduate schools and vocational colleges.

The college-preparatory courses described by the academy run for 18 months or two years. There is also a general course for people already living in Japan. This gives a resident who wants to improve their language a different option from the longer preparation programmes designed around progression to further education.

The academy describes an individual preparation schedule for further study. That work can include mock interviews, practice with short essays and checks on applications and supporting documents. Classes take place on weekdays in morning or afternoon sessions. For a learner working toward a specific school, individual preparation can be considered alongside the regular class timetable.