Sapporo AOBA Vocational College – Department of Japanese Language

Sapporo AOBA Vocational College has a dedicated Japanese language department on its central Chuo ward campus. Students learn in classrooms equipped for audio and video work, within a college that also teaches Japanese vocational students. The college lists both regular Japanese courses and an auditor route. The location on Minami 3-jo Higashi is close to shops and restaurants, giving students opportunities to use everyday Japanese between classes.

Communication and academic Japanese

The department emphasises expressing ideas in Japanese and developing language that sounds natural in conversation. For learners with a particular academic goal, it also offers preparation for two different examinations. The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test assesses proficiency, while the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students serves students working towards university study. The regular curriculum thus supports both communication and a more specific examination objective.

International students share parts of the college calendar with their Japanese peers. The department describes participation in school and sports festivals, together with seasonal events exploring customs in Japan. There is also a judo hall on campus where students can experience the sport. These exchanges are a distinctive feature of studying Japanese inside AOBA’s wider vocational college.