29.May.2025
INFORMASI
Thai and Chinese students participate! Report on short-term Japanese language and culture program
In April 2025, we welcomed two overseas groups from Thailand and China for a short-term Japanese language and cultural experience program. The participating students enjoyed a fulfilling time, focusing on Japanese language classes and participating in hands-on activities that deepened their understanding of Japanese culture.
Thailand Group Program (Campus: Takadanobaba)
This program, now in its third year, is aimed at Thai junior and senior high school students, with a focus on Japanese language study, while also helping them to improve their practical communication skills and deepen their understanding and interest in Japanese society through diverse cultural experiences. The students actively engaged in their studies and showed great growth by being exposed to various cultures. In the limited time of four weeks, the participants were able to improve their Japanese language skills, as well as acquire intercultural understanding and teamwork skills, making it a very meaningful program. A survey of participants revealed that 90% of students were satisfied with the program, indicating that they enjoyed their learning and the experiences they had.
Implementation period: Monday, March 31, 2025 to Friday, April 25, 2025 [4 weeks]
Participants: 22 students from Thailand (ages 13-18)
Comments from participating students (excerpts):
- The teacher was very kind and taught me carefully, so I was able to do my best. I can now speak more Japanese.
- The environment was clean and comfortable and the teachers were very professional.
- This was my first time studying Japanese, but I was really impressed by how good the environment and support system at ISI was. The staff are always kind and will explain things to you politely if you don’t understand something. The teacher’s lessons were easy to understand, and even a beginner like me was able to enjoy learning. I am really glad that I was able to study at this school.
- I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn a new language. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful experience like I did.
China International High School Japanese Language Experience Program (Campus: Nagano)
The program was attended by 39 high school students (aged 15-17) from China. With a view to students planning to study in Japan for a long period in the future, the program aims to give students experience in a real classroom environment and using the Japanese language through conversation-centered Japanese language classes. The students actively engaged in communication and experienced the joy of learning Japanese and the significance of learning it, and the overall satisfaction rate for the program was extremely high at 95.7%. Many students have given positive feedback, saying things like, “It makes me want to speak more,” and “Using the language has given me more confidence.”
Period: Monday, April 21, 2025 to Friday, April 25, 2025 [5 days]
Participants: 39 students from China (ages 15-17)
Comments from participating students (excerpts):
- I learned a lot in the class and had a great time.
- The practical classes where I could experience Japanese culture were very interesting.
- The teacher was very patient and responsible, and his teaching methods were creative and fun.
- The proposed course had some difficult parts and some easy content, but it covered N5 level material well.
It was a valuable opportunity for all participants to experience the joy of learning Japanese and deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. We will continue to actively implement educational programs that promote international exchange.
At ISI Japanese Language School, we actively accept students from various backgrounds from all over the world, regardless of religious or cultural differences.
We also offer a wide range of custom-made plans for groups, so please feel free to contact us.
