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Clark Foreign Language School

Q & A

 

Q1: Do you have a scholarship system?

A:Yes, we do. We have our own scholarship system, and also we actively recommend our students for scholarships provided by the Ministory of Education, and other institutions.
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Q2: Can students work as a part-timer ? Can you introduce us a part-time job?

A:Yes. After obtaining "Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted" from the Immigration Bureau, you can work as a part-timer. Our Employment & Part-time Job Support Center assists you by introducing you to a suitable and recommended part-time job. The staff will also accompany you for an interview if necessary.


Q3: What countries do students come from?

A:We have many students from many countries but most of them are from China, Korea, Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam and also from western countries.


Q4: Do you have any staff members who can speak foreign languages?

A:Yes. We have Chinese, Korean and English speaking staffs available.


Q5:What is the approximate monthly cost of living?

A:It depends on individuals. You will need at least 50 to 60 thousand JPY(YEN) a month in addition to tuition.


Q6:In case of illness or injury, how will the school treat students? What about insurance?

A:Our Health Office doctor and staff will take care students with medical needs to introduce appropriate hospitals where foreign language speaking medical staff is available. The doctor and/or staff will accompany them to the hospital if necessary. In Japan, all students must be registered for National Health Insurance, which covers part of the medical expenses and need to pay 30% of doctor's bill. Other than this, there is student disaster compensation system available.


Q7:How many students are there in a class?

A: Approximately 15 to 20 in one class.


Q8:What about school hours?

A: One is in the morning from 9:00 to 12:50, and the other is in the afternoon from 13:00 to 16:50. Students are to be allocated to either group by the result of placement test upon admission.


Q9:What kind of textbooks are using in the class?

A: The main textbooks are as follow.
Elementary Level: 『Minnano Nihongo I/II 』 (Three A Network)
Intermediate Level: 『Culture Intermediate Class Japanese Language I/II』(Culture & Foreign Language Specialty School)
Advanced Level: 『Advanced Level Japanese Language by Theme』(Kenkyusha)
In addition to the above, we also use textbooks for grammar, character, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and composition. Other materials such as newspaper may also be used as appropriate.


Q10:Do you accept a visitor to observe the class?

A: Yes, we do. Please let us know your intention of observation in advance.


Q11:Do you use Japanese language for all classes?

A: Yes, we use teach Japanese from elementary level. We use an easy level of the language for the students at lower levels so that they can step up according to their progress.


Q12:Is there any course for short-term?

A: Yes, there is. There are Short-term Course for beginners, Auditor Course for residents which can be taken from one month, and other courses including private lessons.
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Auditor Course

Q13:Do you have a place for students to apply for university through designated school
recommendation system?

A: Yes, we have. We have been appointed by
Himeji Dokkyo University
Kobe International University
Kobe shinwa Womens University
Osaka Seikei University



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