General InformationThree levels: L1 Introductory level and
Three terms (Term 1, 2 and 3) to complete each level. Three terms run as below:
In-person classes have 8 sessions on Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Online classes have 10 sessions on Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm Textbook (L1-1, 2 and L2-1, 2):Marugoto A1: Japanese language and culture Starter A1 Coursebook for communicative language competences (Japan Foundation, Sanshusha, 2013) Textbook (L2-2, 3 and L3-1, 2, 3): |
Term 1 September–November |
Term 2 January–March |
Term 3 April–June |
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Level 1 (L1) | "Marugoto A1 Rikai" Lesson 1–4 | "Marugoto A1 Rikai" Lesson 5–8 | "Marugoto A1 Rikai" Lesson 9–12 |
Level 2 (L2) | "Marugoto A1 Rikai" Lesson 13–16 | "Marugoto A1 Rikai" Lesson 17–18 "Marugoto A2-1 Katusdo" Lesson 1–2 |
"Marugoto A2-1 Katusdo" Lesson 3–6 |
Level 3 (L3) | "Marugoto A2-1 Katusdo" Lesson 7–10 | "Marugoto A2-1 Katusdo" Lesson 11–14 | "Marugoto A2-1 Katusdo" Lesson 15–18 |
Placement testStudents with Japanese language experience may be allowed to start at the level/term appropriate to their proficiency when achieving a minimum of 60% on the online placement test. All new students to the EJCA Japanese for Teens (except L1-1) need to take the placement test. It is not necessary to take the placement test to apply for L1–1. | Please refer to the table below for the list of prerequisites for each level/term. L1- 2 Online Placement test |
Classes will be cancelled if there is insufficient enrolment. If this is the case, class fees (but not membership fees) will be refunded. You will be on a waiting list if the class is full.
Prerequisites for each level / term
In 2023, Level 3 is not offered.
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