Class Structure
CLASSES
| Levels | Beginner I & II, Intermediate I & II, Advanced I & II |
| Class Hours | Monday–Friday, 4 hours per day |
| Morning Class: 09:00 – 12:50 | |
| Afternoon Class: 13:10 – 16:50 | |
| Total Study Hours | 20 hours per week / Over 800 hours per year |
Beginner
We provide detailed instruction starting from basic daily greetings to help students interact naturally with Japanese people.
Classes begin with simple grammar and fun conversations, gradually expanding to listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, kanji, and writing.
Our goal is to offer enjoyable and effective lessons tailored to each student’s objectives.
| Level | Textbooks | Class Contents | Vocabulary | Kanji |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner I | Kana Practice Notebook Minna no Nihongo I Kanji for Daily Life | Hiragana, Katakana Kanji for Daily Life Greetings & Basic Sentence Patterns Elementary Grammar & Conversation | 800 | 100 |
| Beginner II | BASIC Kanji Minna no Nihongo II Grammar workbook | Basic Grammar & Sentence Patterns Basic Vocabulary Daily Conversation & Everyday Life Conversation Reading and Writing Practice Preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) | 1500 | 500 |
Intermediate
To prepare for admission to Japanese universities, students begin intensive studies of grammar and sentence patterns.
They learn characters, vocabulary, listening, reading, grammar, pronunciation, expression, and essay writing, and start preparing for the JLPT N1.
| Level | Textbooks | Class Contents | Vocabulary | Kanji |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate I | Intermediate Japanese Textbook Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Study Guide for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) | Intermediate Grammar & Sentence Patterns Intermediate Expressions EJU Preparation Speech Practice Reading Comprehension Practice | 2500 | 800 |
| Intermediate II | Intermediate Japanese Textbooks Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken (JLPT) EJU Preparation Workbook | Advanced Grammar EJU Preparation University Entrance Exam Preparation Interview Exam Guidance | 6000 | 1000 |
Advanced
Students develop skills to read Japanese newspapers, academic books, and research materials.
They also train to understand university lectures in Japanese and prepare for admission to higher education and prestigious universities.
Guidance is provided for research topics and thesis writing.
| Level | Textbooks | Class Contents | Vocabulary | Kanji |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced I | Advanced Japanese Textbooks Practice Workbooks for Various Exams | Advanced Grammar & Sentence Patterns Advanced Reading Comprehension University Entrance Exam Preparation Interview Exam Guidance | 10000 | 2000 |
| Advanced II | Advanced Japanese Textbooks Japanese Newspapers and Authentic Materials | Newspaper Reading Comprehension Understanding TV Programs Essay Writing Guidance Japanese for Specialized Fields | 12000 | 3000 |
COUNSELING MODEL (APRIL ADMISSION 2YEAR COURSE)
COUNSELING MODEL (APRIL ADMISSION 2YEAR COURSE)
We provide personalized, one-on-one university admission guidance in collaboration with each student’s homeroom teacher — a unique system of OBKG.
OBKG ranks among the top nationwide for university admissions.
100% of students who wish to pursue higher education successfully advance to graduate schools or universities.
Guidance is provided for research topics and thesis writing.
1st Year
University Course
Graduate School Course
APRIL
- April Students – Placement Test
- April Students – Entrance Ceremony
- Cherry Blossom Viewing
- April Students – Placement Test
- April Students – Entrance Ceremony
- Cherry Blossom Viewing
MAY
- Individual Academic Path Interviews
- April Students – Foreign citizen registration
- April Students – Health Insurance registration
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
- Individual Academic Path Interviews
- April Students – Foreign citizen registration
- April Students – Health Insurance registration
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
JUNE
- Examination for Japanese University (EJU)
- Confirmation of the ability to acquire introduction letter from home university
- Examination for Japanese University (EJU)
JULY
- July Students – Placement Test
- July Students – Entrance Ceremony
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
- End-of-Term Exams
- Health Checkup
- Tenjin Festival Visit
- July Students – Placement Test
- July Students – Entrance Ceremony
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
- End-of-Term Exams
- Health Checkup
- Tenjin Festival Visit
AUGUST
- Summer Vacation
- July Students – Foreign Registration
- July Students – Health Insurance Enrollment
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
- Summer Vacation
- July Students – Foreign Registration
- July Students – Health Insurance Enrollment
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
SEPTEMBER
- Individual Consultations
- Life Guidance / Counseling
- Individual Consultations
- Life Guidance / Counseling
OCTOBER
- Academic Advancement Consultations
- Determining EJU Exam Subjects
- October Students – Placement Test
- October Students – Entrance Ceremony
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
- Private University Entrance Exam Preparation
- Academic Guidance
- October Students – Placement Test
- October Students – Entrance Ceremony
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
- Private University Entrance Exam Preparation
NOVEMBER
- October Students – Foreign Registration
- October Students – Health Insurance Enrollment
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
- Examination for Japanese University (EJU)
- Traffic Safety Guidance
- October Students – Foreign Registration
- October Students – Health Insurance Enrollment
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
- Examination for Japanese University (EJU)
- Traffic Safety Guidance
DECEMBER
- Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
- End-of-Term Examination
- Winter Break
- Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
- End-of-Term Examination
- Winter Break
JANUARY
- Mochi-Pounding Festival
- Reconfirmation of Major, Achievements, and Goals
- Mochi-Pounding Festival
FEBRUARY
- Setsubun Festival
- Mame-maki (Bean-Throwing) Event
- Sports Festival
- Start searching for a Academic Advisor (for Graduate Research Students)
- Setsubun Festival
- Mame-maki (Bean-Throwing) Event
- Sports Festival
MARCH
- Special EJU Preparation Lectures
- Graduation Exams
- Graduation Yearbook Creation
- Graduation Ceremony
- Special EJU Preparation Lectures
- Graduation Exams
- Graduation Yearbook Creation
- Graduation Ceremony
2nd Year
University Course
Graduate School Course
APRIL
- Academic Path Interviews
- April Students – Placement Test
- April Students – Entrance Ceremony
- Cherry Blossom Viewing
- Academic Path Interviews
- April Students – Placement Test
- April Students – Entrance Ceremony
- Cherry Blossom Viewing
MAY
- GW Special Subject Supplementary Classes
- April Students – Foreign citizen registration
- April Students – Health Insurance registration
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
- GW Specialized Subject Supplementary Classes
- Check alma mater certificates and graduation thesis
- April Students – Foreign citizen registration
- April Students – Health Insurance registration
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
JUNE
- Examination for Japanese University (EJU)
- Request for Certificate from Former School
- TOEFL Notice
- Examination for Japanese University (EJU)
JULY
- July Students – Placement Test
- July Students – Entrance Ceremony
- JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test)
- End-of-Term Exam
- Health Checkup
- Tenjin Festival Visit
- JLPT Prep Intensive
- Study Abroad Counseling
- Course Selection
- TOEFL Test
- July Students – Placement Test
- July Students – Entrance Ceremony
- JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test)
- End-of-Term Exam
- Health Checkup
- Tenjin Festival Visit
- JLPT Prep Intensive
- Preparation for the Exam of Graduate School
AUGUST
- Summer Break
- July Students – Alien Registration
- July Students – Health Insurance Enrollment
- Mock EJU (In-school Practice Test)
- Preparation for National University Primary Screening
- Summer Break
- July Students – Alien Registration
- July Students – Health Insurance Enrollment
- Mock EJU (In-school Practice Test)
- Summary of Graduation Thesis Creation of a Self-Introduction (For Graduate Research Students)
SEPTEMBER
- Private University Application Selection
- Individual Counseling
- Student Life Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Student Life Counseling
OCTOBER
- Academic Counseling
- EJU Subject Selection
- October Students – Placement Test
- October Students – Entrance Ceremony
- Mock EJU (In-school Practice Test)
- Private University Exam Preparation
- Private University Entrance Exam
- Academic Counseling
- October Students – Placement Test
- October Students – Entrance Ceremony
- Mock EJU (In-school Practice Test)
- Private University Exam Preparation
- Private University Entrance Exam
NOVEMBER
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
- Examination for Japanese University (EJU)
- Traffic Safety Guidance
- In-School Mock Exams – EJU Preparation
- Examination for Japanese University (EJU)
- Traffic Safety Guidance
DECEMBER
- JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test)
- End-of-Term Exam
- Winter Break
- JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test)
- Research Student Screening (for graduate applicants)
- End-of-Term Exam
- Winter Break
JANUARY
- Preparation for National/Public University Exams
- Mochi-Pounding Festival
- Comfirmation for the apply procedure
- Mochi-Pounding Festival
FEBRUARY
- National/Public University Written Exam
- Setsubun Festival
- Mame-maki (Bean-Throwing) Event
- Sports Festival
- Setsubun Festival
- Mame-maki (Bean-Throwing) Event
- Sports Festival
MARCH
- Procedure Completion Check
- Visa Status Change
- Graduation Exam
- Graduation Essay Compilation
- Graduation Ceremony
- Procedure Completion Check
- Visa Status Change
- Graduation Exam
- Graduation Essay Compilation
- Graduation Ceremony
Academic Advancement Record
FURTHER EDUCATION
Please refer to the 'List of Schools for Further Education PDF' for all available options.
National and Public Universities
- Osaka University
- Osaka Prefecture University
- Osaka City University
- Kyoto University
- Kobe University
- Nara University of Education
- Hiroshima University
- Kyoto Prefectural University
- Wakayama University
- University of Toyama
- Nagoya University
- Kagawa University
- Shimane University
- Wakayama University
Private Universities
- University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences
- Otemon Gakuin University
- Osaka Sangyo University
- Kansai University
- Kyoto Sangyo University
- Osaka Electro-Communication University
- Ritsumeikan University
- Kyoto Seika University
- Osaka Institute of Technology
- Setsunan University
- Rikkyo University
- Toyo University
- Fukui University of Technology
- Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics
- Doshisha University
- Tokai University
- Momoyama Gakuin University (St. Andrew’s University)
- Osaka Shoin Women’s University
- Senzoku Gakuen College of Music
Junior Colleges
- Hakuho Women’s Junior College
- Seikei Junior College
Technical Colleges
- Osaka Sogo College of Design
- Shusei Technical College
- Tsuji Culinary Institute
- Osaka College of Construction
- Hanshin Technical College of Automotive, Aviation and Railway
- Yukioka Medical Technology College
- Kyoto Computer Gakuin (Kyoto Station Campus)
- Osaka Mode Gakuen
- Osaka Belle Époque College of Beauty and Bridal
- Nakanihon Aviation College
- Toyota Kobe Automobile College
- Sundai College of Tourism & Business
- Nissan Kyoto Automobile College
Employment Examples
- Nakabayashi Co., Ltd.
- Koyo Mold Co., Ltd.
- Nansei Trading Co., Ltd.
- Hirose Financial Co., Ltd.
- Hagoromo Electric Co., Ltd.