About Courses

About the system to select classes

At Meros language school, there is a system for students in classes level C and up where students can select there second course from out of the following," Entering　universities　course", "JLPT （preparations for Japanese Language Proficiency Test) course" and  "Conversation course". And they are held from April to December and select special classes are held from January to March.

  　　　　　　　　EJU JLPT 　　　　　Others
Japa-
nese		 Japan & the world Math Eng-
lish		 Level The-
sis		 Conver-
sation		 Other
Entering　universities　course
Class for national, public and famous private Universities ○ ○ ○ ○ N1 ○ ○  
Class for private Universities ○ (○) (○) (○) N1,2 ○ ○  
Class for vocational schools         N2 (○) ○  
JLPT course
Class for N1         N1 ○ ○  
Class for N2         N2 (○) ○  
Conversation course
Class for general conversation             ○  
Class for business conversation             ○  
Class for Entering graduate school
        N1 ○ ○ ★

*(o) means you can choose the subject if needed.

*★ means you can learn preparation for graduate school like how to write plan documents.

The entering universities course is not only for preparations for the Examination of Japanese University Admission but also to improve the students' ability so as not to feel difficulties at the entrance examination, interview, and school life. →Detail here

Moreover, the lessons of chemistry, biology, physics are held before or after regular classes if necessary.

In the JLPT course, you can learn general conversation besides practicing for JLPT so that students can study Japanese well-balanced. →Detail s here

 The conversation course has two different types of lessons; "General conversation" and " Business conversation", and their curricula is changed each term to match the student’s needs. →Detail s here

The course of entering graduate school applies classes for not only preparation for test, but also Japanese and technique. We instruct from the basic such as contacting professors even out of hours.→Detail s here

There are "Special classes" from January to March, and students can choose as they like from various classes like conversation, TV drama, Japanese songs, cultures, giving a play in Japanese, and so on.

  Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March
1st period Regular Class Regular Class
2st period Selected Class Selected Special Class

Similarly, on level A and B, the curricula are carefully designed so as to fill the students' needs. "Lesson of Meros Original conversations" is one of the popular lessons.

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<Entering　universities　course>
Class for national, public and famous private Universities
Class for private Universities
Class for vocational schools

These courses are mainly for students who plan for further education in Japan. As the necessary conditions differ with each school, the classes and curricula depend on the student’s level and purposes. Class for national, public, and famous private Universities consists of studies for the Examination for Japanese University Admission (Japanese, Japan and the world, Mathematics) and English for an entrance examination. Class for private Universities mainly consists of studies for the Examination for Japanese University Admission (Japanese, Japan and the world) and also it is possible to take mathematics and English if needed. The class for vocational schools concentrates on studies of Japanese, including studies for the Examination for Japanese University Admission. In addition, it is possible to study for TOEFL, TOEIC, and science if the students hope to.
■The details of the Examination for Japanese University Admission→
　 Independent Administrative Institution Japan Student Services Organization

Japan and the world

"Japan and the world", one of the subjects of the Examination for Japanese University Admission, is made to see if a student has the basic knowledge of Japan and the ability to think logically about the subjects and problems of the today's world. In class, we study the basics of politics, economics, geography, history, and improve the ability to get higher scores on the Exam by solving questions from the past tests. In addition, we sometimes have a discussion for improving Japanese ability and understanding Japan more deeply.

English

At an entrance examination, universities in Japan tend to examine the ability of English. Most of national / public universities in the metropolitan area and some of famous private universities require applicants to submit TOEFL or TOEIC scores. Moreover, most of private universities have an original English examination. Therefore, English lessons at Meros start from the review of grammar from a high school level, and after that, we help the students to improve on how to use English effectively on the entrance examination by solving questions from the past tests. In addition, we have lessons for TOEFL like listening, writing if necessary.

Mathematics

In Japan, most of the national/private universities require applicants to take "Mathematics 1" of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students. On the other hand, it is necessary for the students aiming to major in science to take " Mathematics 2". Therefore, Meros has established a mathematics class to prepare for both of them. Similar to our English course, we practice through using tests from previous years.


※It is also possible to offer the science (biology/Chemistry/Physics)lessons if needed.

<JLPT course>
Class for N1 / Class for N2

In these courses, students can mainly study for the Japanese Proficiency Test, but also will practice conversation, writing, etc. The Japanese Proficiency Test is held every July and December, and the curriculum is made up so that students can improve their vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening and Kanji through using pass exams and drill exercises. On the other hand, conversation practice is not only for s short period of time but there is also discussion and writing time to improve useful Japanese skills. Therefore, these courses are best for students who have a plan to work using Japanese and aimed towards post graduates.

< Conversation course >
Class for general conversation / Class for business conversation

At "Class for general conversation", besides general conversation, it is also possible to learn the honorific Japanese verb forms which is often used at work etc. In class, we not only practice speaking, but also on various things such as culture, grammar, and vocabulary often used in daily life. These can be learned so that students can use more appropriate words and phrases on the spot.

 At "Class for business conversation ", besides Japanese and business conversation, students can also build up the abilities and skills needed when finding a job or during work such as business manners, how to make documents using a computer, preparations for finding a job, Japan and world affairs, preparations for BUSINESS JAPANESE PROFICIENCY TEST, and so on. This class is aimed towards students who want to work in a Japanese company. The curricula might be changed each term to match the student’s needs.

<Class for Entering Graduate School>

At the entering to master course, it is prerequisite to have a JLPT N1. Even though it is not a prerequisite, you have to have a high level of Japanese communication ability. JLPT N1 tests you if you have an ability to use and understand Japanese in many situations. Also, we instruct not only to make research plan, but also to improve Japanese expression ability though discussions and debates. The student can listen to the testimony and have advice from the alumni or professors.

※This course will be relaunched in April, 2011. We will deliver detailed information as soon as possible.

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