Japanese Language Program - Spring 2025-2026 - Kobe City University of Foreign Studies

Oct 5, 2026

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Japanese Language Program (JLP) for exchange and international students at Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (KCUFS) aims to strengthen Japanese language proficiency and deepen understanding of Japanese culture. Study periods are available as one semester or two semesters, starting in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. The curriculum includes speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, Business Japanese, Kanji, Japanese affairs, and cultural field trips with placement testing. Student support covers International Office services, JLP partners, GAIDAI Chat, clubs, and accommodation guidance.

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Program Overview

Curriculum and Courses

Course Levels and Placement

Academic Calendar

Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Student Life

Student Support and Partners

Clubs and Accommodation

Student Voices

Japanese Language Program 春SFPALLRING20220526 秋 1. Kobe City University of Foreign Studies（KCUFS） Founded in 1946, KCUFS oﬀers undergraduate and graduate-degree programs in English, Russian, Chinese and Spanish studies, as well as International Relations. The undergraduate programs oﬀer courses mainly in the following ﬁelds: Linguistics and Literature, General Culture, Social Sciences and International Communication. Our graduate school oﬀers masters and doctoral degree programs in linguistic, cultural and socials studies as well as double degree program with renowned overseas universities. [https://www.kobe-studyabroad.jp/ja/study/universities/kobe-cufs/](https://www.kobe-studyabroad.jp/ja/study/universities/kobe-cufs/) 2. Curriculum Exchange students coming to KCUFS from overseas partner universities are enrolled into our Japanese Language Program (JLP) . This program aims to improve students’Japanese language skills as well as deepening their understanding of Japanese culture. The study periods available for students are one semester or two semesters（1 academic year), starting either in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. International students can also take regular university courses oﬀered to KCUFS undergraduates. The available courses cover ﬁelds such as Languages, Linguistics, Literature, Culture, History, Law, Commerce, Economy, Education, and Psychology. JLP students who are in graduate programs at their home universities are allowed to take graduate course subjects at KCUFS. Japanese Language Program The program consists of Japanese language classes (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Business Japanese), Kanji(Chinese characters) class, Japanese Aﬀairs and ﬁeldtrips to sites of cultural and historical importance. All classes are mainly oﬀered in Japanese language . Instructors are committed to Lower Intermediate Course -For the students who have completed over 300 learning hours of Japanese. -Targeted level: equivalent to the JLPT N3-N2. creating a positive and supportive learning environment in which students can realize their full potential. The program oﬀers 4 levels; Upper Elementary level, Lower Intermediate level, Upper Intermediate level, and Advanced level. All students are required to take a placement test after arrival and are divided into groups based on their Japanese proﬁciency. Upper Intermediate Course -For the students who have completed over 500 learning hours of Japanese. -Targeted level: equivalent to the JLPT N2. Advanced Course -For the students who have completed over 800 learning hours of Japanese. -Targeted level: equivalent to the JLPT N1. Accommodation Move-in Date（Sept. 4） Post-arrival Orientation（Sept. 5） Placement Test（Sept. 8） Opening Ceremony（Sept. 10） Individual Counseling（Sept. 11, 12） Classes start（Sept. 19） Winter Break（Dec. 24-Jan. 12） Closing Ceremony（Feb.5） Spring Vacation *Exams of regular course subjects will be ﬁnished by February 9 in the fall semester. 秋 3. Academic Calendar The schedule is subject to change. Please check our website for updates. Fall 2025 (Sept.―Feb.) Spring 2026 (Mar.―Aug.) Accommodation Move-in Date (Late March) Post-arrival Orientation (Late March) Placement Test, Opening Ceremony (Early April) Individual Counseling (Early April) Classes start (Mid-April) Closing Ceremony (Late July-Early August) Summer Vacation (August-September) * The regular course subjects’exam period for the Spring Semester will be ﬁnished by the second week of August. * Details for the Spring 2026 will be published on our website in August, 2025. 春 4. Student life Student Support International Oﬃce/JLP Instructors The International Oﬃce is open from Monday to Friday and all staﬀ is readily available to support you in English. The students are welcome to come in at any time and talk to the staﬀ for any requests or concerns during their student life at KCUFS. Also, students are welcome to c

FAQs

What is the purpose of the KCUFS Japanese Language Program (JLP)?

The JLP is designed to improve students’ Japanese language skills while deepening their understanding of Japanese culture.

What course levels are offered, and how are students placed?

The program offers four levels: Upper Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Advanced. Students take a placement test after arrival and are grouped by Japanese proficiency.

What support and activities are available for JLP students during student life?

Students can get help from the International Office, connect with JLP partners, join GAIDAI Chat conversations, and participate in club activities. Accommodation and housing information are also provided before arrival.

Oct 5, 2026

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