Course 1: Eligibility and application procedure

Eligibility

  1. Participants should hold a bachelor’s degree or are expected to receive it before they start their studies in this program. Please include a copy of your highest degree in the application packet. 
  2. Participants need not have a background in applied linguistics, TESOL, or language education, but are expected to have a strong interest in learner autonomy and advising. 
  3. English proficiency requirement (for non-native speakers of English only)

Participants who are non-native speakers of English need to have the language proficiency equivalent to one of the following:

  • TOEFL ITP 550 or above
  • TOEFL iBT 80 or above
  • TOEIC 800 or above
  • IELTS 6.5 or above
  • EIKEN Grade Pre-1 or above.

The participants should submit an official score report (issued within the last two years) from one of these tests (or evidence of equivalent proficiency). A photo/scan is acceptable. They also need to have sufficient speaking abilities to participate in pair/group activities in English. An interview may be conducted in English.

4. Participants are asked to submit a short application letter stating his/her background and the reason for applying to take the course. Upon acceptance, you will receive billing instructions (bank transfer for Japan-based attendees / online credit card payment via Flywire for international attendees). Fees are due in full approximately one week before each course commences.

Fees

Application fee: 10,000 yen
Registration fee: 10,000 yen
Tuition fee for each course: 40,000 yen
Total fees for Course 1: 60,000 yen*

*Course 1 is a pre-requisite for courses 2, 3, 4, and 5.
There are no application fees or registration fees for subsequent courses.
Each course costs 40,000 yen per person.

Discounted rates for KUIS staff

Application fee: 5,000 yen
Registration fee: 5,000 yen
Tuition fee for each course: 25,000 yen
Total fees for Course 1: 35,000 yen