INCLUDING HOME STAY
Kanazawa, Japan
September/October 2010

The Australia-Japan Society of the ACT (AJS ACT), in conjunction with the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange (IFIE), is again calling for applications for the two week in-country course in Japanese language/culture in Kanazawa.

The course will run for 2 weeks from 26 September to 8 October and includes language lessons, cultural activities and homestay accommodation with a Japanese family - this latter is one of the outstanding features of the program and will certainly give a boost to your language skills. 

The classes are tailored to the individual participant’s language skills – participants are assessed on the first day and placed in groups according to their language abilities. Mornings are spent in formal language classes and opportunities are provided most afternoons to explore the local culture, either in organised classes or by exploring on your own. There are excellent facilities and very helpful teachers at the language school.

Applicants must be at least 20 years old, must be a member of an Australia – Japan Society or an affiliated organisation (or join one) and be prepared to stay in Japan for the duration of the course.

This is a great chance to commence, refresh, improve or develop your Japanese language skills! And, if your profession is appropriate, the cost may be tax deductible as a self-education expense.

There are only 15 places available so you will need to apply as soon as possible.  A deposit of $400 is payable by 30 May 2010.  The balance is payable by 31 July 2010.