Online Japanese Language Program
Showa Women's University (SWU) has a reputation for offering an excellent communication-based Japanese language program for international students. With much experience in offering the semester program online during the Covid-19 outbreak, SWU
launched a new short-term ONLINE language program for those who want to enhance their Japanese proficiency without traveling to Japan. This program also helps those planning to study abroad in Japan to get ready for their academic experience before actually studying abroad.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
- 1-month program, with 120-minute class per day, 3 days a week. (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
- This program is designed for CEFR A2 to lower B1 level students who have obtained JLPT N4 or are close to doing so.
- Official transcripts with 1 SWU credit (=1.5 ECTS) will be awarded to those who complete the program.
- Participants from partner universities who have achieved close to the JLPT N3 level upon completion of this program and are interested in an actual semester study abroad are eligible for SWU “Intensive Japanese Language Program.”
SCHEDULE and DETAILS
Period: July 9- August 6, 2026*The class meets on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Class Dates: July 9, 13, 15, 16, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 / August 3, 5, 6
Orientation : June 29
*Participating in the orientation is required.
Class Time: 4~6 PM (Japan Standard Time)
Study Hours: 12 class sessions (120 minutes per session)
Credit: 1 SWU Credit (=1.5 ECTS)
Fee: 45,000 JPY
Students from SWU partner universities will receive special benefits below.
a) Using a student exchange quota: 100% program fee waiver.
b) Not using a student exchange quota: 50% program fee discount.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a higher education institution outside of Japan.
- Must have completed introductory-level Japanese.
「みんなの日本語1＆2（Minna no Nihongo Ⅰ＆Ⅱ)」, 「げんき1＆2（GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I＆Ⅱ）」
OTHER FEATURES
- Online classes will be conducted via Zoom.
- Google Classroom will be used for class announcements and assignments.
- Small class size: 6-10 students per class.
- There will be SWU student supporters joining the class, offering a chance to interact and communicate in Japanese with SWU students.
- Official transcript and certificate of completion are available upon completion of the program.
APPLICATION
Please submit the Application Form (Google Form) by the deadline.APPLICATION FORM
Deadline: April 30th, 2026FEE PAYMENT and CANCELLATION POLICY
- The minimum number of participants needed to open the program is 6 students. Applicants will be notified if the program cannot be offered.
- The program fee invoice will be sent to students by the end of May. The payment deadline is June 15th.
- Students will be asked to make the payment via "Flywire" .