AccessHistory of IWC

IWC Main office(IWC Kokusai Shimin no Kai)

1983
1989
1990
1993
1994
1995
1998
1999
2005
2006

Established IWC Kokusai Fujin Club (InternationalWomen’s Club), to support foreign residents in Minato-ku.
Moved the base to Shinagawa-ku.
Started JSL (Japanese as a Second Language) classes.
Established IAC Kokusai Rikai no Kai.
Started SSA. (School Study Assistance)
Started the training course of teaching method of Japanese.
Started CWN. (Children’s World Network)
JSL was commissioned by Shinagawa-ku Board of Education.
IAC was united with IWC.
Approved as the Non-Profit Organization IWC/IAC Kokosai
Shimin no Kai.
Renamed to IWC Kokosai Shimin no Kai.
Started Preparatory Classes for High School Admission.

● From the JR keihintohoku Line” Omori Station”, please exit

2009 Party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of NPO Foundation

From North Exit and walk along “Ooi Suijin Koen park”

2014 Issued a magazine in commemoration of the 15th anniversary

beside the train tracks; five minutes’ walk towards Ooimachi.

of NPO Foundation

Activity Guide

特定非営利活動法人

IWC国際市民の会
NPO IWC (Interact With Community),
Kokusaishimin no Kai

2015 The head office moved to Togoshi, Shinagawa-ku

Yamanaka Elementary School2018 The head office moved to Minamiooi, Shinagawa-ku

OOIMACHI Station
Supermarket“ITO-YOKADOO"

Tokyu-OOIMACHILine“HANKYU"

traffic light

Family Mart

Maingate

Office Hours : Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00

IWC Activity
3way-intersection

StairsClassroom(3F)

URL : http://www.npo-iwc.org/
E-mail : iwc@npo-iwc.org

How to join us

Electric appliancestore (Hitachi)● From Oimachi station (JR Keihin Tohoku Line, Rinkai Line)

10 minutes walk.

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0013
Tel:03-6423-0954 / Fax:03-6423-0955

ConvenienceStoreFamily Mart

Entrance

YAMANAKA
ElementarySchoolDepartment
Store “Pharmacy

Convenience
Store

Address: Dai 2 Shin Kaihatsu Bldg. 4-F,
13-3 Minami Ooi 6-chome,

JR-KeihinToohoku Line

Register fee (one time only)

OfficeAdministration / Information send-out /¥1,000Accounting / List control, etc.
Annual fee

Member:¥3,000＊ Updated every May
2019年19月1日改訂

About IWC (Interact With Community)
IWC is a group of people who are deeply concerned about thestatus of the world, regardless of the nationality, gender, age,occupation, race or religion. The goal of the membersof IWC is to understand the originality and the uniquenessof each country, and to give hands to people so thatthey can overcome various problems which lie in front of them..

4.“ Pre-preparatory classes for3) Extra help

when
Thur 16:30-18:30

Fee:

Japanese High School Admission”

Where
IWC Main office4,000 yen / month (+ PTA fee 250 yen / month)

2. Japanese Courses for Adults over 15 years
IWC Main office

ACT 1 JAPANESELANGUAGE

PROGRAMS

1. Japanese Language For School Children
Qualification:● Children attending elementary school or junior high schoolin Shinagawa-Ku.
● Children must be residents of Shinagawa-Ku.
1) JSL I (Japanese Intensive Course I) Commissioned by Shinagawa-Ku
This course is offered to children who cannot yet speak Japanese.
Children will learn how to communicate with others and to fit into
school life. 75 pull-out classes. Free of charge

whenWhereMon-Sat 10:00-12:00

Shinagawa-ku
Yamanaka Elementary School2) JSL II (Japanese Intensive Course II) Commissioned byShinagawa-Ku
This course is offered to children who need some help with theirschool studies. School textbooks will be used in class.
Children will learn how to study by themselves.
75 classes, after school. Free of charge.

Wed

14:00-16:00
16:00-18:00

Where：Shinagawa-ku
Yamanaka Elementary School
elementary school students
junior high school students

Sat

14:00-16:00
16:00-18:00

elementary school students
junior high school students

When※ I WC staff will check the Japanese ability (speaking, listening,reading and writing) of the student, and decide which class thestudent belongs, JSL I or JSL II.

ClassWhen
Mon to Fri. 10:30-12:00

Daily(Morning classes)
Mon to Fri. 13:00-14:30(Afternoon classes)

Once-a-Sat. 13:00-14:30

Week classes

Fee¥20,000
maintenance fee¥1,000 / month

5. Japanese Teaching Introductory Coursefor People who want to Teach Japanese
10 weeks (30 hours). Lecture and practice work.

¥4,000maintenance fee¥250/ month

3. Preparatory Classes for High School Admission
Students will study the subjects which are necessary for HS
admission. We will give guidance and help students to finda HS which meets their wishes.

Qualification:
Foreigners over 15, who want to enter Japanese High SchoolStudents must graduate junior high school (in any country).

When: Mon ~ Thur 10:00 ~ 15:00 (12:00 ~ 13:00 lunch break)
Where: IWC Main office
Fee:This is an introductory class to learn the basics before
the preparatory class. Students will first learn how toread and write HIRAGANA/ KATAKANA
Location: IWC Main office
Time schedule: Mon. Tue. Wed. &Thu. 15:00～17:00
Tuition: ¥16,000/month
PTA fee : ¥1,000 month

40,000 yen / month (+ PTA fee 1,000 yen / month)

Subjects: Japanese, Grammar, Math, English, Science, Social
Study, Essay Writing,Pronunciation training, Interview training.
Guidance sessions will be also provided.
The contents will differ depending on the time of the year.
Please ask us for details.

ACT ２ CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Interchange with Other Countries, and Offer Them Help
Support children who need help all over the world
Interchange with other private volunteer groups
Support the events of developing countries held in Japan

ACT 3 PROVIDE INFORMATION& COUNSELING SERVICES
Give information and advices to foreigners with their daily
problems, questions about education, etc.
Guide to enter Japanese schools.
Translate medical certificates for infants.
Provide information on cultural exchange.
Provide information on nearby Japanese classes and community.
Free of charge
Advices are available by phone, or in person at IWC Center.

ACT 4TRANSLATION, INTERPRETATION

In collaboration with local hospitals and caseworkers, we provide
interpretation when visiting hospitals, or in case of emergency.
Fee: ¥8,000 / hour

ACT 5ISSUE NEWSLETTERS

IWC Newsletters are published 3, 4 times a year.
We have our own web-site.
We offer brochures on various programs