Department ofJapanese Language

2024
SCHOOL GUIDESAPPORO AOBA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
Department of Japanese Language

Sapporo AOBA Vocational College
Department of Japanese Language
will support you in realizing your dreams.
Principal

KISHINO Yohei

Master of Medicine
Judo Therapist / Practitioner of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Sapporo AOBA Vocational College was accredited by the Ministry of Health,
Labor and Welfare in 2001. In 2020, the Japanese Language Department wasestablished and began offering Japanese language education.
Students can aim to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and acquire the skills necessary to enter higher education or to find employment inJapan. In addition to Japanese language study, our department also aims toprovide students with an understanding of Japanese culture. We offer a curriculum tailored to each international student and provide detailed guidance.
We ask for the cooperation of parents and all those who are involved withinternational students so that they can study Japanese in a stress-free envi-᷊ᷜronment, contribute to the world, and grow up to be human resources that

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Welcome to Sapporo AOBAVocational College!

1-24, S3 E4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo,
Hokkaido 060-0053, JAPANJR SHIN-SAPPORO
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About 5 minutes
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Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido, thenorthern part of Japan.
It is the fourth largest city in Japan after Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya, and is home to many
commercial and cultural facilities. Although
Sapporo is a large city, it is also surrounded by a
lot of greenery. A 10-15 minute train or subway
ride will take you to the majestic nature that
only Hokkaido can offer. This city is the perfectenvironment for studying and living in Japan.

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Sapporo AOBA
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Sapporo AOBA Gakuen Educational Group
Sapporo AOBA Gakuen Educational Group has been approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. We have three schools and five departments in the center of Sapporo. The three schools are Sapporo AOBA Vocational
College, which trains judo therapists and practitioners of acupuncture and moxibustion; Hokkaido Dental Hygienist College,
which trains dental hygienists; and Hokkaido College of Nursing, which trains nurses. We strive to train medical professionals
who can work in hospitals, dental clinics, nursing and welfare facilities, acupuncture and moxibustion clinics, and osteopathic
clinics; in order to support the health of people living in Hokkaido.

Sapporo Aoba Vocational College
ᱵDepartment of
Acupunctureand Moxibustion
ᱵDepartment of
Judo Therapy
ᱵDepartment ofJapanese
Language

Hokkaido Dental Hygienist College
ᱵDepartment ofDental Hygiene

Hokkaido College of Nursing
ᱵDepartmentof Nursing

Features of Sapporo AOBAVocational College Department
ᱸThree courses

2 - year Course
April

Enrollment Period

2 Years

Program Length20

Capacity

1 - year Course

1.5 - year Course
Enrollment Period

October

Enrollment Period

Program Length

1 Year and6 Months

Program Length

Capacity20

April
1 Years
20

Capacity

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

JLPT N5 or an equivalentJapanese education history

JLPT N5 or an equivalentJapanese education history

JLPT N4 or an equivalentJapanese education history

This course is recommended for
those who want to begin studying
intensely after arriving in Japan.
Students will learn from the basics,
so they will be able to acquire a highlevel of comprehensive Japanese
language skills that will not be a
problem when studying at higher
education institutions.

This course is an easy choice forthose who will graduate from highschool or university in their homecountry in June or July. Since thestudy period is short, we recommend
this course to those who can
prepare by themselves, for example,
through studying basic Japanese
before coming to Japan.

Because of the short study period,
this course is recommended for those
who already have N4-level Japanese language proficiency and wantto prepare for higher education at aJapanese university or vocational
school in a short period of time.

ᱸApproximate class levels
In the Department of Japanese Language, students study to enter vocational schools, universities, and graduate
schools in Japan. In order to achieve this goal, we provide education to acquire the four skills (reading, writing,listening, and speaking) in a balanced manner. In addition to preparing students for JLPT and EJU, we also incorporate project works and daily news in class activities. In this way, students will acquire comprehensive language skills so as not to have trouble communicating in classes and in student life after entering vocational
school, university, or graduate school.

*Depending on the progress of the class, a higher-level course than the “Upper Intermediate” may be offered.

We have a well-balanced
curriculum so thatstudents can reach anintermediate or advanced
level in any of the courses.

Upper Intermediate
N 2 -N 1 Level

IntermediateInte
N 2 Level

Pre-intermediate
N 3 Level

Beginner
N 4 Level- Can communicate smoothly
in everyday conversation.

- Can learn rudimentary
grammar, vocabulary, andKanji, and communicate
without difficulty in dailylife.

- Can give simple explanations about matters of interest and write their own opinions and impressions in asomewhat coherent manner.

- Can write simple
essays about theirown surroundings.

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- Can writewtheir opinions
on vario
various topics with appropriate evidence.
ev- Can accurately convey
their thoughts to others in
response to questions.
- Can communicate smoothly in the various situations
which can be encounteredduring life in Japan.
- Can read articles in newspapers and magazines, orwatch TV news, and understand the contents.

NEWSA well-developed curriculumthat allows students toacquire practical Japanese
in a short period of timeof Japanese Languageᱸ Tuition
2 - year Course

1.5 - year Course

1 - year Course

Entrance
Examination Fee

20,000 JPY

20,000 JPY

20,000 JPY

Enrollment Fee

100,000 JPY

100,000 JPY

100,000 JPY

Tuition1,300,000 JPY

975,000 JPY

650,000 JPY

Total Amount

1,420,000 JPY

1,095,000 JPY

770,000 JPY*The tuition fee includes teaching materials, extracurricular activities, and insurance.

ᱸ Encouragement Awards

Perfect
Attendance
Award

Good
AttendanceAward

Academic
ExcellenceAward

This award is given to students who are
not late, absent, and have 100% attendance throughout their time in our school.

This award is given to students with anattendance rate of 98% or more throughout their enrollment.

This award is given to students who haveexcellent grades in regular exams andsuch, during their enrollment period.

ᱸ Admission Process
Pass!

We will support you
every step of the way

Pass!
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Submit entry
documents

Onlineinterview

Apply

Start the proceduresof getting
a student visa

Arrival in Japan/ Enrollment

ᱸ Career path
There are various possibilities for further education after graduation! Let's work together with our teachers and staff tofind a place of higher education that will lead to your future dreams, such as a job in Japan or skills that you can use
back in your home country.
Automotive industry

Business

Culinary arts

Hotel & Tourism

GameStudent Life

Annual Schedule

We have a lot of seasonal
events to learn about
Japanese culture and customs!

ᱵ Spring Holiday

4ᱵ Health check-up

April

5

ᱵ Trips to Maruyama Zoo,

Disaster Prevention Center

October

ᱵCherry blossom viewing

11ᱵ School anniversary(May 1st)Mayᱵ Entrance ceremony10ᱵ Entrance ceremony

ᱵTea Ceremony Experience

November

ᱵ EJU(Examination for

6

June

ᱵChristmas party

12

Japanese University
Admission forInternational Students)

ᱵ JLPT(Japanese Language

December

Proficiency Test)ᱵ Winter Holiday

ᱵ JLPT(Japanese Language

Proficiency Test)

7

1

ᱵ Trips to Disaster

Prevention Center,
SHIROI KOIBITO PARK

July

8

ᱵ Summer Holiday

9ᱵTrial Judo class

February

ᱵᯀLanguage test

ᱵᯀRecreation

Snow Festival

Graduation Celebration
Party

March

SeptemberᱵVisiting Sapporo

ᱵ Graduation Ceremony,3

End of first semeste

ᱵᯀSchool event

ᱵSports event2

ᱵYukata Day

Augustᱵ Winter Holiday

Januaryᱵ Spring Holiday

ᱵᯀHoliday*Events are subject to change.

Daily LifeClass Schedule (Pre-intermediate Class)
Class Length: 1 time period = 45 minutes(Sample)-13 : 00

9 : 45

13 : 452

9 : 55

13 : 55

SecondPeriod10 : 40

14 : 40

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10 : 50

14 : 50

1 1 : 35

15 : 35-

1 1 : 45

15 : 45

12 : 30

16 : 30-

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Morning
Class

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Wed

Thu

Fri

Kanji

Kanji

Grammar

Vocabulary

Kanji

Reading
Comprehension

GrammarReading
Comprehension/
Listening
Comprehension

Listening
Comprehension

GrammarComprehensive
Japanese

Comprehensive
Japanese

Comprehensive
Japanese

Comprehensive
Japanese

Comprehensive
Japanese

Conversation

Comprehensive
Japanese

Composition/
Advancement
Training

Comprehensive
Japanese

Comprehensive
JapaneseWe provide support
for you to have afulfilling school life.

Career Ad
vancement
Guidance

Student Support

C o u n se li n g
We will carefully support
each student,such as career guidance andlife in Japan.

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You will learn interview
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and leaving the room, andhow to answer questions
throug h practi cal practi ce.

Su pp ort forda ily life

Student Dormitory
We have currently four student dormitories, all within a 20-minute
walk from school. Each room has a kitchen, bath, toilet and heaterand basic furniture and appliances (Bed, study desk, refrigerator,
microwave, gas stove, washing machine, rice cooker) are included.
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Sapporo AOBA Gakuen
Educational Group’s Unique Network

We have a unique network with “Heisei Iryo Gakuen Educational
Corporation” which has many affiliated sister schools all overJapan. With this network and the unique characteristics of our
medical schools, it is possible for students to go on to regular universities and vocational schools. In addition, it is also possible to
go on to other medical vocational schools within our school network, as well as other medical, nursing, and care worker vocational schools.

SAPPORO

Fukushima
Medical Care College
Departments:
ᱵ Judo Therapy
ᱵ Acupuncture and Moxibustionᱵ Dental Hygieneᱵ Japanese Language

Nagoya Heisei College
of Nursing and Medical Care

Nihonsogo Collegeof Medical Technologies

Departments:
ᱵ Acupuncture and Moxibustionᱵ Nursingᱵ Physical Therapyᱵ Athletic Trainer

Departments:

ᱵ Judo Therapy

ᱵ Judo Therapy
ᱵ Acupuncture and Moxibustion

FUKUSHIMA

Takarazuka Universityof Medical and Health Care

Takarazuka Universityof Medical and Health CareTokyo

Faculty of Health and Medical Care
Departments:
ᱵ Physical Therapy
ᱵ Judo Therapy
ᱵ Acupuncture and Moxibustionᱵ Oral Health Science

HYOGO

TOKYO
YOKOHAMANAGOYAOSAKA

ᱵ Department ofJapanese Language Program forInternational Students

Yokohama Collegeof Medical Technologies

WAKAYAMA

Departments:
ᱵ Judo Therapy
ᱵ Acupuncture and Moxibustion
ᱵ Japanese Language

Takarazuka University of Medical and
Health Care Osaka Toyosaki
Departments:
ᱵ Japanese Language Program for International Students
ᱵ Care worker program

Naniwa Dental Hygiene College
ᱵ Department of Dental Hygiene

Takarazuka Universityof Medical and Health Care Wakayama

Heisei Iryo Medical College
Departments:
ᱵ Judo Therapy
ᱵ Acupuncture and Moxibustion
ᱵ Oriental Medicine Teacher Trainingᱵ Japanese Language
ᱵ Advanced Japanese Language

Faculty of Health and Medical Care
ᱵ Department of Rehabilitation
ᱵ Department of Nursing

Sapporo AOBA Educational Group

Sapporo AOBA Vocational College
Department of Japanese Language
1-24, S3 E4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
060-0053, JAPANTEL: +81-11-231-8989
E-mail: aoba-jl@sapporo-aoba.ac.jp
WEBSITEhttps://sapporo.aoba-jl.jp

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Daily updates about
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Enrollment in October 2021

1.5 - year course

MENDBAYARBUYANKHISHIG
Graduated in March 2023

Enrollment in April 2022

The teachers encouraged me online
while I could not enter the country due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. I was really
happy when I started classes in person.
I enjoyed everything in Japan, but I
especially remember the warm support
I received from the teachers and staff,
and the part-time job the school introduced to me. I was really lucky to be thefirst student of Sapporo Aoba!

2 - year course

What I like about Sapporo Aoba isthat the teachers and staff arealways kind. I also like that the dormitory is conveniently located near theschool. Winter is cold, but the snow is
beautiful. I enjoy my part-time job at
an izakaya because I can talk a lot
with Japanese staff and customers. I
want to do my best in both studying
and working until I graduate.

RANA
DIPEN
Nepal

Mongolia

Enrollment in April 2022

2 - year course

THAPA
PRATIVA

Enrollment in April 2022

My teacher in Nepal told me about Sapporo, that it's one of the most popularcities for tourists in Japan, and I decided to come here. I enjoy studying here
because the teachers are always kindand the way they teach is very easy tounderstand. Another thing I love about
Sapporo is that there are many delicious foods, such as Ramen and Sushi!

Nepal

DAUYRJANNURDAULYET

Enrollment in October 2022

Enrollment in April 2022

THAPA
SANDHYA

I decided to study in Sapporo because
I heard that the climate is similar towhere I lived. Sapporo is convenient,with easy access to transportationsuch as subways and trains. I likesnow, so I would like to try skiing thisyear. In the future, I want to become
an engineer, so I would like to go to a
Japanese school where I can study
ICT and programming.

Mongolia

Nepal

2 - year course

2 - year course

You can have many experiences
besides studying at Sapporo Aoba.
There are many fun events, such as
wearing Yukata in summer and visiting Maruyama Zoo in fall. Especially, I
took many pictures of the beautiful
autumn leaves in Maruyama!
I would like to keep studying to entera Vocational School of Business.

1.5 - year course

YANJINLKHAM
SUKHBAT
Mongolia

I wanted to study in a quieter and more
comfortable place than in Tokyo. So I
decided to enroll in Sapporo Aoba after
hearing about the school from myseniors. I love the beautiful snowy scenery of Sapporo. I am studying hard
every day so that I can continue myeducation at a school in Japan after
graduation.

MESSAGES FROM TEACHERS
Head of Department

SUDO
Mutsuko
Teacher

UEBAYASHI
AkihitoTeacher

YOSHIDA
Yuri
Teacher

AZUMAGUCHI
Kei

Hello! Thank you for taking a look at the pamphlet of Sapporo Aoba Vocational College. We are here
to help you to speak Japanese, read Japanese sentences, write about your feelings and experiencesin Japanese, and express many other things in Japanese. We look forward to seeing you here in Sapporo next time!
At Sapporo Aoba, you will learn not only the Japanese language, but also the culture, customs, and manners necessary for school and social life in Japan, which will make your life as an international student
smoother. There are also cultural experiences such as Japanese festivals, and exchange events withother international students and local people. Through learning Japanese and experiencing cross-cultural understanding at Sapporo Aoba, you will acquire the basic skills to become an international person.
When do you think studying is fun? I think, "Oh, yeah. I get it." I think learning is better and more fun during suchtimes. I try to give classes that make students feel this way. In order for students to have fun, it is important forteachers to have fun themselves. Enjoy your study!
We believe that each and every one of you has a dream. We will do our best to support you in realizing those
dreams. If you have any problems, please feel free to contact us. The school is close to the station. It is a 5-minute walk from Bus Center Mae Station on the Subway Tozai Line. Come study Japanese with us in a schoolbuilding with spacious classrooms and an elevator.

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location for study. It is an ideal environment not
only for commuting to school, but also for taking
a break from studying and communicating withnew friends you meet at the school.

Daily updates about
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