ARC Academy, Tokyo, Japan
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Cost of living in Japan
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General Information on ARC Academy
The language school ARC Academy was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1986. The school is located close to the Shibuya Cross Tower.
Click here for a detailed Tokyo city guideFacilities
Personal computers with internet, library, information center for universities.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Narita Airport. It takes 90 minutes by taxi and subway to school.
2.1. Language School ARC Academy in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 400 Adult courses throughout the year: 350 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 22 throughout the year: 20 | |
| Japanese teacher qualifications: | 80 % hold a university degree | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | China 40 % England 4 % France 2 % | Italy 2 % Korea 35 % Switzerland 2 % Spain 4 % USA 5 % |
| 1 Full-time CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 20 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Yen | -- | -- | -- | 80000 | 100000 | 120000 | 160000 | 168000 | -- | -- |
| People with some level of Japanese can start in the middle of the course. No inscription fee for this course. Level test is held a few days prior to starting date. Course duration: 4-8 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 16.Jan, 15.Apr, 08.Jul, 08.Oct Course not available: 09.Aug - 17.Aug | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Long-term courseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 20 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Yen | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 160000 | -- | -- |
| Application fee: JPY 20000 Registration: JPY 70000 Tuition for one year: JPY 640000 Minimum course duration: 6 months. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 16.Jan, 15.Apr, 08.Jul, 08.Oct Course not available: 01.May - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by ARC Academy, Tokyo can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 10500.00 Yen |
| Prices include: | Organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately JPY10,000 Yen. |
| School closed: | National holidays in Japan: 01.Jan, 14.Jan, 11.Feb, 20.Mar, 29.Apr, 03.May, 05.May, 21.Jul, 15.Sep, 23.Sep, 13.Oct, 03.Nov, 24.Nov, 23.Jan |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, Chinese, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Japanese, Korean |
| 1 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 8820 Yen week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Tokyo | ||||
| 2 DK House Warabi // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price Yen | -- | 55000 | 30000 | |
| DK House Warabi is located in the outskirts of Tokyo. JPY 3000 per month for rental of bedding. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 3 Homestay // Single, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price Yen | 28000 | 120000 | -- | |
| Please complete your homestay application 30 days ahead. (Only non-smokers and people without allergies.) Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 4 International Community Dormitory Aobadai // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price Yen | 21000 | 90000 | -- | |
| Located in the outskirts of Tokyo. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 3000 Yen Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 International Community Dormitory Aobadai // Twin room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 60 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price Yen | -- | 60000 | -- | |
| Located in the outskirts of Tokyo. Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 2000 Yen Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | always |
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| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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| To see the detailed evaluations of former language study participants for ARC Academy, Tokyo click here | |
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Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your Japanese course at ARC Academy, Tokyo when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.







