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Tokyo Summer
$5 Million in Financial Aid
Academics
Enroll in one rigorous 6-credit Japanese language course, Japanese Language in Context. Courses are offered based on on-site student placement test results and usually include five to six language levels. Students who place into the 300-level or above may also take a 1-credit Japanese language elective, Learning Japanese Through Manga & Anime.
Wherever possible, our experienced instructors integrate course-related trips and project-based performance activities with regular coursework. Visit our website for the latest information on language course syllabi.
Courses
This is a list of potential course offerings. The final courses and the student level placement will be decided after completion of a language placement test administered during orientation. To learn more about IES Abroad’s innovative theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching language abroad, refer to the IES Abroad MAP for Language & Intercultural Communication.
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP 101I - Japanese Language in Context Novice Abroad I | Summer | Japanese | 6 |
| JP 102I - Japanese Language in Context Novice Abroad II | Summer | Japanese | 6 |
| JP 201I - Japanese Language in Context Novice Abroad III | Summer | Japanese | 6 |
| JP 202I - Japanese Language in Context Novice Abroad IV | Summer | Japanese | 6 |
| JP 301I - Japanese Language in Context Emerging Independent Abroad I | Summer | Japanese | 6 |
| JP 302I - Japanese Language in Context Emerging Independent Abroad I | Summer | Japanese | 6 |
| JP 370 - Learning Japanese through Manga and Anime | Summer | Japanese | 1 |
Field Trips & Events
Nikko
2 Days
Visit Toshogu Grand Shrine, which enshrines the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu, and enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of picturesque Nikko National Park.
Homestay
3 Days
During this optional short homestay experience, travel to a rural town to experience life with a Japanese family. You participate in cultural activities and get to know people in a small Japanese town.
IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and lengths of stay may vary according to term and availability.
Daily Life
Part of making you feel at home in Tokyo is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it’s the orientation program that prepares you for what’s ahead, your housing that is well located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.
Orientation
Upon arrival, participate in a three-day orientation that introduces you to Japanese culture, the IES Abroad program, and the city of Tokyo. Spend a portion of orientation in nearby Makuhari before heading to Tokyo.
Housing
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Tokyo, it will feel like home.
Residence Hall - The National Olympic Memorial Youth Center is a residence hall-style accommodation that provides small individual rooms. The facility includes features classrooms, multiple cafés, a pool, and a gym.
Extracurricular Activities & Cultural Events
Participate in optional cultural outings to such sites as:
- Harajuku
- Yoyogi Park
- Ryogoku
- Edo Tokyo Museum
- Odaiba
- Asakusa
Get to Know Your New City
Enjoy Art & Culture in the Roppongi District
Known as a shopping destination with excellent restaurants, Roppongi also has a thriving and lively art scene. When you visit, be sure to check out the Mori Art Museum and Observatory, as well as Tokyo Mid-Town.
Hike Mount Takao
Need a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo? Take a day trip to Mount Takao, where the views are breathtaking.
Experience the Harajuku District
Make your way to this trendy fashion and shopping district (a must!), but be sure to see the popular Meiji Jingu Shrine and Yoyogi Park.
Learn About Tokyo at Edo Tokyo Museum
Observe the history of Japan’s great capital city from the Edo period to modern times inside this beautifully-contemporary building.
Spend a Day on Odaiba
Take a walk across Tokyo Bay on the striking Rainbow Bridge (where you’ll take in fabulous views of the Tokyo skyline) to explore this island filled with museums, theme parks, shopping malls, and more.
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
| Term | Tuition | Housing | Insurance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2019 | $5,610 | $1,555 | $135 |
$7,300 |
Scholarships & Aid
Program-Specific Scholarships
Summer Need-Based Financial Aid
Open to students who apply to and attend an IES Abroad or IES Internships summer program.
Criteria reviewed to determine award:
- Level of financial need as determined from infromation provided on the application. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients.
- IES Abroad program location.
- IES Abroad membership status of home campus
Vera Isaacs Schwartz Endowed Stipend
The Vera Isaacs Schwartz Endowed Stipend has been established by Alan and Ronnie Schwartz in loving tribute to Alan’s mother. Vera valued learning in the classroom, but also recognized that there is an education to be had in museums, cafes and pastry shops around the world. Alan is a current member of the IES Abroad Board of Directors and he has established this stipend to honor his mother Vera and her commitment to providing her grandchildren funds to expand their college education outside of the classroom.
Use our budget worksheet to calculate your costs
$5 Million in Financial Aid
Our Center
The Fall and Spring Tokyo programs are based at the IES Abroad Tokyo Center and supported by IES Abroad staff. Our Center is located in Makuhari, a modern city in Chiba prefecture, which is in the Greater Tokyo Area.
Features of the IES Abroad Tokyo Center include:
- High-speed Internet and printer access
- Library and reading resources
- Student lounge
- Staff offices
- Small classroom with projector and screen
Kanda University of International Studies is within walking distance of the IES Abroad Center. The area around the Center has easy access to public transportation, plus offers many public amenities, like shopping and dining, a movie complex, a game arcade, parks, the beach, and open spaces to relax and hang out. Makuhari is home to the following: Makuhari Messe, one of Japan's premiere events and exhibition venues; AEON Makuhari Shintoshin Mall, Chiba's first large-scale lifestyle mall Chiba Lotte Marines Baseball Team; movie theaters; Mihama-en Japanese Garden; and many restaurants and bars.
The IES Abroad Tokyo Center is just 30 minutes from Tokyo Station (Keiyo Line), 35 minutes from the Narita International Airport by bus, and a 20 minute train ride from Tokyo Disneyland.
The IES Abroad Tokyo Summer program is based at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, near Yoyogi Park in downtown Tokyo. Please see the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center's website for more information about their facilities.
Our Staff
Caleb Foale
Center Director
Caleb Foale was first appointed as Center Director in 2015 and his personal and professional experiences span the globe. Born in Britain, he grew up in the UK and New Zealand, graduating from the University of Otago in New Zealand with a degree in Politics. He then carried out research and postgraduate study in Japan and Australia. While in Australia, he earned two Master’s degrees—an M.A. in Strategic and Defense Studies from the Australian National University and an M.Ed. in TESOL from Queensland University of Technology. He also spent a significant amount of time living and working in Brazil, before his return to Japan in 2000. He graduated with an M.B.A. from the University of Leicester in 2016. He worked on an education related project in the Philippines from the latter half of 2018 to early 2019, and brings extensive experience in teaching and management in tertiary education to our Tokyo Center.
IES Abroad Staff
IES Abroad Staff
Caleb Foale
Center Director
Daiji Shin
Associate Director
Mariko Ishikawa
Field Placement Program, Homestay, and Customized Programs Coordinator
Hyung-Hye Lee
Student Affairs Coordinator
Natsuko Takahashi
Center Administrative Assistant
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