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Features

Features of Japanese Language Department

Features of Japanese Language Department
We have been providing Japanese language education in Niigata for many years. Students from all over the world have studied and graduated from our school. By studying and living together with other students from around the world you will acquire true communication skills with understanding and respect for each other.

Living in a foreign country, with different customs and language can be very difficult, but there is no need to worry. Our faculty and staff will do our best to support you, so that you will have the best experience as a foreign student in Japan.

Features of NSG Group

NSG Group is a leading business organization in Niigata, Japan, that provides a variety of services through affiliated organizations. These services include graduate colleges and universities, vocational colleges, high schools, private tutoring schools, and other various specialty schools.

Affiliated organizations also include certification and publishing businesses, medical and welfare businesses, trading companies, construction, building and maintenance business, advertising agencies, sports marketing, golf course management, hotels, restaurant and catering business, apparel businesses, IT and software businesses, web solutions, human resource services, business outsourcing, entrepreneurial support, and consulting services.

Courses
Long-term Learning

The Japanese language department offers two courses:
2-year course (starting in April)
1.5-year course (starting in October)
Students who successfully complete the 2-year course will be awarded a specialist degree.

The Japanese Language Department offers small-group, ability-based classes with the aim of comprehensively improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. In addition, for students who wish to enter universities or vocational colleges, we offer a full range of preparatory classes for the examination for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Short-term Learning

This is a short-term intensive course for those who wish to study Japanese more intensively or for those who would like to experience Japanese language and culture if only for a short time.
This course is ideal for those who wish to make the most of their vacation time to improve their Japanese language skills and deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. During the course, students will have the opportunities to participate in various seasonal events and experience various aspects of Japanese culture.

After completing the short-term course, individual advice will be given to those who wish to continue to the long-term course.

Location
Learning in Niigata

Niigata City is conveniently located 1.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train). There are also direct flights to and from Niigata Airport domestically and internationally.

Niigata Prefecture is also known as Japan's top rice-producing region and is surrounded by abundant nature – the Japan sea, scenic mountains, and long rivers, which provide the perfect conditions for rice growing as well as seasonal beauty.

Being a smaller city the cost of living in Niigata is very comfortable. A safe, comfortable environment in which to devote yourself to your studies and understanding of Japanese culture.