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Author: Edutraveller
Date written: 05/12/2003 01:19:30 PM
Last edited: 2003/05/28 23:12:34
Keywords: Naganuma School, Shibuya, Study Japanese in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japanese language school

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What's new in this section:
2003/05/26 15:02:44: Textbooks and teaching method
2003/05/24 17:27:28: Location
2003/05/24 17:14:38: Short term courses
2003/05/24 17:07:53: Naganuma School long term courses
2003/05/12 13:02:47: Naganuma Facilities
2003/05/12 13:01:00: Student voices

Naganuma school: history

Naganuma language school, or the Tokyo School of the Japanese Language, was the first Japanese language school for foreigners ever established in Japan, and also the first school to produce texts for foreigners to learn Japanese. Naoe Naganuma wrote his earliest texts before World War Two; the Allies used these same materials to great effect during the war training intelligence officers in Japanese.

The school has kept to Naoe Naganuma's philosophy of keeping up to date in teaching methods and has of course updated his texts since those days. The school, established in 1948, is still run by the Naganuma family and provides high-quality courses in the Japanese language from its Shibuya base.

Recognition

Naganuma is of course a fully accredited member of the APJLE (membership number 5021), and has pushed for improved standards in Japanese language education for many years. Not content with simply following the pack, Naganuma has been proactive in seeking new means to promote Japanese language education and to improve methods since its inception.

The Naganuma School is an Edutraveller partner institution, and Edutraveller recommends the school for the high quality of its programs and teaching.

The following is a summary of the school: see each section for full details by clicking the links below or use the menu on the left to navigate.

Location

Naganuma is located a ten to fifteen minute walk from Shibuya station (on the Yamanote line) in Tokyo. The location is highly central, allowing you to access all parts of the city quickly and simply. You can be in Meguro in 20 minutes, Harajuku in 25 minutes, Shinjuku in 30 minutes, Tokyo in 45 minutes, and Ikebukuro in 35 minutes.

Facilities

The Naganuma School's excellent facilities ensure that you can study effectively and efficiently in their Tokyo campus. The main campus consists of three buildings (two with classrooms, and one containing offices and the cafe/restaurant). A large computer room, well-equipped library, language laboratory, cafe/restaurant, parking space ensure that you can focus on your studies and making the most of your time with the Naganuma School, not worrying about where to park your car or how to get your hands on the audio materials for your language program.

Courses

A range of private, short and long term programs are available. Lessons are offered in groups of not more than xx students, and each lesson lasts 45 minnutes. Courses are available during the morning, afternoon and evening, and you can choose times to suit your schedule.

One of the main strengths of the Naganuma School is their texts. Developed in-house, the teaching staff not only know their materials well, they also developed the texts. Of course, supplementary materials are used for extending and adapting lessons to students' needs, but you can be sure that your teacher will know their materials perfectly.

Accommodation

The school does not have its own accommodation, but provides introductions to local accommodation services and will assist you with obtaining your apartment or dormitory.

Staff

All staff are of course qualified native speakers, and have experience teaching a wide range of nationalities.

Alumni

With the longest history of any Japanese language school, the Naganuma School also has one of the widest alumni networks, stretching over all the continents and most countries. Many alumni regularly go on to further study in Japan, at the best universities and colleges at all levels. Many professionals also study at Naganuma, and a quality program can provide your career with a major boost. Corporations and government rely on Naganuma for their Japanese progrmas, including the European Union, xxx, yyy, and so on.

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