CET Japan: Summer At-A-Glance

20 hours/week of intensive Japanese language

Small program, lots of support

Full-time language pledge

Live with a Japanese student

Out-of-class learning and assignments

Summer

CET Japan summer study abroad students are motivated learners interested in a term packed with language progress. With our intensive curriculum, your commitment to full-time language pledge, and your housing with a local Japanese roommate, language isn’t just in the classroom in Osaka—it’s in everything you do.

Academics in Japan

Summer
Snapshot

Curriculum & Syllabi

You take one comprehensive Japanese language course for a total of 9 credits.

Japanese Language

You are placed into one of these 9-credit courses:

Your Japanese will grow by leaps and bounds

1 Textbook = 1 Summer. You will fly through your textbook (and the textbooks we use are the same ones favored at US universities, so it’s easy to keep track of where you are). That pace, along with a small class size, a full-time language pledge, and plenty of out-of-class language practica, puts your Japanese skills on the fast track.

I pledge to…speak Japanese 24/7. As intimidating as a full-time language pledge might sound, you won’t be without support. A front-loaded Japanese in Daily Life class segment teaches you the language you need to thrive in your new day-to-day.

Japanese in practice. Your summer in Osaka culminates in a final Language Project. Interview locals on a topic related to your home country—dig into restaurant culture, political issues, LGBTQ awareness, or even music trends. And when your research is complete, present your findings to locals in the community.

Housing and Meals

Living Like a Local

Local Roommates. Want to find the kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant with the best bang for your buck? The quietest study lounge on campus? Sharing a home with a local student from Osaka Gakuin University gives you instant insider’s access to the city, language, and culture…to say nothing of the instant support network. Learn more about living with a local roommate.

Eating in Osaka. For meals, take full advantage of living in the “The Nation’s Kitchen” by diving into the local food scene and enjoying the city’s many cheap eateries. For busier days, try out the campus cafeteria or your neighborhood konbini (convenience store). Feeling a home-cooked meal? Try your hand at a local dish with common Japanese ingredients, or cook something from back home for you and your roommate. Learn more about accommodating your dietary needs in Japan.

Life in Osaka

The city center is just a 15-minute train ride away. Go to as many summer festivals as you can fit in your schedule. Shop for quirky souvenirs. Strike up a conversation with the owner of your favorite ramen shop. Find out what makes okonomiyaki an Osakan specialty. Hike to breathtaking Minoh Waterfall and soak your feet downstream.

Experience Osaka with CET

Around the city. Each term, the program offers different extra-curricular activities that let you see the city, learn about Japanese culture, practice your language skills, or just unwind with your classmates and roommates. You might attend a takoyaki-making (fried dough ball with octopus) party, explore local temples, or have a movie night. And there’s more of Osaka to explore on your own—sing your heart out at karaoke, try out a public bath, or explore a game center in the Dotonbori area.

Student Resources

"In these nine weeks, my Japanese level went from virtually zero to a level that allows me to communicate with others and survive in a country where English is not the main language—and that's huge for me."
— Amber Naskrent,
Northern Illinois University | Summer student

"I love the extra-curricular activities and excursions. They break up the monotony of the classroom and I get to see more of Japan, its people and the local atmosphere while practicing my listening and speaking skills."
— Camille Nagasawa,
University of Washington | Fall student

On-site Staff

Shogo Sakurai
Academic Director

Masatomo Yonezu
Senior Resident Director

EJ Legaspi
Resident Director

Kazushi Emoto
Academic Coordinator

Kotaro Matsumoto
Academic Coordinator and Japanese Instructor

Ayaka Tamura
Japanese Instructor

Program Fees

Summer

$9,390

What's Included

Tuition

All of your classes and program-related learning are included with your tuition.

Housing

We arrange your housing in a fully-furnished apartment or sharehouse. Your program fees go toward rent, utilities, furnishing, and other management costs.

Staff Support

From pre-departure to orientation, from on site to re-entry, CET provides you with the support you need every step of the way.

Insurance

You’re provided with a comprehensive insurance plan through GeoBlue that even includes medical evacuation coverage.

Activities & Excursions

The activities and excursions that we arrange are included in your program fee. All you need to do is remember to bring your camera!

Visa Support

We guide you step-by-step through the visa process. You do the legwork, but we’ll make sure you have the documentation and information you need, when you need it.

Course Materials

Your textbooks and course supplies are covered and waiting for you on site.

Transcript

You’ll receive an official transcript jointly issued by CET and OGU. If your home situation requires a School of Record transcript, CET is able to provide one through the University of Minnesota.

More on finances

Program Fee Breakdown. Of the total program fee, $6,890 goes to tuition and fees, and $2,500 goes to housing and other student life fees.

Local Cost of Living. Osaka’s cost of living is higher than most of Japan—though not as high as Tokyo. Relative to other countries in Asia, the cost of living in Japan is closer to that of western nations. A cup of coffee is usually 3 USD, while a casual lunch spot might be between 5-10 USD.

Estimated out-of-pocket expenses:

additional resources

How to Apply

Eligibility

• Pre-requisites: 2 semesters of college-level Japanese
• Must be 18 or older at the time of program participation.
• Open to students from any US college or university
• GPA: 3.0 or higher preferred, but admissions decisions are made on a case-by-case basis; lower GPAs still encouraged to apply

Online Application Form

Complete the application through your online CET account. This is a brief form that asks for basic information and has a few short answer questions about why you want to study abroad.

Language Evaluation Form

Though you take an in-depth placement exam on site, the language evaluation form in your online CET account helps staff get a better idea of your abilities before your arrival.

Passport Information

Upload a scan of your passport to your online CET account. This should be a single scan that includes the signed signature page and the photo/personal details page. Don’t have a passport yet? Let us know and we can help advise you.

Faculty Recommendation

Use the link in your online account to send a recommendation request to one of your previous instructors.

Study Abroad Office Recommendation

This is an online form that your study abroad office completes to let us know you meet the requirements to study abroad. To send the electronic form request, simply enter the name and email address of your study abroad advisor in the designated fields of your online account.

Official Transcript

Your online CET account has specific instructions for submitting an official transcript.

Application
Deadline

Priority Deadline

February 1

Final Deadline

March 1

Have a question? Get in touch!

Melanie MacKenzie

Senior Student Services Coordinator
202.846.7662
[email protected]

Price Subject to Change:

CET reserves the right to increase quoted charges at any time without prior notification, based on increased instruction costs, exchange rate fluctuation or other cost increases beyond CET’s control.

Shogo Sakurai
Academic Director

Masatomo Yonezu
Senior Resident Director

Kazushi Emoto
Academic Coordinator

Shogo Sakurai
Academic Director

Masatomo Yonezu
Senior Resident Director

Kazushi Emoto
Academic Coordinator

Shogo Sakurai
Academic Director

Masatomo Yonezu
Senior Resident Director

Kazushi Emoto
Academic Coordinator

Shogo Sakurai
Academic Director

Masatomo Yonezu
Senior Resident Director

Kazushi Emoto
Academic Coordinator

Our goal is to offer every single course every term, but sometimes factors like faculty availability and program enrollment keep us from reaching that goal. If you’re concerned about needing to enroll in any one particular course, please contact us! We’ll try our best to get you the course you need.

CET Japan: Summer At-A-Glance

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