The Japan Foundation, New Delhi invites applications for the Japanese Language and Culture Course, “JF Koza” next semester starting from January 2017. Please thoroughly go through the details mentioned below:

1. Eligibility:
(1) Applicants must be 18 years of age as of Dec, 2016.
(2) Those who are able to communicate in English.
(3) Those who are able to attend all the classes in the semester.
(4) For Classes VI, VIII, X & XI- Must have prior Japanese Language learning experience.

2.  Course Levels & Details:
(1) Class I & II [A1C – Introductory Conversation- Lesson 1-18]:
     a. Eligibility: For beginners
     b. Textbook– “Marugoto A1 -Japanese Language and Culture [Activity]”
     c. Textbook & Material Fee- INR 600
     d. Seats- 15 (each class)

(2) Class VI [A1S – Introductory Grammar and Script- Lesson 11-18}:
      a.  Eligibility: Students who have completed A1C or can handle basic conversations.
      b.  Textbook- “Marugoto A1 -Japanese Language and Culture [Grammar & Script]”
      c.  Textbook & Material Fee- INR 600
      d.  Seats- 10

(3) Class VIII [A2-1 – Elementary Conversation, Grammar and Script- Lesson 11-18]:
      a.  Eligibility: Students who have completed A1S or have good knowledge of HIRAGANA, KATAKANA, about 50 KANJI, and can handle basic conversations.
      b.  Textbook- “Marugoto A2-1 -Japanese Language and Culture [Activity]”
                           “Marugoto A2-1 -Japanese Language and Culture [Grammar & Script]”
      c.  Textbook & Material Fee– INR 1,200
      d.  Seats- 5

(4) Class X [A2-2 – Elementary Conversation, Grammar and Script- Lesson 11-18]:
      a.  Eligibility: Students who have completed A2-1 or have a good knowledge of script (about 200 KANJI), can handle simple conversation and has an understanding of the basic grammar patterns.
      b.  Textbook- “Marugoto A2-2 -Japanese Language and Culture [Activity]”
                           “Marugoto A2-2 -Japanese Language and Culture [Grammar & Script]”
      c.  Textbook & Material Fee- INR 1,200
      d.  Seats- 5

(5) Class XI [A2/B1 – Pre-Intermediate Conversation, Grammar and Script- Lesson 1-10]:
      a.  Eligibility: Students who have completed A2-2 or knows about 350 KANJI, can handle descriptive conversations about daily life activities, and has good knowledge of basic grammar patterns.
      b.  Textbook- “Marugoto A2-B1 -Japanese Language and Culture”
      c.  Textbook & Material Fee- INR 600
      d.  Seats- 5

3.  General Rules:
  (1)  Lessons that fall on public holidays may be shifted to alternative dates.
  (2)  If you are absent for 2 or more lessons in a row without informing, you cannot continue the course.
  (3)  Attendance ratio of 70% is needed to obtain a certificate of completion of the course.
  (4)  If you come in class 10 minutes late or leave 10 minutes early, no attendance will be given for that class.
  (5)  The Japan Foundation does not offer JLPT preparatory Courses.

4. Time Table Regular Class:
   Course Duration: 1st week of Jan, 2017 to 1st week of May, 2017.  

Class

Course

Day

Time

Application Time

Ⅰ

A1C – Introductory Conversation

(Marugoto A1 / L 1-18)

Tues & Thurs

10:30-12:30

Thurs- Nov. 17

10:30-13:00

Ⅱ

Wed & Fri

13:15-15:15

14:30-17:00

VI

A1S – Introductory Grammar and Script

(Marugoto A1 / L 11-18)

Sat

13:15-15:15

Wed- Nov. 16

10:30-13:00

VIII

A2-1 – Elementary Conversation, Grammar and Script

(Marugoto A2-1 / L 11-18)

Tues & Fri

15:30-17:30

X

A2-2 – Elementary Conversation, Grammar and Script

(Marugoto A2-2 / L 11-18)

Tues & Fri

10:30-12:30

14:30-17.00

XI

A2/B1 – Pre-Intermediate

Conversation, Grammar and Script

(Marugoto A2-B1 / L 1-10)

Mon & Thurs

10:30-12:30

5.  Application Process, Rules & Regulations:
     For detailed application process, rules and regulations; please download the course instructions.The Application form can be downloaded from here.

6.  Important Documents:
   1. For Application Form Submission: 1 recent (max. 6 months old) Passport Size photo.
   2. For Interview:
        a. 1 Passport Size Photo (Same as the one attached on the Application Form)
        b. ID Proof (Original)- PAN/UID/Voter ID/DL.
        c. Address Proof (Original)- UID/Voter ID/DL/Electricity Bill/Water Bill/Phone Bill/Rent agreement/ Hostel ID (Delhi-NCR only).

7. Important Dates

S.No.

Procedure

Date

Time (24:00hrs)

1.

Application Form Available

Nov. 7, 2016 (Mon)

10:00~

2.

Application Submission Class VI & Class VIII

Nov. 16, 2016 (Wed)

10:30 – 13:00

3.

Application Submission Class X & Class XI

Nov. 16, 2016 (Wed)

14:30 – 17:00

4.

Application Submission Class I

Nov. 17, 2016 (Thurs)

10:30 – 13:00

5.

Application Submission Class II

Nov. 17, 2016 (Thur)

14:30 – 17:00

6.

Announcement of First Screening (Form Evaluation) Result.

Nov. 23, 2016 (Wed)

16:00~

7.

Second Screening – Personal Interview

Nov. 24-25-26, 2016 (Thur-Fri-Sat)

11:00-17:00

8.

Announcement of Second Screening (Personal Interview) Result.

Dec. 2, 2016 (Fri)

16.00~

9.

Fee Payment

Dec. 5-6-7, 2016

(Mon-Tue-Wed)

10:00-17:00

 

We will not accept ANY applications (no exceptions) before or after the closing date and time.

Application Form (pdf) & Application Form (word)
Course instructions
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