I was absent, and missed orientation. Could you please tell me about the school rules?
Explaining the contents
of the orientation takes a huge amount of time, so we ask that you first thoroughly
read the school guidebook for the Japanese Language School Affiliated with
Tokyo International University school guide book (a Japanese version, Chinese
version, Korean version, and English version is available). The guide book
contains most general topics about our school’s rules, however if you have any
questions regarding anything, please don’t hesitate to ask us here in the
office.
I have some things that I would like to submit to the office. Till what time is the office open?
As a general rule, our office hours are from
9:00 ~ 17:00. Other than an emergency, we are not available outside of service
hours. Also, our office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, the
day of the anniversary of the founding of our school, and at the very end and beginning
of the year.
In order to take an examination, I need to provide specific certifications and verification forms ( such as school attendance rate, grade reports, etc.). What exactly should I do?
You can apply for, and
receive any necessary certification or verification form here at the main
office. Please note that from the time you submit the application, it takes
some time to process and actually receive your forms (from about two days to
one week). To avoid any issues, please take care of these matters far enough in
advance. Also, please first meet and
discuss with your homeroom teacher prior to applying for any
certification/verification forms.
I lost my student ID, and I cannot find it anywhere...
You must always carry
your student ID. In the case that you lost your student ID, please inform the
office immediately. Once you informed the office, we will distribute to you a
new student ID car two days later. Please be aware that you will be required to
pay a small fee for any ID redistribution.
I would like to make a plane ticket reservation to return home for the summer. Would you mind telling me the summer schedule?
Please double-check the annual school
schedule.
I want to take an EJU preparatory course. What should I do?
Preparation for the EUJ requires that
students take subjects relating to physics, chemistry, biology, science related
math, humanities related math, and Japan and the world. Also, for the sake of
university entrance examination preparation, we offer test taking English
courses, TOEFL preparatory courses, and graduate school entrance examination
preparatory courses. Students enrolled in either the Advanced Academic Course
or the University Preparatory Course, are able to take any preparatory courses
they wish to participate in. Those who wish to take preparatory courses, please
apply at the main office. Please confirm preparatory class dates and time will
posted on the information boards in front of the main office.
I am not satisfied with the Japanese language class in which I was placed after the placement examination. Is it possible to change my class?
Generally, students are
not allowed to change their class level. Classes are constructed by the four
basic skills: reading; writing; listening; and speaking, and the level in which
you are placed is determined and decided by your overall general score and
performance on the placement examination. So that students can improve their
overall Japanese language skills, we place everyone in the most appropriate level
classes that balance the four main language skills. However, if you are still
not satisfied and convinced by the level in which you were placed, please speak
with your homeroom teacher, and we will meet and discuss with you individually.
I have a slight problem, and I am wondering if there is anyone at school that I can talk to...
Of course, we are here
to discuss with you about your schooling and study, issues throughout your
daily life, and any other issues unrelated to living in Japan and studying. If
you have something you would like to discuss, please feel free to speak to your
homeroom teacher, or anyone of us in the office.
I have a slight problem, but I am not able to clearly express myself in Japanese yet...
There is no need to
worry. At our school, we have staff members who are always available that can
speak English, Chinese, and Korean, and depending on the day, we have staff
members in the office who speak additional languages. Without hesitation,
please come and see us at the main office.
I already have the same necessary text books. Do I still have to purchase additional text books at the time books are being sold?
For those students who
already hold the necessary text books, it is not required that you purchase the
same text books again. Required text books are sold in sets for each class.
However, if there is a book or two that you do not need, please inform us at
the time of purchase.
Do I only need to buy text books at the beginning of each semester?
When teachers feel that new text
books would benefit the progression of class, there may be times when you will
be required to buy new study material and text books. Also, since we organize
and change classes year-round, there are occasions where students are switched
to different class levels. In this situation, sometimes there are not enough
books to supplement each student, thus we may ask students to purchase the
necessary text books for the sake of class progression.
I would like to purchase text books about subjects from other classes and study independently on my own time. Would you allow me to buy such text books?
Of course, you can buy
any book you want, and study as you wish.
Rather purchasing from the school, is it OK if I purchase text books from a book store?
We don’t mind at all,
but we sell our text books at discounted prices. It’s technically cheaper
buying the necessary text books through our school.
I am not feeling well, and would like to stay home and rest. What should I do?
It is your
responsibility to take care of your physical condition, but if your condition
is rather severe, we ask that you don’t push yourself too hard. In the
situation that you decide to take break from school, please contact your
homeroom teacher and inform them of your current situation before class begins.
Also, please go visit the doctor’s office as soon as you can.
I caught a cold and missed class...
Not only when you are sick, but
anytime you miss class, within one week from being absent, you are required to
fill out and submit an absent form and one of the following documents to your
homeroom teacher
1) Being sick/catching a cold – medical receipt, medicine bag, health inspection form, etc.
2) Taking a test – test verification slip, test guideline book, etc.
3) Other reasons – verification
from the embassy, city hall, ward office, immigration office, police
department, etc.
The train was late, and as a result, I was late to class...
Anytime you are late to,
or leaving early from class, you must inform your homeroom teacher in advance.
In the situation that your train was late, you are required to receive a late
slip from the train station, and present it to your homeroom teacher.
I heard that this school is very strict with lateness and absences. Is that so?
As part of the rules for international
students decided by the immigration, good attendance rate at any Japanese
language facility is strictly required and enforced. Also, since the progress
and improvement of your Japanese language level is proportional to the amount
of appropriate class and guidance time, it is extremely important that you
maintain good attendance and attend class every day. From the time you enroll
into school, till you graduate, our school gathers the sum of classes attended,
and classes missed for each student, and any student who is considered as
having poor attendance is subject to expulsion from school.
I have a severe illness, and I was told by my doctor to temporarily stop attending school until my condition improves. What should I do?
If it seems that a great amount
of time will be necessary till your conditions improves, we ask that you return
to your home country, and devote yourself to your medical treatment.
How will know my Japanese skills are improving?
Here at our school, we
hold three annual levels tests (in July, December, and March). Also, we hold a
school-wide test in September. In addition, students will take daily quizzes at
the end of each section from their main text books. Through the variety of
tests and quizzes that students are made to take, it is very easy to gage how
much one’s Japanese skills are improving. As an objective level indicator,
students may also take the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) and/or the
EJU (The Examination for Japanese University
Admission for International Students). Here at school, we will also hold mock-tests
(preparation tests) for the JLPT and EJU.
I have a questions relating to class. Can I discuss this with someone outside of class time?
Anytime you have something you don’t
understand, feel free to visit and ask the teachers after class.
How does TIUJ recognized and acknowledge the graduation of a student?
Students who have fulfilled the
following criteria will be acknowledged as a student that graduated from TIUJ
1) Being present and enrolled at our school throughout the entire set period of study
2) Obtaining grades greater than or equal to that of the passing level.
3) Having an attendance rate with a sum greater than or equal to 70%
4) Submitting the required graduation essay by the designated date and time
5) Taking the graduation examination, and receiving a score greater than or equal to that of the standard score limit
Can I live in a school dormitory? If so, when can I begin living there?
If you are a student
enrolled in our school, and if you wish to live in a school dormitory, then it
is possible. You are allowed to live in the dorms for as long as you are
enrolled here at TIUJ (either a year, or a year and a half’s worth of time).
Upon finishing your studying program, you will be asked to leave the dormitory
by the 24th of the month in which you graduated. Students are
allowed to begin living in the dorms in increments of six months starting from
April till September, or October till March. If you wish to renew your
contract, make sure you take care of any
renewal contracting here at the front office one month before the current
contract ends.
Can I buy and use a school commuter train pass?
Yes, you can. When buying a
school commuter pass, it is required that you present your student ID card.
Your student commuter train pass allows for unlimited train usage (one month,
three months, or six months on end) only between the interval of stations (your
nearest local train station, and Takadanobaba) as listed on your student ID.
I heard from one of the upper classmen that when traveling in Japan, students can receive discounted long distance train fares. If it's possible, could I receive a student discount verification slip?
We can print out and
distribute to you a student discount verification slip here at the front
office. Simply by presenting a student discount verification slip; you can
receive a 20% discount off any JR long distance train fares, so please take
advantage of this great opportunity.
Is it mandatory that I receive a health inspection?
All students a required to
receive a health inspection on the designated day. Also, our school covers the
health inspection fee.
When I attempt to use the computer in the computer lab, I am asked for a long-in ID and password, and cannot log in...
If you are a student
enrolled in our school, then anyone can use the computers in the computer lab
for free. However, you need to come and receive your proper log-in information
from the front office. In the case that you have forgotten your user ID and/or
password, you will need to reapply for new log-in information. After applying,
it will take approximately one week till we can redistribute your information
to you.
Can I print out documents in the computer lab?
There are color printers available for you to
use. However, we ask that you use them conservatively and avoid wasting
supplies such as paper and ink.
I bought a cellphone. Is it OK if I use it at school?
We do not allow the
usage of cellphones in class here at our school. While in class, we ask that
you completely turn off your phone, or turn it to silent mode throughout the
remainder of the lecture. If you want to use your phone on your break, please
do so in the halls or lobby.
I want to connect my cellphone to the school's Wi-Fi. What should I do?
Students are able to
connect to the school’s Wi-Fi from within the school building. A password is
required in order to use our school’s internet, so please come speak with us at
the front office.
The bento that I bought at the convenient store this morning is cold and isn't that delicious...
There are microwaves
available on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the building. Feel
free to use them on your lunch break.
I would like to make a copy of something. Where can I make copies at school?
There is a copy machine available
on the 3rd floor. Also, the copy machine at school is cheaper than
using a copy machine at a convenience store, so please us it as you wish.
I have something that I would like to FAX. Can I send documents via FAX from school?
Students can use the FAX
machine on the 3rd floor here at school. However, if you are sending
a FAX to somebody within Japan, please use a convenient store FAX machine (you
can send FAXs national cheaper at a convenient store). If you are making an international
FAX, it is cheaper to use our school’s FAX machine.
Where can I smoke on campus?
Our school has a no-smoking policy. If you
wish to smoke, you can do so at the designated area outside on the first floor
terrace.
I want to learn more about Japanese traditional culture.
Here at our school, not only do
we offer substantial classes, but we also provide students with many
extracurricular activities and opportunities to get to know more about Japanese
traditional culture. Such activities consists of sado (art of Japanese tea), kado
(Japanese flower arrangement), shodo
(Japanese calligraphy), shogi
(Japanese chess), and kitsuke
(Japanese kimono wearing). Students enrolled in our school may feel free to
participate in these activities whenever they want. These activities are held
every semester (around April and October), and there will also be a
demonstration provided. Students can sign up for these activities each
semester.
I would like to participate in a homestay program and experience the life style of Japanese people over the summer. Is that possible?
It is possible. During
student’s longer vacation periods (summer vacation, winter vacation, etc.),
students have an opportunity to go to places like Hokkaido and Okinawa to experience
Japanese life, culture, and site see, along with living with a Japanese host
family. We will post information on the information board whenever these
opportunities become available. Students wishing to participate in these
homestay programs should apply at the front office.
I would like to participate in Japanese festival. What should I do?
Our school prepares and
provides many activities and events such as Japanese festivals and cherry
blossom viewing that students can freely participate in. Whenever there is an
event that is accepting volunteers coming up, we will post the events
information boards. Those who which to participate, please sign up here at
school.
