High School graduates and above are eligible for this course.
*3rd grade high school students can take this course in the Spring semester.

The program is best for those who want to:

• Enroll in the undergraduate or graduate programs at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)
• Prepare to study abroad at a university or graduate school
• “Study abroad” while in Japan, or who want to experience study-abroad
• Prepare before studying abroad in a foreign country
• Follow up after studying abroad
• Obtain a job at a global company
• Learn not only conversational English but also advanced reading and writing through “Academic English”

*This program is designed for students who have test scores higher than TOEFL iBT 32, IELTS 3.5, TOEFL ITP 400, Eiken Grade Pre-2, or the equivalent English proficiency. If you do not have one of the above scores, you will need to take a brief test and counseling administered by the AEP staff, which takes a maximum of about 30 minutes, to confirm eligibility to enroll in the program.

• Students can take AEP classes both online and on campus for one semester and can expect to improve both academic and daily conversational English skills, as the official language at TUJ is English.
  *There is also an online-only course available.
• Classes are customized for non-native English speakers and conducted in the American university  style. These classes also cover "Academic Skills" that are not typically taught in actual American university courses.
• Classes are taught by instructors with master’s and/or doctoral degrees.
•  Some universities may grant credits for taking this course. Please contact your university for more details. 

Friday, May 23, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025

*All students are required to take an online level check test (approximately 60 minutes) on one of the following dates:
1. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 1 p.m.
2. Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 1 p.m. 

Option 1 - Hybrid (2 or 4 days a week: Tuesday/Thursday in-person, Wednesday/Friday online)
*In-person classes are held at Temple University, Japan Campus (Access: 7-minute walk from Sangen-jaya station, Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line).

Option 2 - Online Only (2 days a week: Wednesday/Friday online)

• Early Bird: Monday, April 28, 2025
• General: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Notes:

• Early bird payment must be made by Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The general price will be charged otherwise.
• We will stop accepting applications once all seats are filled or one week after Day 1 of the semester.
• We will still accept applications after the deadline if there are  seats available. Please submit the online application form below if you want  to take the course.

This course offers the basics of academic English skills that are required at universities and graduate schools. Classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm to 5:00pm (Each schedule includes a 10-minute break). The actual class will be determined based on students’ levels.

Reading-based Writing (RbW): (6 hours a week)

Schedule Options:
1) Tue. (in-person) / Wed. (online) 14:00-17:00
2) Thu. (in-person) / Fri. (Online) 10:00-13:00
*The contents of the classes on both schedules are the same.

Summary:
This is a customized version of the writing class for Liberal Arts courses at Temple University, Main Campus. Students read articles about social and current issues and texts from fiction and write essays based on them.

In this class, students:

• Learn the types of compositions, linguistic expressions, and the vocabulary of academic writing.
• Learn logical structure while experiencing the process of outlining, drafting, and revising essays.
• Complete essays based on the texts that they read to match the assignments.
• Write 2 to 3 essays per semester.

AEP General Education (AEP-GE): (6 hours a week)

Schedule Options:
1) Tue. (in-person) / Wed. (online) 10:00-13:00
2) Thu. (in-person) / Fri. (Online) 14:00-17:00
*The contents of the classes on each schedule are different and you may take this class with both schedule options, which is considered taking two classes.

Summary:
This is a customized version of the General Education Liberal Arts courses at Temple University, Main Campus. Examples of subjects offered in the past include Eating Cultures, Advertising & Globalization, and Youth Cultures. Classes are conducted in the same flow as those on the main campus, in the order of preparation, lectures, discussions, research, and presentations.

Guided Independent Study (GIS): (6 hours a week)

Schedule Options:
1) Tue. (in-person) / Wed. (online) 14:00-17:00
2) Thu. (in-person) / Fri. (Online) 10:00-13:00
*The contents of the classes on both schedules are the same.

Summary:
The other two classes (RbW and AEP-GE) are conducted with a given subject and reading materials, but in this class, each student can choose the subject of study based on their major, specialty, interests, etc. During the semester, students research according to the instructor’s guidance, make presentations based on the research, and write essays. The subject of study can be chosen from all fields of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

*Please understand that the class format and the schedule of these courses are subject to change without any prior notice.

Online Only Courses (12 hours a week, Wednesday & Friday)

To provide more flexible learning options, AEP Day Program (Study Abroad in Japan) provides both hybrid (in-person/online) and fully online schedule options accessible from anywhere in Japan and around the world.

The online only course is recommended for those who live far from our campus or who wish to take classes only delivered with online format. Each option is all online for a total of 12 hours a week from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays. You may choose one of the following schedule options.

1. 1. AEP General Education (AEP-GE) Wed. 10:00-13:00 & Fri. 14:00-17:00
2. 2. Reading-based Writing (RbW) Wed. 14:00-17:00 & Fri. 10:00-13:00
3. 3. Guided Independent Study (GIS) Wed. 14:00-17:00 & Fri. 10:00-13:00
4. 4. A combination of 1. & 2.
5. 5. A combination of 1. & 3.
*The course fee for pattern 1-3 will be the same as the one for taking one Tue./Wed. or Thu./Fri. class and the one for 4 & 5 will be the same as the one for taking two classes.

High school graduates *3rd year high school students are accepted in spring semesters.

1. 1. AEP Day Program (24 hours per week in spring semester and 12 hours in summer and fall)
2. 2. TOEFL ITP® Test Prep Course (3 hours per week, aiming for a score of 500+ or 550+)

*Your actual class schedule for #1 will be decided based on your level check test result and a consultation with our coordinator.

1. 1. AEP Day Program (Hybrid or Online Only)
2. 2. TOEFL ITP® Test Prep Course (Online Only)

303,200 yen

Notes:

• There is a separate New Student Fee of 10,500 yen for those students who have not taken any semester-long AEP course before.
• All the above fees include taxes.
• Students may need to purchase books or materials for this program course.
• Bank transfer service fees are not included above and are paid by the applicants. Credit card payments are accepted as well.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Please select the package of your choice in the “Another Course” section of the online application form.

*If you are not able to take the AEP Day Program for a reason such as time conflict, you may want to consider courses such as “English for Academic Purposes” and “AEP High School”.