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Do you have the Academic English skills necessary for classes at graduate schools?

This course is designed for those who have already been accepted into or who will soon apply to graduate courses at TUJ or in English-speaking countries. By cultivating the academic skills necessary to take up the challenge of graduate school classes, the course enables students who have not graduated from English-speaking universities to smoothly transition into graduate school. This course is only held in the Summer semester.

SUMMER 2025 COURSE DETAILS

    Period

    Thursday, May 22 – Thursday, July 31 (21 classes)

    Target Learners

    High School graduates and above.

    This course is best for those who want to:

    • Enter TUJ’s Undergraduate or Graduate Programs
    • Study abroad at a college or graduate school overseas
    • Improve their academic English skills

    *This course is for high school graduates or higher. If you are a high school student, please consider “AEP High School”.

    Dates and Times

    Tuesday & Thursday 19:30-21:00 (Total of 21 classes, 31.5 hours)

    *An online level check test will be held on the first day. There is no class on this day.

    Class Format

    Option 1 - Hybrid [Tuesday online, Thursday in-person]
    *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 [Tuesday and Thursday online]

    *Please note that it is not allowed to move to another class or change your class format after Week 1.

    Class Schedule
    May 22, 27, 29
    June3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
    July1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31

    Notes:

    • December will be winter break.
    • Please understand that the class format and the schedule of the course are subject to change without any prior notice.
    Application Deadline
    • Early Bird: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
    • General: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

    Notes:

    • Early bird payment must be made by Monday, May 19. The general price will be charged otherwise.
    • We will stop accepting applications once all seats are filled or one week has passed since Day 1 of the semester
    • We will still accept applications after the deadline if there are seats available. Please submit the application form below if you want to take the course.
    Course Fee (tax included)
    • Early Bird: 58,225 yen
    • General: 68,500 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.
    • Library, Computer Lab and TUJ’s online service usage fees are also included.
    • Students may need to purchase books or materials for this course.
    • Bank transfer service fees are not included above and are paid by the applicants. Credit card payments are accepted as well.

    Note: This course expects students to attend most, if not all, of the classes. Assignments will also be given. Please consider carefully before applying whether you have sufficient time to both attend classes and to tackle the homework assignments.

    APPLY HERE

    If you have any questions or worries about the class and would like some advice, please feel free to contact the Academic English Program at .

    Notes:

    • This course expects students to attend most, if not all, of the classes. Assignments will also be given. Please consider carefully before applying whether you have sufficient time to both attend classes and to tackle the homework assignments.
    • We will stop accepting applications once all seats are filled or one week has passed after Day 1 of the semester.
    • We will still accept applications after the deadline if there is a seat available. Please submit the application form above, and we will get back to you.
    • If applications do not reach our minimum numbers of students, we will not be able to offer this course.

    COURSE CONTENT

    This course is conducted in English. Students learn the foundations of academic skills, including critical thinking skills, analytical skills, and time management, as well as academic English skills, including reading academic texts, writing academic papers, essay formats, research and citation methods, how to participate in group discussions, and how to give presentations.
    The first half of the course will focus on acquiring the basic academic English skills. In the second half of the course, students will practice those skills they acquired. The second half is designed to further develop what students learned in the first half, encouraging retention and progression of the academic English skills.

    INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE

    Individual guidance is given outside of the classroom hours during the course. Each student receives 1-2 sessions about the class content, essay composition and assignments for 10-15 minutes before the start of class, at times arranged between the student and instructor.

    Note: There will be no make-up of the individual guidance for those who miss it.

    MESSAGE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR

    If your educational plans include advanced study in a graduate school, please consider taking this course. Through intensive study, students will learn the academic skills set essential for success in graduate schools. In addition to individual work, this course fosters a lively spirit of teamwork with fellow classmates—just like many classes in graduate school. I hope to meet you in class!

      STUDENT COMMENTS

      I learned academic writing skills and vocabulary to write research papers, both necessary to study at a graduate school.

      I was able to make connections with classmates who have the same goals.

      I learned how to write a research paper, discussion skills, and presentation skills. Presentation skills I learned in the course were helpful to make a presentation at work.

      APPLICATION PROCEDURES

      Please apply using the online application form. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about course details or the application process.

        Notes:

        • We will stop accepting applications once all seats are filled or one week has passed after Day 1 of the semester.
        • We will still accept applications after the deadline if there is a seat available. Please submit the application form above, and we will get back to you.
        • If applications do not reach our minimum numbers of students, we will not be able to offer this course.

        STEPS TO ATTEND

        Please follow the procedures below to attend the course.

        1. Submit your application

        Please apply through the online form by the specified deadline.

        2. Receiving the program details

        Details of course fee payment and the course brochure will be sent to you via email.

        3. Pay the course fee

        Please pay the course fee via wire transfer to the specified bank account by the deadline. Credit card payments are accepted as well.

        4. Documents to submit by the first day of class

        Please prepare required documents for this course by following the instructions written in an email. Please submit them to us by the first day of the course.

        ANNUAL COURSE SCHEDULE

        Summer 2026

        *This course is offered only in the Summer semester. For Spring and Fall semester, please consider “AEP Day Program” or “English for Academic Purposes.”

        Contact us

        Temple University, Japan Campus Academic English Program
        • Location: 1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 154-0004 (Access)
        • Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-18:30 (Japan Time) *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese Holidays
        • Email:
        • Tel: 0120-86-1026 (Toll Free)　03-5441-9863 (AEP)
        • Fax: 03-3452-3084

        The TUJ Academic English Program (AEP) strives to provide equal access to its English-language educational programming to students with disabilities. However, depending on circumstances such as campus facilities, equipment and staffing, we may not be able to accommodate your request. Please contact us by phone first.

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