About AIEC

The philosophy is to cultivate individuals who can recognize their own value, respect the value of others, forge fulfilling lives by collaborating with diverse people, and contribute to international peace through international exchange by playing an active role in a global society.
Based on the Frame of eference for Japanese Language, Ageo International Education Center (AIEC) cultivates the Japanese language proficiency necessary for studying at graduate schools, universities, vocational schools, etc., and supports students in advancing to higher education institutions that match their life goals.

The curriculum adopts a comprehensive approach to language activities across four skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) and five fields (listening, reading, interaction, presentation, and writing), based on the perspective that understanding of the learning content deepens through the use of Japanese in actual communication and repeated thinking, judgment, and expression.

The "Comprehensive Japanese" subject at each level incorporates language activities that integrate multiple domains, allowing for comprehensive learning of the four skills and five fields.
While a B2 level proficiency in each of the five domains of language activity is generally required for higher education, acquiring reading and speaking skills takes time. Therefore, at the B2 level, in addition to "Comprehensive Japanese," "Reading" and "Speaking (Interaction)" subjects are provided to strengthen these skills and prepare students for external examinations.

For students who wish to change their visa status to a Specified Skilled Worker visa after graduating from this school, we provide specialized Japanese language courses in various fields, information on Specified Skilled Worker evaluation tests, and other learning support outside of regular study hours. We already have a track record of employment in the nursing care, food service ( will be terminated soon), and food and beverage manufacturing industries.

Courses
▷College Preparatory Course for Higher Education 2 Years (April Enrollment)
▷College Preparatory Course for Higher Education 1 Year and 9 Months (July Enrollment)
▷College Preparatory Course for Higher Education 1 Year and 6 Months (October Enrollment)

Class Hours and Holidays
▷4 unit hours/day (1 unit hour is 45 minutes)
▷Total Class Hours a Year: 768 unit hours/year
＊An additional 16-20 unit hours of attendance are required for ceremonies, field trips, health checkups, and class presentations.
▷Class Hours: 9:00-12:20 / 13:20-16:40
▷Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, Summer, Winter, and Spring Holidays.
＊For details, please refer to the application guidelines.

JLPT is an examination that aims to evaluate comprehensive Japanese language skills, about the knowledges of Japanese characters, vocabularies, grammars, and the utilization of actual communication skills. JLPT exam is a computer-graded multiple-choice test, and there are 5 grades from N1 to N5. JLPT passing grades may be required for graduate school admissions, employment requirements and the requirements of resident status for specified skilled worker program (SSW).

Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) is an examination administered to assess the Japanese language proficiency and basic academic skills required by Japanese universities for international students who wish to enroll in Japanese universities. More than 90% of national universities, 60% of public universities, and about 60% of private universities use the EJU, and having an EJU score can broaden your options for further education. In addition, the EJU is used in a total of 159 graduate schools at 72 universities, including Hitotsubashi University, Saitama University, Keio University, and Hosei University.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Study Encouragement Grant for International Students is a scholarship that provides 30,000 yen per month for one year from April to March, or for six months from October to March. Students must have a GPA of 2.30 or higher in the previous academic year and be expected to maintain that level during the grant period. Other conditions, such as the amount of financial support provided, also apply.
Students who diligently and consistently pursue their studies serve as role models for other students and will be awarded commendations for their diligence.

Ageo City is the eighth most populous city in Saitama Prefecture (230,000 people) and is adjacent to Saitama City, a designated city. It boasts many large shopping malls and restaurants.
From Ageo Station, served by the Takasaki Line and Shonan Shinjuku Line, it takes 8 minutes to Omiya Station (a major terminal station), 35 minutes to Ikebukuro Station, and 43 minutes to Tokyo Station. The school is a 12-minute walk from Ageo Station, and Ageo Library (main branch) is located along the way, making it ideal for studying and reading outside of class hours and on holidays.
Furthermore, there are many well-known higher education institutions in the surrounding area, including Seigakuin University (Ageo), Saitama Dental Hygienist College (Ageo), Kanto Welfare College (Kou-nosu), Kanto Automobile College (Kou-nosu), and Ohara Bookkeeping and Information Business College (Omiya).