Human Academy Japanese Language School Learning Content/Curriculum
■2026 Curriculum
College Prep Course
To help students realize their career aspirations,
We have many years of know-how and systems in place.
Goal:
This program aims to cultivate the Japanese language skills necessary for admission to Japanese universities, graduate schools, and vocational schools, as well as the Japanese language proficiency required for studies after enrollment. It also aims to develop the basic professional skills and technical skills necessary for future activities in Japanese and international society. Furthermore, it provides preparation for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
- 2 years
- 1 year 9 months
- 1 year and 6 months
- 1 year 3 months
▼ For the 2-year course
| level | What you'll learn | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner (6 months) |
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vocabulary |
| grammar | ||
| Reading Comprehension | ||
| conversation | ||
| composition | ||
| Listening | ||
| Speed Reading | ||
| Character Vocabulary | ||
| Pronunciation and reading aloud | ||
| activity | ||
| Intermediate (6 months) |
General Japanese (including essays) |
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| Characters/Kanji | ||
| Listening | ||
| grammar | ||
| vocabulary | ||
| Reading comprehension/speed reading | ||
| conversation | ||
| composition | ||
| Career Guidance | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| College Admissions Guidance | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Intermediate/Advanced (6 months) |
General Japanese (including essays) |
|
| Characters/Kanji | ||
| Listening | ||
| grammar | ||
| vocabulary | ||
| Reading comprehension/speed reading | ||
| conversation | ||
| composition | ||
| Pronunciation and reading aloud | ||
| College Admissions Guidance | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| advanced (6 months) |
General Japanese (including essays) |
|
| Characters/Kanji | ||
| Listening | ||
| grammar | ||
| vocabulary | ||
| Reading comprehension/speed reading | ||
| conversation | ||
| composition | ||
| Pronunciation and reading aloud | ||
| activity | ||
| College Admissions Guidance | ||
| Intercultural understanding and project work | ||
Practical Japanese Course
We offer a practical curriculum that will enable you to acquire the language skills necessary for living and working in Japan.
Goal:
This program aims to cultivate the Japanese communication skills necessary for living and working in Japanese society. It also aims to develop the fundamental and technical skills required for future success in Japanese and international society.
- 2 years
| level | What you'll learn | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner (6 months) |
|
vocabulary |
| grammar | ||
| Reading Comprehension | ||
| conversation | ||
| composition | ||
| Listening | ||
| Speed Reading | ||
| Character Vocabulary | ||
| Pronunciation and reading aloud | ||
| Intermediate (6 months) |
General Japanese (including essays) |
|
| Characters/Kanji | ||
| Listening | ||
| grammar | ||
| vocabulary | ||
| Reading Comprehension | ||
| conversation | ||
| Japanese Society Path | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Intermediate/Advanced (6 months) |
General Japanese (including essays) |
|
| Characters/Kanji | ||
| Listening | ||
| grammar | ||
| vocabulary | ||
| Reading Comprehension | ||
| conversation | ||
| Japanese Society Path | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| advanced (6 months) |
General Japanese (including essays) |
|
| Characters/Kanji | ||
| Listening | ||
| grammar | ||
| vocabulary | ||
| Reading Comprehension | ||
| conversation | ||
| Japanese Society Path | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
■2027 Curriculum
College Prep Course
Admission to Japanese universities, graduate schools, and vocational schools
This course is for those who aspire to achieve their goals.
Goal:
The goal is to achieve a level of Japanese language proficiency equivalent to B2 on the overall scale of the Japanese Language Education Reference Framework.
■ Schools and Courses Offered
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- Tokyo Campus: 2-year course / 1 year 9 month course / 1 year 6 month course / 1 year 3 month course / 1 year course
- Osaka Campus: 2-year course / 1 year 9 month course / 1 year 6 month course / 1 year 3 month course / 1 year course / 9 month course
- Kobe Campus 2-Year Course / 1 Year 6 Month Course
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- Yokohama SchoolKanto Gakuin University 2-year course / 1 year 6 month course
- Hiroshima Campus: 2-year course / 1 year 6 month course
- Fukuoka Campus 2-Year Course / 1 Year 6 Month Course
*Courses marked in red are scheduled to begin in 2027 and are currently undergoing certification application with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
This plan is tentative and subject to change. Please be aware of this in advance.
▼ 2-Year Advanced Course
This two-year course covers everything from the basics to the most advanced levels, enabling you to acquire advanced academic Japanese skills sufficient for research at the university and graduate school levels.
Total class time: 1,520 hours *The time here refers to "unit time".
Target level: B2-4
*This refers to a level of proficiency in B2 level activities, including B2.2, within the B2 level of language activities in the Japanese Language Education Reference Framework.
• Beginner 1, Beginner 2 (A1-A2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
Students can communicate and explain things using simple vocabulary, including self-introductions and everyday topics.
Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 (B1): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to express your opinions and exchange detailed information about events in your daily life, school, and work.
Advanced 1, Advanced 2 (B2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to understand the key points of social and specialized topics and write logical presentations and objective articles.
Advanced Level 3, Advanced Level 4 (B2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to discuss social and current events on an equal footing with experts and write detailed essays and reports.
▼ 1 year and 9 month course for college entrance
The program covers everything from the basics to advanced topics over a period of 1 year and 9 months, fostering the ability to respond to social and current events, as well as logical reasoning skills.
Total class time: 1,330 hours *The time here refers to "unit time".
Target level: B2-3
*This refers to a level of proficiency in B2 level activities, including B2.2, within the B2 level of language activities in the Japanese Language Education Reference Framework.
• Beginner 1, Beginner 2 (A1-A2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
Students can communicate and explain things using simple vocabulary, including self-introductions and everyday topics.
Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 (B1): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to express your opinions and exchange detailed information about events in your daily life, school, and work.
Advanced 1, Advanced 2 (B2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to understand the key points of social and specialized topics and write logical presentations and objective articles.
• Advanced Level 3 (B2): 3 months (Class hours: 190 hours)
You will be able to discuss social and current events on an equal footing with experts and write detailed essays and reports.
▼ 1 year and 6 month course for further education
In one and a half years, students will complete the intermediate level and reach a stage where they can write and present logically at an advanced level.
Total class time: 1,140 hours *The time here refers to "unit time".
Target level: B2-2
*This refers to a level where the speaker is able to perform activities primarily at level B2.1 of the B2 level of language activities in the Japanese language education reference framework.
• Beginner 1, Beginner 2 (A1-A2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
Students can communicate and explain things using simple vocabulary, including self-introductions and everyday topics.
Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 (B1): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to express your opinions and exchange detailed information about events in your daily life, school, and work.
Advanced 1, Advanced 2 (B2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to understand the key points of social and specialized topics and write logical presentations and objective articles.
▼ 1 year and 3 month course for college entrance
For those with prior knowledge. This course aims to quickly elevate your skills from everyday level to a level where you can engage in specialized discussions and create logical documents.
Total class time: 950 hours *The time here refers to "unit time".
Target level: B2-2
*This refers to a level where the speaker is able to perform activities primarily at level B2.1 of the B2 level of language activities in the Japanese language education reference framework.
• Beginner 1, Beginner 2 (A2): 3 months (Class time: 190 hours)
Students can communicate and explain things using simple vocabulary, including self-introductions and everyday topics.
Intermediate Levels 1 & 2 (B1): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to express your opinions and exchange detailed information about events in your daily life, school, and work.
Advanced Levels 1 & 2 (B2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to understand the key points of social and specialized topics and write logical presentations and objective articles.
▼ First-year advanced course
Within one year, students will reach a stage where they can write and present logically at an advanced level.
Total class time: 760 hours *The time here refers to "unit time".
Target level: B2-2
*This refers to a level where the speaker is able to perform activities primarily at level B2.1 of the B2 level of language activities in the Japanese language education reference framework.
Intermediate Levels 1 & 2 (B1): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to express your opinions and exchange detailed information about events in your daily life, school, and work.
Advanced Levels 1 & 2 (B2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to understand the key points of social and specialized topics and write logical presentations and objective articles.
▼ 9-Month Course for College Entrance
This program progresses from intermediate to advanced levels over nine months, helping students acquire the logical communication skills necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.
Total class time: 570 hours *The time here refers to "unit time".
Target level: B2-2
*This refers to a level where the speaker is able to perform activities primarily at level B2.1 of the B2 level of language activities in the Japanese language education reference framework.
Intermediate Level 2 (B1): 3 months (Class time: 190 hours)
You will be able to express your opinions and exchange detailed information about events in your daily life, school, and work.
Advanced Levels 1 & 2 (B2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to understand the key points of social and specialized topics and write logical presentations and objective articles.
Job preparation course
To get a job in Japan, or to use Japanese in the future
People who wish to work
Goal:
The goal is to achieve a level of Japanese language proficiency equivalent to B2 on the overall scale of the Japanese Language Education Reference Framework.
■Schools and Courses Offered
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- Tokyo Campus, 2-Year Course
- Osaka Campus 2-Year Course
*Courses marked in red are scheduled to begin in 2027 and are currently undergoing certification application with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
This plan is tentative and subject to change. Please be aware of this in advance.
▼ 2-year job preparation course
In the job preparation course, you will acquire "practical communication skills" that enable you to act independently in a variety of situations, from daily life to business and social activities.
Total class time: 1,520 hours *The time here refers to "unit time".
Target level: B2-4
*This refers to a level in which the student is fully capable of performing B2 level activities, including B2.2, within the B2 level of language activities in the Japanese Language Education Reference Framework.
• Beginner 1, Beginner 2 (A2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
Students can communicate and explain things using simple vocabulary, including self-introductions and everyday topics.
Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 (B1): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
You will be able to express your opinions and exchange detailed information about events in your daily life, school, and work.
Advanced Levels 1 & 2 (B2): 6 months (380 hours of instruction)
Establishing logical communication skills: Being able to explain social and specialized topics in detail, and to write persuasive arguments and objective, logical articles.
• Advanced Level 3 (B2): 6 months (Class hours: 380 hours)
Acquisition of advanced social participation skills: The ability to discuss current events and abstract topics on an equal footing with experts, and to write reports that summarize multiple viewpoints.