All international students will learn practical Japanese language skills in this Japanese Language Program* as part of FILA’s formal curriculum. This Japanese program aims to enable students to reach the Japanese language proficiency level at which students can make smooth communication in their campus life and social life in Japan in general. With additional effort and commitment, students may reach the level at which they can seek careers in Japan. Evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 70 or IELTS 6.0) or higher is required to be eligible to enroll in FILA.

*The FILA Practical Japanese Language Program is primarily designed for non-Japanese natives or beginners of the Japanese language. For those who have already achieved high Japanese language proficiency (e.g. students with Japanese Language Proficiency test level N2 or higher), please contact the FILA Office in advance of application. 

Semester	Credits	Khoma *	/Hours	Total Study Hours	Cumulative Study Hours	Course Level
1st Semester	5	5	7.5	112.5	/	E0
2nd Semester	5	5	7.5	112.5	225	E1
Spring Break (2weeks)	2	15	22.5	45	270	Special Course
3rd Semester	8	8	12	180	450	E2
4th Semester	2	2	3	45	495	E3
5th Semester	2	2	3	45	540	E3/E4
6th Semester	2	2	3	45	585	E3/E4

* 1 Khoma is equal to one 90 minute class. Thus, a five Khoma class meets for five 90-minute classes per week.

Semester	FILA	Other Faculties
Spring	Ｅ0）General Japanese for Beginners 日本語総合入門 (5 khoma)
Fall	Ｅ1）General Japanese I 日本語総合Ⅰ(5 khoma)	Ｅ0）General Japanese for Beginners日本語総合入門 (5 khoma)
Spring Break (2weeks)	Japanese Practice for Beginners 日本語演習入門 (1 khoma) 単）Japanese Practice I 日本語演習Ⅰ (1 khoma)
Spring	Ｅ2）Japanese Practice II 日本語総合Ⅱ(5 khoma) Ｅ2）Japanese Reading II 日本語読解Ⅱ(1 khoma) Ｅ2）Japanese Listening 日本語聴解Ⅱ(1 khoma) Ｅ2）Japanese Grammar 日本語文法Ⅱ(1 Khoma)	Ｅ1）General Japanese I 日本語総合Ⅰ(5 khoma)
Fall	Ｅ3 Elective Courses	Ｅ2）日本語総合Ⅱ⑤
Spring	Ｅ3/E4 Elective Courses	Ｅ2 選択
Fall	Ｅ3/E4 Elective Courses	Ｅ3選択

Students who attain TOEFL iBT 90/IELTS 7 (no subscore below 6.5) or higher before the beginning of the 1st or 2nd semester of Year 1 can obtain the credits for the following English language courses. (Application procedures must be completed by deadlines).

Academic Foundations I and II (2+4= 6 credits)
English for Academic Purposes II (2 credits)