You may be looking forward to living in Japan, but at the same time, you may feel a little anxious.
In order to help students focus on their studies and fully enjoy their time in Japan, the ECC Japanese Language Institute holds an orientation session for each student when they enter the school, allowing them to discuss daily life in Japan and study.
In regard to daily life, ECC will provide you with information about not only the rules and manners of Japan, but also about nearby facilities, how to buy a cell phone, and any other information necessary to fully enjoy life in Japan.
In regards to study information, ECC will give detailed explanations about the yearly schedule, how to do homework, and about attendance, grades, and the evaluation methods used to determine if a student proceeds to a higher level course.

We conduct a placement test prior to enrollment to enable our students to start at the level that best suits them.
Students who have no experience with Japanese are also very welcome to enroll. However, we recommend that students master hiragana and katakana before enrolling.

In our classes, we use the "direct method", which means classes are conducted only in Japanese. This develops students' abilities to comprehend Japanese from an early stage.
It also helps students understand the unique expressions and nuances of the Japanese language.

Leaving your home country and staying abroad for a long period of time can be very stressful.
ECC uses a homeroom teacher system to enable us to keep a close eye on our students and respond to any changes in their physical condition, living situation, or learning situation.
Homeroom teachers are always happy to discuss any issues you have, so feel free to talk to them before a problem grows serious.

A few weeks after the start of each semester, individual counseling sessions are held by the class's homeroom teacher.
Although you can talk to your class teacher at any point, this is a set time in which to talk about your future goals and career path, monitor your learning status, provide you with study advice, and discuss any concerns you may have about your life.
Counselling means that even if you don't feel comfortable approaching your class teacher yourself, you will have the opportunity to receive advice.

Every day you will receive approximately two to three hours worth of homework to review and prepare for the next class.
While it may seem daunting at first, studying hard will help you achieve your dreams. Your classmates will also be working hard, and can help you study.
By the time you graduate, the hard work you put into studying at the ECC Japanese Language Institute will set up for a success in the future.

There will be tests held regularly. Sometimes as often as every day, and there will be at least one quiz every week.
If a student scores 80% or above they are considered to have passed. If they fail it will provide them with the opportunity to review and improve. At the end of the semester there is a final exam, and the results of the weekly quizzes, final exam, and the student's attendance rate will be used to determine whether or not a student can advance to the next level.

Every semester, we organize a field trip or cultural experience for our students. In the past, students have experienced things such as visiting World Heritage Sites, making Japanese sweets, and visiting TV stations.
By taking their learning outside of the school, students are able to experience Japan and Japanese language in a way that they are not exposed to in their regular classes.