Study in Japan

Yokohama International Education Academy
YIEA Tokyo Academy

The Yokohama International Education Academy has been providing quality Japanese language education for over 30 years in the city of Yokohama. Our experience and expertise allow us to evolve with the times and ensure our service constantly meets the expectations of our students and the global community. Yokohama is a prominent and energetic city attracting tourists and businesses alike. It is situated within the greater Tokyo metropolitan area yet manages to maintain its quiet charm as an international port city. In this marvelous environment, thousands of students have completed their studies and went on to follow their dreams.

Features

Curriculum & Instructors

All teachers at our Academy are qualified Japanese instructors. From Elementary to Seminar, there are 11 levels available. Our curriculum puts equal emphasis on input & output. The collaborative method of learning is utilized to ensure students learn both academic and functional Japanese.

Guidance & Support

Guidance and support are provided for students advancing to institutes of higher education. Information are constantly updated and seminars are held throughout the year. Special recommendations to universities are also available for students of excellence.

ISO & Quality

We have been certified for ISO since 2017 and are presently certified for ISO21001:2018 and ISO29991:2020. We are proud that our management system, instructors, and curricula have received independent affirmation at the international standardization level. We are committed to quality and excellence.

Cultural & Social Experiences

We provide students with ample opportunities in both academic and cultural experiences. Events like speech contest, field trip, cultural activities, etc. are planned throughout the year. There are also chances to interact with Japanese college students. Advanced level students also take elective classes twice a week to pursue their interests.

Progress of Study in Japan

This is the general structure of the core part of our Japanese program. Most students study with us for 1-2 years. Your study of the Japanese language will be the foundation for you to advance to prestigious universities and great careers in Japan.

Academic & Cultural Experiences

Students not only learn Japanese in classes but acquire a versatile understanding of the Japanese language and Japanese culture through school events such as Speech Contest, Sports Day, Cultural Exchange, and Field Trips.

Cultural Exchange Events

Sports Day

Speech Contest

Sports Day

Application Procedure

Testimonials

China

ZHOU CHUANQING

March, 2017 Advanced

Thriving in International Legal Studies

April, 2017 Sophia University, Tokyo

As I wanted to enter a top-flight university, I studied very hard to get a high score on EJU exam, which was the most interesting, and the hardest to me. At first, I couldn’t even write phrases correctly, let alone sentences. However, teachers of YIEA always teach me Japanese diligently. I remember more than 100 example sentences that I learned to brush up my writing skills. I still keep the sentences and sometimes read them back. I strongly feel that my Japanese skills has gradually improved thanks to the help of my teachers. My EJU score finally reached 360 from 200, and besides, I got full marks on writing section. Looking back now, I can’t help laughing when I read back the sentences including lots of errors. I appreciate YIEA’s teachers giving lots of invaluable help to me. Yokohama International Education Academy is our home forever. There are lots of reliable teachers and interesting activities. Moreover, this home is full of our dreams. As a graduate of YIEA, I assert that you can improve yourself dramatically here. Life in Japan is attractive, and filled with challenges. If you start your school life at YIEA, you will have a vast array of experience. I hope for your success.

Thailand

TANTISERANEE PURINAT

March 2016 GS

To N. Ireland and back

September, 2016 Queen’s University Belfast, N. Ireland October, 2017 Waseda University Graduate School, Tokyo

When I was in college, I majored in politics. As I thought it would be better to master another language besides Thai and English, I decided to minor in Japanese. After graduation, I made up my mind to come to Japan, not to forget Japanese that I had been studying in college, and to continue learning politics at graduate school in Japan. My first goal in Japan was to pass N2. When I first came to YIEA, I started learning Japanese in advanced class. There are some electives in advanced level, and I selected N2 preparation class. When I was in Thailand, I tried N2 three times, only to fail. However, I studied hard in this class with the help of my teachers, and passed N2 on my first try. I graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in Ireland in June 2016, and I’m preparing to enter graduate school of Waseda University now. I will try to achieve doctoral degree after finishing master’s degree. I want to become a professor in the future.

Sri Lanka

KANISHKA

March, 2018 Intermediate

I studied IT at Arts College after graduating from YIEA. I am currently working for an IT company in Kanagawa prefecture. Most people in the company are Japanese. It was very hard to adapt to the environment at the beginning. It has been two years and I am working happily now. I have realized my dream!

Vietnam

DO MAI LINH

March, 2021 Advanced

I have just graduated from YIEA in March this year and was able to get a job in an architecture company. I have always longed for a job like this. I studied architectural design at the university back in Vietnam. Now, I am learning so much from my kind colleagues. Right now, I am actually designing rooms for international students!