We offer courses specialized in the academic English skills throughout the year that are necessary at universities and graduate schools. We also offer internships and courses for English teachers. Short-term courses in which students can experience American-style student-centered classes are also offered at the Tokyo campus of TUJ for elementary school students to university students of various English levels.
For details of the courses AEP offers at TUJ Kyoto, please check Academic English Program (TUJ Kyoto).Japanese
Semester-long / Short-term Courses
Semester-long courses are offered every semester in Fall (September to November), Spring (January to March), and Summer (May to July). Also, we hold short-term courses for elementary school students to university students at the Tokyo campus of TUJ. These are held on weekends, national holidays, or school holidays (spring and summer breaks).
*Please be aware that a course cannot be offered in the event that there are an insufficient number of applicants.
Courses for Educational Organizations
AEP provides custom English courses for the students of schools, prefectures, boards of education, and other educational organizations. We offer an international learning environment for our students and can provide clients with course proposals and even the implementation of curricula to fit their specific needs and goals. We also have partner universities who issue credits to students that complete our existing semester-long or short-term courses.
Past programs for: Setagaya Board of Education, Yamanashi Prefecture, Ehime Board of Education, Nagasaki Board of Education, Showa Women’s University, Musashi University, Meiji Gakuin University, Bunkyo University, Dokkyo University, Toyama University of International Studies High School, Yokohama Hayato Senior High School
Courses for English Teachers
AEP provides training programs aimed at Japanese teachers providing English education to students as an opportunity to learn English teaching methods. We offer both year-long and short-term training programs.
Past Programs for: Kanagawa Prefecture, Meiji University
You can view and download the PDF flyer with all the courses we offer from the page below.
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| Target | Course Name | Content/Objective | English Level | Period / Time / Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School graduates & above (High School 3rd year & above in Spring semester) | AEP Day ProgramArrow-Large Details | This course offers the academic English skills that are required at universities and graduate schools in English-speaking countries. The schedule is designed for high school graduates and above who can take classes during the day, and students can even take just one class (12 hours per week in Spring semester, 6 hours per week in Summer & Fall semester). | For those who have test scores higher than TOEFL ITP® test 400, TOEFL iBT® test 32, IELTS 3.5, Eiken Grade Pre-2, or the equivalent English proficiency. | Semester-long Weekday Daytime/6-24 hours a week |
| High School | AEP High SchoolArrow-Large Details | This course is designed for high school students who wish to improve their academic skills. A different course focus (Reading-based Writing, Content, and Fluency & Accuracy) will be offered each semester. | No requirements | Semester-long Weekday Evening/2 classes a week |
| High School graduates & above | English for Academic PurposesArrow-Large Details | This course is designed for those who aim to study abroad in undergraduate or graduate programs to begin to acquire the necessary academic skills. Each semester has a different focus (Content, Reading-based Writing, and Fluency & Accuracy) | No requirements | Semester-long Weekday Evening/2 classes a week |
| University & above | Grad Prep CourseArrow-Large Details | This course is designed for those who have already been accepted into or who will soon apply to graduate courses at TUJ or in English-speaking countries. Students learn the foundations of academic skills as well as academic English skills. | For those who have a minimum English standardized test score of TOEFL iBT® test 80, or IELTS 6.0. | Semester-long Weekday Evening/2 classes a week |
| High School & above | TOEFL ITP® Test Prep CourseArrow-Large Details | This is a preparatory course for the paper-based TOEFL ITP® Test designed for students aiming to apply to Temple University, Japan Campus’s (TUJ’s) Undergraduate, Law School, and Graduate College of Education. | Aiming for a score of 500+: those who have never taken TOEFL ITP® Test, or have a TOEFL ITP® Test score of less than 500, TOEFL iBT® Test 45, IELTS 4.0, or Eiken Grade 2. Aiming for a score of 550+: those who have a minimum TOEFL ITP® Test score of 500, TOEFL iBT® Test 61, IELTS 5.0, or Eiken Grade Pre-1. | Semester-long Weekends (Saturdays), 6 classes and 1 TOEFL ITP® test |
| High School graduates & above | Personal Statement WorkshopArrow-Large DetailsJapanese | This workshop is for students who are applying for TUJ’s Undergraduate Program (including Bridge Program), TUJ’s Graduate Programs (Beasley School of Law, Master in Management Program, Graduate College of Education, Master of Science in Communication Management), or Universities and Graduate schools overseas. You will learn how to write a personal statement necessary for applications. | No requirements | Each semester Weekend (Saturdays)/3 days |
| High School & University (Junior High School 3rd year & above in Spring) | English Skill-up CourseArrow-Large Details | This course is open to current high school and university students. Junior High School 3rd year students can also take the course in Spring. The program aims to improve reading, vocabulary, listening and discussion skills and is taught differently from the usual English classes in Japan. | No requirements | Spring and Summer Spring 3 days, Summer 5 days |
| Junior High School | TUJ Teen CollegeArrow-Large DetailsJapanese | TUJ students with international backgrounds and participants will challenge together in using academic contents while communicating in English. There will be many group activities. | No requirements | Fall and Spring semester Weekend (Sundays) or National Holidays/4 days |
| Elementary School (Grade 5 & 6) | STUDY ABROAD IN JAPAN PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTSArrow-Large DetailsJapanese | You can experience an “all English” environment. The topics are those elementary school students are familiar with. Participants will have fun interacting with TUJ students in English. | No requirements | Summer (August) During the Summer break/3 days |
| Junior High School (Grade 7) | Summer Program for Junior High School 1st grade studentsArrow-Large DetailsJapanese | Participants will have fun learning English through group work and activities with native English-speaking teachers and TUJ students all in English. | No requirements | Summer (August) During the Summer break/3 days |
| Junior High School (Grade 8 & 9) | STUDY ABROAD IN JAPAN PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2ND & 3RD GRADE STUDENTSArrow-Large DetailsJapanese | This program is designed to be content-based instead of focusing on each English skills. Participants will do challenging activities with the support of a native English-speaking teacher and TUJ students. | No requirements | Summer (August) During the Summer break/3 days |
| High School graduates | Bridge Program for AEP StudentsArrow-Large DetailsJapanese | You can take the non-credit courses of Bridge Program if you meet the English requirements. | who have test scores between TOEFL ITP® test 475 and 549, TOEFL iBT® test 53 and 78, IELTS 5.0 and 5.5, PTE 40 and 52 | Semester-long* Weekday Daytime/7-13 hours a week *Please refer to the academic calendar for Undergraduate students. |
| Elementary School to University | COURSES FOR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSArrow-Large Customized Special ProgramJapanese | AEP provides students of educational or education-related organizations with English courses. Please contact us for details if you are interested in offering or developing an English course for your organization. Some universities issue credits for our existing English courses. | No requirements | 1-5 days Usually from 10am to 4pm* *Start and end times can be arranged. |
| English Teachers | COURSES FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSArrow-Large Internship for Japanese Teachers of EnglishJapanese | AEP provides a year-long training program aimed at Japanese teachers providing English education to students as an opportunity to learn English teaching methods. We also offer short-term training programs. | No requirements | Upon request |
Contact us
Temple University, Japan Campus
Temple University, Japan Campus Kyoto
Academic English Program
【Tokyo Office】
- Location: 1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 154-0004 (Access)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-18:30 (Japan Time) *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese Holidays
- Tel: 0120-86-1026 (Toll Free) 03-5441-9863 (AEP)
- Email: esl@tuj.temple.edu
【Kyoto Office】
- Location: 1 Fukakusa Tayacho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0878 (Access)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-17:30 (Japan Time) *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese Holidays
- Tel: 075-645-7055 03-5441-9863 (AEP Tokyo Office)
- Email: esl@tuj.temple.edu
The TUJ Academic English Program (AEP) strives to provide equal access to its English-language educational programming to students with disabilities. However, depending on circumstances such as campus facilities, equipment and staffing, we may not be able to accommodate your request. Please contact us by phone first.