Course List | Academic English Program (AEP) | Temple University, Japan Campus

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 for elementary school students to university students of various English levels.

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 TUJ campus. 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, Showa Women’s University, Musashi University, Meiji Gakuin University, Bunkyo University, Dokkyo University, Toyama International University High School, Yokohama Hayato 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.

PDF Flyer (Japanese)

Filters

Target	Course Name	Content/Objective	English Level	Period/Time/Frequency
High School graduates & above (High School 3rd year & above in Spring semester)	AEP Day Program Details	This course offers the basic 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).	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 School 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 Purposes 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 Course 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.	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 Course 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 2 TOEFL ITP® tests
High School graduates & above	Personal Statement Workshop 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 Course 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
Elementary School (Grade 4-6)	TUJ Kids College DetailsJapanese	Participants will become small “University students” and will work on small fun academic projects while communicating with TUJ students.	No requirements	Fall and Spring semester Weekend (Sundays) or National Holidays/4 days
Junior High School	TUJ Teen College DetailsJapanese	TUJ students with international backgrounds and participants will challenge in academic contents 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 PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS 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 students DetailsJapanese	Participants will have fun learning English through group works and activities with native 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 Program for Junior High School 2nd & 3rd grade students DetailsJapanese	This program is designed to be content-based instead of focusing on each English skills. Participants will challenge in activities with the support of a native English teacher and TUJ students.	No requirements	Summer (August) During the Summer break/3 days
High School graduates	Bridge Program for AEP Students 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 ORGANIZATIONS 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 time can be arranged.
English Teachers	COURSES FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS 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 Academic English Program

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
Email: esl@tuj.temple.edu
Tel: 0120-86-1026 (Toll Free)　03-5441-9863 (AEP)
Fax: 03-3452-3084

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.