This program 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. Students may even choose to take just one class (12 hours per week in Spring and 6 hours per week in Summer and Fall semesters).
Course Overview
Target Learners
High School graduates and above are eligible for this course.
*3rd grade high school students can take this course in the Spring semester.
The program is best for those who want to:
- Enroll in the undergraduate or graduate programs at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ)
- Prepare to study abroad at a university or graduate school
- “Study abroad” while in Japan, or who want to experience study-abroad
- Prepare before studying abroad in a foreign country
- Follow up after studying abroad
- Obtain a job at a global company
- Learn not only conversational English but also advanced reading and writing through “Academic English”
*This program is designed for students who have test scores higher than TOEFL iBT 32, IELTS 3.5, TOEFL ITP 400, Eiken Grade Pre-2, or the equivalent English proficiency. If you do not have one of the above scores, you will need to take a brief test and counseling administered by the AEP staff, which takes a maximum of about 30 minutes, to confirm eligibility to enroll in the program.
Course Features
- Students can take AEP classes both online and on campus for one semester and can expect to improve both academic and daily conversational English skills, as the official language at TUJ is English.
*There is also an online-only course available. - Classes are customized for non-native English speakers and conducted in the American university style. These classes also cover "Academic Skills" that are not typically taught in actual American university courses.
- Classes are taught by instructors with master’s and/or doctoral degrees.
- Some universities may grant credits for taking this course. Please contact your university for more details.
Summer 2026 Course Details
Period
Saturday, May 23, 2026 to Friday, July 31, 2026
*All students are required to take an online level check test (approximately 60 minutes) on one of the following dates:
1. Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 1 p.m.
2. Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 1 p.m.
Class Format
Format 1 - Hybrid (2 days a week: one day in-person, one day online)
*In-person classes are held at Temple University, Japan Campus (Access: 7-minute walk from Sangen-jaya station, Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line).
Format 2 - Online Only (2 days a week: both days online)
*To attend Zoom classes and take the level check test, you will need a PC or tablet equipped with a camera, microphone, and keyboard (built-in or external), as well as a quiet environment with a stable internet connection. During the level check test, your camera must remain on at all times. For Zoom classes, unless otherwise instructed by the instructor, we kindly ask that you keep your camera on as much as possible by preparing an appropriate environment in advance.
Application Deadline
- Early Bird: Monday, April 27, 2026
- General: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Notes:
- Early bird payment must be made by Friday, May 6, 2026. The general price will be charged otherwise.
- We will stop accepting applications once all seats are filled or one week after Day 1 of the semester.
- We will still accept applications after the deadline if there are seats available. Please submit the online application form below if you want to take the course.
Class List
This course offers the basics of academic English skills that are required at universities and graduate schools. Classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm to 5:00pm (Each schedule includes a 10-minute break). The actual class will be determined based on students’ levels.
Reading-based Writing (RbW): (6 hours a week)
Schedule Options:
1) Tue. (online) / Sat. (in-person)10:00-13:00
2) Tue. (online) / Sat. (in-person) 14:00-17:00
*The contents of the classes on both schedules are the same.
Summary:
This is a customized version of the writing class for Liberal Arts courses at Temple University, Main Campus. Students read articles about social and current issues and texts from fiction and write essays based on them.
In this class, students:
- Learn the types of compositions, linguistic expressions, and the vocabulary of academic writing.
- Learn logical structure while experiencing the process of outlining, drafting, and revising essays.
- Complete essays based on the texts that they read to match the assignments.
- Write 2 to 3 essays per semester.
AEP General Education (AEP-GE): (6 hours a week)
Schedule Options:
1) Tue. (online) / Sat. (in-person)10:00-13:00
2) Tue. (online) / Sat. (in-person) 14:00-17:00
*The contents of the classes on each schedule are different and you may take this class with both schedule options, which is considered taking two classes.
Summary:
This is a customized version of the General Education Liberal Arts courses at Temple University, Main Campus. Examples of subjects offered in the past include Eating Cultures, Advertising & Globalization, and Youth Cultures. Classes are conducted in the same flow as those on the main campus, in the order of preparation, lectures, discussions, research, and presentations.
Guided Independent Study (GIS): (6 hours a week)
Schedule Option:
Wed. (online) / Fri. (online) 14:00-17:00
Summary:
The other two classes (RbW and AEP-GE) are conducted with a given subject and reading materials, but in this class, each student can choose the subject of study based on their major, specialty, interests, etc. During the semester, students research according to the instructor’s guidance, make presentations based on the research, and write essays. The subject of study can be chosen from all fields of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
*Please understand that the class format and the schedule of these courses are subject to change without any prior notice.
Course Fee (Tax Included)
Early Bird
| # of Classes | Early Bird Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Class | 175,100 |
| 2 Classes | 287,300 |
| 3 Classes | 388,025 |
General
| # of Classes | General Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Class | 206,000 |
| 2 Classes | 338,000 |
| 3 Classes | 456,500 |
Notes:
- There is a separate New Student Fee of 11,000 yen for those students who have not taken any semester-long AEP course before.
- All the above fees include taxes.
- Library, Computer Lab and TUJ’s online service usage fees are also included.
- Students may need to purchase books or materials for this course.
- Bank transfer service fees are not included above and are paid by the applicants. Credit card payments are accepted as well.
APPLY HERE
Please submit the online application form. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about course details or about the application process.
Note:
- We will stop accepting applications once all seats are filled or one week has passed after Day 1 of the semester.
- We will still accept applications after the deadline if there is a seat available. Please submit the application form above, and we will get back to you.
- If applications do not reach our minimum numbers of students, we will not be able to offer some of the classes.
STEPS TO ATTEND
We will send you emails regarding payments and documents after receiving your application form. Please keep an eye out for emails from the AEP office.
ANNUAL COURSE SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
Fall：September – November
Spring：February – March
Summer：May – July