We encourage you to visit the school and observe a class for free. Please call ahead to make an appointment (212) 645-2800. For those who have experience in Japanese, class placement is based on an evaluation interview and/or test which can be arranged at your convenience. Discounts are offered to those who register for two consecutive courses. Please e-mail us at tci@tenri.org

BEGINNERS JAPANESE 101
  This 7-week course is designed for students who have little or no background in Japanese. The course will provide a solid foundation for the study of Japanese language focusing on daily greetings and basic conversation. The hiragana syllabary will be introduced as the foundation of Japanese pronunciation and grammar.
Text: Minna no Nihongo I

BASIC JAPANESE 102 ~ 106
  This course is designed for students who have completed the Beginners 101 course or those who have some knowledge of Japanese. Through the use of daily life situations supported by a study of sentence structure, the student will become competent in basic Japanese language skills. A total of 1,000 words and 100 kanji will be studied in Beginners and Basic Japanese levels and the hiragana and katakana syllabaries will be mastered. Prerequisites: Beginners Japanese or the equivalent (based on evaluation interview).
Text: Minna no Nihongo I

INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE 200 & 300
  Intermediate 200, a continuation of Basic 106, focuses on acquiring a working knowledge of Japanese communication utilizing simple grammar and elementary vocabulary. Practice will facilitate the understanding of daily conversation and the ability to speak as occasion demands. This course would be optimal for those who wish to excel beyond a survival level of Japanese. Prerequisite: Basic Japanese 106 or equivalent (based on evaluation interview).
Text: Japanese for Busy People II, Minna no Nihongo II

  Intermediate 300, a continuation of Intermediate 200, focuses on acquiring more natural and effective ability in communication. In order to become capable of handling various occasions and topics, many different expressions will be studied. Students will be taught to understand polite language and idiomatic expressions. 750 new words and 107 new kanji will be introduced. Prerequisite: Intermediate Japanese 200 or equivalent (based on evaluation interview).
Text: Japanese for Busy People III, Minna no Nihongo II

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE 400
  A continuation of Intermediate 300, this course will narrow the gap between the intermediate level and the various study objectives of the student. Utilizing expressions studied in the Intermediate courses, this course focuses on conversing in varied situations and responding appropriately to conversation with others. Students will also be able to understand conversations with abstract terms. Texts, materials, and order of study will be determined by the objectives of the students. Prerequisite: Intermediate Japanese or equivalent (based on evaluation interview).
Texts: Minna no Nihongo II, Shin Nihongo no Chukyu

ADVANCED JAPANESE 500
  A continuation of Advanced Intermediate 400, this course focuses on meeting the specialized language needs of the student. For example, those in need of conversational study can participate in active conversation, or those in need of Japanese for the workplace can study the language skills necessary in business. Prerequisite: Advanced Intermediate Japanese or equivalent (based on evaluation interview).
Text: Nihongo Chukyu J501, additional materials

JAPANESE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
  A Japanese Language curriculum geared for children is now available. This course is designed as an introduction to Japanese, and will focus on daily greetings and basic conversation in a fun and relaxed environment. Basic grammar and the hiragana syllabary will be introduced. Classes are limited to ten students. Open enrollment. Ages: 1st to 9th Grade.
Text: Nihongo 1, Kokugo I

Materials
  The cost of materials is not included in tuition or registration fees. Materials are available through the School and may be purchased before or on the first day of classes.

BEGINNERS 101 ~ BASIC 100
Minna no Nihongo I - $27.75
Minna no Nihongo I: Trans. & Gram. Notes - $22.25

INTERMEDIATE 200
Minna no Nihongo II - $27.75
Minna no Nihongo II: Trans. & Gram. Notes - $22.25
Japanese for Busy People II (Kana Version) - $27
Japanese for Busy People II Workbook - $24
Japanese for Busy People II (Tape/CD) (optional) - $48

INTERMEDIATE 300
Minna no Nihongo II - $27.75
Minna no Nihongo II: Trans. & Gram. Notes - $22.25

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
Minna no Nihongo II (2 books)- $50
Shin Nihongo no Chukyu- $60
Nihongo Chukyu J301 - $23.30
Chukyu Kara Manabu Nihongo - $30

ADVANCED
Nihongo Chukyu J501 - $28
Roorupurei de Manabu Kaiwa (1) - $24.50
Additional materials - varies

School Facilities and Programs

Other Programs

Registration
  You may register in person or by phone. Payment by Mastercard, Visa, or American Express is accepted. Call (212) 645-2800. There is a one-time fee of $30 for first time registrants only. This fee covers student processing and issuance of student ID card (useful at many city museums and other events where student ID is valid for discount). The fee also helps to offset some of the cost of the special activities (student library, cultural events) that are available to the student throughout the duration of his/her study at Tenri School of Japanese Language.

  Withdrawals: Tuition fees will be refunded if the student withdraws before the first day of class. All refunds are subject to a 5% cancellation fee. The registration fee of $30 is not refundable. A partial credit may be granted to a student who is forced to withdraw for reasons beyond his or her control. Partial credit will be granted for the portion of the session remaining after written notice of withdrawal is received. This credit may be applied toward registration for a subsequent course.

For further information, please e-mail us
or call (212) 645-2800

TENRI CULTURAL INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK
43A WEST 13TH STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10011 TELEPHONE 212.645.2800 FAX 212.727.3234 EMAIL tci@tenri.org