School Presentation Tokyo 2016
TOKYO • Tokyo is the largest city in Japan with over 13 million inhabitants and over 30 million in the greater Tokyo area. • A mix of areas with skyscrapers and tall buildings then more typical residential areas with two story houses and large green parks with temples in unexpected locations. • The Tokyo public transportation is very developed, secure and punctual. • Very safe and clean city • You can enjoy the changing seasons
SHIBUYA • A major commercial and entertainment center for young and trendy people with many shops, restaurants, bars and fashionable shopping. • One of the fashion centers in Japan and a major nightlife area • Convenient connections to all of Tokyo via the loop line (JR Yamanote) and connections with several subway and train lines.
View from the School The School • Relatively new school: opened in 2013, and refurbished in 2015 • Located on the 27th floor of the Shibuya Cross Tower skyscraper • Students from almost 50 countries 27 th Floor • Suitable for all students 16+ • Underage students in a closed group setting with the tour leader • Small size school with homelike atmosphere
Facilities • Bright and airy classrooms with magnificent views of all of Tokyo. • A shared lounge with the EF Tokyo sales office which allows extensive interaction with Japanese students • Accommodation/Admin Office • Academic Office • Reception/Activity • Wi-Fi access throughout the school • An internet corner for student convenience
Location Shibuya Crossing • The school is located in the middle of Shibuya which is one of the biggest and busiest city in Japan. • Just 8 minuets walk from the famous EF Shibuya Crossing. • All the popular shops and restaurants Shibuya Station in Shibuya are walking distance. • 6 minuets from the Shibuya Station. • HIKARIE, a big department store, is on the way to the station. • 6min train ride to Shinjuku, 11min to Ikebukuro and 30min to Akihabara.
Team Ryoko Kojima Yasuko Furukawa Tomu Takahashi Hiroshi Hatakeyama Administrative & School Director Director of Studies Activity Coordinator Hosing Manager
Academic Info • Beginner level intakes every Monday • Japanese culture SPIN Manga, Japanese calligraphy, Cooking • Exam (JLPT) SPIN • Academic SPIN Vocabulary, Kanji, Writing…… • Career SPIN Business Japanese • Internship is offered to the students with B2 Japanese level.
Accommodation/ Host Families • A Host Family Single room is the standard accommodation included in course fees • Breakfast and dinner on weekdays and all meals on weekends are included • Average commute time is 50 minutes • Japanese host families generally have traditional Japanese rooms with a futon as a bed. • Most HFs do not speak English, but are very kind, caring and patient
Accommodation/ Residence Social Residence Tama Plaza • Twin or single rooms available • Bunk bed(twin), Closet, Fridge in each room • Bathrooms and showers are shared • Communal kitchen, dining area, lounge with TV, movie theater, exercise room • Self Catering • Free Internet • 16 + students • Average commute time: 40minutes (20-30 minutes train ride) & 250 yen / one way
Activities • Cross cultural events where Japanese students interact with EF students • Karaoke and restaurant nights out • Tours to other cities within Japan • Traditional Japanese cultural activities, for example: Japanese calligraphy, karate, sumo matches or Japanese tea ceremony • Typical Japanese cherry blossom picnics, fireworks evenings and Japanese festivals
Excursions • Tokyo Disney Resort • Mount Fuji Trip • Nikko & Kamakura: Japanese traditional cities near-by • Hot springs • Kyoto & Osaka Trip • Comic Market Tour (twice a year) • Japanese Castle Tours • Ski Tour • Discovery tours to Korea
General Information • Typical commuter costs: one way train/subway ticket 350 yen or a commuter’s pass is 10,000-20,000 yen/month • 9 train lines are running at Shibuya • Typical food costs: A cooked lunch costs about 1000 yen. A Big Mac is 370 yen and a bowl of noodles around 700 yen. • Lunch box from convenience store is approx. 500yen
Look forward to welcoming your students in Tokyo
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