ICC Language Schools | We provide in over 50 languages in Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Machida , Hachioji and Yokohama.
About ICC
Our goal is excellence in every aspect of our activities!
For the past 25 years, thousands of students have studied at ICC Language Schools. Word-of-mouth has been our most effective advertisement. Most of our students hear about us from alumni who have had positive and memorable experiences at our schools. With five branches in the Tokyo metropolitan area (Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Machida and Hachioji) and one in Yokohama, ICC offers high-quality Japanese language courses, and courses in more than 50 other languages and dialects, designed to fit your level and your individual needs. ICC also provides superior translation and interpretation services, as well as memorable study abroad and homestay programs.Established in 1986, ICC has become one of the most respected language schools in Japan. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced student, you will find that our economical and effective courses make ICC the ideal choice for your language education.
Our comprehensive range of courses underlines our recognition of the diverse needs of our individual students and of our corporate clients. As one of Japan’s leading providers of language services, ICC continually strives to offer the highest levels of customer service, best value and enjoyment. ICC language programs are truly tailor-made and adjustable. We will listen to your needs, analyze them, create a suitable program for you, and adapt and modify it where and when necessary. Our programs will also provide a sound understanding of culture, etiquette and protocol. ICC is extremely privileged to have a top-notch team of instructors, translators and interpreters who are creative, hard-working, talented and enthusiastic.
Our Private Lessons (One-to-One) system offers you total flexibility. Semi-Private lessons (Very small groups) and group lessons are also available for students who wish to study with family members, work colleagues or friends. You can start a course at any time, and schedule your lessons how and when you like. Lessons are available from 7:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days a week, all year long. Instruction can take place in our school rooms, in your office, or in your home. All ICC schools are conveniently located, just about a 5 minute walk from major train or subway stations. ICC also offers excellent corporate language programs to major Japanese and foreign corporations, governmental institutions, and other organizations. ICC’s impressive clients’ list includes many Japanese and foreign SMEs and global enterprises, as well as many educational and governmental institutions such as the ministry of foreign affairs, the ministry of defence, the police department, the Pentagon, the US Navy, Sony, Shell and Chanel, to name a just few. Upon request, a trial lesson can be arranged at your convenience.
Corporate Programs List of our major clients
ICC specialises in providing high-quality language instruction and translation and interpretation services in more than 50 languages, as well as memorable study abroad programs, to private individuals, corporations, educational institutions, and governmental organisations.
We offer:
• Private or semi-private classes.
• Flexible hours – mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• A comfortable learning environment.
• Fun and Results!
We specialize in English and more than 50 other languages and dialects:
• Survival basics for beginners.
• Refresher courses for students with some previous experience.
• Advanced training for accomplished linguists.
• Subject-specific training for social workers, business, medical, legal, and law enforcement professionals.
Approach and Methology
Lessons will generally follow an integrated skills approach. Classes will focus on functional and notional areas, and then work on the language skills required to achieve competence in those areas. These will typically consist of a mix of structural, lexical and cultural items, including work on question forms, politeness phrases, appropriate intonation, and phrases to attract attention. The instructors will always follow an active learning approach, engaging their students in the target language. The content of the lessons has to be relevant to life outside the classroom, and to students’ specific needs. Language needs to be used in authentic and useful ways.
Course Procedure
1. The Initial Conversation
In our first conversation, we will ask you about your aims and expectations in order to find out as much as possible about key issues, such as why you want you learn, how you want to learn, what you hope to achieve, how much language you already have, how much time you'd like to commit, and other important issues.
2. The Proposal
After discussing the details, we will create a proposal which will reflect our understanding of your needs. The proposal will include course format, course content, course duration and price. The proposal is a framework which you are able to refine to meet your schedule and specific learning circumstances.
3. The Trial Lesson and Level Test
Once the proposal is agreed upon, we will contact you to discuss training location, times, durations and other important details. Suitable instructors will then be selected and fully briefed prior to the first lesson. Upon request, a trial lesson and a level test can be arranged at your convenience, before the start of the course.
4. At the Beginning of the Course
In the trial lesson or in the first lesson, your instructor will get a clearer idea of your linguistic strengths and weaknesses, your learning style and what your priorities are. Together, we will draw up a course plan which will focus on what you want to be able to do with the target language and what you will need to cover during the course in order to achieve your goal.
5. During the Course
During the course, your instructors will assess your strengths, your weaknesses and your learning style on a regular basis, and adapt the teaching method and materials accordingly in order to maximize your language acquisition. You will also have the full support of our dedicated staff throughout your course, and we will collect regular feedback from you, responding where necessary.
6. At the End of the Course
The end of the course will include a full review of what you have learnt, a final assessment test to find out where your strengths and weaknesses lie, and some suggestions on what you can do to maintain and improve all the acquired language skills.
How long will it take me to learn a foreign language?
That will depend on a number of factors, including the relative difficulty of the language you wish to learn, whether you’ve studied the language (or a similar language) before, your level of motivation in learning, and the amount of time you are willing or able to spend practicing between classes. Please call us, and one of our advisors will be happy to discuss your situation and make recommendations.
Free trial Lessons Available
Trial lessons can be arranged at your convenience, in our school rooms or on your organization’s premises. Trial lessons for major language (Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Korean) are free of charge. However, there is a trial lesson charge of ￥5, 000 for all other languages. Upon enrolment, this amount will be deducted from your school fees.
