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IES Abroad Tokyo - Language & Culture (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Tokyo, Japan
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: IES 
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Japanese Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Art, Arts, Asian Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Film, Gender Studies, History, International Relations, Japanese, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies
Program Type: Field Study, Internship Abroad, Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 3
Program Description:
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Tokyo, Japan

Language & Culture

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About the Program

Study abroad in Tokyo to experience Japanese culture and have the adventure of a lifetime. Explore centuries-old temples, gardens, and castles that are only minutes from ultra-modern skyscrapers, electronics stores, and haute couture fashion centers. Dine on sushi and tempura, attend a sumo match or a baseball game, and learn tea ceremony, karate, or breakdancing. The Tokyo study abroad experience has something for everyone.
 

What’s Included

Personal Advising: Your IES Abroad advisor is here to help you prepare for study abroad.

Health & Safety: Your health and safety abroad is our highest priority.

On-the-Ground Staff: Our on-site staff and faculty are here to support you.

Cultural Activities: Our field trips and cultural events help you discover the culture and traditions of your host country.

At a Glance

Credits: 17 per Semester

Visa Required: Yes

Housing: Homestay (fall only) or Dormitory

Language of Instruction: English & Japanese

Language Prerequisites: None , a basic working knowledge of hiragana and katakana alphabet is required.

Scholarships & Aid

Our aid application allows you to apply online for nearly all of our scholarship and aid opportunities at once. With our High-Impact Aid Commitment we make sure that the most aid goes to students with the highest need. You can apply at any and we'll let you know your need-based aid status within five business days. Just make sure you meet the scholarship and aid application deadline for your term.

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Why IES Abroad

At IES Abroad, we're proud to be different. We can say that our academic standards are unmatched and our health and safety practices have set the standard for the field of study abroad. And all of that would be true.

But you know what really sets us apart? Our commitment to you.

As a not-for-profit study abroad and internship provider, you are our bottom line. Your success is our success. And in today’s world, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing.

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The IES Abroad Difference

Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences.

Throughout your journey we're here to support you.

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