5-1. English Language

• Only Standard Track students who have completed the necessary prerequisite courses can register for Language for Specific Purposes courses.
• Students can register for Advanced Track courses after earning credit for “Upper Intermediate English A and B.” Advanced Track courses start at the “Advanced English 1A / 1B” level. These courses can be registered during Registration Period B only if there are seats remaining.

• Advanced Track students can take elective courses after completing “Advanced English 1A and 1B.”

Only students with scores LOWER than those in the table below may apply.

Students who wish to register must apply in advance in the semester prior to the semester in which they wish to register for courses. Students may register for these courses by themselves during Course Registration Period B only if there are seats available.

• *Applications are open to students in their second semester or above at the time of enrolment.
• *Advance application information will be posted on Campus Terminal each semester.

Students may register for these courses by themselves during Course Registration Period B only if there are seats available.

The Benchmark Test is Pearson’s computer-based test of English language proficiency that is designed to show learner progress in the language over a period of time. It is an integrated-skills test, including Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening. As well as giving detailed feedback to students on all of these language skills, the Benchmark Test provides students with a Global Scale of English (GSE) score.

Please see the Off-campus Programs page for more information.

In the SALC, in addition to various levels of learning materials written in English and Japanese we also provide self-study guidance so you can effectively develop the skills you want to focus on. Please feel free to stop by!

• SALC (Self-Access Learning Center)

• Language Proficiency Exams

• The APU English Learning Strategy Database

【Application Criteria】

• The student must not apply for a subject which they are taking in the semester of application.
• The student has obtained a valid score on either the TOEFL iBT® Test, IELTS, PTE Academic, or the TOEIC® Test which fulfills the exemption criteria.

【Exemption Criteria】

• The student must earn a passing grade (A＋/A/B/C) for their registered English subjects.

【Application criteria】

• A pass grade for all registered English subjects in the semester immediately before leaving for study abroad or taking leave of absence.
• The student must have a valid score on the TOEFL iBT® Test, IELTS, PTE Academic or TOEIC® Test, which fulfills the exemption criteria.
• Students must apply for an exemption during the semester immediately preceding their return to APU.

Details of the application schedule will be announced on Campus Terminal.

Information on how to apply will be announced on Campus Terminal. The screening will be based on your application content and an interview. To apply, you must submit your test results (expired results not accepted). Please be sure to keep the original copy.

An "original score sheet (The score within the validated period.)" is a certificate or report from a testing organization which shows an evaluation of language ability. This must be printed by the testing organization itself. Please note that the testing organizations may require several days in order to reissue score sheets, therefore we ask that you apply well in advance when an additional certificate is needed.If you do not have the printed documents and only have access to the score result page online, a screenshot of the score inquiry screen may be accepted. However, please note that we may request the printed(original) documents later.

If you are unable to attend the interview, your application will be rejected. Please make sure you are available for the interview.

In principle, applications for exemption cannot be cancelled after taking the exemption exam.
Please note your exemption application will be canceled or rejected in the cases shown below.

• Application is incomplete
• Application submitted after the deadline
• Details of submitted certificate data, such as proficiency exam score sheet, is unclear, or if the original cannot be produced following request by the office
• Lack of score from a designated exam
• Score was not received while on “leave of absence” or during “period of exchange” (Only for exchange students or students on leave of absence)
• Does not attend interview on the designated day (for any reason)

Please attend all classes. Even if you must be absent from class for an unavoidable reason, you must attend at least ¾ of all classes (including regular classes days and final exam days). If you do not fulfill this attendance requirement, you will receive an automatic failing grade (F) for the course.

If you are not present at the time class attendance is taken, you will be marked absent. However, absences may be excused in the following cases:

【Absences due to Legally-Recognized Infectious Disease】

You must submit a certificate from a medical institution stating that you have contracted a legally-recognized infectious disease to the Academic Office. The Academic Office will contact your course instructor directly in the following days.

【University-Authorized Absences】

The office involved (Academic Office / Student Office / Career Office, etc.) will contact your course instructor directly with the required documents. The student is not required to submit any documents to the instructor.

• Students who wish to take "Language for Specific Purposes" in the Standard Track may do so by completing "Upper- Intermediate English A and B."
• Students who wish to take Advanced Track courses may do so by completing "Upper- Intermediate English A and B." Studying in the Advanced Track begins with "Advanced English 1A and 1B." Students can register for these courses during Course Registration Period B only if there are seats available.

• Students who wish to take Language for Specific Purposes in the English Advanced Track may do so after completing "Advanced English 1A and 1B."

Only students with scores LOWER than those in the table below may apply.

Students who wish to register must apply in advance in the semester prior to the semester in which they wish to register for courses. Students may register for these courses by themselves during Course Registration Period B only if there are seats available.

• *Applications are open to students in their second semester or above at the time of enrolment.
• *Advance application information will be posted on Campus Terminal each semester.

Students may register for these courses by themselves during Course Registration Period B only if there are seats available.

The Benchmark Test is a computer-based test of English language proficiency that is designed to show learner progress in the language over a period of time. It is an integrated-skills test, including Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening. As well as giving detailed feedback to students on all of these language skills, the Benchmark Test provides students with a Global Scale of English (GSE) score.

Please refer to Off-campus Programs

SALC has a wide range of English and Japanese materials at different levels and also offers self-study guidance to help you develop the skills you want to improve efficiently. Please feel free to drop in.

• SALC (Self-Access Learning Center)

• Please check "Language Proficiency Tests".

• The APU English Learning Strategy Database

【Application Criteria】

• The student must not apply for a subject which they are currently taking in the semester of application.
• The student must have a valid score on the TOEFL iBT® Test, IELTS, PTE Academic or TOEIC® Test, which fulfills the exemption criteria.

【Exemption criteria】

A pass grade for all registered English subjects in the semester of application.

【Application criteria】

• A pass grade for all registered English subjects in the semester immediately before leaving for study abroad or taking leave of absence.
• The student must have a valid score on the TOEFL iBT® Test, IELTS, PTE Academic or TOEIC® Test, which fulfills the exemption criteria.
• Students must apply for an exemption during the semester immediately preceding their return to APU.

Details will be announced through Campus Terminal.

Application method will be announced through Campus Terminal. The screening will be judged comprehensively based on the application and the interview.
Score sheets (within the validity period) are required for the application. Please keep the original at hand.

An "original score sheet (The score within the validated period.)" is a certificate or report from a testing organization which shows an evaluation of language ability. This must be printed by the testing organization itself. Please note that the testing organizations may require several days in order to reissue score sheets, therefore we ask that you apply well in advance when an additional certificate is needed.If you do not have the printed documents and only have access to the score result page online, a screenshot of the score inquiry screen may be accepted. However, please note that we may request the printed(original) documents later.

In the event you are unable to attend the interview, your application will be invalidated. Please be sure to arrange your schedule to allow your attendance.

In principle, students cannot cancel the application after taking the exemption test.
Also, please note that the exemption application will be invalid or will not be considered in the following cases.

• The application is incomplete or incorrect.
• Application documents are not submitted or do not arrive by the deadline.
• If the online submitted certificate, such as a qualification exam score sheet, is unclear, or if the original document cannot be submitted when requested by the office.
• The test score is not one of the specified qualifications for exemption.
• Score was not received while on “leave of absence” or during “period of exchange” (Only for exchange students or students on leave of absence)
• Does not attend interview on the designated day (for any reason)

Please attend all classes. If circumstances require your absence, you will still be required to attend at least 3/4 of the classes (including regular class days and final exam). If you do not attend this number of classes, you will automatically receive a failing (F) grade for the course.

If you are not present at the time class attendance is taken, you will not be counted present. However, absences may be excused in the following cases:

【Contraction of an infectious disease (as recognized by Japanese School Health Law)】

Students must apply to the APU Academic Office with the required documentation in order to have their absences from class excused for this reason.

【University-authorized leave of absence】

The relevant APU office (i.e. Academic Office, Student Office, Career Office) will send the documents directly to the class teacher. The student does not need to submit the documents to the teacher.

• Students who wish to take "Language for Specific Purposes" in the Standard Track may do so by completing "Upper- Intermediate English A and B."
• Students who wish to take Required English language subjects in Advanced Track may do so by completing more than 2 subjects from "Language for Specific Purposes". Study in the Advanced Track begins with "Advanced English 1A and 1B." Students can register for these courses during Course Registration Period B only if there are seats available.

• Students who wish to take Language for Specific Purposes in the English Advanced Track may do so after completing "Advanced English 1A and 1B."

Only students with scores LOWER than those in the table below may apply.

Students who wish to register must apply in advance in the semester prior to the semester in which they wish to register for courses. Students may register for these courses by themselves during Course Registration Period B only if there are seats available.

• *Applications are open to students in their second semester or above at the time of enrolment.
• *Advance application information will be posted on Campus Terminal each semester.

Students may register for these courses by themselves during Course Registration Period B only if there are seats available.

The Benchmark Test is a computer-based test of English language proficiency that is designed to show learner progress in the language over a period of time. It is an integrated-skills test, including Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening. As well as giving detailed feedback to students on all of these language skills, the Benchmark Test provides students with a Global Scale of English (GSE) score.

Please refer to Off-campus Programs

SALC has a wide range of English and Japanese materials at different levels and also offers self-study guidance to help you develop the skills you want to improve efficiently. Please feel free to drop in.

• SALC (Self-Access Learning Center)

• Please check "Language Proficiency Tests".

• The APU English Learning Strategy Database

【Application Criteria】

• Must be "studying abroad" or taking a "leave of absence" at the time of application
• Must have received a score for a university-designated language proficiency exam while studying abroad or taking a leave of absence, and must be able to submit the application for exemption one semester before returning to the university

Details will be announced through Campus Terminal.

Application method will be announced through Campus Terminal. The screening will be judged comprehensively based on the application and the interview.
Score sheets (within the validity period) are required for the application. Please keep the original at hand.

An "original score sheet (The score within the validated period.)" is a certificate or report from a testing organization which shows an evaluation of language ability. This must be printed by the testing organization itself. Please note that the testing organizations may require several days in order to reissue score sheets, therefore we ask that you apply well in advance when an additional certificate is needed.If you do not have the printed documents and only have access to the score result page online, a screenshot of the score inquiry screen may be accepted. However, please note that we may request the printed(original) documents later.

In the event you are unable to attend the interview, your application will be invalidated. Please be sure to arrange your schedule to allow your attendance.

In principle, students cannot cancel the application after taking the exemption test.
Also, please note that the exemption application will be invalid or will not be considered in the following cases.

• The application is incomplete or incorrect.
• Application documents are not submitted or do not arrive by the deadline.
• If the online submitted certificate, such as a qualification exam score sheet, is unclear, or if the original document cannot be submitted when requested by the office.
• The test score is not one of the specified qualifications for exemption.
• Score was not received while on “leave of absence” or during “period of exchange” (Only for exchange students or students on leave of absence)
• Does not attend interview on the designated day (for any reason)

Please attend all classes. If circumstances require your absence, you will still be required to attend at least 3/4 of the classes (including regular class days and final exam). If you do not attend this number of classes, you will automatically receive a failing (F) grade for the course.

If you are not present at the time class attendance is taken, you will not be counted present. However, absences may be excused in the following cases:

【Contraction of an infectious disease (as recognized by Japanese School Health Law)】

Students must apply to the APU Academic Office with the required documentation in order to have their absences from class excused for this reason.

【University-authorized leave of absence】

The relevant APU office (i.e. Academic Office, Student Office, Career Office) will send the documents directly to the class teacher. The student does not need to submit the documents to the teacher.