5-2. Japanese Language

• *Not available on tablet devices.
• *Recommended environment: iOS (iOS 11.0 and above), Android (Android 8.0 and above).

The content of materials published in Tobira are available in video and audio format.

• →https://cleacapu.wixsite.com/tobira
• In addition to the app above, the hiragana practice sheets below are also very helpful for language study.
  →https://en.apu.ac.jp/academic/common_subjects/japanese/Practice_sheet_Hiragana.pdf

APU encourages students to take the following tests to objectively measure their Japanese language skills.

• →Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
• →BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test

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)

【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 JLPT or EJU which fulfills the exemption criteria.
• If students do not possess a valid scores, they must include a signature of recommendation from the instructor of their Japanese language class (or instructor of a past class) in their application form.
  Recommendation form (Fill in the form and get the teacher in charge to sign it.)

【Exemption Criteria】

• The student must earn a passing grade (A＋/A/B/C) for their registered Japanese subjects (if taking Japanese subjects in the semester of application).
• The student must pass the interview which will be conducted after the application (if not taking Japanese subjects in the semester of application).

【Application Criteria】

• A valid JLPT or EJU score that was attained while studying abroad or taking a leave of absence which fulfills the exemption criteria.
• The student 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. Please be sure to keep the original copy.

An "original score sheet" is a certificate or report from a testing organization which clearly shows your pass/fail exam results. This must be printed by the testing organization itself, and documents that have been downloaded will not be accepted. Please note that testing organizations may take several days to reissue score sheets, so please apply well in advance if you need any additional certificates.

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

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 Student Office. The Student Office will contact your course instructor directly in the following days.

【University-Authorized Absences】

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

• *This service is not available on tablet devices.
• *Recommended environment: iOS (iOS 11.0 and above), Android (Android 8.0 and above).

The contents of the teaching materials published in the Tobira are available in video and audio formats.

• →https://cleacapu.wixsite.com/tobira

APU encourages students to take the following tests to objectively measure their Japanese language skills.

• →Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
• →BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test

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)

【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 JLPT or EJU which fulfills the exemption criteria.
• If students does not possess a valid score, a recommendation signature of the Japanese language class instructor (signatures from past instructors are also acceptable) must be included in the application form.
  Recommendation form (Fill in the form and get the teacher in charge to sign it.)

【Exemption criteria】

• A pass grade (A＋/A/B/C) for registered Japanese subjects [If a student is taking Japanese subjects in the semester of application].
• The student must pass the interview which will be conducted after the application. [If a student is not taking Japanese subjects in the semester of application]

【Application criteria】

• A valid JLPT or EJU score that was attained while studying abroad or taking a leave of absence which fulfills the exemption criteria.
• The student must apply for an exemption during the semester immediately preceding their return to APU.

Details of application schedule will be announced through Campus Terminal.

The application method will be announced through Campus Terminal. The screening will be judged comprehensively based on the application and the interview.
The score sheet (within the expiration/validated date) is required to apply. Please keep the original document at hand.

An "original score sheet" 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, and downloaded documents will not be accepted. 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 are unable to attend the interview, your application will be considered invalid. Be sure to have your time available for the interview appointment.

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.

【Only for students who are applying for exemption while they are studying abroad or are taking a leave of absence】

• The score was not attained during "study abroad" or while taking a "leave of absence"
• The student does not attend the interview on the specified day (regardless of the 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 Student 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. Student Office, Outreach and Research Office) will send the documents directly to the class teacher. The student does not need to submit the documents to the teacher.

• *This service is not available on tablet devices.
• *Recommended environment: iOS (iOS 11.0 and above), Android (Android 8.0 and above).

The contents of the teaching materials published in the Tobira are available in video and audio formats.

• →https://cleacapu.wixsite.com/tobira

APU encourages students to take the following tests to objectively measure their Japanese language skills.

• →Japanese-Language Proficiency Test(JLPT)
• →BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test

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 refer toOff-campus Programs

• The student is studying abroad or taking a leave of absence at the time of application.
• The student 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 of application schedule will be announced through Campus Terminal.

The application method will be announced through Campus Terminal. The screening will be judged comprehensively based on the application and the interview.
The score sheet (within the expiration/validated date) is required to apply. Please keep the original document at hand.

An "original score sheet" 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, and downloaded documents will not be accepted. 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 are unable to attend the interview, your application will be considered invalid. Be sure to have your time available for the interview appointment.

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.

【Only for students who are applying for exemption while they are studying abroad or are taking a leave of absence】

• The score was not attained during "study abroad" or while taking a "leave of absence"
• The student does not attend the interview on the specified day (regardless of the 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 Student 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. Student Office, Outreach and Research Office) will send the documents directly to the class teacher. The student does not need to submit the documents to the teacher.