International Christian University Summer Program

City: Mitaka, Tokyo Country: Japan

International Christian University Summer Program Website

Overview

Earn 5 credits by taking the Japanese Language Module (Japanese 1 or 2) and Japan Studies Module.
New for 2026: optional “にほんご文法 (Japanese Grammar)” classes (beginner to intermediate), taught by ICU students and faculty. No additional fee and no credits awarded.
Enhance your Japanese skills while immersing yourself in Japan’s culture, history, and traditions.
Participate in lectures, discussions, cultural activities, and excursions while staying in an on-campus dorm.
Currently, the ISPJ website displays information for the 2025 program for reference. The ISPJ 2026 information will be updated in the fall, and more details will be available by that time.

When Can I Go?

Program Dates: July 6 – July 30, 2026 (tentative)
Dorm Move-In/Out: July 3 & July 31, 2026 (tentative)
Term Offered: Summer
U of A Application Status: Closed
Deadline: TBD
Partner Application Deadline: TBD

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: Those from all faculties who are currently enrolled as degree-seeking students in, or have graduated from, a college or university as of the first day of the program, and have an academic interest in Japan.

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

GPA: 3.0

Program Criteria:

A minimum Japanese language level of upper beginner is required at the time of application; (completed CEFR A2.1; equivalent to ICU J2 level）
**This is equivalent to those students who have finished:
'初級日本語げんき 1 GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I',
'みんなの日本語初級1 'Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I', or
'NAKAMA なかま 1'
*Complete beginners with no prior study are not eligible.
A minimum English language level is required; (TOEFL 79 / IELTS 6.0 is recommended)

See Eligibility.

Program Information

★ Program details will be updated for 2026

Language of Instruction: English, Japanese

Key Features:

Learn from ICU professors in diverse fields such as culture, history, economy, psychology, art, and the environment.
Participate in hands-on cultural activities and field trips to deepen your understanding of Japanese traditions.
Gain unique insights into Japan through engaging lectures and discussions.
Optional “にほんご文法” classes to improve Japanese grammar skills.

International Christian University Credit Information

Fees & Costs

★ TBD for 2026

Nomination Fee: $250 CAD
2025 Program Fee: 369,700 JPY (approx. $3,500 CAD) — to be updated for 2026.
Includes:

tuition
on-campus dormitory fees
administrative costs
textbooks

Housing

Participants stay in the ICU on-campus dormitory:

Two students per room (beds, desks, air conditioning).
Shared restrooms, kitchen, and showers.
Students may opt for off-campus housing at the time of application (reduced housing fee applies).

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