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School

Bournemouth
Tokyo
2013

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Japan
An Island nation with an archipelago of
6852 islands and a population of over 127
million people.
The four largest islands are Honsuhu,
Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku.
98.5% of the population are Japanese
Tokyo, the capital, I located on Honshu.
Japanese is spoken in all of the country
with some dialect variations.
A mix of traditional and modern culture
Animation (Manga) and advanced
technology.

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City
Tokyo is the largest city in Japan with over 13
million inhabitants and over 30 million in the
greater Tokyo area.
The city is divided into 23 (such as Shibuya)
with its own unique character.
Mix of areas with skyscrapers and tall buildings
and more typical residential areas with two story
houses and large, green parks with temples in
unexpected locations.
The Tokyo public transportation is very
developed, secure and punctual.
Very safe city

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Shibuya
A major commercial and entertainment
center for young, trendy people with
many shops, restaurants, bars and
fashionable shopping
One of the fashion centers in Japan and
a major nightlife area
Convenient connections to all of Tokyo
via the circle (Yamanote) line and
connections with several subway- and
train lines.

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School Facilities
Brand new school located on the 27th floor
of the famous Shibuya cross tower
skyscraper.
Bright and airy classrooms with a
magnificent views of all of Tokyo.
Shared lounge with the Tokyo sales office
which allows extensive interaction with
Japanese students
Wi-Fi access through out the school
Internet corner for the students convenience
Caf corner for the students to have lunch
or just chat with new friends
Vending Machine for drinks

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Academics
Intensive, general and basic course types
offered
SPIN classes
Beginners intakes every Monday
Japanese cultural specifics
Exam courses
iPad classes
Interaction with Japanese students
Internship courses for eligible nationalities

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Accommodation
Host families
Standard offer is host family single
Breakfast & Dinner (weekdays) and lunch (weekends) are included
Average commute time : 40 minutes to one hour. 300-400 yen / one way
EF Residence
Twin rooms with Self-catering
Age restriction: 18+ only
Average commute time : 25 40 minutes, 250-300 yen / one way
Japanese style dormitory
Girls- or boys only dormitories, single rooms
Breakfast & Dinner (weekday and Saturday) included
Average commute time : 35 55 minutes, 250-300 yen / one way

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Activities
Cross cultural events where Japanese
students interact with the students from the
school
Karaoke evenings and manga lessons
Tours of the various sub-cities of Tokyo
Traditional Japanese culture events like

Japanese calligraphy, karate or attend a

Japanese tea ceremony
Typical Japanese cherry blossom picnics,
fireworks evenings and Japanese festivals

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Excursions
Tokyo Disney Land & Tokyo Disney Sea
Tour
Mount Fuji Trip
Hot spring tour
Kyoto & Osaka Trip
Comic Market Tour (twice a year)

Japanese Castle Tours

Discovery tours to Korea, Beijing, Taiwan
and Hawaii can be arranged

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Essential info
Address:

Tel:
Emergency no:

27F Shibuya Cross Tower

2-15-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
+ 81 (0) 3 6892 0320
+81 80 6792 1460

Tokyo is a very friendly and safe city

Typical commuter costs: one way
train/subway ticket 300 yen or commuters
pass 10,000-15,000 yen/month
Typical food costs: A cooked lunch costs
1000 yen. A Big Mac is 320 yen and a bowl of
noodles around 600 yen.