■Nagoya International Center Children’s Japanese Class 子ども日本語教室 - Winter 2010

This course is designed for children (born between April 2 1994 and April 1 2003) whose native language is not Japanese and is taught by volunteers. Students learn Japanese skills necessary for school and daily life.

Applications will be accepted on Sunday, January 10, 2010  (13:45 - 14:15) at the Nagoya International Center 4F Lecture Room 3; a parent or guardian should attend the application process and bring a filled out application form; part of the form needs to be filled out by the child’s school teacher. Forms are available from the 3F pamphlet boxes or from the NIC website - download an application form (PDF 204 kb)

Term: Every Sunday from January 17 to March 28 (10:00 - 11:30); no class on February 14
Participation Fee: 1000 Yen covers all 11 classes.
Places: Maximum 30 places.
Further information: call 052-581-5689 (Tue - Sat, 13:00 to 17:00)
E-mail: vol@nic-nagoya.or.jp

■"NIC Nihongo no Kai” Japanese Course for Adults NIC 日本語の会 - Winter 2010

The Center’s ever-popular program offers 7 types of classes ranging from conversation for beginners to Kanji.
Term: Every Sunday from January 17 to March 28 (10 lessons, 90 minutes each); no class on February 14.
Participation Fee: 2500 Yen, plus additional fees for text and materials.
Further Information: Call 052-581-5689 (Tue - Sat, 13:00 to 17:00).
Website: www.nic-nihongonokai.info.

Interviews to confirm that students are placed in appropriate classes will be held on Sunday, January 10 from 11:30 to 12:00 in Conference Room No.1, Nagoya International Center Building 5F. Bring a filled out application form; available from the 3F pamphlet boxes or from the course website. Participants will be chosen by lottery if the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available; fee collection will start at around 13:00.