MIYABI TRANSLATIONS LLC
ENROLLMENT POLICY & PROGRAMS
MIYABI JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOLÂ (ANNUAL ENROLLMENT)
Learning the Japanese language requires a certain level of commitment. The annual enrollment program is set with the assumption that a student attends all classes in a year. In case of a planned absence (holidays, etc.) I will offer a student 2-3 available openings to reschedule the class. Annual enrollment is subject to an annual tuition fee, divided into 12 months. Please be advised that the student’s absence is not justification to reduce the annual fee.
If you are thinking of learning about Japan or the Japanese language but are not sure if you (or your child) are ready for it, please consider the weekly program in Japanese language and/or the culture program.
MIYABI JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL (WEEKLY PROGRAMS)
The weekly program is designed for those who are starting their adventure with the Japanese language, and would like to learn about Japan, its culture and language. This program is for those who have not yet decided if they are ready to commit to in-depth study and enrollment in the annual program.
All weekly programs are offered on a schedule availability basis. Please understand that the times of these lessons may change as the students enrolled in the annual program have priority.
TUTORING SERVICES
I offer Japanese language tutoring services at all levels, beginner to advanced. The sessions are held in my studio, where I have all the necessary materials (I do not offer tutoring at a student’s house). Tutoring services do not require a commitment to study. You basically call when you need to take a class and we agree on a time.
Tutoring services are offered on a schedule availability basis.
CLASS/ASSIGNMENTS
Learning the Japanese language is not easy. With Japanese, in addition to regular aspects related to learning a foreign language, such as grammar, pronunciation, and building vocabulary, the student must learn kana (hiragana/katakana – c. 100 characters) and kanji – (over 2000 characters). An extensive amount of work must be done by the student at home, especially at the beginning when the student learns to read and write. This knowledge and skills cannot be developed by watching youtube videos, anime or just listening to my class while in attendance. Each class is tailored to the needs of each student, as well as the assignments for the student to take back home. The aim of home assignments is to help the student memorize vocabulary/grammar structures faster, and to become proficient in reading and writing.
If the student does not have time to work on assignments at home, please contact me to discuss options such as switching the course to ‘Japanese Language and Culture’ or ‘Introduction to Japanese’, or to increase the number of classes a week if you have a set goal to reach (such as exam, travel, etc.). My website www.miyabitranslations.com/courses provides detailed descriptions of the courses I teach.
TARDINESS
I can appreciate that life happens, but please be on time for the class, as my schedule does not allow for extending the lesson without impacting other students.
If you are stuck in traffic or your previous engagement ended late, please send me a text informing you will be arriving late. Tardiness beyond 15 minutes without contacting me results in cancellation of the class.
Student’s tardiness is not justification for lesson fee reduction.
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT TUITION FEE
Annual tuition fee is based on 50 instructional units (or 100 for 2 classes per week) per year.
The payment is divided into 12 monthly installments for the student’s convenience.
The tuition fee is paid monthly by the 5th of the current month
The tuition fee is based on the number of lessons in the month
4 classes per month - $144 (JP I, annual enrollment, group lesson, $36/lesson)
5 classes per month - $180 (JPI, annual enrollment, group lesson, $36/lesson)
First time accounts paid after 5th of the month will receive a reminder for the first occurrence. Each subsequent occurrence will be subject to a $15 late fee
Annual tuition will not be reduced due to student’s tardiness nor absence
In case of planned absence or sickness, students are offered up to 3 available times to reschedule the lesson (within 1 month from the absence)
In case the class is cancelled by me, the fee will be adjusted in the following month
Students and guardians are free to cancel the enrollment at any time - annual enrollment is an honor system, there is no early cancellation fee
WEEKLY PROGRAMS TUITION FEE
The tuition fee is paid weekly by the 4th day after the lesson
ENROLLMENTÂ FEE
One-time enrollment/re-enrollment fee is $25 per student. Enrollment fee covers the price of materials and Japanese notebooks students will use during their classes.