School Presentation

Bournemouth Tokyo School Presentation

2013

EF Tokyo 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.

EF Tokyo 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

EF Tokyo 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.

EF Tokyo 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

EF Tokyo 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

EF Tokyo 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

EF Tokyo 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

EF Tokyo 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

EF Tokyo Essential info Address: 27F Shibuya Cross Tower

2-15-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku

Tokyo 150-0002, Japan

Tel: + 81 (0) 3 6892 0320

Emergency no: +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.