Classes Classroom Works & Field Trips

A.-1 Japanese Language Classes: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu.
1) 9:00a.m. - 9:50a.m. Writing (Beginner-1, beginner-2, Intermediate)
2) 10:00a.m. - 10:50a.m. Reading (Beginner-1, beginner-2, Intermediate)
3) 11:00a.m. - 11:50a.m. Speaking & Listening (Beginner-1, beginner-2, Intermediate)
4) 12:40p.m. 1:30p.m. Creative Speech (Beginner-1, beginner-2, Intermediate)

A.-2 Japanese & English Language Classes:
 Mon., Wed.---Japanese
 Tue., Thu.---English
1) 9:00a.m. - 9:50a.m. Writing (Beginner-1, beginner-2, Intermediate)
2) 10:00a.m. - 10:50a.m. Reading (Beginner-1, beginner-2, Intermediate)
3) 11:00a.m. - 11:50a.m. Speaking & Listening (Beginner-1, beginner-2, Intermediate)
4) 12:40p.m. 1:30p.m. Creative Speech (Beginner-1, beginner-2, Intermediate)

B. Field Trips: Friday  9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.  Each trip extra 1,500 yen
1) Mt. Aso - One and half hours drive from IEC. The volcano Mt. Aso is one of the reasons Kumamoto Prefecture has long been called "Hi no Kuni," or The Land of Fire. It consists of five cones, one of which is still active. The physical situation of the peak Nakadake makes it the only live volcanic crater in the world that tourists can safely look down into.the biggest volcanic caldera in the world.
2) Amakusa islands One and half hours drive from IEC. One of the most beautiful sightseeing spots in Kyushu. This chain of 120 large and small islands off the cost of Kyushu maintains its own characterristic identity within Kumamoto. It was one of the first points in Japanto be visited by Catholic missionaries, and the legency of Christianity and its suppression the government is a strong factor in both the history and the present culture of the islands. Surrounded by the sea, Amakusa has a thriving fishing industry and is a favorite spot for summer water sports. The islands are home to many unique species of animals and plants, and much of the area is dedicated to the Unzen-Amakusa Natioanl Park.
3) Kumamoto Castle - One hour drive from IEC. Kumamoto Castle is one of the three most beautiful castles in all of Japan.It was built over the seven-year period between 1601and 1607 byfeudal lord Kiyomasa Kato, who used his experience during the Warring States period to design an impenetrable fortress. The walls are curved in the "musha gaeshi" style and are practically impossible for invaders to scale. There are 120 wells, and trees within the walls are nearly all camphor, which can be used as firewood even when fresh, and gingko, which provides edible nuts.
4) Suizenji Park - One hour drive from IEC. Created by the Hosokawa family in 1632, Suizenji Park is said to one of the six most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. Laid out in the "go-round" style, it presents a different character from each new perspective.