[Zenken Co., Ltd.] Online English course affiliated with Texas State University will start in August 2024
*Zenken Co., Ltd.*
Press release: July 9, 2024
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Texas State University online English course to start in August 2024 *～Live classes 2-3 times a week from 8:00 PM Japan time～*
* A general incorporated foundation that has a business outsourcing contract with Zenken Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Junnosuke Hayashi, hereinafter referred to as Zenken)
Association for the Promotion of Study Abroad (Representative Director: Yoshikazu Kamioku, hereinafter referred to as
From August 2024, the Association for the Promotion of Study Abroad will launch a new university-affiliated online English course in collaboration with Texas State University in the United States. *
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The target audience ranges from high school students to working adults, and the course is held two or three times a week in the evening hours (Japan time), making it easy to take even for those who are busy with work or school. We intensively train writing and speaking skills that are difficult to improve through self-study, and develop students with English proficiency comparable to those who studied abroad while still in Japan. *
In this era where “global human resources” and “English proficiency” are increasingly sought after, “studying abroad” and “overseas experience” play an important role. However, as the yen continues to weaken, it appears that many Japanese students do not have the financial means to study abroad (admission to an overseas university or language study abroad).
In order to respond to such needs, the Association for the Promotion of Study Abroad, which has partnerships with more than 400 overseas educational institutions including those in North America, has recently announced that one of its partner schools, Texas State University in the United States, will
We have jointly planned and developed a new online English course that you can take while staying in Japan.
“Texas State University Online English Course” is a service that allows you to remotely take English courses affiliated with the university. Since this is an online program that does not require traveling to the United States, it is possible to improve your English skills in the same quality environment as learning at a local educational institution, while reducing travel costs and local living expenses. In addition, since the curriculum of this course is in line with the international standard CEFR, IELTS
/ It can also be used as a preparation for exams such as TOEFL / TOEIC.
In Japan, where a serious population decline is predicted, the presence of global human resources is essential for business development with an eye on overseas markets. Zenken and the Study Abroad Promotion Association will promote the development of globally active human resources through study abroad and online study abroad.
* ●Online English course affiliated with Texas State University * * ■Japanese official website*
https://english.ryugaku.or.jp/
* ■Target*
⇒ There are two courses available for *high school students and above*. ・High school student course
・High school graduates, university students, working adults course
* ■Schedule (Fall 2024 semester)*
* [High school student course] *
3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 20:00-22:00 *Closed days due to American and Japanese holidays, etc.
August 19, 2024 (Monday) – December 4, 2024 (Wednesday)
* [High school graduates/university students/working adults course]* Twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) 20:00-23:00 *Closed days due to American and Japanese holidays, etc.
August 20th (Tuesday) – November 26th (Tuesday), 2024
* ■ Course fee*
1 semester USD 800 (Includes enrollment fee, teaching materials fee, and placement test fee/No application fee)
* ■ What you need to take the course*
・PC ・Microphone ・Webcam
– Teaching materials will be shared online
* ■Application procedure*
(1) Submit the application form
(2) Attendance procedures (*Information about online registration) (3) Taking the online placement test
(4) Payment of course fees (*Online payment by credit card)
(5) Course start
* ➤Click here to apply* https://share.hsforms.com/12wSXMfhmQSSttBJj1CABFAdijqu [Application deadline: July 25, 2024 (Thursday) 18:00]
* ● What is Texas State University?*
Texas State University
University) is a public (state type) university located in San Marcos, central Texas, that emphasizes student research. Austin
Located between the major cities of San Antonio and San Antonio, it is conveniently located for easy access to both cities.
Texas State University (from the initial letters)
TXST (also referred to as “TXST”) has a total of over 38,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and offers over 200 majors (total of undergraduate, bachelor’s and doctoral programs) in nine faculties. In addition, it is a campus full of diversity, with students from over 90 countries, making it a comfortable environment for international students to study and live. In recent years, the proportion has increased significantly (in the fall semester of 2023, the number of new international students will increase by 30.48%). This online English course is also operated as part of the university’s
globalization efforts.
* ●About the Association for the Promotion of Study Abroad, a general incorporated foundation *
The Association for the Promotion of Study Abroad provides free consultation to students who wish to study abroad, guidance on application forms and required documents, application procedures, arrangements for student dormitories and homestays, and pre-departure orientation. We also provide information to Japanese universities that wish to partner with overseas universities for credit-accredited study abroad programs.
Organization name: Association for the Promotion of Study Abroad (https://www.ryugaku.or.jp/)
Representative: Representative Director Yoshikazu Kamioku
Location: Zenken Plaza B1F, 1-4-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Affiliated organizations: JAFSA (International Educational Exchange Association) regular member, AIRC certified member
[Zenken Co., Ltd. Company Profile]
Company name: Zenken Co., Ltd.
Representative: Junnosuke Hayashi, President and Representative Director Head office location: 18th and 19th floors, Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Tower, 6-18-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Founded: May 2, 1975 (Showa 50)
Established: July 14, 1978 (Showa 53)
Capital: 437,411 thousand yen (as of June 30, 2023)
Official website: https://www.zenken.co.jp/