Experience your world > Japan

Much smaller than Australia in size (about 1/20th), and with a population that is nearly 8 times larger, Japan consists of four main islands and thousands of small islands. There is no place in the country that does not contain some exquisite beauty or site of cultural interest. Using the well organised, and precisely timetabled network of transport, almost every-thing in Japan is within easy reach.

Japanese love baseball, are avid skiers and incorporate fitness into school and work life. Japan is indeed a land of contrasts to be enjoyed by students. Students will be charmed by the character of Japanese people and their houses. Guests are welcomed cordially by the family and local community, and the cleanliness and honesty of the whole country is extraordinary.

S.C.C.E. students attend Japanese school and study a range of subjects in addition to taking advantage of extra-curricular activities. Students interested in commerce and trade will gain insight to the culture that produced a country that is considered a major trading partner with Australia.

I wouldn’t say that I had a perfect year. I had ups and downs. However, I had the best experience of a lifetime. I’ve learned so much about myself and how to communicate with others. Although we may have our differences, it’s amazing to see that in trying to get along with each other, we have already begun to create friendships that last a lifetime. Julia Chan from Ashfield N.S.W. to Gunma, Japan

Having just revisited Japan, I realise how fantastic an opportunity it was to participate in your program. I was accepted seamlessly back into Japanese life. When there, I felt completely relaxed, comfortable, and happy. Introductions are everything in Japan, and through SCCE, I met fantastic families. I entered and was accepted as a fellow student in a real Japanese high school. And was able to make true friendships with people. My exchange was just the beginning - of a lot. With confidence and zest to explore the world, and with a promise to return to my second home, I had a fantastic year. Francis Shand, Melbourne to Chiba-shi, Japan After VCE, Francis spent five months in Poland as a volunteer English teacher, then three months backpacking all over Europe, then returned to Japan on a working holiday for three months. Last heard from doing B.A./B.S. (including Japanese) at Melbourne U.

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Of one year Japanese study for Year or Semester Programs. Minimum age 16yo.

Program	Duration	Applications Close	Final Payment	Fee
Sep Semester	Sep 2008 - Jan 2009	May 15	Jun 15	7590
Nov 3 Months	Nov 2008 - Jan 2009	Aug 15	Sep 15	6250
Dec 2 Months	Dec 2008 - Jan 2009	Sep 15	Sep 30	6485
Apr Semester	Apr 2009 - Aug 2009	Nov 15	Dec 15	7590
Mar Year	Apr 2009 - Jan 2010	Nov 15	Dec 15	8510

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