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Welcome to KFLA
KFLA (Kumamoto Foreign Language Academy) was established in 1987
to help young people learn practical and useful foreign language abilities
and international perspective.
Ever since then, KFLA has helped many graduates enter society and
many of them are active on the international stage.
In order to meet the increasing demand for Japanese language with the
growth of internationalization, we have decided to establish the Japanese
Language Department for foreign students.
Using our knowledge and experience from our established English and
Chinese courses, we hope to provide foreign students with advanced
Japanese ability required for higher education or employment as well as
insight into Japanese thinking and culture.
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President
Hideaki Yokota
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KUMAMOTO FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY
KARASHIMA GAKUEN
8-14 Karashima-Cho,Chuo-ku,Kumamoto City,860-0804 Japan
TEL; +81-96-326-0291
FAX; +81-96-326-0299
MAIL; kfla@kfla.ac.jp
URL; www.kfla.ac.jp
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Characteristics of KFLA
Individual guidance and support for higher education
In addition to regular curriculum, we provide supplementary lessons and support in proportion to the proficiency of each student. Each class has a teacher in charge who gives individual guidance to help the students select the best course. |
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Solid learning atmosphere
KFLA is located in the heart of Kumamoto city with easy access to the bus and train stations. The school is equipped with a personal computer room, language laboratory, Japanese style room and so on.
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Computer room
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Japanese-style room
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Language Laboratory
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A park near KFLA
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Arcade at the center of Kumamoto City
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Streetcar passing in front of KFLA
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Communication with native Japanese
On the campus, there are Japanese students learning English or Chinese. You can make Japanese friends which will help you step beyond ‘classroom Japanese’ and experience and use real-world Japanese. |
History
History of Karashima Gakuen
More than 32,000 students have graduated as of 2012
| January, 1952 |
Tsukasa Karashima founded Shirakawa English School |
| March, 1957 |
Based on Shirakawa English School, Kumamoto Preparatory School
( KPS ) founded |
| November, 1966 |
Celebrated 10th anniversary |
| April, 1967 |
First president of KPS retired and Tsukasa Karashima succeeded as the second president and established classes for Kumamoto University |
| June, 1971 |
Authorized as an educational foundation
Permitted by Isse :Sawada, governor of Kumamoto Prefecture (Private Schools Act Article 31) |
| March, 1974 |
Student dormitory built |
| February, 1977 |
Celebrated 20th anniversary |
| March, 1979 |
Yoyasu school building built near Kumamoto Station |
| March, 1984 |
Hanazono school building built near Kami-kumamoto Station |
| March, 1986 |
Karashima school building built at Karashima-cho |
| February, 1987 |
Celebrated 30th anniversary |
| April, 1987 |
Kumamoto Foreign Language Acadmy (KFLA) established (English Language Department)
(Permitted by Morihiro Hosokawa, governor of Kumamoto Prefecture) |
| April, 1988 |
Chinese Language Department established |
| March, 1990 |
First graduation at KFLA |
| October, 1990 |
Governor Stan Stephens of Montana visited KFLA |
| February, 1991 |
First students sent to Montana |
| August, 1992 |
Established sistership with Beijing Language and Culture University |
| October, 1993 |
Established sistership with The University of Montana |
| February, 1997 |
Celebrated 40th anniversary of Kumamoto Preparatory School and 10th anniversary of KFLA |
| April, 1998 |
Mr. Dennison, president of the University of Montana visited KFLA |
| November, 2004 |
Tsukasa Karashima recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for his contribution to vocational education |
| April, 2006 |
20th anniversary of KFLA |
| April, 2010 |
International tourism department and airline department established |
| September, 2010 |
Hideaki Yokota succeeded Tsukasa Karashima as the second president of KFLA |
Studying Abroad
English Language Department
America - The University of Montana
The University of Montana, our sister school, is referred to as the "ivy league of the West". Founded in 1893, it celebrated its centennial anniversary in 1993. It is located in Missoula, Montana, USA, which has a sister state relationship with Kumamoto Prefecture. It is situated in the center of the Rockies with scenic beauty, surrounded by rich nature and boasting secure and idealistic circumstances for studying.
Chinese Language Department
China - Beijing Language and Culture University
Beijing Language and Culture University, our sister school in China, is the university directly belonging to the national educational committee and its main role is to teach Chinese language to foreign students. It is the largest in size among Chinese language educational institutions and boasts an excellent faculty. About 9,000 foreign students are learning on the campus for both short and long durations.
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