INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Japanese I

Japanese II

Japanese III

Sample Regents Questions

Pictures of Class 

Pictures from Japan

Links for Students

Upcoming Events

The Japanese course at the High School for Environmental Studies started up with the private foundation in 1996, and it has been growing every year.  It is a three year course, and students will be able to earn the Regents diploma upon their success on the Regents exam. 

In this program, cultural understanding, which enhances students' ability to acquire Japanese language and improve their proficiency, will be emphasized in addition to speaking, listening, writing and reading. 

Students will also have opportunities to.......

*Participate in an exchange program to Japan sponsored by the Mitsui scholarship program and the Board of 
  Education.

*Participate in the Haiku contest, the History Day contest sponsored by the Japan Society, the Nengajo contest
  and the Speech contest sponsored by NECTJ. 

*Enjoy extra cultural activities in the Japanese class:  watch Japanese movies including animation, make art
  crafts with origami paper.

*Go on field trip twice a year (Japanese restaurant, Mitsuwa Japanese supermarket, tea ceremony, etc....)

*Join the Spring Festival at the United Nations International School in March.