All the web pages have been updated for Summer 2023.

Thank you for your patience. We have updated all the web pages for Summer 2023, except for "For Admitted Students" and "For Participants". Please browse them to find out about our program.
Here are some important changes.

1) HOUSING ARRANGEMENT IN SUMMER 2023
(Home > Program Description > Homestay)

In Summer 2023, HIF partially resumes homestay.
Participants will be arranged to stay with a host family for one month and at a dormitory for another month.

<Homestay>
- Furnished private room
- Two meals a day (breakfast and dinner)

<Dormitory>
- Rooms will be shared by 2 students with beds, restroom, shower facility, etc. in each room.
- Two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) on weekdays.
- Meals on weekends: TBA
- A dorm mother will be there.

Note: Due to the progression of COVID-19, all information is considered tentative and subject to change.

2) Program Fee: US$7,920
(Home > Program Description > Tuition & Fees - Summer 2023)

What is included in the program fee:
- tuition
- main teaching materials and course supplies
- housing (Please see Homestay for more information about housing.)
- extracurricular activities
- a pocket Wi-Fi
- COVID-19 infection prevention products

3) Medical Insurance during Your Stay in Japan
(Home > Program Description > Tuition & Fees - Summer 2023)

HIF requires all participants to obtain medical insurance to cover possible loss, illness or accidents for the duration of the program. It is strongly recommended that you purchase one that also covers expenses related to COVID-19.

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