English language program as one of major programs in JCMU has been conducted for 15 years. Experienced American instructors as native speakers, who have specialized teaching skills for English speakers as a second language, give students many learning opportunities to be focused on communicative English.

Academic English program

The program held in spring, autumn and winter gives high quality community language classes to the people in Shiga. The Intensive Course and other unique classes help students to develop their language and communication skills step by step. Since it started in 1989 more than 2,500 participants have made full use of this program in order to accomplish their own goal such as studying in a foreign country, doing self-development and so on.
The number of the class is basically up to 12 students, communicative activities in the small class enhance studentsÕ language skills totally.

Summer Intensive Course

Two weeks special course is opened in the mid of July, and intensively offer English classes divided into two levels. The summer course is very popular among students and businesspersons taking their summer vacation.

Other English programs

JCMU has been providing many unique programs based on job training or teachers workshop. A variety of English program in JCMU help promote the internationalization for the people and business in Shiga.