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The most F. A. Q
- No 1. Can I ask for a tax receipt for the course that I take?
- No 2. Do you offer group lessons for teenagers instead of adults?
- No 3. If I have to miss class, what happens?
- No 4. Which classes have space availability?
- No 5 How is it possible for a complete beginner to engage in a class atmosphere where no English spoken?
Trial lesson & Level check
Registration
- Q 2. Which classes have space availability?
- Q 3. How can I pay for classes?
- Q 4. I have never studied Japanese but can I join?
- Q 5. Do you offer group lessons for teenagers instead of adults?
- Q 6. I can’t take the course right now, but should I take a trial lesson first?
Others
- Q 7. How's it possible for a complete beginner to engage in a class where no English is spoken?
- Q 8. How soon can I start communicating in Japanese?
- Q 9. If I have to miss class, what happens?
- Q10. Is there any end-term exam?
- Q11. Is there a prep course for JLPT
- Q12. Can I ask for a tax receipt for the course that I take?
Answer
Q1. I have studied Japanese before so do I have to take a trial lesson?
(Answer)
If you have studied Japanese before, you need to start in the right level of class. We offer you a Free level-check session (20-minute written exam and an interview).
To make an appointment for the level-check » Click here
Q2. Which classes have space availability.
(Answer)
Entry level (Level 1) are fairly popular. Levels 2-7 classes for people who have been studying Japanese for some time tend to be filled quickly with students who move up from Entry level classes. We can only accept a few new students each term. Please note that registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We start to accept applications 2 months prior to the course start day. (end at least two weeks before the course begins.)
If you are interested in our courses, try to come and take a trial lesson or get your level checked around that time.
To make an appointment for your trial lesson or level-check session » Click here
Q3. How can I pay for classes?
(Answer)
We accept cheque, cash, interac (debit card), credit cards (visa, master) or money order.
Q4. I have never studied Japanese but can I join?
(Answer)
No worries! That is why we have Level 1 (Entry).
Sign up for a trial lesson (introductory lesson) and you will see that it is possible!
To make an appointment for your trial lesson » Click here
Q5. Do you offer group lessons for teenagers instead of adults?
(Answer)
Sorry. Unfortunately we offer Japanese lessons for students 21 or over 21 years of age.
So, please contact to the school board in your area.
For your reference, Toronto District School Board: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/
Q6. I can’t take the course right now, but should I take a trial lesson first?
(Answer)
Yes, even if you are too busy to begin learning Japanese right now, contact us and take a free trial lesson (introductory lesson) or level -check session anyway. I've found that I've been able to help many students even while they've not decided yet. Don’t worry. I DON'T push you to register the course when you come for it. Just try it and find out whether it is valuable to you.
To make an appointment for your trial lesson » Click here
Q7. How is it possible for a complete beginner like myself to engage in a classroom atmosphere where no English is spoken?
(Answer)
Don’t worry because I've found that our course is more valuable for complete BEGINNERS. Just take our free trial lesson to find out. It is the easiest way to explain it. You will be amazed at your ability. I DON'T push you to register the course when you come for it.
To make an appointment for your trial lesson » Click here
Q8. How soon can I start communicating in Japanese?
(Answer)
Level 1, for 8 weeks, covers all the basic skills. If you want to further improve your Japanese, we recommend you to continue for 6 months and complete Level 3. After your first course, you can decide if you want to continue or not.
For levels and curriculum, click here » Click here.
Q9. If I have to miss class, what happens?
(Answer)
If you have to be absent, ask us about your homework. Otherwise, you can have a make-up lesson
(One-on-one 60min lesson). If you know you have to miss more than 3 classes at the time of your enrollment, we don’t recommend taking the course.
Q10. Is there any end-term exam?
(Answer)
No. However, it is possible for you to get your level checked at the end of the term.
Q11. Is there a prep course for JLPT?
(Answer)
We offer a two-month prep course for JLPT N5 & N4 starting from September every year. But this course is only for AITAS Students who have taken our regular courses.
Level 5-7: JLPT N5 （1 year study experience):
Level 7- : JLPT N4 （2 years study experience)
JLPT： Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a yearly test (in December). Testing centers in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton.
Q12. Can I ask for a tax receipt for the course that I take?
(Answer)
Aitas Japanese Language School is certified as an educational institution approved by Minister of the Human Resources and Social Development Canada. (List of Certified Institutions.) This certification enables us to issue tuition tax credit receipts for amounts over $100. Eligible Tuition Fees: Lesson fee, Registration fee (Books, CDs are NOT eligible.)
However, this Certification by the HRSDC in no way guarantees that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will automatically accept all tax receipts issued by our school for purposes of the tuition and education tax credits. It is depending on each student’s circumstance.
Quote from the part 8 in the Bulletin “ IT-516R2 ” Canada Revenue Agency.
If a claim relates to tuition fees paid to an educational institution certified by the Minister of HRSDC, such fees cannot qualify for the tuition tax credit unless the student is enrolled in the educational institution to obtain skills for, or improve the student’s skills in, an occupation. The phrase ”to obtain skills for an occupation” means that there must be sufficient skills to be acquired in the course to enable the student to work at an occupation. The phrase “to improve the student’s skills in an occupation“ implies that the student already possesses sufficient skills to enable the student to work at an occupation and the course must be capable of improving those skills. It is a question of fact whether a particular course is capable of improving a student’s occupational skills or is sufficient to furnish the student with enough skills to enable the student to work at an occupation. If a student takes a number of courses that are required in order to acquire the skills necessary to work at an occupation, each course will qualify. On the other hand, if a student takes only an initial or introductory course in a particular trade or profession, that course will normally not qualify because sufficient skills have not been obtained. However, if the student goes on and takes the necessary additional course required for a person to carry on the trade or profession, both the initial course and the additional course will qualify.
In depth questions regarding the tax issue should be directed to Revenue Canada www.cra-arc.gc.ca. You can also access these bulletins IT-515-R2 and IT-516R2 for further details on the internet.
If you have any questions, please contact us by sending an email to japanese@aitas.ca
