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Welcome to Lexis Asia | Juniors Department

Lexis Asia schools, junior students can experience Korean language programs in Gangnam, Seoul – the dynamic heart of the

‘new Asia’, or can immerse themselves in the language and culture of Japan at our brand new Kobe school….whichever the

location, Juniors at Lexis Asia can be assured of a high quality academic experience, in addition to our industry-leading group of

Junior Programs schools in Australia.

Lexis Asia Junior Programs have been developed to provide more opportunities for teens relative to learning languages other

than English, while experiencing a unique culture and different lifestyle. With a cutting-edge curriculum, the security and

comfort of full government accreditation and carefully selected homestay families; we can ensure a level of care and support

that our junior students require, along with a genuine life-changing experience.

1. TAP (Teen Activity Programs) Schedule 2020 Page 3

2. TAP Gangnum

2-1 Your First Day Gangnum Page 4

2-2 Sample Schedule Page 5

2-3 Parental Consent Form Gangnum Page 6

2-4 Permission Form for Unsupervised Excursion Page 7

2-5 Homestay Guideline and Use of Photo Page 8

3. TAP Kobe

3-1 Your First Day Kobe Page 9

3-2 Sample Schedule Page 10

3-3 Parental Consent Form Kobe Page 11

3-4 Permission Form for Unsupervised Excursion Page 12

2-5 Homestay Guideline and Use of Photo Page 13

4. Optional Tour July / August Page 14

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TAP Schedule 2020 | Gangnam Campus | Kobe Campus

Campus|

Program Gangnam | TAP General Kobe| TAP General

Dates 6 July – 14 August 20 13 July – 7 August 20

Duration 1 week - 6 weeks 1 week - 4 weeks

Program

Start Day Every Monday Every Monday

Pre Test Not-required Not –Required

Lessons &

Activities

(Mon-Fri)

AM: 3 hours Korean Lesson

PM: Various Activities

AM: 3 hours Japanese Lesson

PM: Various Activities

Items to bring Swimwear / Sports Shoes Swimwear / Sports Shoes

Accommodation Homestay (Single or Double placement) Homestay (Single or Double placement)

Age Range 13-17

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TAP General | Gangnam Campus

Your First Day…. Please bring your PASSPORT and a copy of flight Ticket Itinerary (E-ticket) with you. 8:45 | Welcome When you come to reception you will be asked for your passport and to complete your address details on your student form. You will be to ask to wait at our student common area. 9:00 | Orientation and Assessment The Director or Activity Co-ordinator will talk to you about: ⚫ The School ⚫ The Academic Program ⚫ Living in a Homestay ⚫ Local Area (Gangnam ) ⚫ Activities and excursions ⚫ Beach Safety ⚫ Rules and Regulations You will be given a Welcome Pack and your passport will be returned. You will be required to sign a contract asking that whilst you are in the school, you will SPEAK KOREAN or ENGLISH ONLY. This is very important and will help you to quickly become a GREAT Korean or/and English speaker. Assessment Don’t worry! This is an assessment test to help us find the best class for you. You will be asked to:

1. Answer 40 grammar questions 2. Do a short piece of writing

10.30 to 10.45 | Interview The Director or Senior teacher will interview you. You will talk about your homestay family, your Korean level and the best class for you. You will be given your timetable and your books. You will be able to ask any questions that worry you. After your interview you can check your emails in our computer room or anywhere on campus on your laptop as our school has wireless connection. 10.45 to 12.15 | Class You will be allocated to your Korean or English and take the first lesson. 12.15 to 13.00 | Lunch Break There are plenty of restaurants, food courts, bakeries and first food are around campus. It is about US$5 -$10. Students

can enjoy variety of Asian to Western food.

13:00 to 15.00 | Afternoon Activity

You will join a fun afternoon activity. After the activity, the lunge room is open or you can watch a movie until 5pm.

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TAP General | Gangnam Campus | July & August Sample Schedule 2020

Date Time Activity

Day Week 1 Week 5 08:45 Arrive at School *Host family will show you how to get to school on arrival weekend

09:00 Korean Lesson

Mon 6 Jul 3 Aug 10:30 Morning Break

10:45 Korean Lesson

Tue 7 Jul 4 Aug 12:15 Lunch

13:15

Mon: Gangnam Tour

Tue: K-Star Road

Wed: Lotte World Aquarium

Thu: Tae Kwon Do

Fri: K-pop dance

Wed 8 Jul 5 Aug

Thu 9 Jul 6 Aug

Fri 10 Jul 7 Aug 16:00 Return to the college

17:00 School closes. Return to homestay

Day Week 2 Week 6 08:45 Arrive at School *Host family will show you how to get to school on arrival weekend

09:00 Korean Lesson

Mon 13 Jul 10 Aug 10:30 Morning Break

10:45 Korean Lesson

Tue 14 Jul 11 Aug 12:15 Lunch

13:15

Mon: SMTOWN COEX Artium Tue: Gyeongbokgung Palace +National Palace Museum Wed: K-pop dance Thu: Trick Eye Museum Fri: NANTA Performance

Wed 15 Jul 12 Aug

Thu 16 Jul 13 Aug

Fri 17 Jul 14 Aug 16:00 Return to the college


Day Week 3 08:45 Arrive at School *Host family will show you how to get to school on arrival weekend 09:00 Korean Lesson

Mon 20 Jul 10:30 Morning Break

10:45 Korean Lesson

Tue 21 Jul 12:15 Lunch

13:15

Mon: K-pop dance

Tue: N Seoul Tower

Wed: The museum of the Korean presidential residence

Thu: Lotte World Amusement Park

Fri: Hangang Cruise

Wed 22 Jul

Thu 23 Jul

Fri 24 Jul 16:00 Return to the college


Day Week 4 08:45 Arrive at School *Host family will show you how to get to school on arrival weekend

09:00 Korean Lesson


10:45 Korean Lesson


13:15

Mon: Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Tue: Han-gul Museum

Wed: Korean Traditional Dance (Korean Fan Dance)

Thu: Korean Calligraphy and Hand Craft

Fri: Korean Kitchen

Wed 29 Jul

Thu 30 Jul



*NB: Activities are subject to change

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Lexis Korea | Parental Consent Form for TAP (Under 19)

In order to ensure our students’ safety at all times, we thank you in advance for faxing a signed and dated version of this form to +82 2 581 5353, alternatively please email: [email protected] [email protected] Lexis Korea has specific rules for the care of students under the age of 19 during their stay in Korea. These Rules are Korean Law - “NO” Consumption of alcohol (Korean Law) - “NO” Smoking including illegal substances (Korean Law) - “NO” Entering licensed premises (Bars or and night clubs)(Korean Law) - Curfew times (Students are to be home by 7pm Sun to Thu and by 10pm on Fri and Sat) - The host families always needs to be informed about absences during free time, or if the students is late for dinner - The students are responsible for potential damages caused at the accommodation

Any violation of Korean Laws or College Rules, students may be sent home at their parents’ expense before the completion of their course. Lexis Korea will not be held liable in the event of any harm coming to the student(s) while outside of the provided supervision. Furthermore, Lexis Korea will not be held liable for any damage or monetary liability caused due to misconduct on behalf of the student(s) while enrolled at Lexis Korea. I hereby agree that my son/daughter has acknowledged and accepted the rules with Lexis Korea. Campus: ________________ Student Name: _________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:___________________________ Parent/Guardian Ph(Home) :__________________ Ph(Cell) :__________________ Email :__________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________ Date:____________

Lexis Korea

11F Anytower,

1330-20 Seocho-Dong,

Seocho-Gu, Seoul

South Korea 137-858

T: +82 2 588 4900

F: +82 2 581 5353

mailto:[email protected]


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Lexis Korea| Excursion Permission Form

If you wish to allow your child to go on unsupervised excursions, please read the details below and sign: Date from: ______________ Date to: ________________ Details of excursion:_______________________________________________________ Destination:_______________________ Purpose: ________________________________________________________ Transfer arrangement: ____________________________ *This needs to be filled out at the Campus by the student and given to the Lexis Staff. Lexis Korea will email the details to the Agents/Parents for their signature. Please note that 48hours processing time will be required.

I hereby agree that my son/daughter has acknowledged and accepted the rules with Lexis Korea. Campus: ________________ Student Name: _________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:___________________________ Parent/Guardian Ph(Home) :__________________ Ph(Cell) :__________________ Email :__________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________ Date:____________

Lexis Korea

11F Anytower,

1330-20 Seocho-Dong,

Seocho-Gu, Seoul

South Korea 137-858

T: +82 2 588 4900

F: +82 2 581 5353

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Lexis Korea | Homestay Guideline ･ Use of Photos and Videos

Homestay in Korea

Please read all of Homestay information carefully, this information will help you make the most of your stay with our great

families. We understand sometimes it is difficult and confusing when you first arrive and our families understand this to, but

they will always help and advise you, so please do not be afraid to ask!

1) RELIGION Koreans are primarily Christians; however people can practise their religions freely.

2) EQUALITY In Korea women and men are equal; you speak to a woman with the same respect as you would to a man. In Korea men and women do the same tasks, cleaning of the house, washing of dishes, clothes etc... are shared among the members of the family including a little help from yourself maybe!

3) RESPECT

Korean can be humorous, friendly, easy going people and believe in respect for each other, it is considered polite to say “Gamsahabnida(Thank you)” when asking for or receiving anything. Please remember to greet your Homestay hosts eg: Annyeonghaseyo(Hello), Aannyeonghi gaseyo(Goodbye), Annyeonghi jumuseyo(Good Night).

4) MEALS

You will receive 2 meals a day from your host, breakfast and dinner with the family.

5) LAUNDRY Your host family will wash all your dirty laundry for you, just ask where you must put your laundry to be washed.

6) TOILETRIES

The host family will provide Soap only in the bathrooms, all other toiletries for example, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and deodorants must be provided by yourself.

7) BATHROOMS

Please do not be too long in the shower, one 5 minute shower a day is acceptable as Korea is a water conscious country.

8) TELEPHONE If you wish to use the Homestay’s telephone you must ask permission from your host family first. Make sure you do not spend too long on each call. If you wish to make international calls from the home telephone, it must be a collect call.

9) CURFEW

Students to be home by 7pm Sun to Thu and by 10pm on Fri and Sat.

10) DINNER If you do not need dinner or you will be late for dinner, please inform your host family prior to the event.

11) PART OF THE FAMILY A Homestay can be an interesting and rewarding experience for you and the family. It offers you an opportunity to better understand Korean culture, whilst also offering a secure and safe environment to live in. Try to fit into your host family and enjoy living as part of their family unit.

Talking is the best way to solve any problems, smile and interact with the family; your visit to Korea will then become a happy and memorable experience that you will never forget. Please talk to Lexis staff if you have any problems! Use of Photos and Video

The photos and videos taken during the program may be used for Lexis Korea blogs, web page or other marketing related

materials. Please check our blog for update news. If you have concerns of the use of photos or videos, please contact Lexis staff

or your agent. www.lexisjuniors.com

http://www.lexisjuniors.com/

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TAP General | Kobe Campus

Your First Day…. Please bring your PASSPORT and a copy of flight Ticket Itinerary (E-ticket) with you. 8:45 | Welcome When you come to reception you will be asked for your passport and to complete your address details on your student form. You will be to ask to wait at our student common area. 9:00 | Orientation and Assessment The Director or Activity Co-ordinator will talk to you about: ⚫ The School ⚫ The Academic Program ⚫ Living in a Homestay ⚫ Local Area (Kobe ) ⚫ Activities and excursions ⚫ Beach Safety ⚫ Rules and Regulations You will be given a Welcome Pack and your passport will be returned. You will be required to sign a contract asking that whilst you are in the school, you will SPEAK JAPANESE or ENGLISH ONLY. This is very important and will help you to quickly become a GREAT Japanese or / and English speaker. Assessment Don’t worry! This is an assessment test to help us find the best class for you. You will be asked to:

3. Answer 40 grammar questions 4. Do a short piece of writing

10.30 to 10.45 | Interview The Director or Senior teacher will interview you. You will talk about your homestay family, your Japanese level and the best class for you. You will be given your timetable and your books. You will be able to ask any questions that worry you. After your interview you can check your emails in our computer room or anywhere on campus on your laptop as our school has wireless connection. 10.45 to 12.15 | Class You will be allocated to your Japanese or English and take the first lesson. 12.15 to 13.00 | Lunch Break There are plenty of restaurants, food courts, bakeries and first food are around campus. It is about US$5 -$10. Students

can enjoy variety of Asian to Western food.

13:00 to 15.00 | Afternoon Activity You will join a fun afternoon activity. After the activity, the Lounge room is open or you can watch a TV/DVD until 5pm.

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TAP General | Kobe Campus | July & August Sample Schedule 2020 Date Time Activity


09:00 Japanese Lesson




13:15

Mon: Local Tour

Tue: Kobe Animal Kingdom

Wed: The Ramen Museum

(The World First Instant Noodle Product :http://www.instantramen-museum.jp)

Thu: Karaoke Competition Fri: Osaka Castle (http://www.osakacastle.net/english/)

Wed 15 Jul

Thu 16 Jul

Fri 17 Jul 16:00 Return to the college 17:00 School closes. Return to homestay




10:45 Japanese Lesson or English Lesson


13:15

Mon: Local Tour or Free Time Tue: The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum : Creator of Astro Boy

(http://www.city.takarazuka.hyogo.jp/tezuka/index.html)

Wed: Cooking Class Thu: Bowling Competition Fri: Pop Culture in West Japan

Wed 23 Jul

Thu 24 Jul



Day Week 3 08:45 Arrive at School *Host family will show you how to get to school on arrival weekend 09:00 Japanese Lesson




13:15

Mon: Local Tour or Free Time

Tue: Kobe Beef Lunch Wed: Calligraphy & Name Stamp Making

Thu: Kobe Bay Cruise & Kobe Mosaic Ferris Wheel

Fri: Japanese Kimono Experience

Wed 29 Jul

Thu 30 Jul


17:00 School closes. Return to homestay (18:00 on Friday 24 Jul & 21 Aug)



Mon 3 Aug 10:30 Morning Break


Tue 4 Aug 12:15 Lunch

13:15

Mon: Local Tour or Free Time

Tue: Akashi Kaikyo Bridge & Kobe Premium Outlet

Wed: Trick Art Museum & Kitano Area

Thu: Okonomiyaki Lunch & Kaleidoscope Making (Mangekyo Making)

Fri: Osaka Kaiyou Aquarium (http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/index.htm)

Wed 5 Aug

Thu 6 Aug

Fri 7 Aug 16:00 Return to the college


*NB: Activities are subject to change

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Lexis Japan | Parental Consent Form for TAP (Under 20)

In order to ensure our students’ safety at all times, we thank you in advance for faxing a signed and dated version of this form to +81 78 331 4448, alternatively please email: [email protected] [email protected] Lexis Japan has specific rules for the care of students under the age of 20 during their stay in Japan. These Rules are Japanese Law - “NO” Consumption of alcohol (Japanese Law) - “NO” Smoking including illegal substances (Japanese Law) - “NO” Entering licensed premises (Bars or and night clubs)(Japanese Law) - Curfew times (Students are to be home by 7pm Sun to Thu and by 10pm on Fri and Sat)

Any violation of Japanese Laws or College Rules, students may be sent home at their parents’ expense before the completion of their course. Lexis Japan will not be held liable in the event of any harm coming to the student(s) while outside of the provided supervision. Furthermore, Lexis Japan will not be held liable for any damage or monetary liability caused due to misconduct on behalf of the student(s) while enrolled at Lexis Japan. I hereby agree that my son/daughter has acknowledged and accepted the rules with Lexis Japan. Campus: ________________ Student Name: _________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:___________________________ Parent/Guardian Ph(Home) :__________________ Ph(Cell) :__________________ Email :__________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________ Date:____________

Lexis Japan

9F MITSUBISHISHINTAKUGINKO BLD,

36 BANCHI, NISHI-MACHI, CHUO-KU, KOBE,

HYOGO, JAPAN 650-0038

T: +81 78 331 0944

F: +81 78 331 4448



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Lexis Japan| Excursion Permission Form

If you wish to allow your child to go on unsupervised excursions, please read the details below and sign: Date from: ______________ Date to: ________________ Details of excursion:_______________________________________________________ Destination:_______________________ Purpose: ________________________________________________________ Transfer arrangement: ____________________________ *This needs to be filled out at the Campus by the student and given to the Lexis Staff. Lexis Japan will email the details to the Agents/Parents for their signature. Please note that 48hours processing time will be required.

I hereby agree that my son/daughter has acknowledged and accepted the rules with Lexis Japan. Campus: ________________ Student Name: _________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name:___________________________ Parent/Guardian Ph(Home) :__________________ Ph(Cell) :__________________ Email :__________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________ Date:____________

Lexis Japan

9F MITSUBISHISHINTAKUGINKO BLD,

36 BANCHI, NISHI-MACHI, CHUO-KU, KOBE,

HYOGO, JAPAN 650-0038

T: +81 78 331 0944

F: +81 78 331 4448

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Lexis Japan | Homestay Guideline ･ Use of Photos and Videos

Homestay in Japan

Please read all of Homestay information carefully, this information will help you make the most of your stay with our great

families. We understand sometimes it is difficult and confusing when you first arrive and our families understand this to, but

they will always help and advise you, so please do not be afraid to ask!

1) RELIGION Japan are primarily Buddhists; however people can practise their religions freely.

2) EQUALITY In Japan women and men are equal, you speak to a woman with the same respect as you would to a man. In Japan men and women do the same tasks, cleaning of the house, washing of dishes, clothes etc... are shared among the members of the family including a little help from yourself maybe!

3) RESPECT

Japanese can be polite, humbled and generous people and believe in respect for each other, it is considered polite to say “Arigato (THANK YOU)” when asking for or receiving anything. Please remember to greet your Homestay hosts eg: Ohayo(Good morning), Konnichwa(Good Afternoon) and Sayonara(Good Bye), Oyasumi(Good Night).

4) MEALS

You will receive 2 meals a day from your host, breakfast evening dinner with the family.

5) LAUNDRY Your host family will wash all your dirty laundry for you, just ask where you must put your laundry to be washed.

6) TOILETRIES

The host family will provide Soap only in the bathrooms, all other toiletries for example, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and deodorants must be provided by yourself.

7) BATHROOMS

Please wash your body well in the shower. Then take a bath if you would like to and please do not unplug. Everyone uses the same water in the tub.

8) TELEPHONE If you wish to use the Homestay’s telephone you must ask permission from your host family first. Make sure you do not spend too long on each call. If you wish to make international calls from the home telephone, it must be a collect call.

9) CURFEW

Students to be home by 7pm Sun to Thu and by 10pm on Fri and Sat.

10) DINNER If you do not need dinner or you will be late for dinner, please inform your host family prior to the event.

11) PART OF THE FAMILY A Homestay can be an interesting and rewarding experience for you and the family. It offers you an opportunity to better understand Japanese culture, whilst also offering a secure and safe environment to live in. Try to fit into your host family and enjoy living as part of their family unit.

Talking is the best way to solve any problems, smile and interact with the family; your visit to Japan will then become a happy and memorable experience that you will never forget. Please talk to Lexis staff if you have any problems!

Use of Photos and Video

The photos and videos taken during the program may be used for Lexis English blogs, web page or other marketing related

materials. Please check our blog for update news. If you have concerns of the use of photos or videos, please contact Lexis staff

or your agent. www.lexisjuniors.com


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Lexis Asia | Optional Weekend Activities 2020

Gangnam Campus

18 Jul Korean folk village (from 10am to 4:00pm) ₩ 26,000

25 Jul DMZ Tour (all day: from 8am to 3pm) ₩ 56,000

1 Aug Seoul Grand Park (from10am to 4:00pm) ₩ 21,000

Kobe Campus

18 Jul Kyoto Day Trip (Kinkaku / Kiyomizu Temples) ￥ 11,000

25 Jul Baseball Game ￥ 5,500

1 Aug USJ (universal Studio Japan) ￥12,000

*Lexis staff will accompany the students on these excursions. The excursions may be canceled if there is not a minimum of

8 students. Please book these excursions with Lexis staff after your arrival

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