Frontier Spirit Program: England
As part of your English language degree you can spend one semester abroad participating in language and study courses designed for you by the University of Manchester, which is located approximately three hours north of London.
This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your language skills while gaining an international approach and perspective through living and studying overseas. All students participating in this program will also home stay with a family for approximately two to three months.
Following completion of the language study program, you will have two options. The first option is to gain valuable work experience in an English language environment and making contacts to expand your future career possibilities by undertaking a work internship. The second option is to backpack on an independent, exciting adventure across Europe to visit other countries such as, Spain, France, Germany, Australia, Italy, Poland, and so on.
Program Content
The Program takes place twice per year: April and in September.
Acceptance Criteria
All students wishing to go on this program must fulfill the following criteria:
- Achievement in university courses
- Successful interview
- Excellent attendance
- TOEIC score of at least 500 (tests are taken at NUCB during term time, contact your tutor for more advice)
Expenses borne by the University
- Airfare (Nagoya - UK return)
- Tuition fees
- Home stay during the schooling period (including private room, morning and evening meals)
Expenses borne by the individual
- Living expenses
- Local transportation costs
- Accommodation expenses during the internship or travel period
- Spending money
Those who find themselves in financial difficulty to afford the burgeoning costs of study abroad, may apply for a no-interest loan of 400,000 yen. This is payable back in 1 to 4 installments.
Content of Schooling
The University of Manchester has collaborated with NUCB in designing a course that is tailor-made for you. It will cover General English, Academic English, Business English and Presentation Skills. There are also social clubs, which you can join at the university.
Credits for graduation from NUCB are given for an equivalent number of hours of tuition.
Internships
The University of Manchester also organizes internships at a local or Japan-related company in the UK. It is an excellent opportunity to put your hard-earned English skills to practical use in a typical British office environment.
Companies in which previous NUCB participants have interned include: Japan Air Lines, Japan Travel Bureau, Reebok, Manchester Football Stadium, language schools and so on.
Independent Travel
Europe beckons you! Travel on your own or with friends and venture into worlds that you have never experienced before.
Pre-Departure Orientation
Orientation is compulsory for all students admitted to the Frontier Spirit Program. You must attend the following information sessions: the study program, general study guidelines, advice on intercultural understanding, application for an internship and guidance for planning independent travel. There is also a 3-day intensive English language course.
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