Tutors

Newly arrived international students can seek support from “tutors” to get accustomed to the Japanese language and customs, and carry out learning and research effectively and efficiently. Tutors are Tokyo Geidai graduate students appointed by the university and they support international students in the same field of study.

Tutors, who are friends to international students as well,  provide support as listed below.

Examples of Support for Student Life in Japan

• Opening of bank and post office accounts
• Application procedures at local governments (resident registration, National Health Insurance)
• Application procedures at the Immigration Bureau (change of status of residence, extension of period of stay)
• Teaching Japanese culture and customs
• Guidance on nearby facilities such as supermarkets
• Guidance on the use of transportation

Examples of Support for Learning

• Supplementary teaching for taking Japanese courses
• Correcting Japanese essays and documents
• Learning assistance using Japanese teaching materials
• Helping international students understand the content of lectures and assignments