Short Intensive Program (ShIP)

ShIP is a short-term intensive English training program unique to the Department of Regional Development Studies, and is mainly for freshmen. In this program, students intensively study English for five weeks at the study abroad destinations listed below. The program aims to allow students to improve their comprehensive English abilities and enhance their communication skills in an intercultural environment. Each program contains Problem-based Learning, a research activity that focuses on the culture, environment and other factors  regarding the countries or areas where students stay. To make the training more effective, students who participate in the program must attend pre- and post-training studies.

Participants

Students from the Department of Regional Development Studies

Freshmen are highly recommended to participate in ShIP. Any students who wish to participate can take part in ShIP in their second year or later. For some courses at universities, however, applicants must meet English requirements to be accepted.

Host universities

• University of San Carlos (Philippines)

• MARA Technological University (Malaysia)

• University of Malaya (Malaysia)

• Thompson Rivers University (Canada),  etc.

Note: The host university may vary depending on the academic year.

ShIP Period

In the third quarter and during spring break

Note: Students who participate in ShIP in the third quarter can not take courses offered during this quarter at Toyo University.

Duration of study abroad

For five weeks

Costs

400,000 to 750,000 yen

The costs are subject to change. Students are responsible for all costs required for participation in ShIP, such as training fees, travel expenses, accommodation fees, and overseas travel insurance premiums. However, If you take part in ShIP offered in the third quarter, the equivalent of third quarter academic fees will be compensated. Students who participate in ShIP offered during spring break are eligible for the challenge type of the Toyo University Overseas Study Abroad Program Scholarship.

Number of courses and credits students can take and earn, respectively

• Participation in the program in the third quarter: Registration for the intensive courses offered in the fall semester in the same academic year “Short Intensive Program Ⅰ to Ⅵ (Six credits in total)” (Evaluation: S, A, B, C, D, E and *)

• Participation in the program during spring break: Registration for the intensive courses offered in the spring semester in the following academic year “Short Intensive Program Ⅰ to Ⅵ (Six credits in total)” (Evaluation: S, A, B, C, D, E and *)

Details (for current students)

Please log in to ToyoNet-ACE and check the courses below.

• The Regional Development Studies Course: “Student portfolio for 20XX enrollees, RDS course”

Note: Please check the portfolio of your academic year of enrollment.

• The Regional Studies Course: “地域総合専攻ポートフォリオ”

Experiences

Please check here (*Clicking will take you to the Toyo University Faculty of Global and Regional Studies website "ShIP / Overseas English Practice Testimonials” page.).