The program is being offered in four (4) teaching formats, as well as the "tour only" format. The reason we use several formats is so that we can offer a greater range of options, ensuring that you can choose not only the level of intensity, but also the curriculum itself for faster learning and more challenging classes for all students. Discounted private lessons are available - see (3) & (4) below allowing for full customization.

(1) SILAC Format: Yamasa's popular and well known SILAC format is for 23 classes per week, with a maximum class size of 15 students - 5 students less than the maximum class size required by the regulating body, the APJLE. (click here for more information on standard format class sizes.)

Standard format classes start at 9.00am and finish at 2.30pm from Mondays to Thursdays. On Fridays the classes are from 9.00am to 11.50am.

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(2) Acceleration Format 2: The standard format is for 28 classes per week. This includes 23 group based SILAC classes with a maximum class size of 15 students, and 5 other classes depending on which option you choose. The additional classes are provided at a discounted rate, included in the overall Discovery program fee. The available options are:

• Option A - 5 CALL seminars (Computer Aided Language Learning)
• Option B - 3 CALL seminars & 2 Private Lessons
• Option C - 5 Private lessons

For the private lessons, you get to choose exactly what you want to study. With the CALL seminars you also get to decide what you wish to study. CALL seminars consist of a maximum of 4 students, with 4 computers and 1 teacher. Each lesson consists of a private 1-to-1 session with the teacher, together with practise using Yamasa's OCJS interactive learning.

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(3) Private - 12 classes/week Format: This format provides 12 classes per week, with a maximum of 3 per day. The curriculum is completely customized, your advisor will design the curriculum with you so it meets your specific needs. As a general rule, classes will commence at 9am, usually finishing no later than 11:50am to enable you to spend the rest day exploring the town and local area putting your language skills to use. (Tuition fees)

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(4) Private - 18 classes/week Format: This format provides 12 classes per week, with a maximum of 4 per day. The curriculum is completely customized, your advisor will design the curriculum with you so it meets your specific needs. As a general rule, classes will commence at 9am, usually finishing no later than 2:30pm. (Tuition fees)