Excursion to Arashiyama and Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Kyoto Language Academy conducted an off-campus learning program jointly with the April- and October-term students, visiting Arashiyama and Toei Kyoto Studio Park.
Prior to the excursion, students participated in a preparatory lesson in which they shared basic information about each destination, reviewed the day’s schedule, and confirmed appropriate manners and rules for public spaces. At our academy, these advance sessions are an essential part of ensuring that all off-campus activities are both safe and meaningful. It was encouraging to see students actively exchanging ideas, asking questions, and approaching the preparation with a positive and collaborative attitude.
On the day of the excursion, we were blessed with calm and pleasant weather. As students explored scenic locations and experienced local culture unique to Kyoto, they showed expressions quite different from those in the classroom—bright, engaged, and full of curiosity. Conversations naturally flourished during transit and breaks, fostering interaction across different student groups and creating valuable opportunities for connection.
During the visits, students were also mindful of those around them—speaking at appropriate volumes, being aware of where they stopped or gathered, and conducting themselves responsibly as members of the local community. Such awareness is an important aspect of daily life in Japan, and we were proud to see students embody these values in practice.
Through this excursion, students were able to experience aspects of “Kyoto-ness” that cannot be learned solely from textbooks, deepening their understanding of Japanese culture through real-world experience.
Kyoto Language Academy extends its sincere appreciation to the local community for their continued understanding and support. We will continue to incorporate experiential learning outside the classroom, providing an environment where students can grow through meaningful engagement with society.
校外学習を実施しました。（嵐山・東映太秦映画村）
京都ランゲージアカデミーでは、4月期生・10月期生の合同で校外学習を実施し、嵐山および東映太秦映画村を訪れました。
出発に先立ち、学生たちは事前学習として目的地に関する基礎知識を共有し、当日の行動計画や公共の場でのマナーを確認しました。
本校では学外活動が安全かつ有意義な学びとなるよう、この事前学習を大切にしています。
学生同士で楽しみながら意見を出し合う姿や、積極的に質問をする様子も見らる、「学ぶ意欲」と「協働する力」を育む、充実した授業の一環となっています。
当日は穏やかな天候にも恵まれ、学生たちは京都ならではの風景や文化に触れながら、普段の教室とはまた違う表情を見せていました。
移動中には自然と会話が広がり、学年を越えた交流が生まれるなど、学生同士のコミュニケーションが活発になった様子が印象的でした。
また訪問先では周囲の方々への配慮を忘れず、声の大きさや立ち止まる位置に気を配るなど、学生自身が“地域の一員としての振る舞い”を意識しながら行動していました。
こうした態度は、日本で生活するうえで大切な学びであり、本校としても大変誇らしく感じています。
今回の校外学習を通して、学生たちは教科書だけでは得られない「京都らしさ」を体験し、日本文化への理解をさらに深めることができました。
京都ランゲージアカデミーでは、地域の皆さまのご理解とご協力に感謝しながら、今後も学外での体験学習を積極的に取り入れ、学生が社会とつながりながら成長できる環境づくりを進めてまいります。
