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INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE PROGRAM

The airline industry is looking for "English ability" and "human ability".
We develop human resources that have both.

Since many airlines require TOEIC? scores of 600 or higher for employment, the International Airline Department places the highest priority on improving English language skills. In addition to improving English proficiency through the common subjects "EIC (English for International Communication)", "HELP", and "TOEIC?", from the second year, students learn hospitality Chinese or hospitality Korean to further improve their language skills. In addition to the hospitality mindset that has been required in the airline industry, the recent changes in the environment surrounding the industry have led to an increased emphasis on diversity and initiative to cope with change. The International Airline Department's Human Resource Development Program is designed to develop these skills. In addition to thorough self-analysis, students hone their human skills through original logbooks and other activities. By improving "knowledge" and "human skills" in a well-balanced manner, students are able to fulfill their dreams of finding employment not only in the airline industry but also in various other industries and transferring to universities.

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International Airline Department Features

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Collaborative Education Programs
~Transfer to an aviation college in Korea~.

After graduation, students can transfer to the second year of the Aviation Management Department (Ground Staff) or Aviation Operation Department (Cabin Attendant) of Inha College of Technology in Korea and study for one year. After graduation, some graduates are working for Korean airline companies.

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Various training and
Extracurricular courses for different purposes

Numerous extracurricular courses are offered, including special classes with guest speakers from various industries, roundtable discussions with graduates working in the airline industry, interview training for each company of interest, and pre-employment study sessions.

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Responding to inbound demand
Acquisition of a second foreign language

The majority of foreigners visiting Japan are from China, Korea, and Taiwan. In light of the fact that airline companies are focusing their efforts on attracting passengers from Asian countries, students will study Chinese or Korean language for hospitality.

Department of International Airlines
TOPICS

Generous support by faculty, career education center, and admired seniors.
We will all work together to realize our dreams.

No amount of practice in interviewing will help you in the hiring process. It is a test of how you have lived your life to date. The International Airline Department has a curriculum that prepares students for employment in the airline industry and improves their human skills as a foundation for employment in the airline industry. In addition, faculty members and the Career Education Center work together to provide thorough support for each student, from entry sheets to interview practice. We provide extensive guidance until students are satisfied with their preparation.

  • Debriefing for Offerors

    The department is warm and welcoming, with senior students who have been offered jobs in the airline industry offering advice to junior students in their job-hunting activities, as well as after-school and during breaks when senior students are available for consultation.

  • Job Hunting Report

    This is a record of job-hunting experiences recorded by second-year students who have completed their job-hunting activities. The first-year students will be encouraged by this report.

  • Training in cooperation with airlines

    We offer a number of training programs to help students visualize what it would be like to work for an airline, including special seminars by current airline employees, airport tours, and tours of airframe maintenance shops. This training helps to motivate students to prepare for the employment examination.

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Faculty/Student Messages

We will help you acquire the skills to become "a person who is needed in society.

Dr. Kyoko Ota

Crewed international flights for 18 years with Japan Airlines
Experience teaching as an instructor in the cabin training department and as an in-flight announcements instructor.

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The best part of working in the airline industry is the sense of accomplishment you get from working as a team, the sense of fulfillment you get from solving difficult situations, and the opportunity to continue to grow through encounters with a variety of people. In this department, students aim to find employment in the hospitality industry, including the airline industry, but the goal is not to receive a "job offer. The goal is not to get a job offer, but to become "a person who is needed in society" by working to achieve the goals that you have set for yourself. School life will not be easy for students as they will have to tackle numerous assignments after entering the school. In addition, since the school is always based on thinking and acting on one's own initiative, you may feel lost at times. However, the two years that you will spend pushing forward with all your might will be an irreplaceable time in your life.

You are not alone.
Together we can make our dreams come true.

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I decided to enroll in the program because I wanted to become a flight attendant who could use English well. I was really anxious about embarking on a Corona disaster. In order to get as close as possible to my dream, I participated in the "Airline Seminar," a voluntary program. As I learned about the industry in the seminar, I became attracted to the ground staff, who are involved in a wide range of work from flight operation management to customer service. My teacher understood my feelings and aptitude and pushed me to change my choice, so I was able to change my mind. With the support of my professors and fellow seminar members, who helped me practice for interviews every day, I received a job offer as a ground staff member at ANA. In the end, I was more than happy that all the seminar members were able to find jobs in the airline industry. At first I was anxious about EIC, where Japanese is not allowed, but now I find myself speaking English with my friends after class. I think I could not have experienced the feeling that English comes out of my mouth naturally if I had not enrolled here. There are many graduates who are active in the airline industry, and I had many opportunities to talk directly with senior students, which was very useful in my job hunting activities. The proactive initiative to act proactively for the team and the English language skills that can be used in the field. I was able to acquire qualities that are required not only in the airline industry, but also in any other industry. People can change a lot depending on their own efforts. Next time, it is your turn.

Masaho Hamada

International Airlines 2nd year
Kochi Gakugei High School, Kochi, Japan
ANA Air Support Service Co.
TOEIC? 685 points

Sample timetable (2nd semester of 1st year)

Pick Up Lessons

  • Image Consulting 1

    Through training specific to appeals, the program develops "communication skills that will be loved by peers and clients," as well as the ability to make an impression that will pass the company's employment examinations.

  • English for Interviews and Hospitality

    Cultivate the ability to communicate impressively in English about yourself. Students will learn to express familiar things in English and to respond in English to situations that may arise in customer service.

  • research into current events

    The program will help students acquire the ability to express their opinions on current issues from a variety of perspectives, and enhance their ability to demonstrate their individuality and aptitude in the hiring process, as well as the education necessary to become a member of society.

Click here for the curriculum of the International Airline Department

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 Recommended for those whose parents are foreign nationals, those who have been abroad for a long period of time, and international students.
For more information about the Japanese Language Program, click here.

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Qualifications and Main Career Paths
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Aimed Qualifications

TOEIC? 650 or higher, Practical English Proficiency Test Level 2 or higher, Customer Service Psychology Test Level 3, Manners and Protocol Test Level 3 or higher, Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 or higher, Microsoft Office Specialist, Secretarial Skills Test Level 3 or higher

Main career paths

AIRDO(客室乗務職)、ANAウイングス(客室乗務職)、ANAエアポートサービス、ANA成田エアポートサービス、JALグランドサービス、JALスカイ、The Okura Tokyo、ウェスティンホテル東京、ジェイアール東海パッセンジャーズ、スカイマーク(客室乗務 (cabin crew), Star Flyer (cabin crew), All Nippon Airways (cabin crew), Softbank, Solaseed Air (cabin crew), Imperial Hotel, Japan Airlines (cabin crew), New Otani, Palace Hotel, Fuji Dream Airlines (cabin crew), Hoshino Resort, Mirial Resort Hotels

Atomi University, J.F.Oberlin University, Otsuma Women's University, Kanagawa University, Kansai University of Foreign Studies, Kanda University of Foreign Studies, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Kyorin University, International Fashion Professional University, Komazawa University, Komazawa Women's University, Shirayuri Women's University, Seisen University, Seitoku University, Toyo University, Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin University, Futamatsu Gakusha University, Nihon University, Ferris University

*Abstracts of graduates from the past 10 years (2014 - 2023).

The smiles of our customers are the most rewarding part of our job.
A simple "thank you" is all the encouragement I need.

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Based at Central Japan International Airport, we strive to ensure safety and provide services so that our customers can feel safe and comfortable on board. Due to the continuing reduction in flights caused by the new coronavirus infection, flight operations are currently* around 10 days a month. What I find rewarding is when passengers get off the plane with a smile. A word of thanks is very encouraging. It was when I was in junior high school that the airline industry became my future dream. I was moving to the United States, my father's home country, and was feeling anxious when I boarded my first flight and was greeted kindly by a flight attendant. I lived in Seattle for three and a half years, but I did not fit in at school, stopped going to school, and did not improve my English. After returning to Japan, I pursued my dream and enrolled in the International Airline Department, scoring 490 on the TOEIC. In October 2021, I was promoted to Chief Purser and am responsible for the entire cabin. Our Boeing 737-800 aircraft is crewed by four flight attendants. I am now even more determined to manage them and be responsible for customer service and safety operations in general. My goal is to become a chief purser who can provide peace of mind to all passengers, just like the flight attendants who eased my anxiety back then.
*Date of interview: November 2021

Seri Nishijima

Flight attendant, ANA Wings, Inc.
International Airline Department March 2019 Graduation
Tokyo Metropolitan Oedo High School

Watch the video International Airline Department

  • ANA Narita Airport Service

    Miki Ando
    International Airline Course - March 2014 Graduation
    Saitama Prefectural Wako International High School

  • Common subject "EIC

    The video introduces "English for International Communication," the reason why students can use English at Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages!

Going Beyond the Two Colleges

common subject
English x ICT x Career

*There are no common courses in the Global Communication, Study Abroad, and Basic English Training courses.

There are no common subjects in the Basic English Language Training Course.

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