FFLC [FUKUOKA FOREIGN LANGUAGE COLLEGE] EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FUKUOKA SEIKEI GAKUEN

What is FFLC?

What is FFLC?

FFLC is a vocational school that specializes in foreign-language and international education.
We accept students from many countries around the globe as well as from Japan.

College Concept

We are a Global Family!

We live in a world where the people of nearly 200 countries mingle and interact with each other.
If we could learn about the differences among the various cultures, and be able to enjoy them, life would be wonderful, would it not?

Fukuoka, a compact city with a lively international atmosphere and abundant cuisine, is also blessed with natural beauty.
FFLC was founded in Fukuoka over a century ago, in 1902.
Since then, FFLC has developed into a college where students from around the world study foreign languages together.
It offers not only an international environment and global outlook, but also internships within a variety of enterprises, study-abroad programs at numerous overseas institutions, plenty of events involving the local and regional community, and a comprehensive student support system.
Everyone involved with the College and its students grow together as one extended family.
Here, every day can be stimulating, and you will come to feel that it is your second home.
There is a place for you here.

We are a Global Family!

Family School Theme Song

Features of the College

An international,
multicultural environment

An international, multicultural environment

Japanese students and international students from over 30 countries attend FFLC. In this multicultural environment, language skills, cultural sensitivity and global awareness are refined naturally.

Language and career skills
that are viable in the real world

Language and career skills that are viable in the real world

As a vocational school for languages, we are able to offer classes that are practical. Our courses are aligned with career paths, teach professional know-how and skills, and educate global citizens who will thrive in the real world.

A variety of student
and community-exchange events

A variety of student and community-exchange events

Language skills and sociality are cultivated while having fun. Taking full advantage of the international environment, students are provided with numerous opportunities to interact, with each other during College events, and with local people during organized exchange events and volunteer activities.

A homey, congenial atmosphere

A homey, congenial atmosphere

The atmosphere at FFLC is friendly, both among students and between instructors and students, allowing everyone to feel "at home." As implied by our motto--"We are a Global Family!"--FFLC is a College that can become your second home.

Message

As Fukuoka Seikei Gakuen, with more than a century of history behind it, plans for its next 100 years, how about joining us and designing your future as well? What does a global citizen look like? What is required to thrive in a global society? We have been considering these questions. Fluency in a foreign language alone is not enough. The world is filled with a multitude of languages, cultures, religions, races and ethnic groups. In the midst of these, we aim to nurture human beings who can stand in another's shoes, accept others, and communicate heart to heart.

Our programs are rooted in experiential learning. We provide an environment where students can design their own futures through internships, on-the-job-training, study-abroad programs and volunteer activities, all while studying and using a foreign language. We are looking for people who have hopes and dreams and goals, and we look forward to educating those who will take on the challenge of achieving them.

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FUKUOKA SEIKEI GAKUEN
President: Hitoshi Iwamoto

What kind of person is Mr. Iwamoto??

Mr. Iwamoto is a human being who possesses a warm heart that wishes to serve society!

1962 Born and raised in Fukuoka. Hobbies: Triathlon and tea ceremony
1982 Enrolled at the London Campus of Alliant International University (previously United States International University)
1984 One-year language study-abroad program in Italy
1987 At Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc., was employed in European sales
1992 Became Managing Director of Kyushu Minolta Co., Ltd. and further honed his management skills
2002 Became Director of Fukuoka Seikei Gakuen where he continually strives to "educate people so they are able to assume active roles in society around the world!"

The many faces of our Director, Hitoshi Iwamoto
・ 2002 Junior Chamber International Fukuoka / Director
・ Since 2015 Avispa Fukuoka / AGA Secretary General
・ 2018 30th Asian Pacific Children's Convention in Fukuoka / Chair of the 30th Anniversary Executive Committee
・ 2018 Fukuoka Triathlon / Vice Chair of the Executive Committee and other positions

Faculty

Faculty

Our instructors are approachable and easily accessible. They are well-versed in language and international education, and are devoted to supporting your campus life. FFLC students can consult with instructors regarding the whole range of their concerns, from class contents to career plans.

College Synopsis

School building
School name
FUKUOKA FOREIGN LANGUAGE COLLEGE
Foundation name
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FUKUOKA SEIKEI GAKUEN
ADDRESS
1-8-27 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken 812-0054 JAPAN
TEL
092-631-0147
FAX
092-642-4619
MAIL
info@fflc.ac.jp
HISTORY
1902
Ban Tatsu founded Fukuoka Needlework Womenʼs School
1922
Aguri Kawashima founded Kawashima Needlework Womenʼs School
1962
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of its founding, Fukuoka Needlework Womenʼs School changed its name to "Educational Foundation Fukuoka Seikei Womenʼs Gakuen"
1973
Fukuoka Seikei Womenʼs Gakuen and Kawashima Needlework Womenʼs School combined to become "Fukuoka Seikei Gakuen Kawashima Womenʼs Vocational School"
1984
Fukuoka Foreign Language College was founded.
1985
Kawashima Womenʼs Vocational School changed its name to "Fukuoka Wasou Vocational School"
1989
Fukuoka Wasou Vocational School changed its name to "Fukuoka Womenʼs College of International Culture"
1991
Fukuoka Womenʼs College of International Culture changed its name to "Fukuoka International Communication College"
1995
Fukuoka Seikei Gakuen was authorized to confer 2-year vocational degrees
1999
Partnered with the English Department at Aichi Sangyo University Junior College for English Correspondence Courses (for middle-school English teacher qualification)
2002
Fukuoka Seikei Gakuen celebrated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of its educational foundation.
2004
The Japanese Department was established at Fukuoka International Communication College
2005
Fukuoka International Communication College established a partnership with Jiangsu Nanjing Railway College of Vocational Technology in China
2006
The English Department at FFLC established partnerships with Edith Cowan University and Curtin University of Technology in Australia
2006
Fukuoka International Communication College established a partnership with Jiangsu Nanjing Tourism Vocational College in China
2006
The English Department at FFLC established a partnership with Monroe College in New York, USA
2007
The English Department at FFLC established a partnership with the University of Wisconsin (River Falls Campus) in Wisconsin, USA
2008
The Japanese Department at FFLC began accepting students from Vietnam and Nepal
2008
The Japanese Department at FFLC began accepting students from Indonesia
2009
The Japanese Department at FFLC began accepting students from Mongolia and Cambodia
2010
The Japanese Department at FFLC began accepting students from Bangladesh
2010
Fukuoka International Communication College established a partnership with Jiangsu Sihong County Hung Hing Middle School
2010
Fukuoka International Communication College established a partnership with Qingdao College of Vocational Technology
2010
FFLC began accepting students from Europe and the Americas
2011
The Japanese Department at FFLC began accepting students from Myanmar
2011
The Japanese Department at FFLC began accepting students from Thailand
2012
The Japanese Department at FFLC began accepting students from India and Sri Lanka
2012
110th anniversary of the founding of Fukuoka Seikei Gakuen
2013
The IT Business Course at Fukuoka International Communication College was renamed the "International Business Course"
2014
The International Professional Business Course (now the "International Career Course") was established at Fukuoka International Communication College
2014
FFLC established a partnership with Alliant International University in the USA
2015
FFLC established a partnership with the University of Southampton in England
2015
FFLC established a partnership with Busan University of Foreign Studies in South Korea
2016
The number of international students enrolled at FFLC reached 400 (from 26 countries)
2016
FFLC established a partnership with EMBA-ISUGA in France
2016
FFLC established a partnership with Rangsit University in Thailand
2017
The International Hotel & Tourism Hospitality Course was established at Fukuoka International Communication College
2017
FFLC established a partnership with Victoria University in Australia
2017
FFLC established partnerships with Kenkoku University, Soongsil University and Dong-eui University in South Korea
2017
115th anniversary of the founding of Fukuoka Seikei Gakuen
2018
Fukuoka Foreign Language College and Fukuoka International Communication College combined to become "Fukuoka Foreign Language College"