| Nov
1962 |
TCLC begins providing English language instruction
to the general public as TEC Co. Ltd. (Tokyo English
Center). |
| Jun
1964 |
We
introduce the innovative “Labo” multi-channel home language-laboratory
machines at a time when tape recorders were all open-reel. |
| Jul
1977 |
Labo
Kigyonai Kyoiku Center (Labo Business Education Center)
established as a separate company specializing in corporate
language training services |
| Aug
1980 |
This
company renamed the Tokyo Center for Language and Culture
(TCLC) |
Oct
1981 |
TCLC
establishes overseas study system for business clients. |
| Aug
1983 |
TCLC
co-sponsors first annual Technical English Seminar for
Japanese businesspeople at the University of Michigan. |
| Jan
1984 |
First
bi-annual University of Michigan University Technical English
Proficiency (TEP) Test held throughout Japan by TCLC. |
| Sep
1985 |
First
monthly Open English Intensive Course conducted by TCLC
for Japanese slated to go overseas on business. |
Feb
1987 |
TCLC
Language Academy’s Nagoya school established. |
Jan
1989 |
First
issue of TCLC’s “Cross-cultural” magazine published. |
| May
1991 |
Ministry
of Labor authorizes TCLC to dispatch Interpreters and Translators. |
| Dec
1994 |
TCLC
Asia Center established to enhance the teaching abilities
of our Asian language instructors. |
| Jul
1997 |
TCLC’s
first open seminar on “Effective English E-mail and Faxes”
held. |
Nov
1998 |
TCLC’s
USA study program expanded in co-operation with Arizona,
Michigan, Stanford, Pennsylvania, Texas and New Mexico
Universities. |
| Aug
2000 |
TCLC’s
study abroad program further expanded to include universities
and language centers in the UK and Canada. |
| Jun
2002 |
TCLC
introduces job-related English training programs built
around customer’s own materials. |
| Aug
2003 |
First
issue of TCLC’s e-mail magazine providing current trends
in language programs and advice for students. |
| Dec
2004 |
TCLC’s
first open seminar on “Logical Japanese documents” held. |
Feb
2006 |
TCLC’s
e-mail based study program system goes on-line. |
| Mar
2006 |
Instructors
and staff: 270 |
