Short Japanese Course
Am I eligible?
Visa
You must be able to enter Japan yourself: either you already have a visa for Japan, you can apply for a tourist visa to stay for up to 3 months, or you are eligible for a visa waiver.
What makes this course special?
The Comprehensive Japanese Course is designed for people who are serious about wanting to master the Japanese language and improve their Japanese ability.
Intensive, varied lessons: classes will use your time fully, offering pairwork, discussion, projects and more
No visa deadlines: Unlike our student visa courses, you can apply for this course anytime
Individual care: Staff assist you according to your goals and abilities
Specialized curriculum: classes teach not just the language, but also the culture and history, for a full understanding
Study Program
On this course, you will study Japanese from your starting level (usually low beginner) all the way to advanced level. Our curriculum has been honed over the years to help students improve early and move up through the levels.
Level 1 and 2
Elementary – Learning pronunciation, Hiragana, Katakana, basic kanji and respectful/ honorific grammar, students will be able to communicate in daily life.
Level 3
Pre-Intermediate – Strengthen the ability to express simple phrases according to situations. Also study basic expressions which will be introduced in an intermediate level.
Level 4 and 5
Intermediate – Strengthen the vocabulary and grammar through topics outside daily life. Learn how to express more naturally and accurately.
Level 6 and 7
Pre Advanced – Learning how to use more advanced vocabulary and complex expressions in order to enhance comprehension and communication abilities in a wide variety of situations in life.
Level 8 and 9
Advanced – Learning expressions from themes in all fields, including current events topics in order to be able to understand university lectures and social life.
Study Program
On this course, you will study Japanese from your starting level (usually low beginner) all the way to advanced level. Our curriculum has been honed over the years to help students improve early and move up through the levels.
Level 1 and 2
Elementary – Learning pronunciation, Hiragana, Katakana, basic kanji and respectful/ honorific grammar, students will be able to communicate in daily life.
Level 3
Pre-Intermediate – Strengthen the ability to express simple phrases according to situations. Also study basic expressions which will be introduced in an intermediate level.
Level 4 and 5
Intermediate – Strengthen the vocabulary and grammar through topics outside daily life. Learn how to express more naturally and accurately.
Level 6 and 7
Pre Advanced – Learning how to use more advanced vocabulary and complex expressions in order to enhance comprehension and communication abilities in a wide variety of situations in life.
Level 8 and 9
Advanced – Learning expressions from themes in all fields, including current events topics in order to be able to understand university lectures and social life.
Start Dates and Application Deadlines
This short-term Japanese course starts every three months. While the Japanese government’s visa application deadlines do not apply here, we do ask for you to send in your application at least one month in advance to give us time to prepare your classes, especially if you require us to book your accommodation.
Please note that availability may be limited, so we recommend applying early if possible.
| Start month | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| January | Start of previous December |
| April | Start of March |
| July | Start of June |
| October | Start of September |
Schedule
Classes are held Monday to Friday, in either the morning or the afternoon, depending on your level.
Morning classes
9:00 – 12:40
Afternoon classes
13:10 – 16:50
After classes, students spend their time studying at school, working at their part-time job, doing their homework at home, and enjoying life in Japan with their friends.
Cost
3 months
Registration/facilities fees – ¥36,500
Tuition – ¥170,000
PROCEDURE: FROM APPLICATION TO GRADUATION!
In white are the steps you need to complete, and in blue, the steps the school needs to complete
Step 2
We confirm you are eligible, answer your questions, and send the formal application
Step 3
You send the completed application form and supporting documents, as well as pay the application fee
Step 4
We formally register you
Step 5
You pay the tuition fees
Step 6
You come to Japan, and start your study with us
Step 7
After finishing your study, you graduate and receive your completion certificate
Other Important Points
This course has limited availability, and we cannot guarantee that you will be accepted.
Unless you enter Japan on a visa that specifically allows paid work, you will not be allowed to work on this course.
Do I have to take a Japanese proficiency exam?
We will ask you to take a short test before you start, to determine the best class to place you in, and you will be expected to take any class tests during your study with us.
Can I work part-time?
Unless your visa specifically allows part-time work, you cannot work part-time while studying on this course.
Can I find a job in Japan after graduating?
A good number of our students have found employment after studying with us. It depends on your level of Japanese at the start of your course. Most jobs in Japan ask for a university degree and at least a JLPT 2 level of Japanese.
What will I learn on this course?
How much you learn depends on how long you study with us, and what you learn depends on your ability level when you start with us. In general, 3 months of study is enough to increase your ability by one level (out of 9 total that we offer).
I want to go to a college/university in Japan. Can I do that?
Studying at a Japanese college or university generally requires at least N2 level of Japanese, and preferably N1. In most cases, our long-term Comprehensive Japanese Course [link] is better suited for people who want to enter a Japanese school of higher education.