Japanese Summer courses for teenagers in Japan

Do you want to learn Japanese?
Would you like to learn or improve your current ability over the summer?

The Teenage Japanese courses in Japan are the perfect solution.  You will learn the intricacies of the language, how to speak and comprehend spoken skills and immerse yourself in Japanese culture an experience daily life in Japan, first-hand AND you get to share the experience with others who also love the language and all things Japanese. Teenage language learners from around the world come together each summer. Enjoy learning from Japanese native speaking teachers, who are trained to teach to foreign nationals in a fun and relaxed environment, live with Japanese nationals who will be delighted to help you learn more about their daily life and watch you language skills improve!

Beginners must keep to the dates in gold
Elementary+ level students are welcome on all start dates shown

#  17th August/ last 2 wk course in Kyoto
    (students may attend at a later date, but there may be no other teenagers present after this date)

Students are taught by Japanese native speaking teachers, who are trained to teach to foreign nationals. The experience is shared with other language learners from around the world, who share the same passion for Japanese!
Most teenagers come out in July & August to improve their Japanese language skills, enjoy a summer holiday in these fabulous cities; soak up the Japanese culture and share the experience with other teenage students.
Most teenagers are beginners or have a low Japanese language level.
In Fukuoka, they will be taught ONLY with other teenagers.
In Kyoto, students may well join an adult group class to ensure they are learning Japanese at the correct level.
Students will live in host accommodation in Fukuoka or Kyoto.  Accommodation is specifically chosen for ease of access to the school by public transport (but commuting by public transport will be necessary and can take 60 mins+) and there is always Teenage student supervision during the activities.

Please note there are no dedicated teenage monitors with the students 24/7, so any teenager wishing to join this programme will need to be fairly independent.

The Japanese language course is purely communication orientated, ideal for those who wish to study key grammar and conversation skills of the language, but don’t require in-depth study.   Classes are made up of 2 lessons of grammar and 2 lessons of conversation per tuition day, with the focus on real-life skills.  Learn common sentence patterns and vocabulary with your teacher and use them in practical situations both in and out of the classroom.

Kyoto: Tuition days are held over 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), except for your first day or on public holidays

Fukuoka: Tuition days are held on 3 or 4 days a week (in the first two weeks) and on one day in the final week.

We anticipate 4 to 8 students per class, occasionally rising to 9 students in some classes in July/August.
If a student is the only person at his/her Japanese ability level, the Japanese school will provide reduced private classes for them.

The Japanese Group Course uses interesting and modern materials and activities to focus on improving your Japanese speaking ability in a way that gives you the flexibility to adapt to new situations, until the day you won’t even need a teacher anymore!

Levels offered in Fukuoka: Beginner level 1 & Beginner level 2
Levels offered in Kyoto: Beginner level 1, Beginner level 2, Pre-intermediate level & Intermediate level

Airport pickup
A representative from the school or accommodation will be waiting at Fukuoka airport to pick the student up from their flight (and this service can be booked on request for Kyoto students). Students will be taken to their accommodation.

Latest landing times for flights accepted:
Fukuoka: 20.00 hrs,  Kyoto: 18.00 hrs   

Accommodation
Arrival: Sunday
Departure: Sunday
Host accommodation in Kyoto and Fukuoka: Students are placed with Japanese hosts, and will be provided with breakfast and the evening meal by the hosts. 

• Offered to 14 yrs + age group
• Single room with Japanese hosts, with half-board
• Allow 45/60+ minutes commute each morning

The school will ask you to provide information about yourself and will use this information to allocate hosts for you. It is important that we know of any specific requirements well in advance.