Learn Japanese in Fukuoka Japan: Language Courses

There are a number of short term and long term Japanese courses which ensures the school appeals to students who want to learn Japanese in Fukuoka, Japan, with a wide range of interests. Japanese courses are offered from 2 weeks to 18 months, depending on your language needs and time available.

One Year & Eighteen Month Courses    40 & 60 wks

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 18
Course duration 40 or 60 wks
Number of lessons 20 group lessons per week
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 student

 

Ideal long term study programme for those who want to make serious progress with their Japanese.
With course durations of 40 or 60 weeks.
Students will need to apply for “Study visas” for these programmes, please see the long-term programme details on the CESA web page dedicated to these academic year courses in Japan.

 

Standard Course    Short courses  2 wks+

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 14 (mainly 18+)
Course duration 2 weeks +
Number of lessons 20 group lessons per week
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 student

The core Japanese language classes in Fukuoka are offered year-round (but there are limited date and duration options for complete beginners). Learn Japanese for practical daily use and gain solid communication skills in a friendly international school atmosphere.

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  • Timetable: 09.30 to 13.10 hrs (alternatives may also apply)
  • Min age: 14 yrs (majority of students will be 18 yrs+ age range)

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 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.
Student numbers will as a rule be made up of 4 to 8 (occasionally 9) students per class.

The Japanese language school offers group classes on a rolling start basis, so there are a range of on-going classes studying different points in the curriculum each week, throughout the year. When new students join the school, on their first Monday, they are placed into the class at a point in the curriculum closest to their own language level.
There are set dates for beginners, offered throughout the year.

If a student is the only person at his/her Japanese ability level, the Japanese school will provide reduced private classes for them.

Standard Course groups use interesting modern materials and activities to focus on improving your Japanese speaking ability, backed up with solid grammar study in a way that gives you the flexibility to adapt to new situations, building to the point where one day you won’t need a teacher anymore!

Levels offered:
Beginner level 1, Beginner level 2, Pre-intermediate level, Intermediate level, Advanced level

* Sample schedule only. Actual schedule may differ – see “Teaching” page for further details.

AM PM
4-skills application class,
two 50-minute classes
Japanese grammar,
two 50-minute classes
Weekly Total 20 class hours

 

Start dates 2024

  • Jan1 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 10 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25
  • Dec2 9 16 23 30 30

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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Languages for Life Course    Longer courses  10 or 20 wks

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 14 (mainly 18+)
Course duration 10 or 20 wks
Number of lessons 20 group lessons per week
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 student

Special discount offered on 10 and 20 wk programmes!
Excellent value for money – courses offered on set dates

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  • Timetable: 09.30 to 13.10 hrs (alternatives may also apply)
  • 20 group Japanese lessons per week
  • Start dates are offered on set dates during the year

Follow the Standard Course, Japanese language programme for 10 or 20 weeks, at a discounted price!
Classes are made up of 2 lessons of grammar and 2 lessons of conversation per day, with the main 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.
See the Standard Course description for further details.

Start dates 2024

  • Jan1 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 10 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25
  • Dec2 9 16 23 30

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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JLPT Exam Preparation    Short courses  2 wks+ 

Levels offered Elementary to Advanced
Minimum age 14 (mainly 18+)
Course duration 2 week +
Number of lessons 20 group lessons per week
Additional lessons Private lessons
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 student

Preparation for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Tests) can be offered in private classes, in addition to your Standard Course.

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  • Timetable: 09.30 to 13.10 hrs (alternatives may also apply)
  • 20 group Japanese lessons plus additional private classes per week
  • Exam preparation schedule: private lessons plus homework
  • Offered: September/November (leading up to the JLPT exams in December)
  • Core classes: As Standard Japanese Course

Each week your teacher gives you homework, then analyses your weak points and discusses learning strategies with you. This option is available year-round. Please note that you cannot choose which JLPT level you want to prepare for. Teachers at the school will assign a level for you according to your test results.

Start Dates: Please see Standard Course dates for September to November (leading to JLPT exams in December)

Japanese & Culture     Short courses  2, 3 & 4 wks

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 14 (mainly 18+)
Course duration 2, 3, 4 weeks/ July only
Number of lessons 20 group lessons per week
Additional lessons Additional activities
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 student

Students enjoy six hours of cultural activities with school guides each Saturday in July. A terrific way to experience and appreciate both modern and traditional Japanese culture in Fukuoka. The culture activities run on a monthly schedule.

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  • Timetable: 09.30 to 13.10 hrs (alternatives may also apply)
  • 20 Standard group Japanese lessons plus cultural activities each Saturday
  • Learn Japanese as it is really spoken today!
  • Core classes: As Standard Japanese Course

Additional activities focus on Japanese culture provide a context for the Japanese language courses. You will study Japanese during the week and learn more about Japanese life during Saturday guided sessions (several events are arranged every Saturday) including kimono wearing, ceramics decoration, tea ceremony preparation, calligraphy writing, flower arranging, Japanese cookery, a visit to a Maid Cafe, manga class etc

Activities
1st week Kimon wearing Otaku Map Tour Fukuoka Tower & Robosquare
2nd week Maid Cafe Cat Cafe Soap Carving
3rd week Manga class A – Drawing Manga Class B – Writing Pop Idol & Mascot Shop Visit
4th week Tea ceremony Making Display Foods Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

 

Start dates 2024

  • Jul1 8 15

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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Teenage Courses    Short courses  2 wks+ 

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 14 to 19 yrs
Course duration 2, 3 or 4 weeks
Number of lessons 20 group lessons per week
Additional activities Guided activities included
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Dates offered July ONLY
Maximum per class 8 students

 

Check out the online information for full details of the July programme in Fukuoka

Private Tuition    Short courses  2 wks +

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 14 (mainly 18+)
Course duration 2 week+
Number of lessons 15 or 20 per week
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 1 student

Flexible and intensive, these courses allow maximum progress for students or business people with limited time for study.

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  • Timetable: Varies from student to student
  • Offered: Ten months of the year
  • Sorry not available in July/August
  • 15+ private Japanese language lessons per week

Start dates 2024

  • Jan1 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22
  • May6 13 20
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25
  • Dec2 9 16 23 30

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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