Language Programs in Kyoto, Japan

Our standard course + private lesson is ideal for those wishing to have intensive Japanese study. Sapporo and Kyoto are fantastic cities all year round. The food is delicious, the people are friendly, and our group is warm and supportive. Every morning, study Japanese in a small class suitable to your level (we accept everyone from beginner through advanced), and learn Japanese with your private teacher three times a week afternoon. Every week, you will receive 15 hours of intensive Japanese study, 6 hours of private lessons. We give you many chances to actually speak Japanese. It is no fun just repeating what the teacher says. We want you to be thinking, “How do you say this, in that situation” during class time. No matter if you are studying Japanese for the first time, or if you have already started, our goal is to help you get better at using Japanese in a short time. For efficient oral practice, this program is for you! For efficient oral practice, this program is for you. We hope to see you in Hokkaido or Kyoto JaLS!

Genki Japanese & Culture School (GenkiJACS) is a language school that offers students the opportunity to study Japanese language and culture at our schools in Tokyo, Kyoto, Fukuoka and Nagoya. The institution offers a variety of courses including conversational Japanese, Japanese through pop culture, traditional culture, and more. We arrange accommodation including homestays, dormitories, etc. If you are hesitant about taking the step to travel abroad, why not try our new online courses. Join our group lessons offered at several different times in order for you to be able to study whether in the world you are. If you prefer a more personal touch, try our online private lessons instead! We guarantee small group classes, an emphasis on communicational Japanese language skills, flexible start dates, and special help for English speakers. Students are between 14 and 80 years old, who mostly come from North America and Europe, and love Japan and Japanese culture! Courses prepare students for daily life and work in Japan. These emphasize speaking and listening skills more than reading and writing, but all four skills are learned, practiced and utilized inside and outside the classroom.

The NRCSA Center in Kyoto has been teaching the Japanese language to foreigners since its establishment in 1969. Students come to study from all over the world with a variety of goals. Many of them have taken what they have learned, and applied it in areas such as business and research, while many others have gone on to continue their education at colleges, universities, graduate schools, and research centers all over Japan. All teaching staff meets the requirements of the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education, an association aimed at improving the quality of Japanese language institutions by training school personnel and granting approval to those who meet the standards. The center was recognized as an accredited school by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Justice in 1981 and as an intermediary for immigration-related procedures in 1987. In 1989, the same year as the establishment of the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education, Kyoto Center received certification as an educational institution for the Japanese language.