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Short-term Japanese Courses & Cultural Activities in Nagoya

by: JaLS GROUP

4.89 (18)VerifiedSince 2012

Nagoya JaLS is located in the old capital of Japan and specializes in short-term language study, offering students the chance to immerse themselves in Japanese conversation and culture. No previous experience is necessary and classes are available for all levels and age groups. Courses begin every Monday and students choose from our 8 different programs, including: - Standard Course - Standard + Private Course - Traditional Culture Course - Winter Course - Spring Course - Summer Course - Autumn Course Learn standard Japanese from our certified teachers and interact with locals during school activities. Our program creates the perfect environment to improve your speaking ability and learn about Japanese culture. Come, join us in beautiful Nagoya!

Program Highlights

Choose from 8 different programs, including Standard and Pop Culture.

Learn Japanese from certified teachers.

Receive detailed personal attention and care, with classes kept to a maximum of 8 students.

Take advantage of several opportunities to make Japanese friends and practice your language each day in informal ways.

Combine year-round cultural lessons and activities for active learning experiences.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Nagoya, Japan
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Throughout the Year
  • Spring Break
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Japanese
Languages:
  • Japanese
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2026

Awards

ST Star AwardsEaquals AccreditedTop Language School 2016iStudy Global AwardsALTO

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.89

Total Reviews

18

잊지 못할 경험

March 25, 2026by: IJI SEO - South Korea
5

여기 사람들 다 좋은 사람들이었습니다. 제가 운이 좋아서 좋은 학생을 만난 것도 있지만, 스탭들도 다 친절하고 좋아서 너무 즐겁게 보냈어요. 저는 일주일만 신청했는데 그 시간들이 너무 짧아서 아쉽습니다. 나중에 기회가 있다면 다시 오고 싶어요. 그때는 좀 더 길게요. 제가 있었던 장소는 5월부터 다른 장소로 옮긴다고 하는데 추억의 장소가 옮겨져서 아쉽습니다. 다음에는 다른 장소에서 추억을 남기고 싶어요.

Amazing Japanese experience

March 20, 2026by: Robert Soliva - Spain
5

Muy recomendable!! La gente del staff es super maja, las actividades que proponen son super entretenidas y te permiten conocer Japón de verdad. Además, en las clases aprendes mucho no solo el japonés “escrito” sino especialmente el hablado. La gente es increible, si tienes dudas, ven aqui!!! 10/10 y si tengo oportunidad volveré

잊지 못할 경험을 만들고 갑니다 >.<

February 13, 2026by: soli han - South Korea
5

한국인 여러분~ 다들 아시죠? 곽튜브님 영상에서 유명해진 JALS! 이제부터 나고야 잘즈의 장점을 쭉 읊어볼게요~! 일단 가장 중요한 거, 선생님들이 다들 엄청 열정적으로 수업을 해주십니다!! 시험에 필요한 것부터 실제로 쓰이는 회화까지 다 알려주세요. 수업 끝나고 저희 숙제하는 동안 샘들은 옆에서 다음 수업 준비하느라 바쁘십니다ㅠ 열정 넘치심..! 또 다양한 국가의 사람이 많이 모여있어서 일본어 공부 뿐만 아니라 여러 문화를 교류할 수 있습니당(개인적으로 한국인들이 많이 없어서 너무 좋았어용, 강제로 한 달 동안 일본어랑 영어만 썼네여) 또 선생님뿐만 아니라 여러 친절하신 스탭분들이 일본에서 잘 적응할 수 있도록 24시간 모든 걸 다 도와주셔서 아무런 어려움 없이 잘 적응할 수 있구요, 여러 문화체험이 준비되어있어서 일본 문화를 쉽게 접할 수 있어요! 또 저녁시간에 영어공부하러 오는 일본인들이랑 쉽게 친구도 될 수 있고,, 엄청 이쁘게 꾸며진 라운지가 매일 열려있어서 수업 끝난 후에 공부, 일 등을 할 수 있다는 장점!! 무엇보다,, 사카에 중앙에 있어서 수업 끝나고 매일 친해진 반 친구들이랑 놀러다니다가 탕진잼 ^^ 이런저런 장점이 많은 나고야 잘즈로 놀러오세여!! 평생 잊지 못할 추억, 많은 친구들 만들고 갑니다아- 곧 엄청 좋은 건물로 이사갈 수도 있다는 소식을 끝으로 이만 줄일게용 ~~

Great time at JaLs!

January 22, 2026by: Simeon Dong - United States
5

I had a great time at JaLs! The teachers were super nice and always answered any questions I had. I especially liked how the class was centered around speaking because it translated to real life experiences in Japan. I felt that the pacing of the class was just right.

名古屋の勉強マラソン

December 20, 2025by: Ilario Mantarelli - Switzerland
4

Jals名古屋は本当にいい場所です 、先生たちはすごく親切だし学ぶはたのしかったです。文化プログラムは毎週たくさんありますので毎日新しい経験ができます。僕は剣道や日本舞踊などを体験しました。どれも初めての経験で日本人や子どもたちとに交流もあり、すごく楽しかったです。プライヴェートレッスンはすごくいいと思います、自分の学びたい事を教えくれます。授業中はいつもいい雰囲気で丁寧に教えてくれました。文法などもっと学べます。

My best experience

October 03, 2025by: Eyal Golden - Israel
5

It was amazing, the teachers are great And you immerse yourself in Japanese so you can learn so much in such a long time the stuff are so kind and they’re always thinking how they can help you the class level is accurate and you get all the help you need

Un sueño hecho realidad.

August 08, 2025by: Wendy Janeth Jiménez Aguilar - Mexico
5

Desde que llegue todos fueron super amables y alegres, todos los dias te reciben con una sonrisa. Las clases fueron super buenas, eran divertidas y entretanidas, todos los dias se aprendia algo nuevo. Los maestros super amables, convivir con ellos es genial, nadie te hace mala cara ni te falta al respeto. Enserio que recomendaria esta escuela siempre. Las actividades del curso culturan siempre fueron asombrosas y divertidas, nos llevaron a conocer cosas de Japón que no conocia. Enserio cada día y cada hora ahí la disfrutaba como no tienen idea, fuí la más feliz mientras estuve estudiando ahí. Por todo esto y más, gracias JaLS.

Had the time of my life!!!

August 01, 2025by: Ellen Camacho-Walsh - United States
5

I had so much fun with the students, teachers, and staff!!! I learned so much and got to experience so many wonderful things!!! 1000% recommend this school!!!!!!! The language learning and cultural experience is top notch!

Japanese Language-Raul Quispe

July 25, 2025by: RAUL QUISPE - United States
5

JALS was a great experience the teachings were great , the teachers were great the staff was great. JALS makes you feel like family . I learned so much from them, Thank you so much 😊 . ありがとございました🇯🇵

Very Good Experience

July 11, 2025by: Sebastian Bonomo - Ireland
5

Was very fun, teachers and staff and like are very competent and timely, and clearly take pride in their work. Thanks to this, classes are efficient and I learned a lot in just two weeks. The cultural experiences offered are also top notch, and I was able to learn about Nagoya and Japan in general thanks to this.

上課跟活動都很好玩!

June 13, 2025by: Cho Leung Wong - China
5

上課時老師講課很有趣及很容易理解,一星期五堂課,一堂3小時,每個人都進步得很快。活動也很有趣,老師及staff會帶我們周圍去認識不同的日本歷史、建築及文化,例如名古屋科學館、白鄉川、東山動物園、岐阜城、犬山城、岡崎城、熱田神宮等等,也會帶我們去體驗不同的名古屋名物,例如手羽先、ひつまぶし、味噌かつ、きしめん等等。同學們雖然都來自世界不同的地方,但都很好相處,在這裏我都認識了很多來自不同國家的朋友,大家都非常有趣。如果有機會會再來!

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Great experience with JaLs and homestay

June 13, 2025by: Regan O'Hara - United Kingdom
5

I arranged a 2 week study abroad period and home stay with a host family in Nagoya through JaLs had had a great experience both at the school and home stay. I found the structure of the course very helpful and encouraging, and all the staff, students, teachers, and my host family were incredibly kind and encouraging. My only regret is how sort my study period was — I could only fit in 2 weeks of the program as I was between exam periods, but I think I would have benefitted from/learnt more if I had been able to stay longer. I would recommend 4-6 weeks, but am still very grateful and happy with the experiences I have had!

Great value

June 10, 2025by: Bruno Anufer - Italy
4

The classes were very useful and well organized. I would also have liked a more personalized approach to leverage the learning experience. In regards of the teachers, they did they best to explain the topics until the students learned them. Classes were fun and interesting. Thanks for the effort!

My experience at JaLS was amazing!

May 09, 2025by: Chrissy Reader - United States
5

I loved my homestay family, the staff at JaLS, my teachers and I made great friends. The homestay was great since I was given breakfast and dinner every day. Since class and the homestay were only in Japanese, my speaking skills improved a lot. Will remember this experience for the rest of my life!

Had the best time!

May 09, 2025by: Zoe Tudor - Australia
5

All students, staff and teachers were so friendly! I enjoyed seeing everyone in the mornings before class. The classes were well planned and provided materials were always of a high quality. I highly recommend Nagoya jals!

나고야 나고야

April 25, 2025by: Junje Park - South Korea
5

일본 워홀의 첫 달을 여기서 시작했습니다. 한 달간 일본어의 기초를 다질 수 있었습니다. 여기서 다진 실력으로 생긴 자신감으로 일본 현지인 친구들을 사귈 수 있었습니다. 걱정이 많았던 일본 워홀의 시작의 첫 발을 성큼 내딛을 수 있었습니다. 만약 다음에 기회가 생긴다면 일본어 실력을 조금 더 다지기 위해서 돌아올 예정입니다. 선생님들 덕분에 앞으로의 워홀을 보낼 수 있을 것 같습니다. 선생님들 정말 감사드립니다

일본인 친구들과 보낸 이스터나고야 명물 키시멘 미소카츠는 저녁으로 드시고 이거 점심으로 드시죠

정말 재밌고 유익했던 시간!

April 25, 2025by: 창현 강 - South Korea
5

정말 재밌는 시간이었습니다ㅎㅎ 스텝분들과 선생님들도 모두 친절하셨습니다ㅎㅎ 강추입니다! 수업뿐만 아니라 문화체험도 다양하게 존재해서 여러 유익하고 재밌는 경험들을 할 수 있습니다. 또 다양한 곳에서 일본어를 배우러 오는 분들이 많아서 일본어와 일본 문화뿐만 아니라 다른 나라의 문화나 언어교류도 간적적으로 할 수 있습니다. 일본어 수업도 각자의 수준에 맞게 반배정이 되어 진행되기 때문에 유익하게 익힐 수 있습니다ㅎㅎ

I had an experience that I will never forget

April 17, 2025by: Enzo Magalhães - Brazil
5

The teachers and staff are amazing people, the activities are the best and I could improve my speaking and listening skills to another level. I also have met people from all over the world, and I’m very grateful for having this opportunity to study at JaLS

Program Details

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Locations

  • Nagoya, Japan

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Japanese
  • Languages
  • Japanese

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Throughout the Year
  • Spring Break

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Certificate of Completion

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    JaLS GROUP

    JaLS GROUP

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    Nagoya JaLS is located in the old capital of Japan and specializes in short-term language study, offering students the chance to immerse themselves in Japanese conversation and culture. No previous experience is necessary and classes are available for all levels and age groups. Courses begin every Monday and students choose from our 8 different programs, including: - Standard Course - Standard + Private Course - Traditional Culture Course - Winter Course - Spring Course - Summer Course - Autumn Course Learn standard Japanese from our certified teachers and interact with locals during school activities. Our program creates the perfect environment to improve your speaking ability and learn about Japanese culture. Come, join us in beautiful Nagoya!

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