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JaLS GROUP is located in the heart of major cities in Japan. We offer short-term intensive Japanese language programs which not only provide opportunities to speak Japanese in class, but in the real world with local Japanese people as well. Classes start every Monday offering opportunities for you to start at just about any time of year. Students may also join for terms as short as one week, offer...

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Immersion to the max

July 05, 2025by: Darwin Tariao - SwedenProgram: Short-term Japanese Courses & Cultural Activities in Fukuoka
10

The school had activities after lessons that gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the culture or gives you the opportunity to meet up with locals which helps you get more practice in speaking and interacting. Living in a homestay gives you plenty of practice and immersion into the culture and language. I’m very happy with the experience since everyone were so welcoming and I learnt so much through interactions with the school and homestay family.

Jumping into Japanese

June 29, 2025by: Jo Ridgers - AustraliaProgram: Short-term Japanese Course & Cultural Activity in Hokkaido
10

I love the vibe Jals classes offer. Kind, caring & Hard-working teachers & staff deliver a quality language program in a beautiful campus setting. Each day is a challenge and the rigour is very effective in improving language skills.

Very fun

June 25, 2025by: lucy gilet - AustraliaProgram: Short-term Japanese Course & Cultural Activity in Hokkaido
10

The activities arranged by thre school are all super cool. I had a lot of fun and learnt a lot about japanese culture. We learnt the material a little fast for me but it was managable. My Japanese has improved a lot with he classes. I've gone from basically zero japanese to being able to understand a lot of basic sentences.

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Peta Waite

Participated in 2014

Alumni

At the time I studied with Hokkaido Japanese Language School (

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Richard Portelli

Participated in 2015

Alumni

I already live in Sapporo and had been going to another school. However, my previous school was a huge help in teaching me beginner Japanese but I was struggling to connect everything I had learnt, the teachers changed, and it was no longer working for me. I needed to find a school that not only suited my needs but also fitted around my work schedule.

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Brian Munguia

Interviewed in 2018

Staff

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JaLS GROUP is located in the heart of major cities in Japan. We offer short-term intensive Japanese language programs which not only provide opportunities to speak Japanese in class, but in the real world with local Japanese people as well. Classes start every Monday offering opportunities for you to start at just about any time of year. Students may also join for terms as short as one week, offering great flexibility and the opportunity to choose a course that best fits your needs and budget. Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students, making it easy for each student to use Japanese in the classroom and receive individualized attention for our experienced, licensed, and professional instructors. Students can also feel comfortable to speak, ask questions, and become part of a global, a...

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