Learn Japanese Osaka

Located in the heart of Osaka, the Japanese language school has been teaching Japanese for more than 20 years.  The school is accredited by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education and employs 20 qualified, certified  teachers of Japanese and other languages. Class sizes are kept low with a maximum of 20 students per class, but the number is often less than 20.

The school has developed its own materials and the curriculum prepares students to pass the Examination for Japanese University (EJU) and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).

Extra curricular activities such as camping trips, cooking classes, BBQ’s and party’s are arranged and twice a year students stay at a teacher’s house to experience Japanese customs and culture.

Many students have gone on to successfully enroll at University in Japan on undergraduate and masters programs. Former students have also found employment at large Japanese companies in Japan and in their home country.

Full support and counseling is offered to all students but in particular students who wish to apply to a university in Japan.

If you plan to enter a university in Japan the school provides on going consultation to help you achieve your goals. The school is held in high regard by many Universities (including Osaka, Kansai, Kinki, Kobe, Kyoto, Tenri, Tokyo and more) and will provide a letter of recommendation (on satisfactory performance) enabling admission to these Universities.

Japanese Courses in Osaka

As with most Japanese language schools in Japan, the school in Osaka offers short term courses for people who wish to learn some Japanese and something about Japanese culture in a language and culture course from 3 to 12 months.

The school also runs courses for people who would like to gain entrance to University in Japan either as an undergraduate or on a masters program. This course prepares students to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).
Long term courses can be taken for 1 year, 18 months, or 2 years.

Long and short term courses cover the same materials during the first 12 months of tuition, but as student’s language skills improve, classes become more complex and focus on functional Japanese for presenting information, ideas, and critiques – which are useful language skills inside and outside of the academic arena.

Both short term and long term courses consist of 20 lessons per week, Monday to Friday.

Course Enrollment and Schedule

Short Term Courses

  • Monday to Friday (5 days/week) 9:00 - 12:15 or 1:00 - 4:45 (45 mins. x 4 periods/day)
  • Balanced study of all 4 skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
  • Additional conversation exchange arranged with Japanese students every week.
From – To - Duration Holiday(s) Tuition Level Check
A *Feb 7 – Mar 4 (4 weeks) Feb 11

76,000 yen

Feb 5
B *Feb 28 – Mar 25 (4 weeks) Mar 21 76,000 yen Feb 26
C April 7 – June 24 (3 months) Apr 29, May 3-5 170,000 yen Apr 5
D April 7 – May 24 (2 months) Apr 29, May 3-5 120,000 yen Apr 5
E April 7 – May 10 (4 weeks) Apr 29, May 3-5 80,000 yen Apr 5
F *May 11 – June 7 (4 weeks)   80,000 yen May 9
G *May 30 – June 24 (4 weeks)   80,000 yen May 28
H July 7 – Sept 22 (3 months) Jul 19, Aug 13
Sept 20		 170,000 yen July 5
I July 7 – Aug 20 (2 months) Jul 19, Aug 13 124,000 yen July 5
J July 7 – Aug 4 (4 weeks) Jul 19 80,000 yen July 5
K *July 27 – Aug 24 (4 weeks) Aug 13 80,000 yen July 26
L *Aug 25 – Sept 22 (4 weeks) Sept 20 80,000 yen Aug 23
M Oct 6 – Dec 22 (3 months) Oct 11, Nov 3
Nov 23		 170,000 yen Oct 4
N Oct 6 – Nov 18 (2 months) Oct 11, Nov 3 120,000 yen Oct 4
O Oct 6 – Nov 4 (4 weeks) Oct 11, Nov 3 80,000 yen Oct 4
P *Oct 26 – Nov 24 (4 weeks) Nov 3, 23 80,000 yen Oct 25
Q *Nov 25 – Dec 22 (4 weeks)€   80,000 yen Nov 24
  • *Not for complete beginner learners.
  • Fees do not include a registration fee of Yen 5,000 or materials.
  • If you have a specific time frame, please consult us.
Long Term Courses

The long term course begins four times a year in January, April, July, and October.

This course requires a student visa (pre college visa) and can be taken from 6 months to 2 years.

Year Start Date Lessons From - To
2011 January 4 (Tue)
 January 7 (Fri - March 25 (Fri)
April 4 (Mon) April 7 (Thu) - June 24 (Fri)
July 4 (Mon) July 7 (Thu) - September 22 (Thu)
October 3 (Mon) October 6 (Thu) - December 22 (Thu)

Summer/Winter Holiday Courses

This course is designed for students who plan to study Japanese at University or College in their home country and who would like to learn Japanese during their holidays. The course includes Japanese language study, cultural activities and sightseeing.

The course fee is Yen 60,000, including course fees, materials and sight seeing. Accommodation is Yen 45,000.

Summer course: August 1st to August 31st.
Winter course: January 12th  February 12th.

Pre College Course (6 months – 2 years)

This course is for people who wish to learn the Japanese language systematically.  In order to acquire natural Japanese, each lessons targets one of the four language skills such as speaking. Special emphasis is given to communicative Japanese to build students ability to be able to function in Japan. As the course develops more complex language skills are learned providing the necessary skills for university entrance or for business and employment.

Student’s ability is assessed and graded to one of five levels based on tests and assignments.

Activities to stimulate and support the learning process include:
Project Work (visiting schools, making a short video, surveys)
Home Visits (visiting a Japanese family to learn and experience culture and customs)
Visitor sessions (guests visit classes to provide information about their field and to answer questions)
Circumstances (learn various aspect of Japan through geography and history lessons, debates on current issues, or visits to local institutions)
Presentations (such as speeches, recitation of literature, or on the results of learning achievements)

The long term program includes free optional lessons such as preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).

The school is also authorized by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and offers assistance in facilitating employment opportunities within Japanese companies.

This course can be started in January, April July and October each year and can be taken for up to 2 years. Lessons are Monday to Friday, 4 lessons daily. Morning classes, from 9:00am – 12:15pm, are for intermediate and advanced students. Afternoon classes, from 1:30pm – 4:45pm are for beginners. A level check is taken on the 1st day of class and you will be assigned to a group corresponding to your level.

Pre College Course Targets


Term Period Approximated Level at Completion Target
1 3 months (11 weeks) Beginner level. Equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 4 (Approximately 100-150 Kanji) Acquire minimum conversation skills in order to  live in Japan
2 6 months (22 weeks) Elementary to pre intermediate level. Equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 (Approximately 300-400 Kanji) Students will be able to function in daily conversations, to understand basic sentence patterns and be able to express opinions, write a short essay.
3
4 9 months (33 weeks) Low intermediate to intermediate level. Equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 2 (Approximately 1,000 Kanji) Students will be able to have daily conversations without any problems. They will develop more vocabulary and terminology and be able to enter a vocational school.
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7 6 months(22 weeks) Advanced level. Equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 (Approximately 2,000 Kanji) Students will be able to communicate with Japanese with no difficulty. Also, they will have acquired enough Japanese language ability to take entrance examinations for universities.
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Intensive Course (1 – 6 months)

This course is for people who wish to acquire useful Japanese in a relatively short period of time. You will learn smooth and natural Japanese focusing especially on speaking and listening. This course is particularly useful for people who wish to experience living in Japan while learning functional Japanese.

Beginner learners can start this course in January, April July and October each year. People who know Japanese up to an elementary level can begin the course any Monday.

Classes are Monday to Friday, 4 lessons daily. Morning classes, from 9:00am – 12:15pm, are for intermediate and advanced students. Afternoon classes, from 1:30pm – 4:45pm are for beginners. A level check is taken on the 1st day of class and you will be assigned to a group corresponding to your level.

You will be given light homework everyday and each Friday there is a test on what has been studied Monday to Thursday. At the end of each term there is an exam on what has been studied that term. The results of the test confirm your level for the following term.

Activities to stimulate and support the learning process include:

Excursions ( each term there is an excursion where you will experience and learn  Japanese culture such as a tea ceremony or making Japanese confectionary)
Presentations (each semester there is a speech contest)
Teaching practice (you will be taught by a teacher in training providing an opportunity to talk to Japanese people besides your teacher)
Free talking (each week the school facilitates a communication exchange between Japanese and foreign students where the language used in Japanese)

Intensive Course Targets


Term Period Approximate Level at Completion  Target
1 3 months Beginner Acquire minimum communication skills in order to  live in Japan (self introduction, shopping, ordering at restaurants, inviting friends etc
2 6 months Elementary Acquire enough Japanese for daily life in Japan (asking directions, asking for permission, talking about past experiences) Able to speak formal or casual Japanese depending on the situation (polite requests, expressing gratitude etc)
3
4 3 months Pre Intermediate Review sentence patterns at elementary level and acquire their usage.  Express ones opinions and write a composition
5 6 months Intermediate Acquire smooth communication ability and power of expression. Be able to read and write caring about sentence patterns and formation
6
7 6 months Advanced Able to talk about specialized fields and general topics. Able to get most of the meaning from newspapers, adverts, magazines etc
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Course Fees (Yen)

Short Term Courses - January, April, July or October Course

From – To - Duration Holiday(s) Tuition Level Check
A *Feb 7 – Mar 4 (4 weeks) Feb 11

76,000 yen

Feb 5
B *Feb 28 – Mar 25 (4 weeks) Mar 21 76,000 yen Feb 26
C April 7 – June 24 (3 months) Apr 29, May 3-5 170,000 yen Apr 5
D April 7 – May 24 (2 months) Apr 29, May 3-5 120,000 yen Apr 5
E April 7 – May 10 (4 weeks) Apr 29, May 3-5 80,000 yen Apr 5
F *May 11 – June 7 (4 weeks)   80,000 yen May 9
G *May 30 – June 24 (4 weeks)   80,000 yen May 28
H July 7 – Sept 22 (3 months) Jul 19, Aug 13
Sept 20		 170,000 yen July 5
I July 7 – Aug 20 (2 months) Jul 19, Aug 13 124,000 yen July 5
J July 7 – Aug 4 (4 weeks) Jul 19 80,000 yen July 5
K *July 27 – Aug 24 (4 weeks) Aug 13 80,000 yen July 26
L *Aug 25 – Sept 22 (4 weeks) Sept 20 80,000 yen Aug 23
M Oct 6 – Dec 22 (3 months) Oct 11, Nov 3
Nov 23		 170,000 yen Oct 4
N Oct 6 – Nov 18 (2 months) Oct 11, Nov 3 120,000 yen Oct 4
O Oct 6 – Nov 4 (4 weeks) Oct 11, Nov 3 80,000 yen Oct 4
P *Oct 26 – Nov 24 (4 weeks) Nov 3, 23 80,000 yen Oct 25
Q *Nov 25 – Dec 22 (4 weeks)€   80,000 yen Nov 24
  • *Not for complete beginner learners.
  • Fees do not include a registration fee of Yen 5,000 or materials.
  • If you have a specific time frame, please consult us.

Long Term Courses

6 months 1 year 1 year 3 months 1 year 6 months 1 year 9 months 2 years
Application Fee
 30,000 30,000 30,000> 30,000 30,000 30,000
Entry Fee 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000
Course Fee 340,000 680,000 850,000 1,020,000 1,190,000 1,360,000
Total 440,000 780,000 950,000 1,120,000 1,290,000 1,460,000

Fees include visa application, health insurance and assistance finding part time employment.


Accommodation

The school does not operate its own accommodation but uses the services of several accommodation agencies. We will act as an intermediary and introduce you to our partner agents. There are four types of accommodation (dormitory, guest house, apartment, and homestay).

All accommodation is located at a convenient distance to the school and costs begin at 50,000 Yen per month for short term courses and 35,000 Yen per month for long term courses.

Dormitory

  • Dormitory warden is present round the clock providing assistance and security.
  • Many international students live in the dormitory and you can easily make friends and practice your Japanese.
  • The cost of dormitory accommodation is much less than other options.

Guest House

  • This is sharing a house with other people, so not a guest house by western means.
  • You will have your own bedroom but will share the living room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom.
  • This is a good opportunity to become friends with people from different countries and walks of life.

Monthly Mansion (Apartment)

  • You can choose your period of stay on a monthly basis.
  • No deposit or key money is required which helps you to cut down your expenses.
  • Basic furniture and home electronics are supplied so that you can start a comfortable life immediately.

Homestay

  • You can live with Japanese family in their house for a short period of time (3 months max).
  • As a general rule, breakfast and dinner will be served each day, but this is optional.
  • Not recommended for smokers or people with allergies.

Should you require Hotel accommodation in Osaka, please visit Hotel in Osaka

Additional Details

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