Price comparison: 1 week General Japanese course
Max. 1 students per class
15 lessons per week (60 min. / lesson)If the idea of studying Japanese in Tokyo is exciting for you, but also intimidating due to the idea of moving to such a large and hectic foreign city, then make life easier for yourself by living and studying with your teacher on HLI’s home tuition programme might be the ideal solution.
Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world, but with the help of your host family you will learn the very best ways to move around this giant city, and also where to go to find anything that you’re looking for - because no matter what it is, Tokyo is sure to have it somewhere. If you’re looking for a culture that celebrates anime, video games, and manga then this is the place for you - but there is so much more than that.
All of your meals will be provided by your hosts on this full-board programme. HLI asks that guests contact their Local Organisers working in Tokyo to resolve any issues they may experience during the programme.
| Offer! | 2180US$ |
| 2071US$ |
Max. 1 students per class 20 lessons per week (60 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 2510US$ |
| 2385US$ |
Max. 1 students per class 25 lessons per week (60 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 2840US$ |
| 2698US$ |
Max. 1 students per class 30 lessons per week (60 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 3170US$ |
| 3012US$ |
Max. 8 students per class 20 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)This course offers a heavy emphasis on real-life skills and a full range of activities that you will find both useful and exciting.
Beginners should know the Hiragana alphabet.
| Offer! | 52000¥ |
| 50200¥ |
Max. 8 students per class 31 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)Due to current availability for the course, culture lessons are held on Saturdays. Please check with your employer before agreeing to take the course.
The course cannot take place on weeks with public holidays.
| Offer! | 150000¥ |
| 143300¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities: JPY 1100.
| Offer! | 37700¥ |
| 36815¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Academic Japanese.
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 22000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (20 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities: JPY 22000.
For 1 year (40 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities: JPY 44000.
| Offer! | 94700¥ |
| 93815¥ |
Max. 8 students per class 20 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)This course offers a heavy emphasis on real-life skills and a full range of activities that you will find both useful and exciting.
Beginners should know the Hiragana alphabet.
| Offer! | 52000¥ |
| 50200¥ |
Max. 8 students per class 31 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)Due to current availability for the course, culture lessons are held on Saturdays. Please check with your employer before agreeing to take the course.
The course cannot take place on weeks with public holidays.
| Offer! | 150000¥ |
| 143300¥ |
Max. 8 students per class 20 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)This course offers a heavy emphasis on real-life skills and a full range of activities that you will find both useful and exciting.
Beginners should know the Hiragana alphabet.
Only available for complete beginners and maximum 4 weeks.
| Offer! | 52000¥ |
| 50200¥ |
Max. 8 students per class 15 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 58000¥ |
| 56200¥ |
Max. 8 students per class 20 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 58000¥ |
| 56200¥ |
Max. 8 students per class 15 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 61000¥ |
| 59050¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities: JPY 1100.
| Offer! | 37700¥ |
| 36815¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Each term is 10 weeks long.
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 22000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (20 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities: JPY 22000.
For 1 year (40 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities: JPY 44000.
| Offer! | 91750¥ |
| 91013¥ |
Max. 12 students per class 15 lessons per week (60 min. / lesson)Duration of more than 13 weeks only available for students on Working Holidays or holders of visa waiver.
| Offer! | 57000¥ |
| 55350¥ |
Max. 12 students per class 20 lessons per week (60 min. / lesson)Duration of more than 13 weeks only available for students on Working Holidays or holders of visa waiver.
| Offer! | 61000¥ |
| 59150¥ |
Max. 4 students per class 3 lessons per week (60 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 103200¥ |
| 99240¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)There's no minimum age, but minimum requirement for short term course is middle school graduate.
Students studying less than 3 months and not complete beginners can start every month.
Levels A1/A2/B1 have lessons in the afternoon and levels B2/C1/C2 have lessons in the morning.
Prices includes materials and facility expense.
| Offer! | 39875¥ |
| 38982¥ |
Max. 6 students per class 20 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)The academy offers a variety of modules and add-ons that students can take in addition to this Standard Course, allowing learners to learn the language associated with their specific areas of interest.
| Offer! | 52000¥ |
| 50350¥ |
Max. 6 students per class 24 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 64000¥ |
| 61750¥ |
Max. 6 students per class 30 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)This course includes 20 Japanese Lessons, 1 Private Lesson, 4 Conversational Japanese and2-3 Cultural Activities.
| Offer! | 80000¥ |
| 76950¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)The price listed includes facilities and equipment fee, tuition and study materials.
Textbooks, folders and printed materials are included in the tuition fee.
The fees are paid through bank transfer once we have confirmed receipt of the Certificate of Eligibility from the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau.
Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded.
| Offer! | 30154¥ |
| 29647¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)The price listed includes tuition, study materials and registration fee.
Students applying for a short course must apply for their own visa if required. No supporting documents (Invitation Letter, Entry Certificate, etc.) can be provided.
Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded.
| Offer! | 43000¥ |
| 41850¥ |
Max. 1 students per class 15 lessons per week (60 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 2000US$ |
| 1900US$ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Price includes registration fee, visa processing fee, class tuition fee and textbooks.
The application due dates for this course are as follows:
- 22.2.24 for the 21 month July programme
- 20.05.24 for the 18 and 12 month October programmes
NILS (PDF)
| Offer! | 137US$ |
| 131US$ |
Max. 8 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Price includes class tuition fee and cultural activities.
If you would like to extend your course duration, please inform the school before your scheduled ending date.
NILS (PDF)
| Offer! | 263US$ |
| 250US$ |
Max. 20 students per class 15 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Study Japanese at home! These are real-time group lessons, meaning you will study with participants from all over the world and interact online.
Please note that the stated times are in Japan time zone.
| Offer! | 9875¥ |
| 9382¥ |
Max. 10 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities: JPY 825.
| Offer! | 37500¥ |
| 36725¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Knowledge of hiragana and katakana required.
| Offer! | 38000¥ |
| 37100¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)This course consists of 20 lessons per week designed for those who want to use the Japanese language in a business environment. The course content is created to improve student's written and verbal Japanese to be able to communicate effectively within the business world. How to complete Japanese business documentation is also covered, and for this students are required to bring their own laptops.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities: JPY 1400 per week.
| Offer! | 38750¥ |
| 37813¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 38750¥ |
| 37813¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities: JPY 1100.
| Offer! | 39700¥ |
| 38815¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities: JPY 1100.
| Offer! | 39700¥ |
| 38815¥ |
Max. 8 students per class 20 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)Standard Japanese classes, followed by an extra hour of conversational practice every day to give you the confidence you need to survive in Japan.
Requires 150 hours of previous Japanese study.
| Offer! | 44000¥ |
| 42600¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 5 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)This course is for high school and university graduates who plan to get a job in the hotel industry in Japan after the course.
Knowledge in Hiragana and Katakana required.
| Offer! | 57539¥ |
| 56863¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 70000¥ |
| 66500¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 22000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (20 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities: JPY 22000.
For 1 year (40 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities: JPY 44000.
| Offer! | 91750¥ |
| 91013¥ |
Max. 10 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 22000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (20 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities: JPY 16500.
For 1 year (40 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities: JPY 33000.
| Offer! | 92500¥ |
| 91725¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 22000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (20 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities: JPY 22000.
For 1 year (40 weeks):
- Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities: JPY 44000.
| Offer! | 94700¥ |
| 93815¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 39125¥ |
| 38269¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 39125¥ |
| 38269¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 39125¥ |
| 38269¥ |
Max. 200 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Price includes:
- Screening
- Tuition
- Accommodation
| Offer! | 98000¥ |
| 95550¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 27540¥ |
| 26703¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 43334¥ |
| 42668¥ |
Max. 8 students per class 15 lessons per week (50 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 58000¥ |
| 56200¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)Compulsory Fees:
- Inscription Fee: JPY 50000.
- Application Fee: JPY 20000.
- Material fee: JPY 17000.
- JLPT Exam Fee: JPY 7500.
| Offer! | 63847¥ |
| 63155¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)This is a 2-year course.
Compulsory Fees:
- Inscription Fee: JPY 50000.
- Application Fee: JPY 20000.
- Material fee: JPY 17000.
- JLPT Exam Fee: JPY 7500.
| Offer! | 64546¥ |
| 63819¥ |
Max. 20 students per class 20 lessons per week (45 min. / lesson)| Offer! | 70000¥ |
| 68000¥ |
Max. 17 students per class 20 lessons per week (40 min. / lesson)This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
| Offer! | 860€ |
| 825€ |
Max. 17 students per class 26 lessons per week (40 min. / lesson)Tokyo is a city that mixes ultra-modern society and traditionalism, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. EF Tokyo’s General Japanese course offers 26 classes per week, and the opportunity to practise Japanese with local students thanks to the activities that the school organises.
The school is ideally located, being nestled among an abundant selection of sushi restaurants, arcades, and Tokyo metro stops.
A special feature of EF’s courses is the Special Interest Lessons, of which you receive 4 per week on this course. These lessons are catered towards the topics that you would like to focus on, such as exam preparation for example.
Get ready to soak up the impressive views of Tokyo from your sleek, modern classrooms, and all the cultural learning opportunities that you’ll be presented with.
| Offer! | 930€ |
| 891€ |
Max. 17 students per class 20 lessons per week (40 min. / lesson)This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
| Offer! | 925€ |
| 906€ |
Max. 17 students per class 32 lessons per week (40 min. / lesson)This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
| Offer! | 980€ |
| 939€ |
Max. 17 students per class 26 lessons per week (40 min. / lesson)This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
| Offer! | 995€ |
| 974€ |
Max. 17 students per class 32 lessons per week (40 min. / lesson)This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
| Offer! | 1045€ |
| 1023€ |
Japanese course types in Japan
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Students who are learning Japanese to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of Japanese classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement.
FAQ about General courses in Japan
- How much is the cheapest General course in Japan?9382¥ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a General course in Japan. The average cost of a General course in Japan is 18,284¥ per week..What is the best language school offering General courses in Japan?Hokkaido JaLS has received the best overall rating in Japan among all language schools offering General programmes.Which Japanese school offers the best rated teaching for General courses in Japan?Hokkaido JaLS was rated highest for quality of teaching amongWhat is the recommended course duration?You can take courses for just 1 week. For significant progress opt for longer durations. According to a survey of StudyTravel Magazine the average course duration for Japan is 10 weeks.Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in Japan?In Japan electricity is 100 Volt and 60, 50 Hz. Plug type A, B.
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