Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka, Japan
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General Information on Fukuoka
The busy city of Fukuoka is the biggest city on the Japanese island of Kyushu. In this waterfront city beaches and resorts are never more than a few metro stops away. The Fukuoka area is famous for fresh seafood and its local annual festivals, which are some of Japan's oldest and draw huge crowds. Don´t miss the Fukuoka tower, the tallest coastal tower in Japan which offer breathtaking views. For carousel-lovers, Fukuoka has Asia´s largest Ferris wheel - 120 meters high!
Cost of living in Japan
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Japan is around US$ 2.78.
General Information on Genki Japanese and Culture School
The language school Genki Japanese and Culture School was founded in Fukuoka, Japan in 2004. The school is located in the heart of Fukuoka City, one of Japan's biggest cities, within walking distance of all amenities. Fukuoka is regularly chosen as one of the best cities in Asia, with beautiful beaches and friendly people.
Facilities
The modern school has 15 classrooms and a study/recreation area. DVDs, laptops, a library and wireless Internet access are provided free for student use.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka
Teacher accreditations by Japanese Ministry of Education
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Fukuoka International Airport. It takes 10 minutes by subway to school.
2.1. Language School Genki Japanese and Culture School in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 50 Adult courses throughout the year: 25 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 10 throughout the year: 7 | |
| Japanese teacher qualifications: | 80 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 14 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | England 15 % France 5 % Holland 5 % | Italy 5 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 5 % USA 35 % |
All prices in Yen (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 Intensive Communication CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Yen | 52500 | 84000 | 115500 | 147000 | 178500 | 210000 | 273000 | 336000 | 399000 | 31500 |
| This course offers a heavy emphasis on real-life skills. You will learn common sentence patterns and vocabulary with your teacher, then use them in practical situations both inside and outside of the classroom. The course offers a full range of activities that you will find both useful and exciting. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Japanese and Traditional CultureLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Yen | 55650 | 90300 | 124950 | 159600 | 194250 | 228900 | 298200 | 367500 | 436800 | 34650 |
| This course offers you the opportunity to learn about the culture while learning the language and the chance to participate in it with other Japanese people. You will study topics such as ceramics, tea ceremony, calligraphy and flower arrangement at school and then join real lessons run for Japanese people with a specialist teacher, as well as learning about Japanese customs, history and art. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 Japanese Through Pop Culture CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Yen | 52500 | 84000 | 115500 | 147000 | 178500 | 210000 | 273000 | 336000 | 399000 | 31500 |
| This course uses all the latest trends in Japanese pop culture to teach you the Japanese language as it is really spoken today. You will learn Japanese through movies and TV shows, practice with role plays, and write your own manga. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 4200 Yen. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | JLPT, JETRO |
| Average examination results: | 75% at JLPT, JETRO |
| School closed: | National holidays in Japan: 01.Jan, 14.Jan, 11.Feb, 20.Mar, 29.Apr, 03.May, 05.May, 21.Jul, 15.Sep, 23.Sep, 13.Oct, 03.Nov, 24.Nov, 23.Jan |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Japanese |
| 10000 yen express fee for bookings less than 1 month in advance. | |
All prices in Yen (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 16800 Yen week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Fukuoka | ||||
| 2 Host Family // | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price Yen | 14000 | -- | -- | 10500 |
| From the 5th week onwards rate is 18000 yen. One-time fee is only 5000 yen for stays of one week. Supplement for dinner 500 yen per night - either booked in advance for every night of the week or arranged between the student and the host family after arrival. Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 2000 Yen Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Shared Apartment // | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price Yen | 10000 | -- | -- | 10500 |
| One-time fee is only 5000 yen for stays of one week. Includes: Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 1500 Yen Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Private Apartment // | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price Yen | 21000 | -- | -- | 10500 |
| Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 3000 Yen Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Dormitory // | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 45 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price Yen | 10000 | -- | 1500 | 10500 |
| Dormitory with Japanese university students. No kitchen, but meals available for 300 yen (breakfast) or 500 yen (dinner) in cafeteria. Includes: Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 1500 Yen Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 6 Hotel // | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price Yen | 33250 | -- | -- | 10500 |
| Downtown location, room with TV. Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 4750 Yen Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Depending on season, requested accommodation may not be available.
For homestays, a partial refund is provided if travel expenses are more than average. Students under 18 can only stay with a host family. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 3150 Yen (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Diving | | 5 km | ||
| Golf | | 3 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 3 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Sailing | | 5 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 1 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 5 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Karaoke, bowling, concerts, baseball, sumo, Japanese theater. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Genki Japanese and Culture School: | Izakaya (Japanese restaurant) visit, tour of Nagasaki, overnight trip, etc. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 6 |
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Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka, Japan
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