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.

2. Language School  Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka

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
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 %  

3. Japanese Courses

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 Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 6
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 Culture
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 6
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 Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 6
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.

4. Accommodation

All prices in Yen (convert currency)

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Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 16800 Yen week
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Host Family //
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 //
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 //
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 //
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.
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Hotel //
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.
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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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
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.

6. Evaluation

No. of evaluations: 6
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