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Q&A - Questions and answers about Japan

• I would like to know how to select schools according to their size. Only size L schools interest me. How can I do it?
  
  “We do not have a filter to classify schools by size.
  However, you will find the information for each school in their description: when you look at the list of schools, it is right below the school name.”

  Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2024
• I would like to do an internship + language course in Japan or Korea. Could you recommend me a city and a school where this is possible?
  “The Genki School in Tokyo itself does not offer an internship, but it does work with an organisation that plans internships. At the same time, you can also attend a language course at the Genki School. ”

  Lisa Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 27, 2023
• I am looking for a course and family stay in Japan. I would like to know if there are any packages that also include flights.
  “You can book a course through us for any of the schools we work with in Japan. Optionally, you can also choose to book one of the accommodation options offered by the school in question. Unfortunately, we do not take care of flights.”

  Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 24, 2023
• I would like to take educational leave in Kanazawa. Do you offer a school that is accredited for educational leave?
  “Unfortunately, we do not have a school in Kanazawa that offers educational leave. The school that has the most accreditations is Genki School with locations in Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuoka. ”

  Lisa Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 23, 2023
• My daughter wants to visit Japan and learn some Japanese. Which school do you recommend?
  “We only work with accredited schools, not just Japanese, so we can recommend any of the schools we work with, although the main thing we take into account when recommending one school or another are the evaluations, the experiences of our former students, which can be consulted on our website.”

  Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 05, 2022
• Do I need a high school diploma to start a long-term course (longer than 1 year) in Japan?
  “No, high school diplomas are not required, but are often an advantage in student visa approval. ”

  Lisa Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 21, 2022
• I am looking for a school to study Japanese in Tokyo for a 6 months period, with a student visa. Can I apply for a student visa?
  “In order to apply for a student visa in Japan the minimum length requirement is 1 year.”

  Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.net - Mar 24, 2022
• I am looking for a school to study Japanese in Tokyo for a 6months period with a student visa. Can I apply for a student visa.
  “In order to apply for a student visa in Japan the minimum length requirement is 1 year.”

  Lisa Lebret, LanguageCourse.net - Mar 24, 2022

FAQ about courses in Japan

• What is the best language school for adults in Japan?
  Hokkaido JaLS has received the best overall rating in Sapporo.
• Which Japanese school in Japan has the best location?
  Genki Japanese and Culture School, located in Hayashi Building 2F, Shimizuchō (Kawaramachidōri) 454-1, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto has been voted as the school with the best location in Japan.
• What type of business Japanese courses are offered in Japan?
  In Japan the following courses are offered specifically for business Japanese: Business Japanese Group, Business Japanese Private.
• Do schools in Japan offer courses to prepare for Japanese exams? Which exams?
  Schools in Japan offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: Other exams, JLPT.
• How much is the cheapest Japanese course in Japan?
  9382¥ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a Japanese course in Japan. The average cost of a language course in Japan is 35,978¥ per week.
• Is it still possible to register for Japanese courses in Tokyo starting in April?
  “For Italian citizens staying in Japan for less than 90 days, you do not need to apply for a visa. So this is possible as long as your course does not last longer than 90 days. For more information on visas, please consult the website of the Japanese embassy in your home country. ”

  Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 11, 2024
• What's the difference between enrolling myself or through a consultant?
  “When you register with us, you'll receive the following benefits!
  
  - Language support: When you register for a course through us, we communicate with the school, so you'll receive service support in your mother tongue, not English or Japanese.
  - Discounted tuition: We offer special tuition discounts to make your course more affordable. This means it's cheaper than enrolling directly with the school.
  - Free service: We don't charge students for our services, so there are no additional fees on top of your tuition.
  
  Please send us the following information so that we can check with the school to see if you can enroll in the class.
  
  - Your current Japanese level:
  - Starting date:
  - Duration:
  - Accommodation Type (if you want to use school's accommodation)”

  Mindlere Shin, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 16, 2023
• I have seen on the map that Sapporo isn't really on the seaside. Do you know another region and school offering home stay situated in a city with direct sea access?
  “In Fukuoka, I would love to offer a few schools there. Its access to great beaches, a variety of beautiful nature, and the rich historical legacy of Kyushu as a whole make it one of the best cities in Japan, definetely worth it to visit.”

  Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 30, 2023
• Are the families hosting juniors in the Home Language international program - Japanese families? Do they also speak English?
  “As a rule, all Japanese families picked by the local organizer speak English, perhaps not fluently, or at a high level, but enough to keep up a conversation or explain to a student the organization of activities or excursions.
  ”

  Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
• Hello, I'm 50 years old, do I have the chance to study at a language school in Japan?
  “Only Home Language International in Tokyo can provide senior courses, you can live and have one-to-one lessons in a teacher's home.
  If you don't mind studying with younger students, you can also check our other partner schools in Japan.
  Click the school name to to check all the the course information of that school, or click "Course Type" at the top of the page to select the course you are interested in, and then click "Calculate Price Comparison" to display all the courses that meet your requirements.”

  Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 28, 2023
• Do you also help with flight arrangements?
  “We do not take part in making travel arrangements - the student must do this on his/her own.
  Upon arrival, most schools can help arrange airport transfers for an additional fee.
  ”

  Gosia Mazur, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2022
• Do you offer Japanese course for 6 years old?
  “We currently work with schools offering Junior programmes for students from 13 years old and above. If you are looking for Japanese courses for students under the age of 13, the best option would be to go for an immersion programme at the a teacher's house. This type of progamme welcome students from age 5 and provides excellent private courses. ”

  Madly Simba, FR Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Jul 28, 2022
• Do you offer junior courses in Japan?
  “Yes we offer a selection of junior courses in Japan. Please contact one of our agents in order to receive all the details.”

  Lisa Lebret, language travel agent from LanguageCourse.net - Jun 28, 2022
• Is there a minimum level needed to enter a Japanese beginners course?
  “To join a Japanese beginners course the minimum requirement is knowing and understanding the hiragana and katakana alphabet.”

  Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from Languagecourse.net - Jul 05, 2021

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