EF International Language CenterTokyo, Japan
- Central location: cafes, restaurants, shops and arcades surround the school.
- One of the oldest Japanese schools in Tokyo founded in 1965
- Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: EF International Language Center Tokyo is located in the fascinating and culturally rich city of Tokyo, Japan. The school's modern campus is in the popular Shibuya district, has bright and modern classrooms and a beautiful view of the Tokyo Skyline. The school is within walking distance of multiple shops, supermarkets, eateries and attractions such as the Hachiko memorial statue, the Meiji Jingu Shrine and the Bunkamura Art centre and much more. EF Tokyo has great access to the Shibuya Train station, a 4-minute walk from the school, allowing students easy access to further attractions such as the Senso-Ji Temple, the trendy Harajuku District, and the Tokyo Skytree observation deck. Haneda Airport is within a 50-minute train journey from the school.
Social and Cultural: EF Tokyo actively promotes local activities and excursions to their students. Ghibli Museum tours, excursions to Kyoto, Nikko, Mount Fuji and more, are regularly arranged by the school.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are modern, spacious and full of light. These facilities include a cafeteria, lounge area, computer lab, table tennis and free WIFI. Each classroom is equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accreditations and Associations: EF Tokyo is accredited by EAQUALS for its excellence in language education.
School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!
EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.
Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
- The language school EF International Language Center was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1965.
- Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
- Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
- Abbreviated name of school: EF Tokyo
Japanese Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1690 1648 | 2535 2472 | 3380 3296 | 4830 4710 | 6440 6279 | 7750 7557 | 9300 9068 | 12080 11778 | 15100 14723 | 755 737 |
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.
This is a carefully composed course and lessons are held in the morning and afternoon. It is designed to help you move up one course level every six weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
You will also benefit from 4 Special Interest Lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals, whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:50 - 19:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1560 1482 | 2340 2223 | 3120 2964 | 4440 4218 | 5920 5624 | 7100 6745 | 8520 8094 | 11040 10488 | 13800 13110 | 705 670 |
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.
This is a carefully composed course and lessons are held in the morning and afternoon. It is designed to help you move up one course level every six weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
You will also benefit from 4 Special Interest Lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals, whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:50 - 19:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1660 1577 | 2490 2366 | 3320 3154 | 4680 4446 | 6240 5928 | 7500 7125 | 9000 8550 | 11920 11324 | 14900 14155 | 745 708 |
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.
This course is recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:50 - 19:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1790 1746 | 2685 2618 | 3580 3491 | 5070 4944 | 6760 6591 | 8150 7947 | 9780 9536 | 12880 12558 | 16100 15698 | 805 785 |
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.
This course is recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:50 - 19:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1420 1349 | 2130 2024 | 2840 2698 | 3350 3183 | 4020 3819 | 4690 4456 | 5360 5092 | 5760 5472 | 6400 6080 | 7680 7296 |
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.
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week, combining General Language Lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You will benefit from comprehensive materials, personalized instruction and interactive classtime.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:50 - 19:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 1550 1512 | 2325 2267 | 3100 3023 | 3675 3584 | 4410 4300 | 5880 5733 | 7050 6874 | 8460 8249 | 10960 10686 | 13700 13358 |
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.
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week, combining General Language Lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You will benefit from comprehensive materials, personalized instruction and interactive classtime.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:50 - 19:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3950 3753 | 4740 4503 | 6320 6004 | 7600 7220 | 9120 8664 | 11840 11248 | 14800 14060 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
Students should be advised that places in this course are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:40
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5130 4874 | 6840 6498 | 8250 7838 | 9900 9405 | 12880 12236 | 16100 15295 | 805 765 |
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
Students should be advised that places in this course are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.
High season dates 01 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Morning: 8:20 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:10 - 17:40
Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center
The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.
Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).
Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Tokyo. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
- Two weeks: EUR 85.
- Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.
Accommodation: - The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 50 per week.
- Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
- Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
01 Jan 2024, 08 Jan 2024, 20 Mar 2024, 03 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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EF International Language Center (EF)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (indoor)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Career guidance service (free)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 7Number of public PC workstations: 50Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for blind students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Baseball | |
| Basketball | |
| Cooking | |
| Dancing | |
| Diving | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Golf | |
| Horse riding | |
| Ice Hockey | |
| Mountainbiking | |
| Music | |
| Rugby | |
| Sailing | |
| Skiing | |
| Squash | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
| Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Cross cultural events and parties where Japanese students interact with the students from the school (International Cafe).
- Traditional Japanese cultural activities, for example: traditional Japanese dance (buyo), traditional Japanese harp (koto) lessons, etc.
- Sports activities, for example: basketball matches at Yoyogi Park with Japanese locals, ping pong tournaments, etc.
- Visits to sightseeing spots, for example: Meiji Shrine, shopping in Harajuku, Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, shopping, etc.)
- Seasonal activities, for example: cherry blossom picnic (spring), fireworks viewing
(summer), autumn foliage viewing (fall), etc.
Adults - Paid activities
Activities below are examples of activities in which students can participate for a fee.
- Kyoto City Tour – 2-day tour to experience Japanese beautiful traditional city, Kyoto. Ride on Bullet train and visit famous and precious temples and shrines
- Hiroshima Trips
- One day trip to Nikko, known for the 'Three Wise Monkeys'
- FujiQ Highlands: Amusement park at the bottom of Mt. Fuji
- Karaoke & Izakaya nights
- Visiting Ramen Museums and eat various cities' famous Ramen
- Oedo Hotsprings
Accommodation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Only available to book as an add-on for course options that don't already include accommodation.
Please note that the final price will fluctuate depending on whether booking is during the high season or not. Price will be confirmed upon initial booking request before payment.
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Questions and answers about EF International Language Center
- Can I only book a few private lessons per week?“We only offer our private lessons as an additional time studying alongside a course. Unfortunately we can’t offer only private lessons.”Francesca, Regional Sales Manager from EF - Apr 09, 2024
- Can I start the course on any Monday without prior knowledge?“Yes, you can start every Monday. Please contact us in good time so that we can check availability with the school.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 09, 2024
- I'm not very flexible with my time. Can the school guarantee my timetable before the course starts?“This school operates between 8:00 and 18:00. Usually their classes will be alternating between mornings and afternoons. Of course, I can put in a request for a certain type of schedule for her but that means that she may be placed in classes that are slightly deviating from her abilities to do so.
”Francesca, Regional Sales Manager from EF - Apr 09, 2024 - Can I come to class with my baby if I can't find a babysitter for 1 or 2 days?“Unfortunately she can't come to class with her baby. Sorry for the bad news, but we need to ensure that classrooms are set up so that all of our students can concentrate effectively while learning.”Francesca, Regional Sales Manager, from EF Tokyo - Apr 18, 2024
FAQ about EF International Language Center, Tokyo
- What is the best price for a course at EF Languages Abroad, Tokyo?Japanese courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 675 € for Summer Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by EF Languages Abroad?Yes. The school offers pickup from Narita International Airport ( €), Tokyo International Airport ( €)
- What is the number of students per class at English First?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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