What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of student apartments
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
Genki Japanese and Culture School
The language school Genki Japanese and Culture School was founded in Fukuoka, Japan in 2005. 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.
The school address is: Hakata Eki Higashi 1-16-23, Hakata-ku, 812-0013 - Fukuoka (Japan).
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms:
14Number of public PC workstations:
3Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 70
- Adult courses throughout the year: 50
- Junior courses in summer: 40
- Junior courses throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 26 years
- Special recommendations for students over 30 years
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 15
- Adult courses throughout the year: 10
- Junior courses in summer: 15
- Junior courses throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
- 14 years
- 14 years for specific Junior courses
Japanese teacher qualifications
- 80 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
12
12
12
5
5
12
30
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Fukuoka International Airport (FUK). It takes 10 minutes by subway to school.
Language school closed
In 2017 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Jan.2017, 09.Jan.2017, 20.Mar.2017, 03.May.2017, 04.May.2017, 05.May.2017, 17.Jul.2017, 11.Aug.2017, 18.Sep.2017, 09.Oct.2017, 03.Nov.2017, 23.Nov.2017Japanese Courses
All prices in ¥ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed.
Lessons per week: 25 | Max. group size: 8
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in ¥ | -- | 8500080750 | 127500121125 | 170000161500 | 212500201875 | 255000242250 | 297500282625 | 340000323000 | 425000403750 | 510000484500 | 4250040375 |
Standard Japanese classes followed by an extra hour of just conversational practice every day, to give you the confidence you need to survive in Japan.
Requires 100 hours of previous Japanese study.
Requires 100 hours of previous Japanese study.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥High season dates 03.Jul.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 8
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in ¥ | -- | 6500061750 | 9750092625 | 130000123500 | 162500154375 | 195000185250 | 227500216125 | 260000247000 | 325000308750 | 390000370500 | 3250030875 |
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.
Beginners should know the Hiragana alphabet.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2017, 06.Feb.2017, 06.Mar.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 05.Jun.2017, 19.Jun.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 17.Jul.2017, 07.Aug.2017, 21.Aug.2017, 04.Sep.2017, 02.Oct.2017, 06.Nov.2017, 04.Dec.2017
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2017, 06.Feb.2017, 06.Mar.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 05.Jun.2017, 19.Jun.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 17.Jul.2017, 07.Aug.2017, 21.Aug.2017, 04.Sep.2017, 02.Oct.2017, 06.Nov.2017, 04.Dec.2017
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥High season dates 03.Jul.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 8
25104 ¥ per week(Based on the price of 20 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
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| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 528500502075 | 768500730075 | 968500920075 |
Each term is 10 weeks long. After each term there is a 3-week break before the next term begins.
Students in this program must be in possession of a valid visa to stay in Japan for the study period.
Beginner students should know the hiragana alphabet.
Students in this program must be in possession of a valid visa to stay in Japan for the study period.
Beginner students should know the hiragana alphabet.
Starting dates
2017: 02.Jan.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 02.Oct.2017.
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 02.Oct.2017
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 02.Oct.2017
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥High season dates 03.Jul.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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Lessons per week: 26 | Max. group size: 8
40375 ¥ per week(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in ¥ | -- | 8500080750 | 127500121125 | 170000161500 | 212500201875 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Learn about Japanese culture while learning the language. As well as learning about Japanese customs, history and art you will study topics such as ceramics, tea ceremony, calligraphy and flower arrangement in class then attend lessons with a specialist teacher.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Available for maximum 5 weeks.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Available for maximum 5 weeks.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2017, 06.Feb.2017, 06.Mar.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 05.Jun.2017, 19.Jun.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 17.Jul.2017, 07.Aug.2017, 21.Aug.2017, 04.Sep.2017, 02.Oct.2017, 06.Nov.2017, 04.Dec.2017
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2017, 06.Feb.2017, 06.Mar.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 05.Jun.2017, 19.Jun.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 17.Jul.2017, 07.Aug.2017, 21.Aug.2017, 04.Sep.2017, 02.Oct.2017, 06.Nov.2017, 04.Dec.2017
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥High season dates 03.Jul.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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Lessons per week: 26 | Max. group size: 8
40375 ¥ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
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| Price in ¥ | 4250040375 | 8500080750 | 127500121125 | 170000161500 | 212500201875 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4250040375 |
Learn Japanese as it is really spoken today, through movies and TV shows, attend cosplay events, practice with role play, draw and write your own manga, learn modern slang and master the intricacies of Japanese youth culture.
Maximum 5 weeks.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Maximum 5 weeks.
Beginners should know the hiragana alphabet.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2017, 06.Feb.2017, 06.Mar.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 05.Jun.2017, 19.Jun.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 17.Jul.2017, 07.Aug.2017, 21.Aug.2017, 04.Sep.2017, 02.Oct.2017, 06.Nov.2017, 04.Dec.2017
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2017, 06.Feb.2017, 06.Mar.2017, 03.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 05.Jun.2017, 19.Jun.2017, 03.Jul.2017, 17.Jul.2017, 07.Aug.2017, 21.Aug.2017, 04.Sep.2017, 02.Oct.2017, 06.Nov.2017, 04.Dec.2017
High season
High season supplement per week: 3250 ¥High season dates 03.Jul.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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Note: All courses offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka can be reserved 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.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 6500 ¥. 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.
Comments about courses:Individual (private) lessons not available during 05.06-01.09.
Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast
15000 ¥ per week
12 reviews
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in ¥ | 15000 | 30000 | 45000 | 60000 | 15000 | 9500 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Supplement for dinner: 500 Yen per night (to be arranged by the student directly with the host family after arrival)
Price extra night:
2150 ¥ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Single room.Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.Age of students
Minimum age of students: 14
Dates
High season dates 03.Jul.2017 - 01.Sep.2017High season
Single room, No meals
25000 ¥ per week
3 reviews
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in ¥ | 25000 | 50000 | 75000 | 100000 | 25000 | 9500 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Private apartments are generally similar to a hotel room in quality. All necessary appliances are usually in the apartment, including a washing machine, vacuum cleaner, air conditioning, TV, etc. Most private apartments are very centrally located, in the main business/entertainment district and within easy walking distance of the school itself. Apartments include broadband Internet access.
Price extra night:
3600 ¥ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Single room.Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 03.Jul.2017 - 01.Sep.2017High season
Single room, No meals
13000 ¥ per week
4 reviews
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in ¥ | 13000 | 26000 | 39000 | 52000 | 13000 | 9500 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
This modern dorm has spacious rooms, good facilities, and is shared with Japanese university students, so it offers lots of chances to meet people! It's located centrally in the city, a short train ride from school.
Price extra night:
1900 ¥ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Single room.Distance from school:
15 minutes by public transport (average reported by our former students)Includes:
Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 03.Jul.2017 - 01.Sep.2017High season
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
16000 ¥ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in ¥ | 16000 | 32000 | 48000 | 64000 | 16000 | 9500 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Includes breakfast and dinner from Monday to Saturday (no meals on Sundays).
Price extra night:
2500 ¥ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Single room.Distance from school:
25 minutes by public transportIncludes:
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.Age of students
Minimum age of students: 14
Dates
High season dates 03.Jul.2017 - 01.Sep.2017High season
- Accommodation arrival/departure days are: Saturday to Saturday OR Sunday to Sunday.
- Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?yes
- Single room: always
- Optional airport transfer
Fukuoka Airport:for 6000 ¥(one way);for 12000 ¥(return trip)
| activity possible | distance from school | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing | | 0.5 km | ||
| Diving | | 5 km | ||
| Golf | | 2 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 5 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 5 km | ||
| Music | | 0.5 km | ||
| Sailing | | 3 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 1 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 2 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 5 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Karaoke, Japanese martial arts, most Japanese cultural arts | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by language school: | Karaoke, international exchange parties, visits to local schools | |||
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Overall rating
30 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.7/5.0
Organisation
4.5/5.0
Facilities
3.8/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.4/5.0
Value for money
4.1/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.3/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.4/5.0
Other
4.4/5.0
Students liked about Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka
Romain22 years - France
Really nice ambience. Good teaching in really small groups ( <6 ).
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Friday night parties organised by the school.
Other comments: No problem at all. Everything was done quickly and efficiently !
Esther 17 years - France
the teachers were very friendly and always understandable
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: very good memories, plus it was my first journey to Japan
Kathrin20 years - Germany
The atmosphere during class is very good. The teachers are so funny, but you still learn a lot.
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Karaoke on every Friday evening is fun!
Other comments: I recommend you this language school. Everybody is very nice and funny, so that it is fun to go to school. Together with the other pupils you can discover the city. It is an unforgetable experience!
Alicia22 years - Japan
The teachers are all fun!
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Enjoy the city! You can even get to the beach by nishitetsu in less than 40min!
Other comments: All the students are fun and eager to learn
Maggie67 years - France
The quality of the teaching
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Dormitory L
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: I would definitely recommend it
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