Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo (JLI)
- Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo is on the North Island of Hokkaido, part of the wonderous country of Japan. There are two things that Soporro is famous for and these are its mountainous activities and its fabulous beer. Mount Okura Ski Jump Stadium is just 30 minutes by bus from the school, for those wanting to give this extreme sport a go. If relaxing with a cool beverage in your hand is more your thing, then look no further than the Sapporo Beer Museum, a former brewery of the area, a simple 45 minutes from Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo by public transport. Japanese Language Institute has good transport links close by, with the well connected Maruyama Koen subway station just over a 10 minute walk from the premises, the perfect way to explore all that the city has to ...s to offer.
The school was founded in 1986, and has over 30 years experience of teaching Japanese as a foreign language. The school offers both a short term and a long term course as well as a 3 week intensive course for the summer months. The school motto is “your dreams start in Sapporo” and where better to experience the 4 seasons of Hokkaido than attending a course in one of the oldest language schools in the area.More - The language school Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo was founded in Sapporo, Japan in 1986.
- Address: 2-7 Nishi-26 Minami-6 Chuo-ku, 064-0806 - Sapporo, Japan (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Sapporo Kokusai Nihongo Gakuin
- Tax registration ID: 4300-02-007682
- Abbreviated name of school: JLI Sapporo
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
12Number of public PC workstations:
2Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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 at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 180
- Adult courses throughout the year: 180
Average age of students
- in summer: 27 years
- throughout the year: 27 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 9
- Adult courses throughout the year: 9
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
Japanese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
12
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1
1
8
1
1
11
1
1
6
14
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Shin Chitose airport.
New Chitose Airport:12900 ¥ pick up
25800 ¥ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 13 Jan. 2020, 11 Feb. 2020, 23 Feb. 2020 - 24 Feb. 2020, 20 Mar. 2020, 29 Apr. 2020, 03 May 2020 - 06 May 2020, 23 Jul. 2020 - 24 Jul. 2020, 10 Aug. 2020, 21 Sep. 2020 - 22 Sep. 2020, 03 Nov. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Japanese Courses
General Language
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 20
21565 ¥ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 22700 21565 | 42100 39995 | 60700 57665 | 72300 68685 | 84800 80560 | 97400 92530 | 113600 107920 | 129800 123310 | 146100 138795 | 162300 154185 | 194600 184870 |
| Price in C$ | 267 | 495 | 714 | 850 | 997 | 1145 | 1335 | 1526 | 1717 | 1908 | 2287 |
The tuition includes course materials and textbooks.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
06 Apr. 2020, 05 Oct. 2020, 17 Aug. 2020
06 Apr. 2020, 05 Oct. 2020, 17 Aug. 2020
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:55
Morning: 8:50 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:55
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
53295 ¥ per week
(Based on the price of 3 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | 168300 159885 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in C$ | -- | -- | 1978 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes the teaching materials and taxes.
Starting dates
2020: 21 Jul. 2020.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:15
Morning: 8:50 - 12:15
Course Video
Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo - (Video)
Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo - (Video)
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 20
16808 ¥ per week
(Based on the price of 24 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 424600 403370 | 750200 712690 |
| Price in C$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4990 | 8815 |
Designed for students who intend to study at universities, graduate schools or technical schools in Japan.
Period of Entry & Course Length: April: 1 to 2 years
July: 1 year 9 month
October: 1 year 6 months
January: 1 year 3 months
Classes are held from Monday to Friday.
Period of Entry & Course Length: April: 1 to 2 years
July: 1 year 9 month
October: 1 year 6 months
January: 1 year 3 months
Classes are held from Monday to Friday.
Starting dates
2020: 06 Apr. 2020, 01 Jul. 2020, 05 Oct. 2020.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:55
Morning: 8:50 - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:55
Note: All courses offered by Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 3900 ¥. 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.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 17000 | 34000 | 51000 | 68000 | 85000 | 102000 | 119000 | 136000 | 170000 | 204000 | -- | 5400 |
| Price in C$ | 211 | 421 | 631 | 842 | 1052 | 1262 | 1472 | 1683 | 2103 | 2524 | 67 |
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
The accommodation is a single room with a desk, chair, bed, heater, closet, fridge, telephone set, bookshelf and desk lamp.
Linen rental: JPY 2,700 per month
Internet: JPY 1,080 per month.
Linen rental: JPY 2,700 per month
Internet: JPY 1,080 per month.
Price extra night:
2000 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 43000 | -- | -- | -- | 86000 | -- | 129000 | -- | 5400 |
| Price in C$ | 532 | 1064 | 1596 | 67 |
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Single room with bed, desk, chair, fridge, closet, heater, corkboard, trash can and hangers.
Linen rental: JPY 4,860 per month.
Linen rental: JPY 4,860 per month.
Price extra night:
2000 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 20Reviews
4.3
Overall school rating
3 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
3.7
Organisation
4.3
Facilities
3.7
Social activities
3.3
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3
Value for money
4.3
Accommodation
Homestay
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Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
5.0
What students liked about Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo, Sapporo
Joanne21 years
“The teachers are very enthusiastic and the lessons are always interesting. There is always a mix of talking and theory classes, so that is very neat!”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0
Other
3.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0
Joanne
“I loved the teachers and the classes.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
2.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0
Other
3.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0
Additional information
Other comments: I haven't experienced the course at the Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo as a very fast paced course. I still had a lot of free time which I really enjoyed! I was able to make many friends and have a lot of time to hang out with them while enjoying my stay in Sapporo.
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- Exterior of Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo3/9
- Front building of school4/9
- students5/9
- Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo class6/9
- Lounge in Sapporo7/9
- Japanese Language Institute school building8/9
- Sightseeing9/9
Other Japanese schools in Sapporo offering Japanese courses:
- What is the best price for a course at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo, Sapporo?Japanese courses at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo start at 16808 ¥ for Japanese for Higher Education Course (Long-Term) course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Japanese Institute?The accommodation Dormitory L is the most popular among all our clients of Japanese Institute
- Is it possible to take a course at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: General Japanese Course (Short-Term)
- Is airport pickup offered by Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo?Yes. The school offers pickup from New Chitose Airport (12900 ¥)
- What is the number of students per class at Japanese Institute?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Japanese Institute varies from 15 students (Summer Intensive Japanese Course) to 20 students (General Japanese Course (Short-Term))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo?100% of teachers at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo from?The highest Nationality percentage at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo comes from Thailand with a 14% representation, followed by students from China (12%) and Korea (11%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo offers courses for which ages?Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.
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