Kyoto JaLSKyoto, Japan
- School café that serves freshly brewed coffee and local snacks available from morning to evening.
- iStudy Awards Winner 2019/2020: World Language School of the Year Japan.
- Best rated school in Kyoto
- Top rated social activities4.5
- Top rated school facilities4.7
- For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
Location: Kyoto JaLS is a Japanese language school located in the vibrant and traditional city of Kyoto in Japan. This state-of-the-art school is close to public transport networks and surrounded by amenities, convenience stores, eateries, supermarkets and commercial shopping. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto Owl's Forest, the Kyoto International Manga Museum, Nijō Castle and much more. The Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and the Imperial Palace are also within walking distance of the school.
School facilities: Kyoto JaLS facilities are modern and well-situated in relation to the city's sites of interest. These modern facilities include several classrooms, a bookshop, a cafeteria and a student lounge. Free WIFI is also available.
Accommodation: The school is experienced in arranging both long and short-term accommodation for students throughout the year. They can supply options for homestay in local families, shared apartments, and private apartments, subject to availability.
Social and cultural: Kyoto is a city that is abundant with social and cultural activities. The school happily arranges many activities for students, which can include karaoke nights, dining at restaurants, watching movies, city tours, food tastings and much more. The school also frequently arranges excursions, including overnight trips to places such as Nara, Yamazaki, Kobe, Himeji Castle and more.
Japanese Courses

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Price at schoolOur price | 4200039900 | 8400079800 | 126000119700 | 168000159600 | 205800195510 | 243600231420 | 281400267330 | 319200303240 | 357000339150 | 394800375060 | 470400446880 |
Price in US$ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1273 | 1507 | 1741 | 1975 | 2208 | 2442 | 2910 |
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
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Price at schoolOur price | 6840064980 | 136800129960 | 205200194940 | 273600259920 | 335160318402 | 396720376884 | 458280435366 | 519840493848 | 581400552330 | 642960610812 | 766080727776 |
Price in US$ | 424 | 847 | 1270 | 1693 | 2073 | 2454 | 2835 | 3216 | 3596 | 3977 | 4739 |
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
This course combines 15 small group classes per week with 6 private lessons in the afternoon, ideal for students desiring accelerated learning and more opportunity to work towards personal goals and aims.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 5080048260 | 10160096520 | 152400144780 | 203200193040 | 248920236474 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 315 | 629 | 943 | 1257 | 1540 |
03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
Autumn in Japan is already a special season, but the momiji period turns a city as amazing as Kyoto even more fascinating! Take the opportunity to study Japanese, while engaging in cultural activities twice per week in a wonderful scenery! The school organises activities on free afternoons (subject to extra fees).
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
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Price at schoolOur price | 5080048260 | 10160096520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 315 | 629 |
Culture courses are unavailable during seasonal course periods.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
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Price at schoolOur price | 5080048260 | 10160096520 | 152400144780 | 203200193040 | 248920236474 | 294640279908 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 315 | 629 | 943 | 1257 | 1540 | 1823 |
31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 5080048260 | 10160096520 | 152400144780 | 203200193040 | 248920236474 | 294640279908 | 340360323342 | 386080366776 | 431800410210 | 477520453644 | 568960540512 |
Price in US$ | 315 | 629 | 943 | 1257 | 1540 | 1823 | 2106 | 2388 | 2671 | 2954 | 3519 |
02 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025
This programme consists of 15 lessons of Japanese in the morning and two cultural activities per week. The rest of afternoons you can join the activities that the schools has prepared so you can socialise with your classmates from all over the world!
Course A: from 02 Jun to 11 Jul.
Course B: from 14 Jul to 22 Aug.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
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Price at schoolOur price | 5080048260 | 10160096520 | 152400144780 | 203200193040 | 248920236474 | 294640279908 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 315 | 629 | 943 | 1257 | 1540 | 1823 |
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3360031920 | 381900362805 | 433200411540 | 484500460275 | 535800509010 | 638400606480 |
Price in US$ | 208 | 2363 | 2680 | 2997 | 3314 | 3949 |
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:20

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 6840064980 | 136800129960 | 205200194940 | 273600259920 | 335160318402 | 396720376884 | 458280435366 | 519840493848 | 581400552330 | 642960610812 | 766080727776 |
Price in US$ | 424 | 847 | 1270 | 1693 | 2073 | 2454 | 2835 | 3216 | 3596 | 3977 | 4739 |
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:20
Our prices for Kyoto JaLS include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Student opinions about Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto
Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto
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Kyoto JaLS
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Lockers
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 17
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 20% |
Germany | 10% |
Switzerland | 8% |
Other nationalities | 62% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 0% |
18-24 years | 29% |
25-34 years | 38% |
35-50 years | 20% |
>50 years | 13% |
Information for all courses offered by Kyoto JaLS
International Bank Transfer Lifting Charge: JPY 4000.
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 06 May 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Movies
- Game nights
- International parties
Adults - Paid activities
- Nara
- Yamazaki
- Kobe
Food activites:
- Sushi restaurants
- Matcha desserts
- Local Kansai specialties
- "secret" noodle stores
Culture activities:
- Tea ceremony
- Kimono
- Kendo
- Sushi making
- Fan & seal printing
Accommodation

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | 72000 | 72000 | 72000 | 72000 | 88000 | 105600 | 122400 | 139200 | 172800 | 206400 | 16800 | 15000 |
Price in US$ | 469 | 469 | 469 | 469 | 573 | 688 | 797 | 907 | 1125 | 1344 | 110 | 98 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Please note that the above facilities may vary by accommodation.
Stays of less than a month are possible with payment of the full month's fee. Utilities are included.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | 26400 | 57200 | 88000 | 118800 | 149600 | 180400 | 211200 | 242000 | 303600 | 365200 | 30800 | 15000 |
Price in US$ | 172 | 373 | 573 | 774 | 974 | 1175 | 1375 | 1576 | 1977 | 2378 | 201 | 98 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Please note that the above facilities may vary by accommodation.
Booking airport transfer is COMPULSORY with this accommodation option.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | 40000 | -- | -- | 155000 | 195000 | 235000 | 275000 | 315000 | 395000 | 475000 | 40000 | 15000 |
Price in US$ | 261 | 1010 | 1270 | 1530 | 1791 | 2051 | 2572 | 3093 | 261 | 98 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Please note that the above facilities may vary by accommodation.
Questions and answers about Kyoto JaLS
- I would like to book a taxi to my host family, not from the airport, but from the accommodation where I will be staying before going to my host family. Is that possible?“JaLS can only arrange a pick-up taxi from the airport, but there are certainly other taxis you can book yourself for this trip. ”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 12, 2023
- Is it possible to cycle to my school from my host family?“It takes an average of one hour to get from a host family to Kyoto JaLS by bicycle. We do not recommend coming to school by bicycle.”Yosuke, Administration from JaLS - Nov 21, 2023
- Is there a gym near the school?“There are several gyms less than 10 minutes' walk from the school.”Yosuke, ad from JaLS - Nov 21, 2023
- Can the school arrange an airport transfer from Osaka for me?“Yes, the school can arrange a transfer from Osaka airport, but only if the student has booked school accommodation.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
- Can I choose the location of my accommodation to be close to the school?“All accommodation options are located at least 25 minutes by public transport from the school. You can request accommodation as close to the school as possible, but rooms in Kyoto sell out very quickly and the school cannot guarantee a given distance or location of accommodation until 1 week before the course starts. If you want to stay in a particular area, the best option would be to book accommodation on your own.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
- I was wondering if I can live with my friend in apartment who doesn't take classes (if my friend pays extra utilities).“Whether your friends study here or not, if you stay in the same room together, the price is different from the size of a regular room.
So if you're really planning to stay together, we can check availability and quote.”Haruka, from JaLS,Kyoto - Apr 29, 2024 - My 17 year old son is interested in a language course in the summer. Can he take the beginners course in Kyoto?“Since he is only 17 years old, we cannot accept him for age reasons. Kyoto JaLS only accepts students aged 18 and over.
However, our Hokkaido JaLS can also accommodate students aged 14 and over! Summer in Hokkaido is truly beautiful and we are sure to enjoy delicious food and stunning nature.”Haruka, from JaLS GROUP - May 16, 2024 - I am an absolute beginner. Do I have to learn the Japanese alphabet first?“It will be easier for you in class if you learn hiragana and katakana in advance.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 17, 2024
- How to get from accommodation to school by transportation.“It depends on the location, but students usually use Bus, subway, train or walk.”Haruka, from JaLS,Kyoto - Oct 22, 2024
- Does the school also offer Japanese lessons at the weekend?“No, sorry, we don't have Japanese lessons on weekends. But we have an English and Asian language school, mainly for Japanese students, so we open the school on weekends as well. It's a good opportunity to meet Japanese students :)”Haruka, Adminstration from Kyoto JaSL - Nov 08, 2024
FAQ about Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto
- If I book the course, is there a chance to get details of the course management (Director of Studies, Headteacher) who supports the students with practical matters when they are in Kyoto?
“After confirming your booking, we will send the student an enrolment letter with all the details of the school and contact details of the school staff. Also, a student handout will be sent, with all the necessary information before course starts. ”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 31, 2023 - I'm aware that before I start classes, my Japanese could be improved, and reach a different level than it is now. Would I need to take a test before registering?“Usually we send the placement test one or two months before the entry after your course application.
”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 31, 2023 - I am looking to book accommodation with a host family. Is there internet access where I will be staying?“In the case of a homestay, many homes are equipped with internet access. However, there are also homes that have a good connection from the living room, although not always in the bedroom.”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
- What are the amenities and furnishings in the place where I will live?“All accommodation types will provide a bed with bedding and a study table. Everything else depends on the type of accommodation you choose. You can find all the information you need on the accommodation page.”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
- A few weeks before I start my course, I will receive information about my host family. So I want to get in touch with them before I arrive and discuss some things with them. How quickly do Japanese families respond to emails?“Sometimes families need some time to respond to a letter, but usually they try to respond as soon as possible. ”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
- If I have zero knowledge of Japanese, will I be able to understand the teacher during the lessons at school?“In zero-level groups, learning is based on visual images. Teachers explain the material using pictures, objects, drawings, gestures, pantomime, etc.”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 20, 2023
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