Kyoto JaLS Kyoto, 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.
- Small class sizes
- Top rated social activities4.5
- Top rated school facilities4.7
- You can combine courses at different schools of the same chain and the school will charge the inscription fee only once.
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
Standard Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from42000¥39900¥ / week More

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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 42000 39900 | 84000 79800 | 126000 119700 | 168000 159600 | 205800 195510 | 243600 231420 | 281400 267330 | 319200 303240 | 357000 339150 | 394800 375060 | 470400 446880 |
Price in US$ | 273 | 546 | 819 | 1092 | 1338 | 1583 | 1829 | 2075 | 2320 | 2566 | 3057 |
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
Standard Course + Private LessonsThis course tends to sell out quickly!21 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from68400¥64980¥ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 68400 64980 | 136800 129960 | 205200 194940 | 273600 259920 | 335160 318402 | 396720 376884 | 458280 435366 | 519840 493848 | 581400 552330 | 642960 610812 | 766080 727776 |
Price in US$ | 445 | 889 | 1334 | 1778 | 2178 | 2578 | 2979 | 3379 | 3779 | 4179 | 4979 |
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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
Autumn Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from50800¥48260¥ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 50800 48260 | 101600 96520 | 152400 144780 | 203200 193040 | 248920 236474 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 331 | 661 | 991 | 1321 | 1618 |
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
Culture Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from50800¥48260¥ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 50800 48260 | 101600 96520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 331 | 661 |
Culture courses are unavailable during seasonal course periods.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
Spring Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from50800¥48260¥ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 50800 48260 | 101600 96520 | 152400 144780 | 203200 193040 | 248920 236474 | 294640 279908 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 331 | 661 | 991 | 1321 | 1618 | 1915 |
31 Mar 2025, 05 May 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Summer Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from50800¥48260¥ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 50800 48260 | 101600 96520 | 152400 144780 | 203200 193040 | 248920 236474 | 294640 279908 | 340360 323342 | 386080 366776 | 431800 410210 | 477520 453644 | 568960 540512 |
Price in US$ | 331 | 661 | 991 | 1321 | 1618 | 1915 | 2212 | 2509 | 2806 | 3104 | 3698 |
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
Winter Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from50800¥48260¥ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 50800 48260 | 101600 96520 | 152400 144780 | 203200 193040 | 248920 236474 | 294640 279908 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 331 | 661 | 991 | 1321 | 1618 | 1915 |
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
JLPT Preparation Course
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from68400¥64980¥ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 68400 64980 | 136800 129960 | 205200 194940 | 273600 259920 | 335160 318402 | 396720 376884 | 458280 435366 | 519840 493848 | 581400 552330 | 642960 610812 | 766080 727776 |
Price in US$ | 445 | 889 | 1334 | 1778 | 2178 | 2578 | 2979 | 3379 | 3779 | 4179 | 4979 |
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
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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.
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
Shared House
In high demand!
11 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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72000 ¥/ week Show more

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$ | 493 | 493 | 493 | 493 | 602 | 723 | 838 | 953 | 1182 | 1412 | 115 | 103 |
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.
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
8 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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26400 ¥/ week Show more
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$ | 181 | 392 | 602 | 813 | 1024 | 1234 | 1445 | 1656 | 2077 | 2499 | 211 | 103 |
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:
Private apartment
1 rating Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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40000 ¥/ week Show more
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$ | 274 | 1061 | 1334 | 1608 | 1882 | 2155 | 2702 | 3250 | 274 | 103 |
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
Does the school also offer Japanese lessons at the weekend?
How to get from accommodation to school by transportation.
I am an absolute beginner. Do I have to learn the Japanese alphabet first?
My 17 year old son is interested in a language course in the summer. Can he take the beginners course in Kyoto?
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.”
I was wondering if I can live with my friend in apartment who doesn't take classes (if my friend pays extra utilities).
So if you're really planning to stay together, we can check availability and quote.”
Can the school arrange an airport transfer from Osaka for me?
Can I choose the location of my accommodation to be close to the school?
Is it possible to cycle to my school from my host family?
Is there a gym near the school?
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?
FAQ about Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto
If I have zero knowledge of Japanese, will I be able to understand the teacher during the lessons at school?
I am looking to book accommodation with a host family. Is there internet access where I will be staying?
What are the amenities and furnishings in the place where I will live?
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?
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?
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?
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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.