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 activities (4.7/5.0)
- Top rated school facilities (4.7/5.0)
- School currently has special offers.Details
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.
- Kyoto JaLS operated previously under the name .
- The language school Kyoto JaLS was founded in Kyoto, Japan in 2018.
- Legal name / parent company: CO&CO Co., Ltd.
- Tax registration ID: 00586986
Japanese Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school Our price | 39000 37050 | 78000 74100 | 117000 111150 | 156000 148200 | 191100 181545 | 226200 214890 | 261300 248235 | 296400 281580 | 331500 314925 | 366600 348270 | 436800 414960 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The schools Standard Course is perfect for all levels of Japanese, from complete beginner, through to advanced students. No matter if you are studying Japanese for the first time, or if you have a lot of experience, the schools goal is to help you get better at using Japanese in a short time, giving you many practical opportunities to speak in class-time and use what you learn each day. This course balances morning lesson time with free-afternoons for private study, activities or local events.
Students take 15 hours of small group classes in one week. Classes have a maximum of 8 students, and the small size and friendly atmosphere helps students to progress quickly in skill and confidence.
*This course can also be combined with the culture course.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 65400 62130 | 130800 124260 | 196200 186390 | 261600 248520 | 320460 304437 | 379320 360354 | 438180 416271 | 497040 472188 | 555900 528105 | 614760 584022 | 732480 695856 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
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.
At Kyoto JaLS, they give you many chances to actually speak Japanese. It is no fun just repeating what the teacher says. The school want you to be thinking, “How do you say this, in that situation” during class time. No matter if you are studying Japanese for the first time, or if you have already started, their goal is to help you get better at using Japanese in a short time. For efficient oral practice, this programme is for you!
You will take 21 Lessons in one week. Classes not only take place in the classrooms but also out of classrooms to use it. From beginner to advanced, you will quickly level up.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
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 in ¥ | 47800 45410 | 95600 90820 | 143400 136230 | 191200 181640 | 231520 219944 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
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).
The autumn of Kyoto is a wonderful season for experiencing the wonderful scenery of Kamogawa, shrine and temples, shrouded in the vivid colours of the autumn leaves.
Kyoto is stunning at this time of year, and the changing colors of the fall leaves reach the north of the country before the rest of Japan. Reds, yellows and greens weave together in a beautiful vivid display that you can enjoy within the city of Kyoto itself, or through exploring the local countryside. This October, you can enjoy studying Japanese in a refreshing and comfortable climate, find the space to focus on your studies and enjoy the many delicacies that Kyoto has to offer in the autumn season.
The way in which tradition and modernity, and city and nature are interwoven are said to be characteristic of Kyoto.
In the autumn, many visitors can relax while touring the temples, shrines and Kamogawa River shrouded with the rich colours of autumn foliage.
In addition, it is a real pleasure to be able to enjoy the delicious food of autumn in Kyoto, a city of gourmands where food from all over the country can be sampled. The chance to study Japanese while enjoying delicious food and overlooking the Kamogawa River should not be missed!
07 Oct 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in ¥ | 47800 45410 | 95600 90820 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This package includes the Standard Course with 15 lessons of Japanese a week, plus 4 hours of culture lessons a week. The Standard Course takes place in the mornings, from Monday to Friday. The culture lessons take place on two days a week, for example on Monday and Friday afternoon, between 13:30 - 15:20 hours.
Culture includes Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, Kimono, Japanese Food, Japanese garden, Visit to a shrine and so on. Even if you take this course for a month, you can take different classes every time. Teachers will kindly take you through, so you can join no matter the level of your Japanese.
04 Mar 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 02 Dec 2024
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 in ¥ | 47800 45410 | 95600 90820 | 143400 136230 | 191200 181640 | 231520 219944 | 271840 258248 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
In the season most famous for stunning cherry blossom, come and discover the specialities of Kyoto for yourself. Explore the places, the culture, the food, the people and the language. In order to give you the most exciting chance to discover Japan, Kyoto JaLS has designed a course filled with cultural lessons, activities and language study.
We are small and warm Japanese school offering many great experiences that we can enjoy together.
In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, and 2 cultural lessons and 3 activities a week.
01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | 47800 45410 | 95600 90820 | 143400 136230 | 191200 181640 | 231520 219944 | 271840 258248 | 312160 296552 | 352480 334856 | 392800 373160 | 433120 411464 | 513760 488072 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
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 03 Jun to 12 Jul.
Course B: from 15 Jul to 23 Aug.
Summer is the best season in Kyoto so come and study Japanese and experience Japanese culture this year! Kyoto JaLS has prepared a summer course for those who are searching for a fun summer programme.
In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, 2 cultural lessons and 3 activities a week.
Kyoto has many exciting events such as the Gion festival, Gozan Okuribi, and other traditional festivals held in various places during the summer.
Preparation begins months in advance of the Gion Festival, which starts with the Gion music performance.
Kyoto comes alive with a variety of events in the summer. On the terrace called “Yuka(Floor)” which is built along the Kamogawa River, you can enjoy your meal while feeling the cool waterside breeze.
Kyoto summers tend to be hot, which makes traditional ways of avoiding the heat all the more enjoyable!
03 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in ¥ | 47800 45410 | 95600 90820 | 143400 136230 | 191200 181640 | 231520 219944 | 271840 258248 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Winter in Kyoto is a season when natural beauty stands out. Savour the beautiful views of falling snow on Kyoto’s temples and shrines. Come and enjoy the tradition of Kyoto while studying Japanese language in the warm and cozy surroundings of the school!
In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, and 2 cultural lessons and 3 activities a week.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in ¥ | 36000 34200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Is this your first time in Japan? Then this is the perfect course for you! You will learn all the essentials to communicative effectively on your daily routine: ordering food, asking for directions...
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 156000 148200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Intensive classes designed to practice and train for the N2 and N3 levels. Students are expected to work a minimum of 3 hours on their own (self-study, homework and preparation for the following class). Students are allowed to use the schools facilities to study (from 9:00 to 21:00).
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:20
Information for all courses offered by Kyoto JaLS
International Bank Transfer Lifting Charge: JPY 4000.
01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 23 Feb 2024, 03 May 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
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Kyoto JaLS
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
Number of classrooms: 17Number of public PC workstations: 1Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
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| Cooking | |
| Dancing | |
| Music | |
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 66000 | 79200 | 92400 | 105600 | 118800 | 145200 | 171600 | 13200 | 15000 |
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.
Sharehouses are a new and popular style of living for young Japanese adults and students. Students staying here will live with a mixture of Japanese and international housemates, so it is recommended for students who want to make friends in Japan and engage in a lively social experience.
Students have their own room but share other facilities, such as the bathroom, kitchen and living areas.
The minimum length of stay is one month.
| 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 | -- | 15000 |
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.
The school's Homestay families are kind and ready to welcome students as part of their families.
Each student will have their own room but eat breakfast and dinner with their family each day.
The school will carefully match students to a family based on preferences and personal needs such as dietary restrictions. They hope that you can enjoy many activities and daily life with your host family.
Students selecting the homestay option must use their airport pick-up service. Their driver will accompany students to their homestay location to ensure safe and punctual arrival.
Students under the age of 18 must stay with a host family.
Be Part of a Family!
| 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 ¥ | 40500 | 81000 | 121500 | 162000 | 202500 | 243000 | 283500 | 324000 | 405000 | 486000 | 40500 | 15000 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Please note that the above facilities may vary by accommodation.
Private apartments are fully furnished and include basic kitchen facilities. The school recommends apartments for students who prefer their privacy, and who would like to return home to a quiet space. Apartments are located conveniently to subway stations and the city. The apartments are compact, but bright, clean and tidy, and make for an enjoyable stay.
Students selecting the apartment option must use our airport pick-up service, as their staff will need to meet you for check-in.
Ratings of Kyoto JaLS compared to ratings of all schools in Japan
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Student opinions about Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto
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
FAQ about Kyoto JaLS,
- 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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