Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin
Shinjuku, Japan
Takadanobaba, 1 Chome-34-6 Hakko Building 2F, 3F - 169-0075 Shinjuku - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
Location: Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin Shinjuku is a Japanese language centre located in the buzzing Japanese city of Shinjuku. The school is housed in the Takadanobaba neighbourhood, with several eateries, restaurants and links to public transport nearby. Attractions of Shinjuku city include the Samurai Museum, Isetan Shinjuku, the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Hanazono Shrine and many more.
Course selection: Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin Shinjuku provides Japanese language tuition for students of all levels. Students can take Short-Term, Long-Term, or Private Japanese courses with various start dates available throughout the year.
Getting around: The school is within walking distance of links to public transport. Tokyo is around a 15-minute taxi ride from the Takadanobaba neighbourhood of Shinjuku, ensuring that students have all of the attractions and experiences of Tokyo City and more, within easy reach.
Social and cultural: The school promotes social and cultural activities along with their language programmes, ensuring students receive an in-depth look into Japanese culture whilst learning the language.
School facilities: The school facilities include a lounge area, a library, free WIFI, and a Student Support Desk for any questions, queries or concerns that arise.
All classrooms are equipped with televisions, electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating, and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Japanese Courses
General Language
Short-term Japanese Course
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
19240¥18278¥ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | -- | -- | -- | 76960 73112 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 172000 163400 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 513 | 1146 |
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Starting dates 2025: 09 Jan 2025, 09 Apr 2025, 10 Jul 2025, 09 Oct 2025
Course specific data
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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
4, 10 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 17
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Long-term Japanese Course - 1 Year
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
13846¥13154¥ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 720000 684000 |
| Price in US$ | 4795 |
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Starting dates 2025: 09 Jan 2025, 09 Apr 2025, 10 Jul 2025, 09 Oct 2025
Course specific data
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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
52 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 17
Additional information for all courses
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Long-term Japanese Course - 2 Years
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
14545¥13818¥ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 99 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1440000 1368000 |
| Price in US$ | 9590 |
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Starting dates 2025: 09 Jan 2025, 10 Jul 2025, 09 Oct 2025
This is a 2-year course.
Compulsory Fees:
- Inscription Fee: JPY 50000.
- Application Fee: JPY 20000.
- Material fee: JPY 17000.
- JLPT Exam Fee: JPY 7500.
Course specific data
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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 17
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private
Private Japanese Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
57240¥54378¥ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 57240 54378 | 112320 106704 | 165240 156978 | 220320 209304 | 275400 261630 | 330480 313956 | 385560 366282 | 440640 418608 | 495720 470934 | 550800 523260 | 660960 627912 |
| Price in US$ | 382 | 748 | 1101 | 1468 | 1834 | 2201 | 2568 | 2935 | 3302 | 3668 | 4402 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 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: 10:00 - 21:00
Morning: 10:00 - 21:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Private Japanese Lessons
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
34560¥32832¥ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 34560 32832 | 66960 63612 | 98820 93879 | 131760 125172 | 164700 156465 | 197640 187758 | 230580 219051 | 263520 250344 | 296460 281637 | 329400 312930 | 395280 375516 |
| Price in US$ | 231 | 446 | 659 | 878 | 1097 | 1317 | 1536 | 1755 | 1975 | 2194 | 2633 |
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Starting dates Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 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: 10:00 - 21:00
Morning: 10:00 - 21:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
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Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin
Accreditations and Quality seals
Japan Student Services Organization, Japan Bureau of Immigration Appropriate School Class 1Japanese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
43% male / 57% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin and you book here.
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 78% |
| USA | 8% |
| Italy | 5% |
| England | 2% |
| Iran | 2% |
| Germany | 1% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2% |
| 18-24 years | 63% |
| 25-34 years | 28% |
| 35-50 years | 6% |
| >50 years | 1% |
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 11
Adult courses Throughout the year: 11
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Information for all courses offered by Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 17000 ¥ per course level.
Comments about courses
One of the hardest aspects to get used to when learning Japanese is communication. Not only does Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin have a curriculum that emphasizes both listening and speaking to get you comfortable with Japanese quickly, they also have class activities where Japanese guests are invited to attend the presentations and conferences organized by students of intermediate and higher levels. Rather than simply following the textbooks, you will be given plenty of opportunities to learn practical Japanese through different activities that our teachers have prepared based on the class's needs.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 5832 ¥. 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.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 26 Mar 2025 - 08 Apr 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025, 25 Jun 2025 - 08 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 09 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025 - 08 Oct 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 26 Mar 2025 - 08 Apr 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025, 25 Jun 2025 - 08 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 09 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 30 Sep 2025 - 08 Oct 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
All activities are subject to a fee.
Adults - Paid activities
- Calligraphy,
- Tea Ceremony,
- Watching Kabuki performance,
- Sumo wrestling,
- Shrine and Temple tours.
- Tea Ceremony,
- Watching Kabuki performance,
- Sumo wrestling,
- Shrine and Temple tours.
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 19
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
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31752 ¥/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 31752 | 63504 | 95256 | 127008 | 158760 | 190512 | 222264 | 254016 | 317520 | 381024 | 31752 | 10800 |
| Price in US$ | 223 | 446 | 668 | 891 | 1113 | 1336 | 1559 | 1781 | 2226 | 2671 | 223 | 76 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 0:00-23:55
Check-out
Saturday 0:00-23:55
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 10800¥.
Price extra night
4536 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
1
Share House
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 18
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
10000 ¥/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 40000 | 50000 | 60000 | 70000 | 80000 | 100000 | 120000 | 10000 | 50000 |
| Price in US$ | 281 | 351 | 421 | 491 | 561 | 701 | 842 | 71 | 351 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Monday 11:00-16:30
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-16:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 50000¥.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
39
FAQ about Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin, Shinjuku
- What is the best price for a course at Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin, Shinjuku?Japanese courses at Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin start at 13154 ¥ for Long-term Japanese Course - 1 Year course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin varies from 1 students (Private Japanese Lessons ) to 20 students (Short-term Japanese Course)
- Which countries are students of Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin from?The highest Nationality percentage at Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin comes from China with a 78% representation, followed by students from USA (8%) and Italy (5%).
- Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin offers courses for which ages?Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 0111-01-068735
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
20000 ¥
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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