Most Popular Destinations for Standard Courses in Japan
General Japanese Courses for Adults in Japan from ¥14,725 for 1 Week
| Offer! | $2,100 |
| $1,995 |
If the idea of studying Japanese in Tokyo is exciting for you, but also intimidating due to the idea of moving to such a large and hectic foreign city, then make life easier for yourself by living and studying with your teacher on Study & Live in your Teacher's Home’s home tuition programme might be the ideal solution.
Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world, but with the help of your host family you will learn the very best ways to move around this giant city, and also where to go to find anything that you’re looking for - because no matter what it is, Tokyo is sure to have it somewhere. If you’re looking for a culture that celebrates anime, video games, and manga then this is the place for you - but there is so much more than that.
All of your meals will be provided by your hosts on this full-board programme. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home asks that guests contact their Local Organisers working in Tokyo to resolve any issues they may experience during the programme.
| Offer! | $2,400 |
| $2,280 |
| Offer! | $2,700 |
| $2,565 |
| Offer! | $3,000 |
| $2,850 |
For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 2000 per week.
| Offer! | ¥44,780 |
| ¥43,541 |
| ≈ $280 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 40000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 80000.
| Offer! | ¥94,700 |
| ¥93,815 |
| ≈ $602 |
This course offers a heavy emphasis on real-life skills and a full range of activities that you will find both useful and exciting.
Beginners should know the Hiragana alphabet.
| Offer! | ¥58,000 |
| ¥56,000 |
| ≈ $359 |
Due to current availability for the course, culture lessons are held on Saturdays. Please check with your employer before agreeing to take the course.
The course cannot take place on weeks with public holidays.
| Offer! | ¥90,000 |
| ¥86,400 |
| ≈ $554 |
This course offers a heavy emphasis on real-life skills and a full range of activities that you will find both useful and exciting.
Beginners should know the Hiragana alphabet.
Only available for complete beginners and maximum 4 weeks, 6 weeks if start date is 02 Feb.
| Offer! | ¥58,000 |
| ¥56,000 |
| ≈ $359 |
| Offer! | ¥57,000 |
| ¥55,100 |
| ≈ $354 |
This course includes 20 Japanese lessons, 1 private lesson, 4 conversational Japanese lessons and 2 to 3 cultural activities.
| Offer! | ¥85,000 |
| ¥81,700 |
| ≈ $524 |
This course offers a heavy emphasis on real-life skills and a full range of activities that you will find both useful and exciting.
Beginners should know the Hiragana alphabet.
| Offer! | ¥58,000 |
| ¥56,000 |
| ≈ $359 |
Due to current availability for the course, culture lessons are held on Saturdays. Please check with your employer before agreeing to take the course.
The course cannot take place on weeks with public holidays.
Important: This program is not available during weeks with National Holidays in Japan as the minimum required course hours can`t be met during those weeks.
| Offer! | ¥90,000 |
| ¥86,400 |
| ≈ $554 |
| Offer! | ¥61,000 |
| ¥59,050 |
| ≈ $379 |
Hokkaido JaLS (PDF)
| Offer! | ¥61,000 |
| ¥59,050 |
| ≈ $379 |
For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 2000 per week
| Offer! | ¥44,780 |
| ¥43,541 |
| ≈ $280 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 40000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 80000.
| Offer! | ¥92,625 |
| ¥91,844 |
| ≈ $589 |
| Offer! | ¥64,000 |
| ¥61,900 |
| ≈ $397 |
There's no minimum age, but minimum requirement for short term course is middle school graduate.
Students studying less than 3 months and not complete beginners can start every month.
Levels A1/A2/B1 have lessons in the afternoon and levels B2/C1/C2 have lessons in the morning.
Prices includes materials and facility expense.
| Offer! | ¥39,875 |
| ¥38,982 |
| ≈ $250 |
Duration of more than 13 weeks only available for students on Working Holidays or holders of visa waiver.
| Offer! | ¥62,400 |
| ¥60,530 |
| ≈ $389 |
| Offer! | ¥66,900 |
| ¥64,805 |
| ≈ $416 |
Duration of more than 13 weeks only available for students on Working Holidays or holders of visa waiver.
| Offer! | ¥66,900 |
| ¥64,805 |
| ≈ $416 |
| Offer! | ¥114,800 |
| ¥110,310 |
| ≈ $708 |
| Offer! | ¥61,000 |
| ¥59,050 |
| ≈ $379 |
The academy offers a variety of modules and add-ons that students can take in addition to this Standard Course, allowing learners to learn the language associated with their specific areas of interest.
| Offer! | ¥57,000 |
| ¥55,100 |
| ≈ $354 |
This course includes 20 Japanese Lessons, 4 Conversational Japanese and 2-3 Cultural Activities.
| Offer! | ¥85,000 |
| ¥81,700 |
| ≈ $524 |
The price listed includes facilities and equipment fee, tuition and study materials.
Compulsory fees:
- Entrance Fee: JPY 50000.
- Facilities Fee: JPY 20000.
- Consumptios Tax: JPY 75000.
Textbooks, folders and printed materials are included in the tuition fee.
The fees are paid through bank transfer once the school has confirmed receipt of the Certificate of Eligibility from the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau.
Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded.
| Offer! | ¥30,154 |
| ¥29,647 |
| ≈ $191 |
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 2000 per week.
| Offer! | ¥44,780 |
| ¥43,541 |
| ≈ $280 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 40000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 80000.
| Offer! | ¥91,750 |
| ¥91,013 |
| ≈ $584 |
| Offer! | ¥58,000 |
| ¥56,000 |
| ≈ $359 |
Due to current availability for the course, culture lessons are held on Saturdays. Please check with your employer before agreeing to take the course.
The course cannot take place on weeks with public holidays.
| Offer! | ¥82,000 |
| ¥78,800 |
| ≈ $506 |
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 2000 per week.
| Offer! | ¥46,250 |
| ¥44,938 |
| ≈ $289 |
For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 2500 per week
| Offer! | ¥45,900 |
| ¥44,605 |
| ≈ $286 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 50000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 100000.
| Offer! | ¥95,500 |
| ¥94,575 |
| ≈ $607 |
Knowledge of hiragana and katakana required.
| Offer! | ¥38,000 |
| ¥37,100 |
| ≈ $238 |
Price includes registration fee, visa processing fee, class tuition fee and textbooks.
The application due dates for this course are as follows:
- 22.2.24 for the 21 month July programme
- 20.05.24 for the 18 and 12 month October programmes
NILS (PDF)
| Offer! | $142 |
| $135 |
Price includes class tuition fee, registration fee, and cultural activities.
If you would like to extend your course duration, please inform the school before your scheduled ending date.
NILS (PDF)
| Offer! | $425 |
| $404 |
For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 2000 per week.
| Offer! | ¥44,780 |
| ¥43,541 |
| ≈ $280 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 40000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 80000.
| Offer! | ¥94,700 |
| ¥93,815 |
| ≈ $602 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 30000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 60000.
| Offer! | ¥15,500 |
| ¥14,725 |
| ≈ $95 |
For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 1750 per week.
| Offer! | ¥41,700 |
| ¥40,615 |
| ≈ $261 |
Standard Japanese classes, followed by an extra hour of conversational practice every day to give you the confidence you need to survive in Japan.
Requires 150 hours of previous Japanese study.
| Offer! | ¥57,000 |
| ¥55,050 |
| ≈ $353 |
| Offer! | ¥59,000 |
| ¥57,150 |
| ≈ $367 |
For those who are already in Japan and will not need a student visa.
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 3750 per week.
| Offer! | ¥25,900 |
| ¥24,605 |
| ≈ $158 |
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 75000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 150000.
| Offer! | ¥95,500 |
| ¥94,575 |
| ≈ $607 |
With Influent’s homestay language programme, you’ll step into an immersive world of Japanese, living and learning in your teacher’s home in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. This unique opportunity combines structured one-on-one lessons with constant day-to-day interaction in Japanese, helping you gain confidence and fluency faster than ever.
Outside of your lessons, you'll naturally apply what you've learned—whether over shared meals, during relaxed conversations, or through tailored local activities. From cultural outings to fun hobbies and excursions, every moment is a chance to deepen your understanding and make real-life connections in Japanese.
Influent carefully selects experienced teachers and welcoming host families, ensuring that each home provides a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for your language adventure. Discover the rhythm of life in Tokyo while building real communication skills that last a lifetime.
| Offer! | $2,100 |
| $1,995 |
| Offer! | ¥39,125 |
| ¥38,269 |
| ≈ $246 |
| Offer! | ¥39,125 |
| ¥38,269 |
| ≈ $246 |
| Offer! | ¥39,125 |
| ¥38,269 |
| ≈ $246 |
| Offer! | ¥64,000 |
| ¥61,900 |
| ≈ $397 |
| Offer! | ¥77,100 |
| ¥74,345 |
| ≈ $477 |
| Offer! | ¥40,000 |
| ¥39,500 |
| ≈ $254 |
| Offer! | ¥43,334 |
| ¥42,668 |
| ≈ $274 |
| Offer! | €750 |
| €720 |
| ≈ $850 |
Tokyo is a city that mixes ultra-modern society and traditionalism, ensuring that there’s something for everyone. EF Tokyo’s General Japanese course offers 26 classes per week, and the opportunity to practise Japanese with local students thanks to the activities that the school organises.
The school is ideally located, being nestled among an abundant selection of sushi restaurants, arcades, and Tokyo metro stops.
A special feature of EF’s courses is the Special Interest Lessons, of which you receive 4 per week on this course. These lessons are catered towards the topics that you would like to focus on, such as exam preparation for example.
Get ready to soak up the impressive views of Tokyo from your sleek, modern classrooms, and all the cultural learning opportunities that you’ll be presented with.
| Offer! | €820 |
| €787 |
| ≈ $930 |
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
| Offer! | €880 |
| €844 |
| ≈ $997 |
| Offer! | €945 |
| €926 |
| ≈ $1,094 |
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
| Offer! | €1,015 |
| €994 |
| ≈ $1,174 |
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
| Offer! | €1,075 |
| €1,052 |
| ≈ $1,242 |
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.
| Offer! | ¥17,011 |
| ¥16,161 |
| ≈ $104 |
| Offer! | ¥30,998 |
| ¥29,999 |
| ≈ $193 |
| Offer! | $2,100 |
| $1,995 |
If the idea of studying Japanese in Osaka is exciting for you, but also intimidating due to the idea of moving to such a large and hectic foreign city, then make life easier for yourself by living and studying with your teacher on Study & Live in your Teacher's Home’s home tuition programme might be the ideal solution.
Osaka is one of the largest cities in the world, but with the help of your host family you will learn the very best ways to move around this giant city, and also where to go to find anything that you’re looking for - because no matter what it is, Osaka is sure to have it somewhere. If you’re looking for a culture that celebrates anime, video games, and manga then this is the place for you - but there is so much more than that.
All of your meals will be provided by your hosts on this full-board programme. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home asks that guests contact their Local Organisers working in Osaka to resolve any issues they may experience during the programme.
| Offer! | $2,400 |
| $2,280 |
| Offer! | $2,700 |
| $2,565 |
| Offer! | $3,000 |
| $2,850 |
Japanese course types in Japan
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General Japanese courses
Generic Japanese courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.- Learn Japanese & Live With Teacher - Japan (94)
- Japanese & Culture - Japan (69)
- Standard Japanese Courses for Adults - Japan (67)
- Language Year - Japan (15)
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - Japan (14)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - Japan (9)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Japan (6)
- Conversation/Communication - Japan (5)
- Evening (1) - Only offered by ISI Career and Language Academy - Shibuya-Harajuku Campus
- Weekend (1) - Only offered by Lexis Japan
- Afternoon (1) - Only offered by Lexis Japan
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Japanese exam preparation courses
Japanese exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the Japanese levels and gain an official certificate on completion.- JLPT Preparation Courses - Japan (11)
- Other Exams (7) - Offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
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Junior Japanese courses
Junior Japanese courses are available as a day course or as a package with accommodation and activities included. These are often divided into two age ranges; children and teens. -
Private Japanese courses
Private Japanese classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
Business Japanese courses
Private or group business classes teach the Japanese terminology in a general business environment or specialise in a particular field of interest.- Business One-to-One (12) - Offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Japanese for Tourism (1) - Only offered by Genki Japanese and Culture School
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Specialty courses Japanese
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the Japanese options students can take in the Specialty category.- Japanese Teacher Training (8) - Offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- School Trips / Groups - Japan (2)
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Work & Study Japanese programmes
Students who are learning Japanese to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of Japanese classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement.- Internship - Japan (2)
- University (1) - Only offered by Influent
- Pathway Academic Preparation (1) - Only offered by Yokohama International Education Academy
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Japanese plus activity courses
Japanese plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby.- Japanese & Windsurfing (1) - Only offered by Genki Japanese & Culture School
- Japanese & Surf (1) - Only offered by Genki Japanese & Culture School
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Japanese schools offering Standard courses in other destinations
- Fukuoka - Only offered by Meiji Academy 4.6
- Kobe (2 schools) 4.7
- Kyoto (2 schools) 4.8
- Nagano - Only offered by ISI Language School
- Naha - Only offered by Genki Japanese & Culture School
- Ogori - Only offered by NILS
- Osaka (2 schools) 4.5
- Sapporo - Only offered by Meiji Academy 4.8
- Shinjuku - Only offered by Shibuya Gaigo Gakuin
- Tokyo (9 schools) 4.8
- Yokohama (2 schools)
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If the idea of studying Japanese in Tokyo is exciting for you, but also intimidating due to the idea of moving to such a large and hectic foreign city, then make life easier for yourself by living and studying with your teacher on Study & Live in your Teacher's Home’s home tuition programme might be the ideal solution.
Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world, but with the help of your host family you will learn the very best ways to move around this giant city, and also where to go to find anything that you’re looking for - because no matter what it is, Tokyo is sure to have it somewhere. If you’re looking for a culture that celebrates anime, video games, and manga then this is the place for you - but there is so much more than that.
All of your meals will be provided by your hosts on this full-board programme. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home asks that guests contact their Local Organisers working in Tokyo to resolve any issues they may experience during the programme.