Yokohama Language Gap Year to learn Japanese

Attending a Japanese study abroad program for several months, is the best way to get fluent in a language. You can stay for a term or a complete year abroad (Gap Year). This is a unique opportunity to really get to know another culture. You will make friends with native speakers and live the life of a local.
If you are interested in studying in Yokohama, Japan after the course also have a look at our academic preparation courses in Yokohama, Japan.

Overall rating of listed schools in Yokohama:

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Standard Japanese (student visa)

Yokohama International Education Academy

Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)

Max. students per class: 24

Required minimum language level: Elementary (A2) or higher

Starting dates: 10.Oct.2017

Extra services:

Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant

Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

Comments: January admission: application Aug.-Sep. (previous year) April admission: application Oct.- Nov. (previous year) July admission: application Feb.-Mar. October admission: application Apr.-May.
Additional registration fee: 70000 Yen.
It includes school event fees, 8% consumer tax and insurance costs.

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Accommodation (optional)

Total 12 weeks incl. taxesPrice breakdown

Special!	Offer!	163077¥	155924¥
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Standard Japanese GS Class (student visa)

Yokohama International Education Academy

Lessons per week: 20 (45 minutes per lesson)

Location: Language School

Type of Pathway Programme: Universal, non-specific to area of study

Type of Academic Preparation:Pre Master Program

Course Content:

100%	Japanese language lessons

Max. students per class: 20

Required minimum language level: Advanced (C1) or higher

Extra services:

Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant

Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

Comments: Students study for 9 months with the goal of entering graduate school in Japan. Requirements: bachelor's degree from a recognized institution of higher learning and clear objectives for graduate studies.
Application period: Feb - Mar Additional registration fee: 70000 Yen. It includes school event fees and 8% consumer tax.

5.0/5.01 review (all students from the school)

Accommodation (optional)

Total 12 weeks incl. taxesPrice breakdown

Special!	Offer!	175000¥	167250¥
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Events in YokohamaBest time to take a language course in Yokohama

October

Yokohama Jazz Promenade

Oct. 2017The second week of October every year sees huge numbers of jazz fans flock to Yokohama for this festival. There are venues all around the city, some larger, some very intimate, but perhaps the best performance of the festival might be happening on the street corner right next to you.

January

Chinese New Year

28 Jan. 2017Lions and dragons with their gongs, cymbals, and drums dance in the streets of Yokohama's Chinatown every year to celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival. Fireworks, lanterns and firecrackers light up Asia's largest Chinatown.

April

Noge Street Performance

Apr. 2017Once a year, a circus-like atmosphere invades the streets of Yokohama's Noge District. This festival of street performances has been running for over 30 years and is loads of fun. Definitely something you don't want to miss.

May

Yokohama International Costume Parade

May 2017Floats, marching bands, and dance troups parade through the streets around Yokohama's Yamashita Park every year at the beginning of May. The parade marks the start of the Opening of the Port Festival.

August

Yokohama International Fireworks Festival

Aug. 2017Thousands of fireworks burst in the air above the waters near Yamashita Park. The event marks the end of the Opening of the Port Festival while celebrating the arrival of summer.