Reviews of Hokkaido JaLS, Sapporo, Japan
Total number of reviews: 23
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 23 reviews of former students of Hokkaido JaLS
| Overall rating Hokkaido JaLS, Sapporo, Japan | 4.9 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.7 |
| Organisation | 4.8 |
| Facilities | 4.6 |
| Social activities | 4.6 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.8 |
| Value for money | 4.9 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.8 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | 5.0 |
Individual Reviews
Hokkaido JaLS
28. Feb. 2024
1. Flynn Australia
101.Course: Winter Course [Japanese] - 6 weeks
101.Course: Winter Course [Japanese] - 6 weeks
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18. Dec. 2023
2. Nicola (44 years) Australia
102.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 1 week
102.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 1 week
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Great teachers and staff. Great activities. So easy to make friends fast.
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Nothing!
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Really excellent
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Everyone should come here!
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Just enough challenge - I learnt a lot.
27. Sep. 2023
3. Rebecca (33 years) Switzerland
103.Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 2 weeks
103.Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 2 weeks
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Hokkaido JaLS is really committed to ensure every student is getting the most of their time at JaLS, by connecting with each individual on a daily basis. The teachers are very good at accommodating to the students' needs and make sure everyone is benefiting from the lessons. I can only highly recommend Hokkaido JaLS, especially for beginners or intermediate students.
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The private lessons really help to deep dive into certain topics and accelerate your learning.
29. Aug. 2023
4. Mariia Russia
104.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
104.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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24. Jul. 2023
5. Moira United Kingdom
105.Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons 2 weeks + Standard Course 2 weeks - 4 weeks
105.Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons 2 weeks + Standard Course 2 weeks - 4 weeks
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15. Apr. 2023
6. Heidi (50 years) Switzerland
106.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 3 weeks
106.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Most everything, the infrastructure and the location are great! I also appreciated the flexibility when it came to last minute changes.
Negative aspects
I think the pace is too fast, there is not enough time to digest the new information or even integrate the new learnings in real conversations. I think a slower pace and a better balance between grammar and conversation would improve learning results. Often the questions of students are not understood and remain unresolved. Most of the times this was due to the lack of knowledge in other languages. In my opinion the best language teachers have been language students before, thus they understand where students struggle. (I don’t mean "translating" concepts or words, immersion is the best way to learn!). I also think a new approach could be used taking in consideration what is the goal of each student. Is it to communicate and travel, then more emphasis should be given to that language. Is the goal to study or work in Japan, a different language will be needed. Often, I had to learn vocabulary I know I will never use in my life... so I didn’t every try to learn/remember those. It´s about managing resources (time and energy)
City/place
not very "Japanese"... when compared to other cities. (at least in terms of architecture, history and cultural sites)
Accommodation
I absolutely loved my host family. She is the most lovely, smart, and caring person I met (and most Japanese are very nice and friendly!) She cooked for me every day (very delicious!) and packed a Bento box when I didn’t have time to have breakfast. She even took me and my fellow student to a restaurant a few times. She did the laundry and was very helpful with everything. We are still in touch via Email. She was for sure a highlight during my stay. When I arrived, the room was not very cosy, but I made some changes and I think it looks lovely now. :-)
27. Mar. 2023
7. Ursula (59 years) 
107.Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 1 week
107.Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 1 week
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Qualified teachers, super nice teachers who still knew me from 2019. This time a small class, which was ideal for me. Very good private lessons. Definitely recommendable!
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The teachers are very, very nice.
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Not really interesting after several stays.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Private lessons are definitely recommended, there is always something to work on or revise.
Class Lessons, sometimes the quality of the lessons depends on the composition of the class. Sometimes it's a culture clash.
6. Feb. 2020
8. Sofya (20 years) 
108.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 2 weeks
108.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 2 weeks
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7. Oct. 2019
9. Ursula (56 years)
109.Course: 2 weeks Standard Course Plus Private Lessons, 1 week Standard Course - 3 weeks
109.Course: 2 weeks Standard Course Plus Private Lessons, 1 week Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The public and spacious lounge,
Opportunities to study in peace in the study rooms.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Really plan private lessons in advance.
Report if the level of the course is not right - school reacts flexibly.
City/place
Weather ok now, really cold in winter and lots of snow! Sapporo itself is easy to explore, but after three weeks it is no longer sooo interesting in the city center.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Everything is very well organized, but it should be noted that the private lessons really have to be booked in advance, on site and even more difficult.
19. Aug. 2019
10. Elizaveta (21 years) Russia
110.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 2 weeks
110.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 2 weeks
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23. Jul. 2019
11. Catherine (55 years) France
111.Course: Standard Course [Japonais] - 2 weeks
111.Course: Standard Course [Japonais] - 2 weeks
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14. Jul. 2019
12. Roy Clinton (26 years)
112.Course: Standard Course [Japanisch] - 10 weeks
112.Course: Standard Course [Japanisch] - 10 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The good mix between learning and leisure. You learn a lot at school, but still have a lot of time for other things.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Asahi Beer Brewery (reservation required; guided tour and 3 beers are free) Mount Moiwa Ropeway (at sunset)
Other comments
Very good school. You make friends very quickly. The cultural activities are sometimes a bit expensive for what you get on offer. And sometimes certain activities are badly organized (especially the free activities). But all in all, I had a great time at school.
City/place
Very quiet city (although 2 million inhabitants)
Accommodation
Single room, half board
28. May. 2019
13. Sven (51 years)
113.Course: Standard Course Plus Private Lessons (6 weeks), Traditional Culture (2 weeks) - 8 weeks
113.Course: Standard Course Plus Private Lessons (6 weeks), Traditional Culture (2 weeks) - 8 weeks
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The way from the accommodation to the school took about 20 minutes for me, whereas the train ride from Kotoni to Sapporo took about 7-8 minutes.
3. Apr. 2019
14. Knut (61 years) Germany
114.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
114.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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Good teachers giving their best, and very friendly and helpful staff.
10. Jan. 2019
15. Joachim (53 years)
115.Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
115.Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
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Very friendly atmosphere, small classes
12. Sep. 2018
16. Moroge (27 years) 
116.Course: Standard Course Plus Private Lessons [Japonais] - 2 weeks
116.Course: Standard Course Plus Private Lessons [Japonais] - 2 weeks
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The staff took care of us all the time and the teaching was very good, always making sure we understood the lesson properly. It was a nice experience.
11. Sep. 2018
17. Elizaveta (19 years)
117.Course: Summer Course (18 уроков в неделю: 3 weeks) + Traditional Culture (1 week) - 4 weeks
117.Course: Summer Course (18 уроков в неделю: 3 weeks) + Traditional Culture (1 week) - 4 weeks
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29. Aug. 2018
18. Martina (23 years) Czech Republic
118.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 3 weeks
118.Course: Standard Course [Japanese] - 3 weeks
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friendly teachers, lots of conversation
30. Jul. 2018
19. Anna (19 years)
119.Course: Summer Course - 4 weeks
119.Course: Summer Course - 4 weeks
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24. Jul. 2018
20. Erik (20 years)
120.Course: Summer Course (18 Lektionen pro Woche) - 5 weeks
120.Course: Summer Course (18 Lektionen pro Woche) - 5 weeks
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The numerous leisure activities.
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Lavender in Furano.
5. Jun. 2018
21. Eric (46 years)
121.Course: Standard Course Plus Private Lessons - 2 weeks
121.Course: Standard Course Plus Private Lessons - 2 weeks
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The quality of teaching. The great hospitality from my host family
Other comments
Classes are without air conditioning, others without windows.
16. Apr. 2017
22. Lukas (21 years)
122.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
122.Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Café in the school
3. Apr. 2017
23. Giacomo (29 years) Switzerland
123.Course: Standard Course Plus Private Lessons - 3 weeks
123.Course: Standard Course Plus Private Lessons - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The teachers and the staff were amazing, as well as the common lounge where you can study and meet up with locals
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Have fun in Susukino area, eat ramen at the Ramen Republic, then get a car and travel around Hokkaido!
Other comments
I hope to be back soon!!! ;)
