WHAT WE LIKE about this program! - One of the best & most professional Japanese schools anywhere! - Nice, safe city - Not many Foreign tourists - Cost of living much lower than larger cities (i.e. Tokyo)

Enjoy a Japanese language course in Japan at our language school in the city of Fukuoka.

Fukuoka City is located in Northern Kyushu, the westernmost of Japan's four major islands. It is bordered on three sides by mountains with the Sea of Genkai to the North. The city of Fukuoka (approx. 1.3 million people) is known as a safe city, with a moderate climate and an excellent standard of living. Fukuoka is an ideal location for a cultural immersion as it is relatively undiscovered by Foreigners.

SCHOOL FACILITIES - 4 classrooms (of is a traditional Japanese room) - State-of-the-art equipment i.e. big screen video projector, DVD/ video - Wireless Internet access and computers

Our school is located in Tenjin in downtown Fukuoka City near the Tenjin bus/ train station. This area is known for its major shopping area. With numerous shops, cafes, department stores including Iwataya, Daimaru, Matsutya Ladies and Mitsukoshi and is close to all other facilitates.

Housed in a large, modern brownstone building. Students are welcome to bring their own laptops and use our free Internet access. Free coffee and tea are available in our small kitchen area.

PROGRAM BASICS - Open to all levels from beginner to expert - Curriculum based on practical use of the language - Max. 5 students per class

Standard program: (20 lessons per week)

Conversational Japanese - Course Outline
Japanese Culture - Course Outline
Exam Preparation - Course Outline

We offer 7 levels from beginner to expert. Complete beginners start in the foundation course. The small class size allows for maximum learning potential. The curriculum is based on increasing your ability to use the language in a practical way, and reinforced with "real world" activities outside of class. All teachers are fully qualified and licensed by the Japanese Ministry of Education to teach Japanese as a foreign language and are constantly evaluating and creating new teaching materials.

After classes are over for the day our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions and everyday life.

Cultural and social activities could include: tea ceremonies, Japanese movie nights and discussions, game night, additional classes, taught by visiting lecturers on Japanese cultural topics i.e. Japanese flower arranging, tea ceremony, and calligraphy.

There are many temples, museums, parks and so on that you can visit. In addition, the closest beach to the school is only 10 min. by bus / bike.

Weekend excursions could include: local festivals, shows, hands-on pottery workshop, soba -making workshop or visit temples, Mt. Aso (largest active volcano in Japan), Tokyo, Kyoto, even South Korea! (only 3.5 hrs by boat)

Host Family: (private room - breakfast daily)
Living with a local host family is the most effective way to become fully immersed in the language and culture. All families are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure quality standards. We choose only quality families who have a genuine interest in international exchange. Many families live near the school and the commute is usually no more than 20 - 40 minutes.

IMPORTANT info about Japanese home stay: Japanese home-life can be very different to North American customs. We recommend students be open-minded and try to experience Japanese life. For example you may be expected to sleep on a futon on the floor. Bathing: you are expected to wash your body before entering the bathtub. Breakfast: This could consist of rice and miso soup. It is crucial that you are respectful and embrace the differences that you experience, but you can be open and honest with your family about your dietary requirements/ comfort levels etc. More information will be included in the pre-departure package.

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