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Akamonkai Japanese Language school

Akamonkai Japanese Language School has two campuses and four dormitories around Nippori in Tokyo. The student body boasts approximately 1,200 students who come from over 30 different countries. Akamonkai offers a wide range of classes for various levels, from college prep courses to job hunting, business Japanese and short term courses, as well as internship programs—so no matter what your goal or level, they’ll help raise your Japanese ability in the most efficient way possible. In recent years, the college prep and job hunting courses have developed into a specialized and customized curriculum that adapts to each student’s changing needs. Full support is provided for students from the day they enter school to the day of their graduation. The caring faculty at Akamonkai is dedicated to helping all students achieve their Japanese goals and are looking forward to meeting talented, global thinkers like yourself.

Courses

• Regular course (1-2 years): ¥670,000-1,280,000
• Three-month course: ¥120,000
• Business classes (1 year): ¥720,000
• All courses include textbook fees

Address: 6-39-12 Higashi Nippori, Arakawa-ku
Tel: 03-3806-6102
E-mail: info@akamonkai.ac.jp
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, closed Sat-Sun & hols
Nearest station: Nippori
URL: www.akamonkai.ac.jp

ARC Academy

ARC Academy offers a spring program that not only includes Japanese lessons in the morning, but also afternoon and weekend activities, allowing learners to experience various aspects of Japanese culture. The program is held in centrally-located Shinjuku, which is easy to access from anywhere in Tokyo. For those who are simply interested in the language, the intensive course is available in Shibuya, Shinjuku and Yokohama, and has a flexible duration. If you’re new to the language, the ten-lesson  “First Japanese Course” teaches the minimum conversation skills required for life and getting around in Japan. Company training lessons use a custom-made curriculum to meet individual schedules and needs. Whether you are looking to develop your basic conversational skills or business terminology, ARC Academy offers the best results. Friendly teachers and staff welcome your inquiries by email, telephone or in person.

Courses

• Spring programs: ¥90,000/¥98,000 (2 weeks)
• Intensive course: ¥18,000-¥170,000 (4 days to 3 months)

Address: 7F Nishishinjuku K-1 Bldg, 7-2-6 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Tel: Shinjuku school 03-5348-7671; Shibuya school 03-3409-0391; Yokohama school 045-312-5759
E-mail: shinjuku@arc.ac.jp
Hours: Mon & Wed-Fri 10am-6:30pm, Tue 10am-7:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, closed Sun & hols
Nearest station: Shinjuku
URL: http://en.arc-academy.net

AZABUDAI JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSE

Azabudai Japanese Language Course offers practical lessons based on real-life situations to help students acquire communicative knowledge of Japanese, rather than just grammatical structures. Because an ability to use new language skills helps students experience the excitement of learning, class activities are based on developing oral proficiency. And because learners know their mistakes will be corrected, they gain the confidence to speak freely and naturally. Beginner students at Azabudai are given a three-month starter course that introduces hiragana, katakana and simple sentences. Azabudai Japanese Language Course was established in 1982, and students come from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities. Lessons are conducted in large classrooms in a relaxed atmosphere. The school is located just six minutes from Kamiyacho station and ten minutes from Akabanebashi, Azabu-Juban or Roppongi-Itchome stations. For those with a car, there’s also on-site parking.

Special Offer

• Free 30-min private mini lesson (appointment necessary)

Courses

• Daytime, evening and private course
• Entrance fee: ¥5,000
• Group lesson: ¥44,000 (120min x 20 lessons), ¥33,000 (90min x 20 lessons)
• Private lesson: ¥25,000 (60min x 10 lessons)
• Material fee: ¥4,000~¥5,000

Address: 1-9-8 Azabudai, Minato-ku
Tel: 03-5563-2537
E-mail: azabudai@itf.or.jp
Hours: Open daily 10am-8pm; closed Wed & Sun
Nearest station: Kamiyacho
URL: www.itf.or.jp/azabudai