HUMAN ACADEMY JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Since the Human Academy Japanese Language School  founded its Tokyo school in 1991, thousands of its graduates are using Japanese in their work and lives. The goal of HAJL is not just to teach Japanese, but also help individuals use their language skills to create a bright, new future. It’s the school’s mission to help  students attain the skills and tools necessary to navigate life in Japan—and what lies ahead. To achieve this, the school offers classes that are not only easy to understand, but also engaging enough that the students will feel involved rather than bored. Many of their successful graduates have gone on to pass the JLPT and enter universities, graduate and vocational schools. Why not join Human Academy in a voyage beyond basic Japanese?

Courses

• Regular Course (student visa available)
• Preparatory Course
• Practical Japanese Course
• JLPT N1-N4 Preparation Course
• Business Japanese Course
• Working Holiday Course

Address: Waseda Yobiko Building 7F, 4-9-9 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku
Tel: 03-5348-8951
E-mail: tjp22@athuman.com
Hours: Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Nearest station: Takadanobaba
URL: http://hajl.athuman.com

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KICHIJOJI LANGUAGE SCHOOL

If you’d like to study Japanese in a truly fun, personalized and dedicated environment, then look no further than Kichijoji Language School. Everyday in class you have the opportunity to practice Japanese with friendly teachers and fellow classmates, making your language study enjoyable and exciting. With a solid curriculum and highly experienced teachers, Kichijoji Language School strives to support each student’s individual learning style and with various course levels, advanced electives and private lessons, you have the ability to choose whichever course is right for your needs. At KLS, the group courses consist of eight classes ranging from everyday conversation to academic and advanced level communication. Private lessons will help clarify points learned in class and are tailored to your particular needs and interests. Enjoy learning Japanese at a school known for its cozy “at-home” atmosphere, one that encourages students to ask any questions or voice their comments freely.

Courses

• Enrollment fee, ¥15,750 (¥16,200 from April)
• Ten-week group course in January, April, July and October, ¥141, 750 (¥145,800 from April)
• Private course (please contact for prices)

Address: 701 Valore Bldg, 2-3-15 Kichijoji Minami-cho, Musashino-shi
Tel: 0422-47-7390
E-mail: info@klschool.com
Hours: Open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Nearest station: Kichijoji
URL: www.klschool.com

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Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin Japanese Language Institute

If you’re keen on studying practical or business Japanese, Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin Japanese Language Institute (JLI) is the place to be. At the basic level, you’ll practice intensive drills for practical conversation skills. At the intermediate and advanced levels, more sophisticated conversation and speech drills are an essential part of the program. Newspaper articles, TV news, and JLPT preparation—as well as Japanese corporate-culture studies—are also covered. Students include business people, corporate trainees, diplomats, family members of working expats, spouses of Japanese and more—all with various cultural backgrounds. Founded in 1967 by the International Education Center (IEC), JLI is conveniently located in central Tokyo, a three-minute walk from Yotsuya station. In addition to Japanese lessons, IEC provides a variety of international exchanges such as the International Speech Contest in Japanese broadcast on NHK. Everyone is welcome to sit and observe classes.

Courses

• Regular program (five days per week)
• Part-time program (one or two day per week, early mornings, evenings and Saturdays)
• Private lessons (custom-tailored)

Address: 1-21 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku
Tel: 03-3359-9600
E-mail: jli-info@nichibei.ac.jp
Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-7:30pm, Fri 9am-5pm
Nearest station: Yotsuya
URL: www.nichibei.ac.jp/jli

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Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute

With 39 years of experience, Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute provides a unique learning experience via the Ezoe method. Using differently shaped and colored grammar cards, which represent different parts of speech, students will learn to speak with confidence, construct complex sentences and understand both formal and informal conversations. The school has launched a new digital learning program allowing students to view grammar explanation and conversation video, and do all exercises online. They can also use the school’s smart device offline applications for grammar and vocabulary study to prepare in advance, review lessons and study anywhere, anytime. Students from more than 38 countries attend the school, and the common language is Japanese. There are opportunities to enjoy extracurricular activities such as a Mt. Fuji bus tour, Okutama hiking and a ski tour, among others. If you feel passionate about learning Japanese, why not start today?

Courses

• Full-time weekday courses, evening and Sundays classes
• Examination preparation classes (EJU and JLPT)
• Beginner to advanced levels
• Specialized courses: business, tourism and Japanese language teacher training

Address: 2-9-7 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku
Tel: 03-5273-0044
E-mail: jimu_sng_1975@sng.ac.jp
Hour: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-3pm
Nearest stations: Takadanobaba, Nishi-Waseda
URL: www.sng.ac.jp/english

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TCC JAPANESE INSTITUTE

TCC Japanese institute is conveniently located in the center of Tokyo, just a one-minute walk from Araiyakushi-mae station on the Seibu Shinjuku line—just ten minutes from Shinjuku station. Classes are conducted in a homey, comfortable environment. Former and current students find the teaching style natural, considerate and friendly as well as effective. The regular course runs 9am-12:30pm and 1-4:30pm in four terms. New classes start in April, July, October and January. TCC offers short-term lessons (two weeks to three months) that are perfect for those on working holiday and tourists visas—and if you want to change those visas to “student” status, the school will happily provide the necessary support. TCC also offers private lessons, group lessons and corporate classes. Non-student visa holders can register and start whenever they want if their level fits an appropriate class.

Special Offers

• 3-month class lesson discount: ¥10,000 (one time use only)
• Student visa course: ¥100,000 enrollment fee exemption
• Free trial lesson

Address: 2F 5-28-4 Arai, Nakano-ku
Tel: 03-3388-6728
E-mail: tcc-ji@tcc-ji.com
Hours: Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Nearest station: Araiyakushi-mae
URL: www.tcc-ji.com

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Tokyo Central Japanese Language School

Want to learn “real-life” Japanese with friends from 30 different countries? Established in 1988, the Tokyo Central Japanese Language School (TCJ) promotes cross-cultural communication through Japanese language study. Each year, students from over 30 countries come to the school to study, and over the past five years people from 80 countries have studied at the school. TCJ is a place where people with different values and opinions can communicate and cross-cultural friendships are formed. The Japanese Teacher Training Course is held at the same location,  providing opportunities to communicate with its Japanese students. The school is conveniently located just a one-minute walk from Shinjuku station. With several choices of courses and curricula designed to match a variety of needs, there’s no reason not to get in touch and arrange a trial lesson and level check—both of which are free.

Courses

• Daily course
• Short-term international course
• Business Japanese course
• JLPT special prep course
• Private lessons

Address: 1-17-1-7F Nishi Shinjuku,Shinjuku-ku
Tel: 03-3342-8001
E-mail: info@tcj-nihongo.com
Hours: Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Nearest station: Shinjuku
URL: www.tcj-nihongo.com