Learn Japanese in Kyoto
Japan, a country full of contrasts where ancient culture meets ultra-modernity, never ceases to fascinate.
Although Kyoto is no longer Japan’s imperial capital, it is still at its heart. It has kept its fabulous secrets, such as the old quarter of Gion, the famous Geisha quarter, its many Buddhist temples, its Shinto shrines and its magnificent gardens hidden away on the surrounding hillsides.
The school is located in the famous Gion district, the oldest and most traditional part of Kyoto, if not the whole of Japan.
The school has
- 9 classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, projectors and WIFI
- Comfortable relaxation areas to provide you with an environment conducive to learning
- Games consoles, TV and a large DVD library
- DVD and CD players available for personal study
- Manga library
- Free tea and coffee
Courses: general information
General information
Courses are offered for a period of between 2 and 24 weeks to enable European nationals to travel without a visa (it is in fact possible to stay for 2 periods of 12 weeks, provided that you leave the country after the first 3-month period and return again). For stays of at least 6 months, a student visa is required (in this case, plan to apply at least 6 months in advance, as it takes a very long time to obtain one). Stays of 6 months or more take place at the Fukuoka school.
- Length of lesson: 50 minutes
- Maximum number of students per class: 8 (exceptionally 9)
- Timetable: lessons are given in the morning and/or afternoon depending on your level group
- Placement test: on the first day of the course
- Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
- Evaluation test every week
- Personal work to be done at home, corrected and assessed
- The teachers are all qualified in teaching Japanese to foreigners. They are therefore fully aware of the difficulties you may encounter and the different learning phases you will go through.
Discover the richness of Japanese culture through our exclusive programme of cultural activities, available every Saturday in Kyoto. Each week, immerse yourself in a new adventure that will take you to the heart of the traditions and innovation of this fascinating city.
Here’s an overview of what’s in store:
In order to provide students with a cultural, traditional and modern experience, the school offers a wide range of cultural and linguistic activities, both free and at cost.
Examples of activities :
- Trips to local hot springs (onsen): €5
- Film evenings – films on the big screen at the school: free
- Japanese games evening – learn traditional games such as hanafuda: free
- Friday party: €16
- Floating restaurant where you catch your own fish: €23
- Street food (a local speciality): €13
- Karaoke competition: €10
- Japanese tea ceremony class experience: €29
- Calligraphy class for beginners: €29
- Cherry blossom viewing party with food and drink: €6
Travel
Arrival day: Sunday Departure day: Sunday
Arrival and departure between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in residence and before 6 p.m. with a host family
Arrival airport:
- Closest airports to Kyoto: Kansai or Itami Airports
Transfer available on request (at an additional cost, see “Dates & Prices” tab).
Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay.
Visa information
Stay of less than 90 days, renewable once
Citizens of the European Union(1) can travel to Japan without a visa if their stay does not exceed 90 days. They need a passport valid for the duration of their stay and a return plane ticket.
The tourist visa can be renewed once after 12 weeks by leaving the country and re-entering for a further period of 12 weeks
(1) Other nationalities: consult the website of the Japanese embassy in your home country.
You will also find a list of visa-exempt countries at the following link
Stays of more than 24 weeks
All stays of more than 24 weeks are considered long-term and require a visa. Visa applicants are required to provide a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) (issued by our partner school) in order to apply for a visa.
See additional information on visa info
Dates & Prices 2024
Dates 2024
Stays of 2 to 24 weeks, or 2 x 12 weeks. For stays of 6 months or a year, please contact us.
Course start dates (stays 1 to 12 weeks), except for beginners: every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)
Starting dates for beginners :
01/01, 08/01, 05/02, 04/03, 01/04, 06/05, 03/06, 17/06, 01/07, 15/07, 05/08, 19/08, 02/09, 07/10, 04/11, 02/12
Public holidays (no lessons are given on these dates, an activity is organised instead): 01/01, 08/01, 12/02, 23/12, 20/03, 29/04, 03/05, 06/05, 19/07, 12/08, 16/09, 23/09, 14/10, 04/11
Prices 2024
Registration fees and teaching materials included
| Courses and accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20L (family, single room, half board) | 20L (residence, single room, no meals) |
| 2 weeks | € 1.390 | - |
| 3 weeks | € 1.870 | - |
| 4 weeks | € 2.360 | € 2.030 |
| 6 weeks | € 3.335 | € 2.845 |
| 8 weeks | € 4.360 | € 3.705 |
| 12 weeks | € 6.360 | € 5.200 |
| 16 weeks | € 8.390 | € 6.765 |
| 18 weeks | € 9.310 | € 7.575 |
| Supplement / week | ||
| Intensive course (+ 4h conversation/week) | € 90 | |
| Cultural activities on Saturday (maximum 4 weeks) | € 90 | |
| Studio, single room, no meals* | Consult us - between 195€ and 150€ | |
| Transfer (per trip) | ||
| Kansai International airport (KIX) | € 225 | |
| Itami Airport (ITM) | € 115 | |
Prices include:
- The chosen course programme
- Accommodation as indicated
- Teaching materials
- Orientation on the 1st day of the course
- Internet access
- Enrolment fees
Prices do not include:
- Travel to Kyoto
- Transfers and local transport
- Any visa fees
- Deposit for residence accommodation
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