FULL-TIME INTENSIVE JAPANESE
Japanese is said by some to be a difficult language to learn, but by coming to Tokyo and immersing yourself in Japanese culture while studying every day, you'll find that it can be a very enjoyable experience!
Since our founding
in 1986, the Yoshida Institute of Japanese Language has helped over 4,000
students learn Japanese. A friendly atmosphere among
students from many different countries.
We make every effort to provide our students
with what they need most for their study, along with any assistance they
may need to live in Japan. Some students want to learn Japanese to study further
at a university or technical college, while other
students study primarily for business purposes. We tailor our programs to
fit these needs so that every student will be able to use Japanese successfully
in the future.
Classes for all levels
Our full-time, intensive classes allow students to completely master Japanese, whether they start as a complete beginner or as an intermediate or advanced student. The school year consists of four three-month terms, during which times students practice their Japanese daily. Students in the Beginning level classes cover basic grammar need to understand daily conversations in Japanese and learn to read and write hiragana and katakana, along with a small number of Chinese characters (kanji). As students continue to the Intermediate and Advanced levels they develop the skills needed understand increasingly complex conversations and readings.
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| Class Schedule | Mornings -or- | Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:20pm |
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| Afternoons | Monday - Friday, 1:20pm - 4:40pm |
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| Term Start | January, April, July, October | ||
| Term Length | Three months (50 classes) | ||
| Levels | Beginning (3 levels), Intermediate (3 levels), Advanced (2 levels) | ||
| Cost | ¥148,050 tuition per term plus other fees (see our fees page for more detail) | ||
Visas
To study in Japan you will need a proper visa. The type of visa you need depends upon the length of time you
intend to study and your nationality. If you're just interested in studying for a three-month period, students
from many countries can simply study using a normal tourist visa. But students wanting to study for six months
or longer must have a pre-college student visa or some other type of visa that allows them to stay in Japan. The
application process for a pre-college student visa is more complicated and takes a longer time, so you'll need to plan
further in advance. Naturally, we'll help you with this and try and make things as painless as possible. You
can find a more complete description on our admissions information page.
Life in Japan
Once you receive your student visa and arrive in Japan, we will give you a placement test and consult with you to determine which level is best for you. We can provide you with information on housing options in the area and help you obtain permission to take a part-time job, if your visa permits.
We hope that all students that stay in Japan will be able to experience Japanese lifestyle and culture.
Every year we go for field trips, hold sports competitions, sponsor Christmas parties, and other activities.
Students from all over the world join these events and enjoy
our good atmosphere while making new friends.
Please come and enjoy a taste of Japanese lifestyle! By studying Japanese you will be able to get the most
out of your time here in Japan. While studying Japanese grammar and characters(kanji) is not always easy,
we will be there to help you turn your effort into a rich and rewarding experience.