GenkiJACS is one of the first Japanese schools in Japan to teach communicative Japanese for everyday life, rather than academic Japanese. Everything in our schools is organized around this central philosophy. That’s why lessons focus not just on what to say, but on why, how and when to say it. We have multiple programs and events to help our students make friends with Japanese people. Our class size is by far the smallest of any accredited Japanese school in Japan.
Location
Fukuoka
Hakataekihigashi 1-16-23,
Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi 812-0013
Tokyo
Hanazono Bldg 3F, Shinjuku 5-17-6,
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
Kyoto
Hayashi Bldg 2F, Shimizuchō (Kawaramachidōri), 454-1,
Shimogyō-ku, Kyōto-shi 600-8025
Number of students
Fukuoka - 120, Tokyo - 80, Kyoto - 50
Support
Bi-lingual support, 24/7 emergency number and an email
Activities
Free activities:
- Language exchange program (we pair students up with a Japanese native speaker to make friends and practice their language)
- High school exchange (make friends with Japanese high school students and join their club activities - only in Fukuoka)
- Language meeting (weekly language exchange event with Japanese residents learning English - only in Fukuoka)
- Movie night (once per week, Japanese movie screening in the student lounge, with free popcorn)
- City tour (once per week, our staff show students around the city)
- Game nights (learn hanafuda, goh, shogi and more, held around once a month)
- Festivals (join traditional seasonal Japanese festivals when available, usually accompanied by staff, sometimes over weekends)
- Public holiday field trips (a free field trip on every public holiday means you'll never be bored!)
Paid activities:
- Traditional Culture/Pop Culture classes on Saturdays: 10,000yen per Saturday
- Weekly Friday party (usually at a traditional Japanese restaurant or at GenkiJACS, with our staff, or Japanese volunteers): depends on the party, but usually around 2,500yen
- Bowling/karaoke/etc parties (usually arranged by students, sometimes accompanied by school staff): usually around 2,500-3,000yen
Course information
Standard course
You won’t get far in Japan without being able to speak the language. With this course, you will be using Japanese on a daily basis from the very first day. No matter how long you choose to study with us, our incredibly individualized approach to teaching will allow you to focus on improving your Japanese ability. We call it Standard Japanese, but there is nothing standard about it!
| Registration fee | 16,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 36,000 JPY / 1 week |
| Materials fees | N/A |
| Other fees | N/A |
| Class schedule | Courses start every Monday of the year for non complete beginners, complete beginners need to start first Monday of the month and also third during June, July, August.
20 class hours per week , 4 hours a day Monday to Friday. |
| Lesson time | We work somewhat like a university in that, depending on the class you get placed in, you may have morning classes on some days and afternoon classes on some other days. It's impossible to tell what time you will be having classes at at this stage, as the schedule for each week only gets released the week before. I hope that's alright!
Morning classes are from 9:30-13:10. Afternoon classes are from 11:25-15:50 or 14:05-17:45. |
| Class size | Max - 8-9 students,
Average - 4-6 students |
| Class level | Complete Beginner to Advanced |
| Possible start date | Every Monday |
| Age requirements | Fukuoka - 14 and older, Tokyo, Kyoto - 16 and older |
| Required minimum language level | Knowledge of Hiragana |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | Certificate at the end of the course |
+ Conversation Module
This module adds five extra-small group lessons per week that focus on specialized, communicative Japanese, current affairs and vocabulary that can be hard to cover in standard classes. It will give you the tools you need to actually communicate with Japanese people daily.
This module is available in Tokyo and Kyoto.
| Registration fee | N/A |
| Course fees | 12,000 JPY/ 1 week |
| Materials fees | N/A |
| Class schedule | Courses start every Monday of the year |
| Class time | 5 class hours per week, varied time |
| Class size | Max - 8- 9 students
Average - 3-4 students |
| Class level | Beginner and higher |
| Possible start date | Every Monday |
| Age requirements | Fukuoka - 14 and older, Tokyo, Kyoto - 16 and older |
| Required minimum language level | Knowledge of Hiragana |
+ Plus Traditional Culture Module
This module offers an opportunity to learn about Japanese culture while studying the language. You will experience things such as kimono-wearing, pottery, tea ceremony, calligraphy, Zen meditation, aikido, katana sword fighting, Shinto, Japanese customs and more!
This module is available all year around in Tokyo and Kyoto, also available in June in Fukuoka.
| course characteristic/topics | Learning about the Traditional Culture aspect of Japan |
| entrance fee/registration fee | N/A |
| course fees | 12,000 JPY/ 1 week |
| materials fees | N/A |
| class schedule | Classes are run on Saturdays - 5-6 hours |
| class time | Usually 10am - 4-5pm |
| class size | Varies throughout the year |
| class level | Complete Beginner - Advanced |
| possible start date | Every Monday |
| age requirements | Fukuoka - 14 and older, Tokyo, Kyoto - 16 and older |
| required minimum language level | Knowledge of Hiragana |
+ nextGEN
NextGEN is a special package program offered only during summer. It combines the best, most fun activities of our Traditional Culture and Pop Culture modules with special services only available to minors. Younger students are sure to love nextGEN!
| course characteristic/topics | Combining the best of Traditional and Pop Culture aspect of Japan |
| entrance fee/registration fee | N/A |
| course fees | If you're interested contact us |
| materials fees | N/A |
| class schedule | Classes are run on Saturdays - 5-6 hours |
| class time | Usually 10am - 4-5pm |
| class size | Varies throughout the year |
| class level | Complete Beginner-Advanced |
| possible start date | Any Monday during the summer |
| age requirements | Fukuoka - 14 - 19, Tokyo, Kyoto - 16 - 19 |
| required minimum language level | Knowledge of Hiragana |
| certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | Certificate at the end of the course |
1 Year Visa Course - Fukuoka only
The course is booked and paid in advance for 12 months; you’ll have 20 classes per week, four per day. Two focus on grammar and the other two on applying your skills to real-world situations. There is a maximum limit of 9 students per class: by far the smallest of any accredited Japanese school. The course is only available to students at or below pre-intermediate level.
| entrance fee/registration fee | N/A |
| course fees | 1 120 000 JPY(registration and material fees included) |
| materials fees | N/A |
class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | class schedule
- duration: One year
- classes per week: 20 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| class time | We work somewhat like a university in that, depending on the class you get placed in, you may have morning classes on some days and afternoon classes on some other days. It's impossible to tell what time you will be having classes at this stage, as the schedule for each week only gets released the week before. I hope that's alright!
Morning classes are from 9:30-13:10. Afternoon classes are from 11:25-15:50 or 14:05-17:45. |
| class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| class level | All levels |
| possible start date | First weeks of January, April, August and October |
| age requirements | Generally 16 and older - must have completed compulsory education in their own country. |
| required minimum language level | Hiragana Knowledge |
| certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | Certificate at the end of the course |
6 Months Course
Booked and paid in advance for 24 weeks. You'll study 20 class hours per week - two classes focus on grammar, and two classes focus on applying your skills to real-world situations. Classes have a maximum of 9 students and focus on communication skills for daily life, rather than academic Japanese.
| entrance fee/registration fee | N/A |
| course fees | 590,000 JPY (registration and material fees included) |
| materials fees | N/A |
| other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
| class schedule | class schedule
- duration: 6 months
- classes per week: 20 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| class time | We work somewhat like a university in that, depending on the class you get placed in, you may have morning classes on some days and afternoon classes on some other days. It's impossible to tell what time you will be having classes at this stage, as the schedule for each week only gets released the week before. I hope that's alright!
Morning classes are from 9:30-13:10. Afternoon classes are from 11:25-15:50 or 14:05-17:45. |
| class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| class level | All levels |
| possible start date | January, April, August and October |
| age requirements | Fukuoka - 14 and older, Tokyo, Kyoto - 16 and older |
| required minimum language level | Hiragana Knowledge |
| certificate of course attendance/Japanese level | Certificate at the end of the course |
Accommodation
Arrangement Fee: 20,000 JPY
Homestay (Breakfast and dinner)
Fukuoka: 25,000 JPY per week
Tokyo: 35,000 JPY per week
Kyoto: 35,000 JPY per week
Guesthouse - Private residence (Minimal fee for 1 month)
Fukuoka: 72 000 JPY (first month) / later 18 000 JPY per week
Tokyo: 84 000 JPY (first month) / later 21 000 JPY per week
Kyoto: 76 000 JPY (first month) / later19 000 JPY per week
Private Apartment (Minimal fee for 1 month)
Fukuoka: 160 000 JPY (first month) / potem 39 000 JPY per week
Tokio: 180 000 JPY (first month) / potem 40 000 JPY per week
Kioto: 180 000 JPY (first month) / potem 40 000 JPY per week
Job opportunities/support for working holiday visa/student visa holders
Limited, but help with looking at their CV, interview practice.
Do you have any questions?
We encourage you to contact our adviser:
