JaLS GROUP is located in the heart of Japan's major cities. We offer short-term intensive Japanese courses that not only provide conversational Japanese in class, but also on a daily basis with local Japanese. Classes start every Monday, offering the opportunity to start at any time of the year. We provide high flexibility and the ability to choose the course that best suits your needs and budget (students can also sign up for semesters as short as a week). Classrooms are small and can accommodate a maximum of 8 students. This definitely makes it easier for each student to use the Japanese language in the classroom and provides individualized care by our experienced, licensed and professional instructors. Students can also feel free to talk, ask questions and become part of a global, accepting and family community. We organize a range of cultural activities and lessons throughout the week to ensure fun and memorable moments for each of our students. We hope you will join us in the near future.
Unique features
In addition to our Japanese school, our company also runs an English and Asian Languages school for local Japanese people. Therefore you will have many opportunities for informal meetings with the Japanese.
Location
Hokkaido :
Takesato Bldg. 2F, Kita 2 Nishi 3 1-29,
Chuo-ku, Sapporo Hokkaido 060-0002
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Kyoto :
2F Kyoto Fukutoku Building, 670,
Tearaimizucho, Karasumadori-Nishikikojiagaru,
Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8152, Japan
Number of students
350 students per year
Equipment / facilities
We are surrounded by restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions. Our facility is also state of the art, including a large café, bookshop, and study center, open into the night each day, where you can make the most of your study-time in Japan.
Support
Visa support, 24-hour support, University Credits, Carefully Selected Host Families, Mobile Phone Rentals, Personal Alarms, Free Counseling, Airport Pickup, Hospital / Clinic Chaperone Service, Safe Locations
Activities
Outdoor Activities, Social Activities, Food Activities, Tour Activities, Cultural Activities
Message / comment
Rieko Nishio (School principal):
I'm Rieko Nishio, the Principal of JaLS GROUP, and we started school in 2012. I have always had a passion for teaching Japanese language and culture and I trained to be a Japanese teacher at a professional school where I became a licensed teacher. Afterward, I taught Japanese in Tokyo, before moving to Vietnam for 2 years. I returned to Japan and gained further experience in marketing and sales before moving to Malaysia to teach Japanese. Throughout my time teaching Japanese, I met many students and heard their stories. I found that students studying Japanese abroad often had a passion to learn the language because of their love for the culture, the people, and an appreciation for the Japanese way of life.
However, when I taught in Japan, I met some students who lost their love the language after moving to the country. Many of them had found it difficult to make friends or told me they felt like there was a wall between them and the Japanese community. Japan was often not what they expected it to be. After hearing about these experiences, I decided to move back to Japan and create a different kind of Japanese language school. Our hope is that our students will be able to become part of the Japanese community, rediscover their love for Japanese life, and enjoy their language learning journey. JaLS has been running for a number of years, and we have many stories from students who have enjoyed every moment of their time here - this makes us more passionate about developing our school and community even further!
Course information
Standard course
Our Standard Course is perfect for all levels of Japanese, from complete beginner to advanced students. No matter if you are studying Japanese for the first time, or if you have a lot of experience, our goal is to help you get better at using Japanese in a short time, giving you many practical opportunities to speak in class-time and use what you learn each day. This course balances morning lesson time with free-afternoons for private study, activities or local events.
| About the course | Students take 15 hours of small group classes in one week. Classes have a maximum of 8 students, and the small size and friendly atmosphere help students to progress quickly in skill and confidence. |
| Registration fee | 21,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 27,000 JPY / 1 week
* Starting at week 5, you will receive a 10% discount for every extra week (24,300 JPY) |
| Materials fees | 4,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule
- duration: The minimum course period is one week.
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | 9: 30 -12: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Level | All levels |
| Possible start date | Every Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Standard Course + Private lessons
At Hokkaido JaLS we give you many chances to actually speak Japanese. It is no fun just repeating what the teacher says. We want you to be thinking, "How do you say this, in that situation” during class time. Whether you're learning Japanese for the first time or you've already started, our goal is to help you improve your Japanese in no time. If you want to practice speaking effectively, this program is for you!
| About the course | You will take 21 Lessons in one week. Classes are not only taken place in the classrooms, but also outside. Thanks to additional individual lessons, you will quickly go from beginner to advanced level! |
| Registration fee | 21,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 59 400 JPY/ 1 week |
| Materials fees | 4,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule
- duration: The minimum course period is one week.
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 21 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | Group lesson 9: 30-12: 20 / Private lesson 13: 30-15: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Level | All levels |
| Possible start date | Any Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Standard + Internship Course (suspended)
The Hokkaido JaLS Internship Program (language course + internship) is a unique combination of language learning and work experience that guarantees to prepare you for employment in an international environment and offer life-changing opportunities in Japan.
We will engage you in active learning and practical work experience. Help you with the language and business skills you need to be successful in an international environment. Support you to have the best experience possible. Release your potential and confidence.
| About the course | You will take 15 Lessons and have 20 hours of internship experience in one week. |
| Registration fee | 22,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 278,400 JPY / 6 weeks,
321,600 JPY / 7 weeks,
364,800 JPY / 8 weeks,
408,000 JPY / 9 weeks,
451,200 JPY / 10 weeks,
494,400 JPY / 11 weeks,
537,600 JPY / 12 weeks |
| Materials fees | 4,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule
- duration: The minimum course period is one week.
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours, 20 hours of internship experiences
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | Group lesson 9:30-12:20 (50 minutes per lesson) / Internship 13:30-16:20 |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Class level | All levels |
| Possible start date | ~ |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
JLPT Preparation Course
The courses are preparatory for passing JLPT N2 or N3 levels.
This course is especially targeted for students coming from countries where kanji are not used. In four weeks we will do kanji, grammar, reading comprehension and listening comprehension practices.
Before coming to Japan there will be a Japanese level test that will measure your level in Japanese.
On the day of the course completion, we will do one more test to see if you have reached your goals and to find out the results of studying for four weeks.
| About the course | Lessons take place for 3 hours a day, however, the course involves a lot of homework, and students should be prepared for around 3 hours a day of necessary class preparation, homework, and self-study. The JLPT course fees are ONLY for the afternoon sessions. Students wishing to study in our morning group classes should also enroll for the Standard Course over their study period. |
| Registration fee | 22,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 132,000 JPY/ 4 week |
| Materials fees | 4,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule
- duration: November
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | 13: 30-16: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Class level | Preparation for taking JLPT N2 and N3 |
| Possible start date | Any Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Traditional Culture Course
Traditional Culture includes Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, Kimono, Japanese Food, Japanese garden, Visit to a shrine and so on. Even if you take this course for a month, you can take different classes every time. Teachers will kindly take you through, so you can join no matter the level of your Japanese.
| About the course | In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, you will be able to take 4 classes of Traditional Culture. |
| Registration fee | 22,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 41,800 JPY / 1 week
* Starting at week 5, you will receive a 10% discount for every extra week (24,300 JPY) |
| Materials fees | 4,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule
- duration: The minimum course period is one week.
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | 9: 30-12: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Class level | All levels |
| Possible start date | Any Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Pop Culture Course
In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, you will be able to take 4 classes of Pop Culture.
This course is recommended to those of you who are interested in Japanese manga (comics) and animation. You will learn how to draw manga, go to a Maid Café, and take pictures in character costumes.
| About the course | In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, you will be able to take 4 classes of Pop Culture. |
| Registration fee | 22,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 41,800 JPY/ 1 week
*Starting at week 5, you will receive a 10% discount for every extra week (24,300 JPY) |
| Materials fees | 4,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule
- duration: The minimum course period is one week.
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | 9: 30-12: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Class level | All levels |
| Possible start date | Any Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Fashion Culture Course
This course is recommended to those of you who are interested in Japanese make-up, nails, and fashion in general. You will study popular make-up and hair arrange methods, and talk to fashionable dressers in town.
| About the course | In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, you will be able to take 4 classes of Fashion Culture. |
| Registration fee | 22,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 41,800 JPY / 1 week
* Starting at week 5, you will receive a 10% discount for every extra week (24,300 JPY) |
| Materials fees | 4,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule
- duration: The minimum course period is one week.
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | 9: 30-12: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Class level | All levels |
| Possible start date | Any Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance/Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Winter Course
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After 3 hours of Japanese study every morning, we have prepared many different cultural experiences and winter activities for you to enjoy. Come and enjoy everything winter in Japan has to offer with classmates from all over the world!
| About the course | In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, and 2 cultural lessons and 3 activities a week. |
| Registration fee | 22,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 47,800 JPY / 1 week * Starting at week 5, you will receive a 10% discount for every extra week (37,620 JPY) |
| Materials fees | 8,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule
- duration: Due to the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 Winter Course is cancelled (maximum 6 weeks)
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | 9: 30-12: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Class level | All levels |
| Possible start date | Any Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Spring Course
There are many special things that can only be found in Japan. Beautiful sakura, rich traditional culture, and delicious food are all waiting for you here in Japan. Why not join us at JaLS, make new friends, and a new place to call your own? With a variety of activities, fun classes, as well as warm, supportive, and welcome teachers and staff, there is never a dull moment at JaLS. We hope that you will join our family this spring!
| About the course | In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, and 2 cultural lessons and 3 activities a week. |
| Registration fee | 22,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 47,800 JPY / 1 week
* Starting at week 5, you will receive a 10% discount for every extra week (37,620 JPY) |
| Materials fees | 8,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule in 2024
- duration: Not decided yet (maximum 6 weeks)
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | 9: 30-12: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Class level | All levels |
| Possible start date | Any Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Summer Course
Summer is the best season in Hokkaido so come and study Japanese and experience Japanese culture this year! Hokkaido JaLS has prepared a summer course for those who are searching for a fun summer program.
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| About the course | In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, and 2 cultural lessons and 3 activities a week. |
| Registration fee | 22,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 47,800 JPY/ 1 week
*Starting at week 5, you will receive a 10% discount for every extra week (37,620 JPY) |
| Materials fees | 8,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule in 2023
- duration: (Monday) 5th June 2023– (Friday) 14th July 2023 (maximum 6 weeks)
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | 9: 30-12: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Class level | All levels |
| Possible start date | Any Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Autumn Course
This October, let's study Japanese whilst enjoying the spectacular autumn leaves and delicious seasonal food of the refreshing fall season!
It is stunning at this time of year, and the changing colors of the fall leaves reach the north of the country before the rest of Japan. Reds, yellows, and greens weave together in a beautiful vivid display that you can enjoy within the cities itself, or through exploring the local countryside. This October, you can enjoy studying Japanese in a refreshing and comfortable climate, find the space to focus on your studies and enjoy the many delicacies that JaLS has to offer in the autumn season.
| About the course | In addition to taking 15 lessons of Japanese a week, and 2 cultural lessons and 3 activities a week. |
| Registration fee | 22,000 JPY |
| Course fees | 47,800 JPY / 1 week * Starting at week 5, you will receive a 10% discount for every extra week (37,620 JPY) |
| Materials fees | 8,000 JPY |
| Other fees | Accommodation fee, Airport Pick-Up Fee |
Class schedule
- duration
- starting date
- classes per week
- class days | Class schedule in 2023
- duration: (Monday) 2nd Oct 2023 – (Friday) 3rd Nov 2023 (maximum 5 weeks)
- starting date: Courses start every Monday and end every Friday.
- classes per week: 15 hours
- class days: Monday to Friday |
| Lesson time | 9: 30-12: 20 (50 minutes per lesson) |
| Class size | Classes are small with a maximum of 8 students. |
| Class level | All levels |
| Possible start date | Any Monday |
| Age requirements | 14 ~ |
| Required minimum language level | None |
| Certificate of course attendance / Japanese level | A certificate of completion is given during a graduation ceremony held every Friday. A certificate of Japanese level can be issued on request. |
Accommodation
Arrangement fee: 15,000 JPY
Private Apartment
40,500 JPY per week / 134,700 JPY per month
Sharehouse
66,000 JPY per month
Homestay
4,400 JPY per night / 26,400 JPY per week / 132,000 JPY per month
Job opportunities / support for working holiday visa / student visa holders
We don't give supports to find part-time jobs. But depending on your Japanese level, it is possible to connect you with job agencies.
Do you have any questions?
We encourage you to contact our adviser:
