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Genki Japanese and Culture School Tokyo
About Genki Japanese and Culture School Tokyo
Genki Japanese and Culture School is an internationally acclaimed communicational Japanese language school that offers short-term study abroad courses, learning the Japanese language and culture in a relaxed and friendly environment. We are located in the heart of Fukuoka City, in South Japan, in Tokyo close to Shinjuku station, in Kyoto in the Gion district, and in Nagoya in between Kansai and Tokyo.
GenkiJACS was shortlisted as one of the world's top language schools at the STM Star Awards every year from 2009 to 2021. We are one of only two Japanese language schools in the world that are accredited by IALC, the International Association of Language Centres. We offer courses in a range of areas, including conversational Japanese, and cultural activities, all with an emphasis on practical work, inside and outside of the classroom. We can prepare a range of accommodation options including homestays and dorms, and arrange a wide range of activities.
Classes are limited to a maximum of 8 students. We accept all levels of learners, from complete beginners to advanced. All teachers are qualified, and bilingual English/Japanese. Courses start every Monday throughout the year and run for as long as students want. We also offer group programs, volunteer placements, and long-term student visa programs with a partner school.
Our Tokyo branch is located in the center of the most exciting part of Tokyo, Shinjuku, so there are thousands of things to do within walking distance. However, the school is in the grounds of the famous Hanazono Shrine, so it is peaceful and quiet around, and from the classroom windows you only see trees and the shrine.
Additional Services
- Airport/Station transfer
- Facilities for students with disabilities
- Student counselling
- Visa support
Accommodation
- Host family accommodation
- Host family accommodation without students of same native language
- Own apartment
- In hotel/guesthouse
- Student Residence
Work and Further Studies
- Work experience / internship with local companies
Activities
- Dancing
- Film
- Literature
- Music
- Theatre
- Cooking
- Cultural tourism (theater, museum, etc.)
- Fashion
- Historical sightseeing
- History
- On campus events
- Volunteering
- University student social events
- Culture Shock presentation
- Local cultural events (festivals, etc.)
Courses
General Japanese
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Location Type: Seaside, Town/City
Levels: Basic, Intermediate
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students, Medium, 6-10 students
Our Standard Japanese course has 20 classes per week, usually divided into 10 grammar, and 10 four-skills "application" classes, where you learn to use your Japanese in real-life situations. All classes are held in very small groups, with a maximum of 8 students per class, and topics are focused on practical communication skills for daily life. You'll be speaking and understanding Japanese in no time!
Japanese online
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk
Levels: Advanced, Upper Intermediate, Basic, Intermediate
Class Sizes: Medium, 6-10 students, Small, 2-5 students, One-to-One
Online lessons with GenkiJACS offer the best of both worlds: our passion, expertise and innovation in the field of Japanese language learning, but available anywhere on Earth! If you can't make it all the way to Japan, give our online Japanese lessons a try, and you'll soon understand why our school is regularly voted one of the world's best language schools! We offer both group lessons and private lessons through an online format.
Do you prefer studying in groups? Talk to your teachers and classmates, do your homework, take tests, engage in pair work, and get feedback on your progress, all from the comfort of your own home. Our interactive, engaging lessons have been designed specifically to give you the best educational experience possible in an online medium. Classes are divided into small groups at very specific levels, so there's sure to be a class that's just right for you.
Would you prefer a more personal touch? Online private lessons always have you at the centre. We will literally be bridging gaps of space and time to make sure that you can cross oceans and continents with a click of a button.
Japanese Summer Courses
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This course is for students aged: 16-70
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
Seasonal Course: June, July, August
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students, Medium, 6-10 students
Levels: Basic, Intermediate
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Carine Pire Belgium
studied General JapaneseA very good, welcoming Japanese langage school!
I learned Japanese at Genkijacs for two months. The teachers were always ready to help you and to answer your questions, be it about the Japanese language or about everyday life.
Like the other reviewer, I was always greeted with smiles from the staff. One day I had a small medical problem and the day after everyone was asking me if I was okay.
The courses are also very good. The groups are generally small (my group never exceeded eight people, if I remember correclty), which makes it easier to speak.
The school organizes a lot of activities, even if they're sometimes deleted due to a lack of students participating. When I was there there were tons of trips to places near Tokyo; there was a movie night (or rather afternoon) every Wednesday and a school meal every Friday.
There are two flaws I would like to mention, though: the fact that the school is located on two different floors, themselves separated by one floor. The "main" school is on the 2nd floor (3rd if you count floors like the Japanese, starting from the ground floor) and the three remaining classrooms are on the 4th floor (or 5th). When you're on the highest floor, you can feel a little "isolated" from the others who are all in the lounge.
And then, there's another small problem. The people from each class don't mix a lot. When you have your class, you stay with the people from your class, and don't really get to know other people. I don't actually know why, but I found it a bit sad. I got to know people from other classes thanks to the trips, but during the school weeks, the things remained the same.
Other than these little flaws, I spent a really good time at Genkijacs, and would not hesitate to go back there to study Japanese !
posted 9 years ago
Daniel Brailovsky Ben-Canaan Israel
studied General JapaneseAmazing stay at GenkiJACS Tokyo
I have studied in GenkiJACS Tokyo branch for a period of four months from the beginning of March until the end of July.
The experience was not less than pleasurable. All the stages from the enrollment until the last of day of school were really good.
Unlike many other schools, GenkiJACS was quick to reply to my mail of inquiry and has given me all the information I wanted and more. I have been in direct contact with the school all the time prior to my arrival. The detailed site of the school is also commendable.
The school was centrally located, a two minute walk from Shinjuku-Sanchome station. The classes and the lounge were well equipped.
Upon the first day of arrival I have been greeted with welcoming smiles from the staff and has felt welcome ever since. Both coordinators went out of their way to help me with everything and anything and made my stay much more comfortable.
All the teachers were very experienced and the classes were fun. The study material was carefully selected, and the classes and in-class exercises were well prepared.
I have also enjoyed the extra-curricular activities.
During my study period my Japanese level has risen substantially, and I am looking forward to return for a longer period to study further.
posted 9 years ago