Information updated on 2020/2/12
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This is the ideal school if you are looking for
Comprehensive
Covers all aspects of the Japanese language
Variety of Levels
Beginner, intermediate & advanced
Employment
Support for finding full-time/part-time employment in Tokyo or throughout Japan
Class intensity
Mid-high intensive courses
Welcoming
Accepts students no matter their proficiency or background
"The teachers at Kai Language School are very encouraging during and after the classes and just had an amazing way of teaching. I was able to take courses with so many amazing people from all over the world. We all bonded while learning the Japanese language. Kai is one big family in the middle of Tokyo!"-Satisfied Student
Specifics
Japanese Course Style
Through the Direct Method, the focus is on giving students a natural understanding of Japanese. Specially crafter courses hone in on fluency and go beyond basic translations and testing requirements
Lesson Focus
60% of lesson time is focused on conversation skills.
40% of lesson time is focused on grammar and writing.
Location
Course Information
Long-term Study
Short-Term Study
Those who are interested in studying and living in Tokyo for more than 3 months, the school will sponsor you a student visa in order to go through the application process. The school reviews your documents and will apply for the visa to the Immigration Bureau as your proxy.
Want to find out how to apply for a student Visa on your own? Head on over to our Ultimate Guide to Japanese Language School in Tokyo
Long-Term Study Courses
General Course
This course in Kai consists of lessons that will improve the student's proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Japanese. This is a mid-high intensive course, meaning that students improve their Japanese at an efficient enough rate to allow quick learning while still leaving room for time to get first-hand experience with Japanese while exploring Tokyo.
6 months - 521,800￥ (Total amount)
12 months - 972,000￥ (Total amount)
18 months - 1,453,800￥(Total amount)
24 months - 1,894,000￥ (Total amount)
January, April, July & October.
Weekdays (Mondays to Fridays)
Mornings - 9:00-12:50
Afternoon - 13:40 - 17:30
Course hours: 20h/week
Location: Shinkuku, Tokyo
Based on your level of Japanese, you would have classes either in the mornings or in the afternoons
Short-Term Study Courses
Practical Conversation Course
This course in Kai consists of lessons oriented towards improving the student's conversational skills to allow them to broaden their opportunities for rich interactions with locals in Tokyo. This is a mid-high intensive course, meaning that students improve their Japanese at an efficient enough rate to allow quick learning while still leaving room for time to get first-hand experience with Japanese while exploring Tokyo.
3 months - 394,000￥ (Total amount)
January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October & November.
Weekdays (Mondays to Fridays)
Mornings - 9:00-11:50/12:50
Afternoon - 13:00/14:00 - 16:50
Course hours: 15-20h/week
Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo
Based on your level of Japanese, you would have classes either in the mornings or in the afternoons
JLPT Prep Course
This course in Kai consist of mock JLPT tests followed by review and analysis of student's proficiency and time management with the end goal to reveal strong and weak points. This is a mid intensive course, meaning that students will improve their proficiency at Japanese in order to get higher scores on the JLPT.
4 weeks - 20,000￥/30,000¥ (+textbook fee)
Varies depending on enrollment in other Kai courses
November.
Weekends (Saturday)
Afternoon - 13:30 - 17:30
Course hours: 4h/week
Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo
Course Cost Breakdown
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General Course
| 6 months | 521,800￥ |
| 12 months | 972,000￥ |
| 18 months | 1,453,800￥ |
| 24 months | 1,894,000￥ |
Practical Conversation Course
| 3 months | 394,000￥ |
JLPT Prep Course
| 4 weeks | 20,000￥/30,000￥ |
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