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KAI Japanese Language School

If you're serious about learning Japanese: Kai Japanese Language School

Situated in the heart of Tokyo, Kai Japanese Language School boasts convenient access to Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, and other vibrant districts in Tokyo. The school fosters a multicultural environment by maintaining a balanced student body representing 40 to 50 countries. Currently, over 40 nationalities are enrolled, and help is available in 13 different languages.
Kai Japanese Language School's goal extends beyond cultivating Japanese proficiency; they aim to develop individuals who can appreciate and respect Japanese culture while sharing their own. The school offers a variety of courses tailored to diverse needs, including those seeking to enter higher education (Japanese Universities and Grad Schools), employment opportunities, or Japanese language exam (JLPT) preparation.

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Additionally, intermediate and advanced students can enhance their business Japanese skills, including etiquette and practices, through private lessons. The school encourages you to experience their free trial lesson before enrolling to ensure you are placed in the most suitable course.
To facilitate student integration, Kai Japanese Language School engages external Japanese individuals to provide support and conversational opportunities. The school actively shares school information through various social media platforms, such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Committed to continuous improvement, Kai Japanese Language School prioritizes teaching material development and has published resources for both learners and educators, and is a real leader in immersive Japanese language education.

Insider Review of KAI Language School

JST Co-Founder

This well-established Japanese language school boasts a high percentage of Western students. It effectively utilizes iPads and its own innovative app in the classroom. Its meticulously selected teachers, chosen through a rigorous process, guarantee true high-quality instruction. For aspiring Japanese higher education students, such as those aiming for university or graduate school, this school is an excellent choice; expect and get a great Japanese language education.

Language School Amenities

What does KAI offer?

  • Does this Japanese Language School Have English Speaking Staff?:

    Yes

  • WIFI:

    Yes, Available

  • Full Time Job Search Support:

    Yes

  • Part Time Job Search Support:

    Yes

  • Meetups and Activities with Japanese Students:

    Yes, Available

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About KAI Language School

  • School Days / School Hours / Number of course hours a week:

    Mon-Fri
    Morning classes: 9:00 to 12:50
    Afternoon classes: 13:40 to 17:30
    50 minutes per class
    20 hours per week

  • Language School Facilities (student lounge, study room, library etc.):

    Lounge / Study Room

  • Students by Nationality:

    American 19.3%
    Spanish (Spain) 10.3%
    UK, Italy, Canada, & Others 31.8%
    *From their website
    *Currently 80% to 90% European / American students, the remaining 10% are Asian. English-speaking 30%.

  • Student Dormitory Available?:

    No

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Our Japanese Courses

  • Courses Offered
  • Course Description(s)
  • Tuition

(General Japanese, JLPT Study Courses, Conversational Japanese, Higher Education Japanese, Business Japanese, Japanese Culture etc.):
・Comprehensive Japanese course
・Business Japanese
・Private lessons

Comprehensive Japanese course

This course takes up to two years and helps students achieve a high level of Japanese language ability including enough to pass the JLPT1 and apply to Japanese universities. This language course is Japanese Student Visa Eligible.

Students taking this course have various goals, such as finding a job or going on to higher education in Japan. Classes are held using iPads with Kai's original teaching materials. iPads can be rented for a fee. There are beginner courses for learning basic grammar and sentence patterns, as well as advanced courses for learning and acquiring communication skills. Using a "flipped classroom" model, Kai's comprehensive course is specifically designed to maximize language acquisition.

Business Japanese course

Japanese language training for companies and intermediate and advanced level classes for students who want to work in Japan. The goal is to learn not only business Japanese, but also business etiquette and business skills to improve communication skills in a Japanese work setting on a professional level.
The base requirement for this course is a current Japanese ability equivalent to the N2.

Private Japanese Lessons

For students unable to take classes five days a week in a classroom format due to work or other reasons, these lessons are at the student's convenience.
The place, time, content, will all be customized to meet the student's needs as much as possible.

Comprehensive Japanese Course:
3 months: 298,000 yen
6 months: 546,000 yen
9 months: 814,000 yen
1 year: 1,022,000 yen
Fee Breakdown: admission fee, tuition fee, teaching materials
* iPad needed, visa application fees and insurance fees extra

KAI's Japanese Course(s)

Course Length: (For Japanese Student Visa Holders):

From 6 months

When New Language Study Courses Begin:

4 times a year: (January/April/July/October)

Course Difficulty:

From Beginners on to Advanced

Online Japanese Lessons:

Yes, Available

Class Size:

16 max

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Closest Station & Minutes Walking:

  • KAI Japanese Language School is a 4 minute walk from JR Shin-Okubo Station

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School Address

KAI Language School

  • 〒169-0072
    1-15-18 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
    Miyuki Building 3F