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Genki Japanese and Culture School

Meieki-Nagoya Bldg, Meieki 3-26-19, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
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Genki Japanese and Culture School offers the following course types:

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A$ 11,938

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A$ 16,498
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School description

Genki Japanese and Culture School (GenkiJACS) is an internationally acclaimed communicational Japanese language school that offers long-term study abroad courses, learning the Japanese language and culture in a relaxed and friendly environment. We are located in the heart of Nagoya City, the 4th biggest city in Japan.

GenkiJACS was nominated by popular vote as one of the world's top language schools every year from 2009 to 2021, winning the award in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020! 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 the smallest student visa accredited classes with a maximum of 8 students per class.
For students coming from overseas to study abroad at our language school, we can prepare a range of accommodation options including homestays and dorms and arrange various activities for the duration of your stay. We're here to make learning Japanese worthwhile and enjoyable - that's why students return to GenkiJACS again and again!

All of GenkiJACS' teachers are graduates of a 420-hour Japanese teacher training course at a recognized study institution. We hire only the best and perform regular training. Students agree: you won’t find better teachers!

For holidays, GenkiJACS either arranges an alternate event for students for the day it is closed, or refunds tuition for that day.

Year opened
2021
Number of classrooms
3

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native Japanese speakers
All
Teachers with Japanese teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Genki Japanese and Culture School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 25.

GenkiJACS teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
30%
Germany
20%
Switzerland
15%
France
10%
Australia
5%
UK
5%
Other
15%

School holidays

GenkiJACS does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
15 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024

School location

GenkiJACS is located just a few minutes away by walk from Nagoya Shinkansen station which is the world's largest train station and is in the center of the city.

Nagoya is the 4th largest city of Japan after Tokyo,Osaka, Yokokama, located in the centre of Aichi prefecture, full of history. It is the place that gave birth to Kiichiro Toyoda who started Toyota Motors, and establish Nagoya as one of the nation’s major manufacturing centers. With a great nightlife, lots of really good restaurants, and too many places to visit, you’re sure to have a great time in Nagoya.

Conveniently situated midway between Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya offers great opportunity for travel to all parts of Japan. Study Japanese here and you will not only learn the language but also feel Japan's spirit.

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"Great system of learning Japanese, excellent teachers."

Sameer Patel, student from USA

Teaching methods are really Helpful in learning a language. Location was directly in front of the station which is convenient. Facility is really old and outdated. Classroom and system isn't built yet as its 1st year for GENKI JACS in Nagoya. If you like it clean. I recommend tell the school before hand to set up expectations.

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Duration of study
50 weeks
Date of study
3 Apr 2022 - 24 Mar 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

GenkiJACS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

A$ 315
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Nagoya
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 40 - 90 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 315
The opportunity to stay with a Japanese host family is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture, and practice at "home" what you learned at school that day.

When arranging a host family for you, we try to take into account any needs or preferences you may have, such as smoker or non-smoker, allergies, English ability, and so on. Your host family can act as guides and mentors, friends and companions, and a wonderful resource in your adventure in Japan. They are likely to be the people you become closest to during your stay, which is why we work with a very reputable homestay provider that performs a thorough screening of all host family applicants, to ensure that they can provide a suitable environment to assist your learning and to allow you to fully experience Japan.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

A$ 221
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Nagoya
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 25 - 50 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 221
A private room in a guesthouse with both other foreigners and Japanese people gives you the freedom to enjoy the city life freely, but also the chance to make friends. The room includes a bed, desk, and simple living space. Kitchen, toilet and bathing facilities are shared with other guests.
apartment

Apartment - Single-person room - No meals

A$ 452
weekly
Age range: Up to 6 years old
Location: In the city center of Nagoya
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, free internet, air conditioning, heating, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 30 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, before 03:00 PM
A$ 452
Apartments are conveniently located in the central area of Nagoya, giving you the freedom to enjoy the city.
Apartments are usually Western style, about 20 square meters in size. All apartments have air conditioning, a bed, and are fully furnished. They also have a kitchen area (with cooking and eating implements), washing machine, and a bath and shower. Amenities such as shampoo, toilet paper, and bedsheets are provided. (Towels are not, so please bring your own.) The apartment includes high-speed Internet access.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged ¥ 6,500 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Nagoya based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Meieki-Nagoya Bldg, Meieki 3-26-19, Nakamura-ku
Nagoya
Aichi 450-0002
Japan

School location

GenkiJACS is located just a few minutes away by walk from Nagoya Shinkansen station which is the world's largest train station and is in the center of the city.

Nagoya is the 4th largest city of Japan after Tokyo,Osaka, Yokokama, located in the centre of Aichi prefecture, full of history. It is the place that gave birth to Kiichiro Toyoda who started Toyota Motors, and establish Nagoya as one of the nation’s major manufacturing centers. With a great nightlife, lots of really good restaurants, and too many places to visit, you’re sure to have a great time in Nagoya.

Conveniently situated midway between Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya offers great opportunity for travel to all parts of Japan. Study Japanese here and you will not only learn the language but also feel Japan's spirit.

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Questions and answers

Have questions? Get answers from Genki Japanese and Culture School staff, Language International student advisors, and past students.

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"It's saying that the apartment fee is 261 dollars. Is that per day? And, if the course is done. Is it possible to get help to change from a student visa to a working visa or is that unrealistic? I have a friend who wants to work here in Japan and live here. She wants to do the course to make her Japanese better and eventually work here, maybe as an English Teacher or something else. She is currently on college but she is fully online. She has some experience teaching but not a whole lot because she is still 18~19. She is currently almost finishing her TESOL and she used to learn Japanese on college. I hope I can get an answer for everything. Best Regards, Bruno"

Bruno de Oliveira, student from USA
Oscar San Jose, Genki Japanese and Culture School school representative (Marketing Manager)

Dear Bruno-san,

First of all our apologies for answering late.

The accommodation fees are per week not per day.
Regarding the working visa, you need to have a company that hires you and sponsor the visa so we cannot really give support for that.
We can help looking for a job through guidance and assistance preparing the CV/interviews in order for you to find a company but that is it.

Under a student visa it is possible to work up to 28 hours per week part time and we help our student to look for part time opportunities.
Part time as English teacher is actually the easiest to find in Japan so your friend will have opportunities.

I hope this helps!

Yours sincerely,
Oscar

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"Hello, I wanted to ask, if I book a one year student visa course and due to restrictions am unable to make it, would it be possible to be reimbursed. Actually I really wanted to join the April class since last year but I didn't try because of how unclwar the Japanese governmemt was. With that gievn, though I know typically its not possible, would it be possible to try to apply for the April course?"

Carly Chislett, student from Germany
Oscar San Jose, Genki Japanese and Culture School school representative (Marketing Manager)

Hello!
Our sincere apologies for the delay in our answer.

We have a very flexible cancellation policy so we do refund if it is not possible to enter the country .
We do not charge any visa application fee either so no economic risk for you to apply.

The next possible intake is August 2022 and the application deadline is March 11th.

I hope this helps!

Yours sincerely,
Oscar

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