Program Details

We specialize in teaching communicative Japanese, and unlike most Japanese language schools, our courses are aimed at speakers of non-kanji languages (mainly, European languages).We're the most flexible, fun and rewarding Japanese school in Japan!
Location:
Fukuoka, Japan; Tokyo, Japan
Program Type:
Intensive Language
Degree Level:
Undergraduate
Duration:
1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 1-3 months, 4-6 months, 7-11 months, 1 year
Language:
Japanese

Program Overview

Program Description:

Genki Japanese School is a study abroad school for foreigners who want to learn Japanese in Japan. We have locations in Fukuoka City, in southern Japan, and in Tokyo. We specialize in teaching communicative Japanese, and unlike most Japanese language schools, our courses are aimed at speakers of non-kanji languages (mainly, European languages). You can start any Monday throughout the year, and study for as many weeks as you like. We're the most flexible, fun and rewarding Japanese school in Japan!

We offer the following Japanese language courses: Standard Japanese Course, Japanese Plus Conversation Course, Japanese Plus Traditional Culture Course, Japanese Plus Pop Culture Course.

All courses have the same core component of ten 50-minute grammar classes per week, and ten 4-skill “application” classes, where you practice what you learned in communicative situations. Plus courses have these classes, plus additional classes in the specific Plus subject.

We also offer long-term study courses as the perfect way to start your life in Japan! Study with GenkiJACS for 6-12 months. If you don't need a student visa, you can take this course at either our Tokyo or Fukuoka branch. Student visas are available in Fukuoka, and only valid for study of 12 months.
Schedule: 10 weeks of classes, then 3 weeks of holiday, repeating.
Course available: Start dates on the first Mondays in January, April, July and October.
Student visas only available for start dates in April and October.

Additional Program Information

Scholarships:
No

Program Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9

Based on 12 Reviews

  • Great experience in Fukuoka
    5.0
    04/05/20

    I studied at Genki Jacs in Fukuoka for 6 months, from July to December 2019, attending the Standard Japanese course. This was my first time in Japan, so I didn't know the city, but it was a nice surprise. Fukuoka is a Japanese big city, but not a metropolis;

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • My first Japan Experience
    5.0
    10/01/19

    My best friend came to this school with not much japanese experience and he could learn so much in 3 weeks about japanese that I though that this is a very big help for learnong japanese and i thought to come here and live ina host family would be very

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Great if you want to improve your speaking skills in a short period!
    5.0
    06/24/19

    I had a great time studying at Genki JACS in Tokyo for three weeks. I'm an intermediate-level student of Japanese, but my speaking skills are very lacking. I chose this school for its focus on conversation and I don't regret it one bit! Every class had

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Like at home
    5.0
    05/06/19

    every morning I woke up with the desire to go and always learn new things. we had fun in the classroom and the teachers have always been understanding and funny. also the guys who work in the secretariat were vere helpful: every problem was already solved

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Perfect choice in Tokyo
    5.0
    05/06/19

    I had never been studied Japanese before, I joined my GF who got a degree in Italy and decided to have some classes in Japan. We choose GENKI JACS because of many good reviews online. After 6 weeks I can confirm this school is amazing, you feel like at

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Totally worth your money and time
    5.0
    07/07/18

    I study Japanese in this school for 2 summers in a role. I took the standard Japanese class. 4 hours each day (09:30-13:10, 11:25-15:50, or 14:10-17:45, depending on the schedule of the week). You get different teachers everyday. They are very good at

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Excellent language school!
    5.0
    04/22/18

    I've studied at GenkiJACS Tokyo 3 times now, and I am sure there will be a fourth and fifth time too! The atmosphere at the school is great; the staff and teachers are very friendly and the teachers are very skilled. I also enjoy the fact that classes

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Great Japanese School in a Great Area
    5.0
    07/13/17

    I was fortunate to find this Japanese Language School in the heart of Shinjuku. Just a 5 minute walk from the Shinjuku station. The staff was friendly and sweet. The classes were small with less than 8 students in each class. I studied for 2 weeks for

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • A Magical Experience
    4.0
    07/01/17

    I studied at the Genki JACS school in Fukuoka and it was absolutely wonderful. The school is located a few minutes away from Hakata Station and many malls, so there is quick and easy access to many restaurants, shops, and arcades. The classes were taught

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Genki JACS Tokyo
    5.0
    05/17/17

    The in Shinjuku based school is easy accessible with the train or subway. Close to the school area is a beautiful temple with some Sakura tree's around it. When during springtime these trees start to bloom, the scenery is absolutly amazing. The school

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Immersive language experience in Tokyo
    5.0
    04/11/17

    Of the many Japanese language schools attended while living and working in Japan, this was immersive. The most important aspects were: 1.small class sizes (4-7 people) 2.immersion japanese language, with little or no English. 3.great location in Tokyo

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • If you know what genki means,no needs for explanation
    5.0
    04/06/17

    Studie at the Shinjuku branch for 5 weeks in the Pop Culture Class. The program consists of normal classes, which are the ones every student take on their respective levels, and for the pop culture/traditional culture courses, 3 times a weak you go do

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    Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend