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From the kana to integrated use, a path that joins up.
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日本語プログラム
Japanese Programs
From the kana to natural conversation — turning interest into something solid you can keep building on.
At a glance
Start with this language track
Starting Japanese is not the hard part. The hard part is knowing what to study once the initial novelty wears off. The course lays down script and pronunciation first, then connects grammar, listening, reading and speaking layer by layer, so that knowledge does not stay as scattered memory.
Whether you study out of interest, for further study, for work or for an exchange in Japan, there is a matching direction. Learners taking the JLPT can add exam training alongside the general course.
Speaking first
Situational tasks that turn language into something usable early.
Cultural comparison
Understanding the etiquette, society and daily life behind the language.
Exam support
Planning and focused practice for each JLPT stage.
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Graded learning path
Japanese runs from absolute beginner through N5, N4, N3 and N2 general ability, with the option of JLPT-focused training before the exam.
- Beginner–N5: Kana, basic grammar and everyday conversation
- N4: Complex sentences, narrating experience, upper-beginner listening and reading
- N3–N2: Topic expression, formal communication and complex texts
- JLPT track: N3/N2 question types, timed practice and mock review
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What comes into class
Anime and video, city travel, food culture, workplace etiquette and news reading all find their way into the classroom. The Japanese corner, dubbing sessions, short plays and cultural events give what has been learned a chance to actually be used.
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What you should be able to do
By the end of a stage you should be able to talk about life and study topics at the corresponding level, read common texts, catch the key points of an audio passage, and know how to keep learning after the course.
From graded courses to focused training, every step has a clear goal and a way forward.
Class catalogue
Every level prepares you for the next
Each class has a defined starting point, a study cycle and stage results. After finishing a level you can move straight on, or switch into a focused course built around an exam, a job or a way of speaking.
Not sure where to start? The enrolment conversation takes your existing level, your goal and the hours you can give each week, and makes a recommendation.
JP-START
Beginner · Early N5 · General Japanese
Japanese Starter
Master kana, pronunciation and the first essential patterns for a confident start.
Open for enquiries
2026-09-09 · Wed 18:30—20:30、Sun 10:00—12:00
10 weeks · 40 class hoursView the syllabus →
JP-N5
Elementary · JLPT N5 · General Japanese
Elementary Japanese
Build an elementary grammar system and daily communication for common short texts and exchanges.
Autumn 2026 schedule · registering interest
14 weeks · 56 class hoursView the syllabus →
JP-N4
Pre-intermediate · JLPT N4 · General Japanese
Pre-intermediate Japanese
Extend tense, complex sentences, listening and reading to communicate beyond isolated statements.
Autumn 2026 schedule · registering interest
16 weeks · 64 class hoursView the syllabus →
JP-N3
Intermediate · JLPT N3 · General Japanese
Intermediate Japanese
Understand longer sentences and express themes using increasingly natural Japanese materials.
Autumn 2026 schedule · registering interest
18 weeks · 72 class hoursView the syllabus →
JP-N2
Upper-intermediate · JLPT N2 · General Japanese
Upper-intermediate Japanese Application
Handle complex social and professional texts with more accurate, appropriate expression.
Autumn 2026 schedule · registering interest
18 weeks · 72 class hoursView the syllabus →
JP-JLPT
Exam-focused · N3/N2 · Exam preparation
JLPT Intensive Preparation
Use timed language, reading and listening practice with systematic review for greater consistency.
Autumn 2026 schedule · registering interest
8 weeks · 32 class hoursView the syllabus →
Autumn scheduling updated 2026-08-13. Class openings and rooms are confirmed at enrolment.
NEXT STEP
Not sure which level to start from?
Tell us about your background, your goals and your schedule, and an adviser will suggest a placement.