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18 month Student Visa course

Genki Japanese and Culture School
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Study intensively in Japan for a full year! This course allows you to receive a student visa while studying at GenkiJACS' Nagoya branch.

The course offers 4 start dates per year, in January, April, July-August and October. Because of the Japanese government's deadlines, you must apply roughly 5 months in advance to be able to receive a student visa. So application deadlines would be as follows:
January start: Apply by August 20 of previous year
April start: Apply by November 20 of previous year
July start: Apply by February 20
October start: Apply by May 20

The course has 60 weeks of lessons, scheduled as follows:
Term 1: 10 weeks
Holiday 1: 3 weeks
Term 2: 10 weeks
Holiday 2: 3 weeks
Term 3: 10 weeks
Holiday 3: 3 weeks
Term 4: 10 weeks
Holiday 4: 3 weeks
Term 5: 10 weeks
Holiday 5: 3 weeks
Term 6: 10 weeks

The classes you will attend are the same award-winning small-group Japanese classes GenkiJACS is already famous for. You'll have 20 classes per week, Monday through Friday, with a maximum of 8 students per class, and a focus on Japanese for everyday communication in daily life and work.
After 18 months of study, you'll be at advanced level, equivalent to JLPT N2-1, and ready to work in Japan, or even go on to study at a 2-year college!

The student visa allows you to work for up to 28 hours per week while studying, which helps to reduce the cost of a year in Japan. Our staff are happy to help you find work.

The Japanese student visa has some government restrictions, so we cannot accept requests from all countries - contact us for details. Additionally, applicants must meet these requirements:
- Have graduated high school or equivalent
- Have no criminal record
- Be able to show proof of savings (or family savings) to pay for tuition and living expenses

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
60 weeks
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:10 PM
Afternoon session
11:25 AM - 03:50 PM
Afternoon session
02:05 PM - 05:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Nagoya.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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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
None

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?
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Housing

GenkiJACS offers the following housing types:
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Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

Included
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
Included
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.
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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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