Study Japanese & Intern/ teach abroad

Little Star Co, Ltd

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Experience life as a local and teacher training near beautiful Mt Fuji in Japan

Our language course offers not only the opportunity to learn Japanese but also provides
training for individuals aiming to become second language teachers. The course includes
necessary teacher training, where you’ll gain foundational skills to teach English. This includes
understanding Japanese culture, how students learn new languages in a structured way, as well
as a range of classroom management skills and language teaching techniques

1) Complete immersion in the Japanese culture including exposure to the Japanese working environment.

2) Intensive Japanese language lessons; those who wish to communicate in Japanese or take Japanese proficiency tests.

3) Career prospects in staying and working in Japan, particularly in the English language teaching field.

4) Certificate of Completing the Study & Internship program
*offer an internship and coaching service, along with a GrapeSeed certificate, which serves as a practicum for becoming a teacher

▪️Where are we?
we are located in Shizuoka, it is in the center of Japan.
It is blessed with abundant nature including the deepest bay in Japan: Suruga bay and the tallest mountain in Japan:
Mt. Fuji which is also registered as a World Cultural Heritage.

The location is also convenient for transportation, with the Shinkansen and the Tomei Expressway.
Less than 2 hours from Tokyo and Yokohama

Close to popular tourist attractions like Hakone and Fuji Five Lakes, It is attractive in many aspects such as history, culture,

▪️Features
All lessons are conducted privately or semi-privately to enhance language communication

Course topics
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

▪️Cultural exchange program
Immerse yourself and build connections through exciting experiences

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
09 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025 and 21 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

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

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 65 years old
Average 18 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Housing

Little Star offers the following housing types:
apartment

Shared apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals

33 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Address: Gotemba 550-7 ALMERIA 2-201, Gotemba, Shizuoka 412-0028, Japan
Location: In the city center of Shizuoka
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
33 €
Accommodation offered with all furnished such as a bed, kitchen stuffs, an air conditioner/heater We will also provide a high-speed wi-fi internet connection.
The school house is located in a nice, quiet neighborhood about 5-minutes walk from Gotemba Train station.
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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.

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 Shizuoka 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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