ONLINE JAPANESE PROGRAM FOR STUDY ABROAD PREPARATION (150 hours)

TCJ offers the perfect course for those who “want to acquire basic Japanese language skills before studying in Japan. Whether you have already decided to study in Japan or are thinking about it in the future, you can participate in Japanese lessons online from your home country.

To enter a Japanese language school, one of the following is required
1. Completion of 12 years of education in your home country (with a high school diploma).
2. If less than 12 years of education in your home country, you must have Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPT N5 or above, or 150 hours of Japanese language study certification.

TCJ’s online lessons can be taken as either class or private lessons. You can choose the lesson that best suits your schedule, curriculum, and level. By building up foundation of Japanese language skills while you are preparing to study abroad, you will be able to study more smoothly after you arrive in Japan. We recommend to study abroad in Japan after improving your Japanese language skills, because in addition to a high level of Japanese language proficiency, students are required to have the ability to think, judge, and express themselves in order to enter universities and graduate schools.This is TCJ’s original program, which can only be offered through a variety of courses, including study abroad courses, courses for foreign residents in Japan, and online courses.

You can join from zero experience as a learner! Students can start by learning hiragana and katakana, and build up their Japanese language foundation in level-specific courses.
Choice of courses: You can choose class lessons or private lessons, depending on your situation and preferences.

・You can take high-quality class lessons and private Japanese lessons by online, just as you would in person.
・Our team of instructors will accompany you through the learning process, so you can achieve great learning results in 3 months (150 hours).

・You can save cost and time and take on the challenge of studying abroad in Japan.
・By continuing to take lessons before coming to Japan, students will be able to smoothly study in the study abroad class after arriving in Japan.

The course is open to anyone who is interested in studying in Japan. You can take the course regardless of whether you live in Japan or abroad.
Extension of the program is possible after the start of the program.

[Main destinations for higher education]
The University of Tokyo Graduate School, Kyoto University Graduate School, Hitotsubashi University Graduate school, Kobe University Graduate School, Yokohama National University Graduate School, Keio University Graduate School, Waseda University Graduate School, Sophia University Graduate School, Meiji University, Chuo University

Academic Achievements 2024 [Graduate school]
Academic Achievements 2024 [Universities and Junior colleges]

[Preparation for study abroad 3 Months Plan]
Total 150 hours
2 hours of private online lessons per day x 6 days per week

[Preparation for study abroad 6 Months Plan]
Total 300 hours
Standard Class (9:00-12:20 JST)
(3 hours online class lesson per day x 5 days per week)

Fees vary depending on the schedule and duration of the course. Please contact us for details.

Enhance your learning with both group and private lessons. Access private lessons at a special rate with the Group Lesson Plus plan.

Build grammar and vocabulary to enhance communication skills.
Improve overall Japanese proficiency through interactive sessions.

Personalized curriculum.
Target specific learning needs for effective learning.

At “CLUB TCJ,” not only can you learn Japanese, but you also have opportunities to make friends and engage in cultural exchanges through additional learning support and Japanese cultural experiences! There are events and free lectures by special instructors that you can only experience at TCJ (e.g., Hiroshima dialect, business etiquette, etc.), allowing you to enjoy learning Japanese beyond just studying. With weekly learning support and seasonal activities each month, you can interact with multinational students from different classes, providing you with opportunities to practice and enjoy the Japanese you’ve learned.

You can apply to universities and graduate schools from your home country. The entrance examination must be taken either (1) by coming to Japan on a short-term visa, or (2) from overseas. *Whether or not (2) is possible depends on the university.