"I want to brush up my Japanese skill for work."
"I want to enhance the quality of life in Japan."
"I want to learn practical Japanese in preparation for higher education."
Students with various types of goals are studying Japanese at TCJ.
You can join a class-style lesson or take a 1-on-1 lesson with a teacher according to your preference. TCJ's lessons have been also used by many companies for employee Japanese language training programs.
Lesson type
Choose by level
We check your Japanese level through a level check test and conduct a personal interview before enrollment.
You can choose the most suitable lessons for you.
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Light Daytime Class |
Evening Business Class |
Private Lesson |
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Excess | Above N1 | Above C1 |
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Advanced Ⅲ | N1 | C1 |
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Advanced Ⅱ | N1 | C1 | |||||
Advanced Ⅰ | N1 | B2 | |||||
Intermediate Ⅲ | N2 | B2 | |||||
Intermediate Ⅱ | N2 | B2 | |||||
Intermediate Ⅰ | N2 | B1 | |||||
Pre-Intermediate Ⅲ | N3 | B1 |
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Pre-Intermediate Ⅱ | N3 | B1 | |||||
Pre-Intermediate Ⅰ | N3 | B1 | |||||
Elementary Ⅲ | N4 | A2 | |||||
Elementary Ⅱ | N4 | A2 | |||||
Elementary Ⅰ | N5 | A1 | |||||
Introductory | Below N5 | Below A1 |
Choose by level
We check your Japanese level through a level check test and conduct a personal interview before enrollment.
You can choose the most suitable lessons for you.
Class | JLPT | CEFR | Group Lesson | Private Lesson | |||
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Daytime Intensive Class |
Light Daytime Class |
Evening Business Class |
Private Lesson |
Private Speed Leanring |
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Advanced Ⅲ | N1 | C1 |
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Advanced Ⅱ | N1 | C1 | |||||
Advanced Ⅰ | N1 | B2 | |||||
Intermediate Ⅲ | N2 | B2 | |||||
Intermediate Ⅱ | N2 | B2 | |||||
Intermediate Ⅰ | N2 | B1 | |||||
Pre-Intermediate Ⅲ | N3 | B1 |
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Pre-Intermediate Ⅱ | N3 | B1 | |||||
Pre-Intermediate Ⅰ | N3 | B1 | |||||
Elementary Ⅲ | N4 | A2 | |||||
Elementary Ⅱ | N4 | A2 | |||||
Elementary Ⅰ | N5 | A1 | |||||
Introductory | Below N5 | Below A1 |
Choose from a variety of course styles
Choose from a variety of course styles
Experienced and highly skilled professional teachers
Experienced and highly skilled professional teachers
ISO 29991 certification(Tokyo)
ISO 29991 certification(Tokyo)
If you want to learn Japanese in a global environment, TCJ is the right place for you. Students from a total of 70 countries including the United States, Europe, Central and South America, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa are studying at TCJ. Also students who have working visas, spouse visas, expats, diplomats, are studying together in TCJ.
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Number of Students by Country | Number of students by age |
Number of students by age
Number of Students by Country
TCJ places the greatest emphasis on developing speaking ability. This is because Japanese speaking ability is the most strongly demanded skill in work and life situations. You will have plenty of opportunities for output in both class and private lessons. You can also regularly check your speaking ability with TCJ's Japanese Speaking Test™.
Our original materials are divided into small units with main textbook and review materials. We offer a learning method that enables you to learn Japanese 1.5 times faster than conventional methods. Our main materials are digital, so there is no need to carry them around. Students can study on tablets or PCs. In a well-developed ICT educational environment, you can improve your Japanese language skills quickly and reliably.
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The N5 to N1 step |
With TCJ's small unit learning, you can minimize the process! |
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The N5 to N1 step |
With TCJ's small unit learning, you can minimize the process! |
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INQUIRY FORMMany students from over 70 countries and regions study Japanese at TCJ.
As a tax accountant, I advise companies on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). I came to Japan in 2013 as an expatriate, and now, a few years later, I work in accounting at a Japanese company.
Until 2020, I had never seriously studied Japanese. The pandemic gave me the time to reflect on myself and work on improving my skills. My dream is to be able to speak fluent Japanese for daily life. Then, I would like to gradually move to the business level.
TCJ has the most flexible class hours, especially in the evenings (7:00-9:00 PM), which is perfect for a working person like me. Also, the management team is very understanding of each student's priorities and needs. Most importantly, the "student's normal work" is given top priority.
Each student is treated with respect and given individual attention. The location is also very convenient (only 30 seconds from the Shinanomachi station gates on the Chuo-Sobu line).
I came to Japan last year because of my husband‘s job transfer. Since I have no knowledge of Japanese, it became urgent for me to brush up my Japanese. I am currently doing some freelance work online on my own.
In terms of professional development, I would like to work for an international marketing or PR firm in the future. I have a degree in Food Science and I am fluent in English and Chinese. Ideally, I would like to use my language skills to become an international business liaison with a focus on sustainability.
With my knowledge of Japanese, I believe I will be able to gain a more comprehensive understanding of Japanese culture. Of course, it will also make my daily life in Tokyo easier. For me, the most important thing in learning a language is to set small, achievable goals.
And when you achieve those small goals, celebrate them. Learning a new language is hard, and we all need to keep our own pace when it comes to language learning. There is no need to compare yourself to others or be discouraged by how much progress others are making.
As long as you stay focused on your goals and execute your plan, you are on the right path to success. TCJ offers a wide variety of classes to meet the diverse needs of students, not only in terms of Japanese language proficiency level. In addition, online courses are also available, which has allowed me to have more flexibility in my daily life!
After graduating from college with a degree in International Relations, I moved to Japan in 2017 and since then I have been working as an actor as well as an English teacher.
I've taught English to students from kindergarten to college, and I've loved every second of it! Living a new life abroad is not easy, but it is a very fun adventure. I am currently enjoying my job as a teacher very much, but I am looking forward to accomplishing much more.
I would also like to gain valuable experience in the field of business and diplomacy, and in order to do so, it is very important for me to be able to speak fluent Japanese. I would like to impress the people around me with my strong Japanese language skills, and I would also like to learn how to negotiate in Japanese.
I've been to a few other schools before, but the staff at TCJ is the nicest I've encountered. TCJ truly cares about education and wants their students to succeed. TCJ has morning, evening, and private classes that can be taken on your own schedule. I am a very busy person, so it was great that they offered an evening course in business Japanese that fit my schedule. My classmates are friendly and motivate me to learn Japanese.
I recently finished my classes in College Last May, 2020 and graduated online through Zoom last October, 2020.
Then I came back to Japan this July 1st and started studying in TCJ on the 27th. I have been studying in TCJ for roughly about six months now and it helped me in refreshing my Japanese since l mostly lived in the Philippines and only came to Japan on my summer vacations. Our classis now between level N4 and N3 with more Kanji's and new words that is quite challenging but manageable.
I am not really pressuring myself since my only goal right now is to learn Japanese. I'm still undecided however right now due to the COVID-19 crisis I'm taking my time.
But so far, TCJ has been a great help for the improvement of my everyday life and conversation in Japan.
TCJ offers different classes and a range of levels that suits you best. My message to the incoming students, for the people that are considering, or even for those who are undecided is to choose the right school. I really recommend TCJ, not only because I'm studying here, right now, but everyone is friendly and approachable. I think that the environment can impact a student's performance and growth.
I have been living in Japan for over 18 years I came here after I married my husband in Bangladesh. Since then I have been working at a restaurant and have also been helping my husband. I am okay at talking with people but when it comes to writing I never had the opportunity to learn. My son’s sometimes teach me to read words here and there but other then that I have never been to a language school or have been thought.
The reason why I came to study Japanese at TCJ is because I want to start my own business and for starting my own business I need to learn Japanese. My goals are I will finish taking N3 Japanese test by the end of 2021 if possible.
TCJ offers variety of classes including private tutor.In those I have chose the evening classes like I have mentioned earlier I work at a restaurant at Morning time so I take evening classes. I recommend TCJ because even after COVID-19 they provide online classes and still teaches you in a good manner. One more reason why I would recommend this school is you will find friends from all over the world.
I just study right now in TCJ Japanese school and I have family here in japan, and also going to the gym.
I like to make friends and want to find job doing better experience in japan.
I want find nice job in the company.
When I start studying here, I really cannot understand nothing. But now after study in this school, I really became better. I can read, write and even know kanji. If you really want to learn Japanese language, come and enjoy this school. Its price is cheap and nice teachers they do they best to let you understand.
● You can enroll at any time.
Time | Hours of Contract | Entrance Fee | Monthly Fee | Total | |
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Morning Intensive Class (Mon-Fri) |
9:00-12:20 | 300 hrs. | ¥35,000 | ¥79,800 | ¥513,800 |
Morning Light Class (Mon/Wed/Fri) |
10:00-12:00 | 120 hrs. | ¥35,000 | ¥35,500 | ¥248,000 |
Afternoon Light Class (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri) |
13:30-15:30 (Mon/Tue/Thu) 13:30-15:00(Fri) |
120 hrs. | ¥35,000 | ¥45,700 | ¥309,200 |
Evening Business Class (Tue/Wed/Thu) |
19:00-21:00 | 120 hrs. | ¥35,000 | ¥35,500 | ¥248,000 |
VIP Private Lessons [Online] |
Individual arrangement of preferred lesson time |
72 hrs. | ¥35,000 | - | ¥621,080 |
VIP Private Lessons [Dispatch/Face-to-face] |
(same as above) | 72 hrs. | ¥35,000 | - | ¥679,400 |
Private Speed Learning | (same as above) | 57 hrs. | ¥35,000 | - | ¥498,980 |
Time | Hours of ontract |
Entrance Fee | Monthly Fee | Total | |
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Morning Intensive Class (Mon-Fri) |
9:00-12:20 | 300 hrs. | ¥35,000 | ¥79,800 | ¥513,800 |
Morning Light Class (Mon/Wed/Fri) |
10:00-12:00 | 120 hrs. | ¥35,000 | ¥35,500 | ¥248,000 |
Afternoon Light Class (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri) |
13:30-15:30 (Mon/Tue/Thu) 13:30-15:00 (Fri) |
120 hrs. | ¥35,000 | ¥45,700 | ¥309,200 |
Evening Business Class (Tue/Wed/Thu) |
19:00-21:00 | 120 hrs. | ¥35,000 | ¥35,500 | ¥248,000 |
VIP Private Lessons [Online] |
Individual arrangement of preferred lesson time |
72 hrs. | ¥35,000 | - | ¥621,080 |
VIP Private Lessons [Dispatch/Face-to-face] |
(same as above) | 72 hrs. | ¥35,000 | - | ¥679,400 |
Private Speed Learning | (same as above) | 57 hrs. | ¥35,000 | - | ¥498,980 |
※The above tuition fees include equipment and facility fees.
※Tuition fees are subject to change.
※Class lessons can be applied for from minimum 6 months.
※Private lesson requires minimum 3 hours per week. Adjusted from 9:00 to 21:00
※Seasonal campaign discount is available.
● TCJ will issue a certificate of Japanese language study to students who have maintained a certain level of attendance and have completed the study hours stipulated by the school.
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Since its establishment in 1988, students from more than 70 countries have studied at TCJ, realizing their dreams and goals for higher education and employment. TCJ is also one of the largest Japanese language schools in Japan for the training of Japanese language teachers, and is highly recognized both in Japan and abroad for its high level of Japanese language education.
The school is a multinational institution with students mainly from Asia, but also from Europe, the Middle East, North America, Central and South America, and Oceania. International culture exchange is possible on a daily basis in TCJ. The school provides opportunities for international students to learn high level Japanese communication and social skills to realize their future goals in Japan, and achieves high results in higher education and employment through careful career guidance. We also offer Japanese language lessons for foreigners who are living in Japan and online Japanese language education for overseas.
All schools are close to the station, it is very convenient for commuting and accessing the city.
TOKYO)
Shinanomachi Toshin Building Campus
4F-6F, 34 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0016, JAPAN
Tel: 03-3354-5001(Main company line)
Shinanomachi Renga Building Campus
2F, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0016, JAPAN
Tel: 03-3354-5051(Non-student visa courses, Online programs.)
OSAKA)
21F, Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North, 8-1 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka,
Tel: 06-6365-3665
A : What makes TCJ apart from other schools is its flexibility. We offer evening classes as well as daytime classes, so you can take classes after your work is done. Private lessons are available Monday through Friday at any time of the day. Hybrid lessons are available in all classes. This is a popular option for business persons who are working late and can't meet the class on time from their office.
A : This is because TCJ has the know-how to improve your Japanese language skills in a short period of time through coaching-type learning support. Professional Japanese language teachers work with each student to develop a study plan, manage progress, and provide thorough support, and TCJ's unique, integrated review method and digital materials make learning more efficient than ever before.
A : TCJ is one of Japan's top training institutions for Japanese language teachers. More than 100 teachers are all qualified, and carefully selected as professionals with high teaching abilities. Especially for private lessons, we will assign a teacher who fits your purpose and desired time slot, and together we offer a study plan and curriculum. You can also request a teacher who has business experience, can communicate in English, etc.
A : No. In general, the days and times of classes differ by level, but at TCJ, you can continue to study even if your level changes, because the days and times are the same.
A : No, all classes are offered in a hybrid format, so you don’t need to make reservations each time.
A : If you take private lessons, it is very important to have good compatibility with your teacher. If you would like to change teachers after you start taking private lessons, please contact us and we will find the alternative teacher for you. You can also observe a class lesson in advance to see the atmosphere of the class and the teacher's teaching style. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
A : When you request private lessons, you can have multiple counseling sessions. You can also have an opportunity to consult with the teacher who will be in charge of the lesson in advance, and the curriculum will be set after hearing your desired curriculum content, understanding of your current Japanese language ability, and goals, etc.
A : Yes, TCJ will issue a Certificate of Japanese Language Study after the study hours stipulated by the school have been completed.
A : Yes, we do. If a student requests a cancellation or refund within 8 days of the start of the course, a full refund will be issued. After 8 days, the refund policy will be in accordance with Japanese law.
A : TCJ supports the SDGs, the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in September 2015. Contribute to solving environmental, social, and economic (ESG) sustainability issues.
【Quality education for all】 We deliver high-quality, high-quality Japanese language education around the world, utilizing ICT, DX, and other technologies to meet the diverse needs of Japanese language learners.
【Achieve gender equality】 We respect and face the diversity of our international students, course participants in Japan, and employees.
【Job satisfaction and economic growth】 Through Japanese language education, we support the realization of social advancement and decent work for all people.
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