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NICHIBEI (The Japanese Language Institute) was founded in 1967. Since then, more than 9,000 people from 90 countries and regions have been studying at our school. Especially we are teaching business Japanese and also practical conversation mainly using original textbooks written by our instructors. Our mission is to help individuals and corporations from all over the world acquire Japanese language skills that will assist them in business as well as in daily life.

 
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  • Our school is located in Yotsuya, Shinjuku, in the heart of Tokyo. It takes just 5 minutes to travel from Shinjuku Station to Yotsuya Station by train, and only a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya Station to our school. We’re located on the 3rd floor of the "COMORE YOTSUYA" office building. There is a large supermarket in the basement, many restaurants and various shops in the area.

  • We take great pride in the diverse backgrounds of our students. Our school has a balanced representation from Europe, North America, East Asia, and beyond. We warmly welcome trainees from corporations, organizations, colleges, as well as private learners. Our school serves as a platform for cross-sector and cross-cultural communication. We’re fostering an exchange of ideas centered around the shared objective of learning Japanese.

  • The school embraces many exceptional and excellent lectures. As for the office and administration, all the staff are English-speaking.

Price

  • Daytime Intensive Program
    Intensive course, 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. The program puts a stress on the acquisition of communication skills such as conversational fluency and works on developing the students’ reading and writing abilities. You will also learn about Japanese manners, culture, and customs.

    1 year: ￥956,000
    2 years: ￥1,882,000
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    Brakes down;
    Selection fee upon applying: ￥30,000
    Admission fee upon admission: ￥40,000
    Tuition fee for a year: ￥876,000
    Facility fee for a year: ￥10,000

  • This 10-week intensive course is available for anyone who wishes to do a short term study program in Japan.

    ・1 term: ￥261,500
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    Brakes down;
    Admission fee: ￥40,000
    Tuition fee for a term: ￥219,000
    Facility fee for a term: ￥2,500

    *The prices above does not includes textbooks fee.
    *Enrollment Dates: January, April, July and October
    *Short term is for residents in Japan, Short term visa holder, tourist or working holiday Visa.

  • Monday - Friday
    9:00 AM - 12:20 NOON

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  • Basic level focuses on elementary communication skills necessary for work and day-to-day life. By the completion of Basic 3, the student will have learned conversational skills required for ordinary job performance and daily activity. The classes will make effective use of textbooks written in both Japanese and English, as well as picture cards designed to facilitate comprehension.

  • Advanced level students study the communication ability to fluently interact with native Japanese speakers in all contexts both in the office and in day-to-day life. The student will master the proficiency to effectively handle grievances, make presentations and conduct business negotiations through role-playing and mock meetings.

  • We provide various support services for students looking to work or start a business in Japan, including CV reviews and mock job interviews.

  • Some alumni of the Daytime Intensive Program continue their studies with us in the Evening/Saturday Program and through Private Lessons. Our program is primarily hybrid, allowing students to participate both online and in person, with some joining from overseas. The community at JLI lasts forever.

THIS SCHOOL ACCEPTS STUDENTS FROM:

USA, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Turkey, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania, Russia, New Zealand, Qatar, Portugal, Poland, Philippines, Peru, Paraguay, Panama, Palestine, Pakistan, Netherlands, Myanmar, Morocco, Monaco, Mexico, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritania, Lesotho, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Albania, Afghanistan

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  • We can provide information with partner real estate companies and introduce international shared houses in Tokyo since we do not own our self dormitories.

  • We can provide information with partner real estate companies and introduce international shared houses in Tokyo since we do not own our self dormitories.

Housing

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Nichibei Japanese Language Institute