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Fukuoka Foreign Language College
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24 months
Fukuoka Foreign Language College
Video overview
Associate diploma degree
Upon completion of the 2 year course, you are eligible to receive an associate’s degree.
Note: The associate’s degree program is for April start students ONLY. October start students do not qualify for the associate’s degree program.
WiFi available
Free Wifi is available to students.
Student lounge available
English speaking staff available
There will be English-speaking staff available to assist you with any issues that may arise during your time at the school.
Part time job support
The school provides support by posting available part-time jobs in the area and preparing you for the interview.
Location
Our school is located in Fukuoka.
DISTANCE TO TRAIN STATIONS (Walking time)
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We are now accepting applications for July 2025 term
Fukuoka Foreign Language College (FFLC)
Our Japanese Courses
Fukuoka Foreign Language College (FFLC)
GENERAL JAPANESE COURSE
This course includes standard lessons, JLPT and EJU preparation, and cultural activities throughout the year. The majority of students increase their Japanese fluency to an intermediate level of daily conversation in just three months. The enrolment for the 1.5-year course is in October and 2-year course is in April.
Course length
WITH STUDENT VISA
12 - 24 months
Available starts
April - October
School usually starts in the first or second week of the month’s term start.
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class 08:50 to 13:00
Or
Afternoon class 13:30 to 17:40
Course hours per week: 20
Classes are either in the morning or in the afternoon based on your level of Japanese
Other features
JLPT prep elective classes
These JLPT classes will prepare you for levels N2 or N1. They will focus on teaching you techniques to pass the test and will focus on the different sections that you will encounter in the test.
Higher education prep
This elective class prepares you for the EJU test, which is required for all students aiming to attend university in Japan.
School Intensity
This school is of medium-high intensity which means that they teach material at a very efficient pace. In general, you can expect to study daily for about 2 hours outside of class, depending on your level. So if you're someone who is serious about Japanese and committed to learning quickly yet still want some free time, this school could be right for you!
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12 months
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24 months
Costs
Total course costs
The total course costs in these charts includes class time, staff guidance, study material, textbooks, accident insurance (2 years) and national health insurance (only for the 1st year).
TERM 1
Start by learning and memorizing hiragana and katakana. These first few months will be essential in setting up the basics and getting familiar with the written characters of Japanese. Simple grammar points will be taught that will be useful for daily life.
TERM 2
Once the basics have been mastered with some kanji already introduced, this is where your learning ramps up with more focus on vocabulary and kanji. Plus some of the most important Japanese grammar points will be introduced in this term.
TERM 3
Kanji will be seamlessly integrated in your coursework and you will be required to use it over hiragana. Grammar points such as tenses and keigo will be covered. JLPT N4 level equivalent
TERM 4
Focus will be placed in longer and more difficult reading comprehension examples. Longer passages and harder kanji and vocabulary will be involved. Focus will be moved away from daily life topics to more advanced and educational topics. JLPT N3 level equivalent
Fukuoka Foreign Language College
Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.
