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ARC Academy Kyoto
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24 months
ARC Academy Kyoto
Video overview
International student body
WiFi available
Free Wifi is available to students.
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.
Full time employment support
From preparing you for interviews to teaching you proper business Japanese, this school provides support for when you’re ready to join the Japanese workforce.
Location
Our school is located in Marutamachi, Kyoto.
DISTANCE TO TRAIN STATIONS (Walking time)
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We are now accepting applications for January 2027 term
ARC Academy Kyoto
What our students say?
The teachers at ARC Academy Kyoto really care about you and how well you are doing in your studies. I felt like I could truly count on them whenever I needed help. This type of atmosphere was very important to me, as it was exactly what I was looking for when I chose ARC Kyoto.
Gabi
Brazilian
ARC Academy Kyoto
Our Japanese Courses
ARC Academy Kyoto
GENERAL JAPANESE COURSE
This course includes standard lessons, JLPT and EJU preparation, and cultural activities throughout the year.
Course length
WITHOUT STUDENT VISA
3 months
WITH STUDENT VISA
6 - 24 months
Available starts
January - April - July - October
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class 09:15 to 12:30
Or
Afternoon class 13:30 to 16:45
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.
School Intensity
Medium intensity means the school gives you a perfect balance between study pace and free time. This means that you’ll be able to enjoy your life in Japan, while still being able to effectively progress your studies.
3 months
6 months
12 months
18 months
21 months
24 months
Costs
Total course costs
The total tuition cost includes tuition, staff guidance, as well as some activities. For long-term students (6 months or longer), this also includes student insurance. Material fees are not included and must be purchased separately.
TERM 1 - 3
BEGINNER - 9 MONTHS
Main focus will be on daily conversation. You will receive strong verbal training plus instruction in grammar and sentence structures. Upon completion, you will be JLPT N4 level. Main textbook: Minna no Nihongo
TERM 4 - 6
INTERMEDIATE - 9 MONTHS
Focus will shift from basic topics to things more useful for real-world application. You will learn important and appropriate vocabulary and expressions that will help you fit into Japanese society. In addition, you’ll learn how to effectively express opinions. Main Textbook: Learn Intermediate Japanese
TERM 7 - 9
ADVANCED - 9 MONTHS
Gain the ability to read and understand newspapers and watch the news. Heavy focus is placed on learning high level Japanese for business situations, research, and beyond. Main textbook: Learn Advanced Japanese
ARC Academy Kyoto
Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.