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Akamonkai
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Akamonkai
Video overview
High intensity and affordable
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.
Full time employement 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.
Part time job support
The school provides support by posting available part-time jobs in the area and preparing you for the interview.
Student dorm
The school runs and operates a number of dormitories located within a short distance from the school. These dormitories are a very cheap option for any student on a budget!
Location
Our school is located in Nippori, Tokyo.
NIPPORI – Nippori is a calm and quiet residential area in central northern Tokyo. It is home to a lot of convenient shops and restaurants, which makes it a great place for both eating out or bringing home food from the supermarket that can be found close to the school.
While being a generally inexpensive place to live in comparison to the rest of the city, it’s still very well located since it is connected to the rest of central Tokyo by the Yamanote line. For example, you could easily reach Akihabara by train in only 7 minutes. Ikebukuro (13 minutes), Shinjuku (17 minutes) and Shibuya (29 minutes) are also just one simple train ride away, no changing lines!
DISTANCE TO TRAIN STATIONS (Walking time)
Nippori (10 min)
Nishi-nippori (11 min)
Mikawashima (5 min)
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We are now accepting applications for July 2025 term
Akamonkai
Our Japanese Courses
Akamonkai
GENERAL JAPANESE COURSE
This course includes standard lessons, JLPT, and cultural activities throughout the year. The high intensity of this course means that students improve their Japanese at a faster rate than average.
Course length
WITHOUT STUDENT VISA
3 months
WITH STUDENT VISA
6 - 24 months
Available starts
January - April - July - October
School usually starts in the first or second week of the month’s term start.
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class 09:00 to 12:20
Or
Afternoon class 13:10 to 16:30
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
Intensity varies depending on the course
This school provides different course intensities to suit students needs:
High intensity course - You will spend the majority of your time outside of class studying and reviewing class materials to make sure you can keep up with the high pace of the class. This is best for students that are serious about mastering Japanese and want to potentially move onto either higher education or full-time employment.
Medium-high intensity course - The amount of self-study required to keep pace of the class leaves some free time. It is a good option for students who are willing to spend more time studying so they can progress quicker but also want to have some time outside of class to enjoy life in Japan.
3 months
6 months
12 months
18 months
21 months
24 months
Costs
Total course costs
The total course costs in these charts include class time, staff guidance and some school activities. Study materials and textbooks are also included, both for short-term and long-term students. The prices above will apply from April 2020 following a slight increase in tuition due to a tax increase in Japan.
TERM 1 - 4
6 MONTHS - 1 YEAR
Focus will be on basic grammar, kanji, and vocabulary, plus focus on everyday verbal communication. Main textbooks: Minna no Nihongo, Akamonkai Original Textbook.
TERM 5 - 7
9 MONTHS
Systematically level up and continue learning grammar, kanji, and vocabulary. Learn to properly communicate, plus gain reading comprehension levels appropriate for daily life. Students can choose between focusing on preparation for the EJU or JLPT. Main textbooks: Depends on electives, Learn Intermediate Japanese.
TERM 8 - 10
9 MONTHS
Students learn, not only daily communication, but also reading and listening.
Strict focus is placed on achieving high marks on the JLPT or EJU tests. Students also use real world materials, such as magazines, newspapers, and TV programs, to develop natural fluency. Main textbooks: Depends on electives, Learn Advanced Japanese.
Akamonkai
BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CLASS
This course is to prepare you to find full-time employment in Japan. You’ll be trained rigorously in business etiquette, mannerisms, interview style, plus gain familiarity in using Japanese PC software. The school is partner with a recruiting agency called “Human Power” that will assist you with your job search throughout the entire process.
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree, JLPT N2 or higher.
Course length
WITH STUDENT VISA
6 - 12 months
Available starts
April, October
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class 09:00 to 12:20
Or
Afternoon class 13:10 to 16:30
Other features
Business Japanese classes
Study proper business Japanese and etiquette. This class is perfect for all students, especially those who are looking for full-time employment in Japan.
Japanese culture class
Learn many different aspects of Japanese culture and life in this class. You’ll probably learn about things that you never knew were particular to Japanese culture.
School Intensity
Intensity varies depending on the course
This school provides different course intensities to suit students needs:
High intensity course - You will spend the majority of your time outside of class studying and reviewing class materials to make sure you can keep up with the high pace of the class. This is best for students that are serious about mastering Japanese and want to potentially move onto either higher education or full-time employment.
Medium-high intensity course - The amount of self-study required to keep pace of the class leaves some free time. It is a good option for students who are willing to spend more time studying so they can progress quicker but also want to have some time outside of class to enjoy life in Japan.
6 months
12 months
Costs
Total course costs
The prices above will apply from April 2020 following a slight increase in tuition due to a tax increase in Japan.
Akamonkai
JAPANESE COMPANY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Through this internship program students learn business Japanese and business etiquette, and work up to 28 hours outside of class hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as a paid intern obtaining business skills.
Akamonkai's partners help students to obtain necessary skills to get a job in Japan. For example, how to make a Japanese resume and application documents, conduct mock interviews, teach communication skills for sales and service operations, and more.
As for the internship, students work at various consumer facing businesses such as hotels, ryokan (Japanese inn), airports, duty free shops, department stores, outlet malls, and tourist information, using their language skills. Students have the chance to receive a recommendation letter from the employer at the end of the internship.
During the studies and internship, students get a real experience of what it is truly like to work in Japan.
Prerequisites
In order to take part in this program students must have:
* Graduated from a university outside of Japan (regardless of major), OR from a high school outside of Japan if seeking future employment on a Specified Skills Visa
* Hold a Japanese Language Proficiency Test N3 certification or have an equivalent Japanese language proficiency.
In addition, before entering Japan, students will go through document screening and have an interview. Students will also have a Japanese placement test in Japan.
Course length
WITH STUDENT VISA
6 - 18 months
Available starts
January, April, July, October
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class 09:00 to 12:20
Or
Afternoon class 13:10 to 16:30
Internship work placement in addition to class hours, on weekdays, and on weekends/holidays for up to 28 hours a week.
Other features
- Education and working experience to be ready to work in Japanese company.
- Full support from Akamonkai's partners for finding an internship.
6 months
Costs
Total course costs
Textbook costs are included. Please note there is an additional ¥18,000 charge for Preparatory Education students (Junbi Kyoiku).
Akamonkai
Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.
