Study Japanese in Japan

Genki Japanese and Culture School (GenkiJACS) is a communicational Japanese language school that offers short-term study abroad courses, learning the Japanese language and culture in a relaxed and friendly environment. We are located in the heart of Fukuoka City, in Kyushu, South Japan.

GenkiJACS was voted by the language travel industry in 2009 as one of the world's top language schools. We are one of only two Japanese language schools in the world that are currently accredited by IALC, the International Association of Language Centres.

We offer courses in a range of areas, including conversational Japanese, pop culture, Japanese culture, and study for exams, all with an emphasis on practical work, inside and outside of the classroom. Class content and teaching style is focused mainly on the needs of Western students, unlike most other language schools. We believe that you cannot fully understand Japanese language without also understanding Japanese culture. Therefore, lessons focus not just on what to say, but on when, how and why to say it. We adapt our lessons to the needs of each student, while keeping them practical and interesting, to give you the skills and confidence for success. A full schedule of events and activities, both at school and outside it, lets you master what you learn in class. Our experienced and friendly teachers and staff provide individual attention and care. These are the reasons so many people study with us again and again!

For students coming from overseas to study abroad at our language school, we can prepare a range of accommodation options including homestays, dormitories, and private apartments.

We're here to make your Japanese learning worthwhile and enjoyable.

GenkiJACS is not just your normal Japanese school. Here are some of the differences:

• Small class size: Classes are limited to a maximum of 7 students, and usually have around 3, giving you plenty of chance to practice with the teacher.
• Unique Courses: You won't find our "Japanese Plus Pop Culture" and "Japanese Plus Traditional Culture" courses at other schools!
• All ability levels accepted: Whether you are a complete beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, we have a class for you. Multiple segments of each class means you're not shoehorned into a group with people much higher or lower than you.

• Proven Quality: Multiple accreditations and awards, including being selected as one of the top language schools in the world, are a guarantee of a great education!
• Only licensed teachers: Unlike some other Japanese schools, all of GenkiJACS' teachers are graduates of a 420-hour Japanese teacher training course at a recognized study institution. We hire only the best, and perform regular training. Students agree: you won’t find better teachers!
• Flexible schedules: Courses start every Monday year-round, and you can study for as long as you want, from 2 weeks to a year or more! We schedule classes to fit your needs, instead of forcing you to learn when we want you to learn!
• Low cost: We are in the education field because we love teaching and want to spread understanding of Japanese culture, so our courses are priced as low as we can make them. If you find comparable courses cheaper at other Japanese schools, please tell us!

Basic Course Information

• Start dates: Every Monday throughout the year, depending on student level
• Length of course: From 2 weeks to as long as you want
• Basic Schedule: Four 50-minute classes per day, usually scheduled from 9:30am to 2:30pm. (Additional classes available.)
• Requirements: All levels of students are accepted, but beginners should be able to read hiragana.
• Accommodation: Homestay, shared apartment, dormitory or private apartment

About Fukuoka City, Kyushu - Japan

Fukuoka City is the largest city in Kyushu, South-Western Japan. Its moderate climate, beautiful scenery and great location have made it popular with travelers worldwide. Fukuoka was ranked as the best city in Asia by Asiaweek magazine for 1997, 1999 and 2000, because of its cleanliness, safety, excellent amenities and all-round good quality of life. It was picked as one of the world’s 10 “boomtowns” by Newsweek in 2006, and in 2008 Monocle Magazine ranked it 17th most liveable city in the world, and number 1 for shopping! Close to both mainland China and Korea, it is a link to the rest of Asia and beyond. Summers are warm, winters mild, and the people friendly.

Fukuoka’s renowned cuisine and warm-hearted people will make your stay here a pleasure. The city is full of wonderful restaurants, and its hard to visit an izakaya without making new friends. In addition, Fukuoka is bursting with culture: its many art galleries, museums, and theaters will give you your fill of the Japanese arts, while the nightlife is some of the best in the country.

Fukuoka is also unparalleled in convenience - the international airport is 10 minutes from the school and city center by subway, and the shinkansen (bullet train) station is even closer.