General Japanese 15 lessons per week
Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2
Don’t know how to say “hello” in Japanese? Don't worry.
This course is tailor-made for students who are visiting Japan for the first time. Class topics are closely related to daily Japanese life which covers topics such as ordering food and asking directions to the nearest train station. If you have any worries about how to start your trip in Japan, start from this course!
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Takesato Bldg. 2F 1-29 Nishi3, Kita2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Japan
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Individual student reviews about Hokkaido Japanese Language School
When I was looking for a Japanese language school in Japan, JaLS immediately got my attention, because of how many interesting activities it offered besides regular lessons, and also because classes w...
When i made my decision to go study japanese in Japan, i directly aimed to live in Sapporo. For me it was the perfect mix of japanese studies and culture experience, even though class is only 3 hours ...
I spent four weeks studying Japanese in JALS and had such an amazing time. The class sizes are small, and learning for three hours a day really lets you improve your Japanese ability really quickly - ...
This was the first time I had ever been on my own, and it was the absolute best experience I could ever have asked for. The class sizes were at most six people, which really helped me concentrate on t...
I came to this school with next to no previous experience with Japanese, and after twelve weeks, I left with basic speaking, reading, and writing abilities! The teachers are excellent and invested in ...
I studied for 6 weeks and learned lots of Japanese due to high quality teaching. There’s always something to do as JaLS is located a few minutes away from 2 useful stations. There were events every ...
I spent 10 weeks studying Japanese at JaLS and it's been one of the best summers I've ever had. What I greatly value about JaLS is the community which makes you feel like being in one big family, the ...
I spent an amazing 4-week course at JaLs last summer! What I really like about this school is that there were only 6 people per class so we got a chance to do a lot of speaking and practice. As I join...
I have started from basic Japanese and reached an intermediate level. The lessons are really effective and I was able to learn fast. The teachers follow your progress individually. The whole staff is ...
I stayed for two weeks at JaLS and I had the best time of my life. I am very grateful to all the awesome people I met and the great experiences I could make. The classes are small and you learn quickl...
Went to school last year for 5 weeks. Would consider that time as the best time in my life. Met great people and had great time. JaLS staff is better than family. Even you dont like to study, you feel...
I chose Jals since the small class and various programs. Teachers and staffs were so kind and full of energy that I could learn a lot only only from the lessons but through chatting with them. I think...
I spent 8 weeks during the summer of 2014 in Sapporo studying Japanese at JaLS. Yet, I was doing more than just that. I was learning about a new culture, experiencing a new way of life. Most study abr...
I had an amazing learning journey in JaLs. The teaching staff were friendly, engaging and adaptable to the needs/abilities of the international students. What sets the school apart from other schools ...
I had an amazing learning journey in JaLs. The teaching staff were friendly, engaging and adaptable to the needs/abilities of the international students. What sets the school apart from other schools ...
As I wrote at the end of the summer, this is how I felt when I got back home, still feel now, and probably will ever feel about my time at JaLS: There are no words to express how grateful I am for ha...
Having been to several language schools in Japan, Hokkaido JaLs is definitely my favourite. The location is superb, just in site of Sapporo station, and is surrounded by must-see spots for anyone visi...
j'ai suivi 6 semaines de cours a l'Hokkaido Japanese Language School. Je recommande vivement cette ecole. Les cours ont lieu dans des petites salles avec un petit nombre d'etudiants (1 a 6) ce qui est...
I would recommend Hokkaido Japanese Language School as great way to enjoy Hokkaido on the short term. They offer all levels of Japanese from beginner to advanced for formal study and employ effective...
My time at Hokkaido JaLS as a student included morning group classes, afternoon 1-1 lessons, and activities. Everything was brilliant! I had a great time, made some amazing friends and gained confiden...
The school is fantastic. The whole experience from dealing with the office staff with my countless queries and schedule changes, to being taught are effortless regardless of Japanese ability!!
I chose this school because of small classes (up to 6 people max) which provided me with a lot of opportunities to speak Japanese and due to a small number of students in class, the teacher was able t...
I am very satisfied: we weren't a lot of in the class (4 students, the maximum is 6) and the teachers have been able to pay attention on each of us. My Japanese accent really increased because we were...
Hokkaido JALS is a great school with a focus on improving speaking capability. Unlike other Japanese courses, the attention leans on nurturing practical speaking. They accomplish this not only from th...
I joined the Winter Course plus Standard Course this year and had a great time at Hokkiado Japanese Language School! Staff here are so nice and helpful. Whenever I have got problem, they are always w...
Number of classrooms: 7
Average nº of student per classroom: 4
Minimum student age: 16
Level test on first day:
Distance from the airport: 45 km.
Closest airport: New Chitose Airport
Year school opened: 2012
School opening times: 9:30 - 20:30
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•Hokkaido JaLS has 7 unique features. 1. We specialise in short
•term stays. Courses start every Monday and can be taken for as little as one week. 2. All of our teachers have professional Japanese teaching licenses. 3. We offer 7 levels of classes, from beginner to advanced (with a maximum of 6 students per class). 4. We provide an attractive cultural course that includes experiences in traditional Japanese activities, art, manga, fashion etc. 5. We offer a full schedule of social activities (such as day trips, sports activities, and local experiences) which will make your stay in Japan more exciting. 6. We offer friendly and comprehensive student support in English and Japanese. 7. Hokkaido JaLS has easy city centre access and is well placed near restaurants, shopping and local attractions.