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Shinjuku Gyoen Japanese Language School
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Shinjuku Gyoen Japanese Language School is located in Shinjuku, the most downtown area in Tokyo.We have accepted students from over the world.
We have decades of experience, teaching foreign students since 1984. Every year hundreds of students come to study with us.
We have approximately 8 classes from beginner to advanced, so you can find the most suitable class for you. Direct method is used in all classes. We offer them variouse courses with activities, full support with obtaining a visa, relocation, part-time job finding support, and any other kind of support that they may need.
The course is available from 4 weeks to 2 years. We also offer the accommodation and airport transfer arrangement.
Our classes provides all aspects of Japanese teaching, including Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing.
For intermediate or higher level students, we also offer JLPT preparatory, EJU preparatory, besides the regular curriculum. The personal care and academic / career support is maintained highly and continuously.
All of our teachers in Japan are native, have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate.
We also offer private lessons. Learn from qualified teachers, who can also communicate with you in English and Chinese.
English, Vietnamese and Chinese speaking staff available.
Our mission: to teach Japanese and Japanese culture to people from around the world and to empower them in their university, career, and personal pursuits.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024, 28 Sep 2024 - 15 Oct 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 06 Jan 2025, 18 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025

Shinjuku Gyoen Japanese Language School does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:20 AM - 12:50 PM
Afternoon session
01:10 PM - 04:40 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Tokyo.

Class size

Average 16 students
Maximum 20 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 24 years old
(18 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Shinjuku Gyoen Japanese Language School is located in Shinjuku, the most downtown area in Tokyo.We have accepted students from over the world.
We have decades of experience, teaching foreign students since 1984. Every year hundreds of students come to study with us.
We have approximately 8 classes from beginner to advanced, so you can find the most suitable class for you. Direct method is used in all classes. We offer them variouse courses with activities, full support with obtaining a visa, relocation, part-time job finding support, and any other kind of support that they may need.
The course is available from 4 weeks to 2 years. We also offer the accommodation and airport transfer arrangement.
Our classes provides all aspects of Japanese teaching, including Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing.
For intermediate or higher level students, we also offer JLPT preparatory, EJU preparatory, besides the regular curriculum. The personal care and academic / career support is maintained highly and continuously.
All of our teachers in Japan are native, have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate.
We also offer private lessons. Learn from qualified teachers, who can also communicate with you in English and Chinese.
English, Vietnamese and Chinese speaking staff available.
Our mission: to teach Japanese and Japanese culture to people from around the world and to empower them in their university, career, and personal pursuits.

Year opened
1988
Number of classrooms
8

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native Japanese speakers
All
Teachers with Japanese teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Shinjuku Gyoen Japanese Language School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 18.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Vietnam
60%
Nepal
20%
USA
5%
China
3%
Hong Kong
3%
Myanmar
3%
Taiwan
3%
New Zealand
2%
Philippines
1%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024, 28 Sep 2024 - 15 Oct 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 06 Jan 2025, 18 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025

School location

Shinjuku Gyoen Japanese Language School is located in Shinjuku, the most downtown area in Tokyo.
10 minutes walk from Shinjuku station,
3 minutes walk from the nearest station, Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station.
Shopping, libraries, banks and hospitals are all within walking distance.
Shinjuku Station has 5 routes, and it is very convenient for transportation.
Around the station, the atmosphere of a lively city continues over a wide area.
Underground corridors are lined up to visit north and south of the station and the surrounding stations.

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Reviews

67% recommend

based on 3 reviews
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"Very friendly but a few problems"

Jacob Layet, student from UK

The teachers were all very friendly and nice but I would have appreciated if they controlled the class more. There was a group of students who would always disrupt the class and it was quite frustrating.
I would have appreciated being treated more like an adult than a child student (eg our phones were taken off us at the start of every class which I could have used to enhance my learning experience)

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
21 Nov 2022 - 16 Dec 2022
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Place to meet amazing people and make a lot of memories, while studying"

Patrik Kořínek, student from Czech Republic

I've attended this school for two months and would absolutely recommend it. Teachers were very kind, helpful and friendly. Slight downside is, not all of them speak English, so I would be nervous about attending this school as an absolute beginner (I've attended N4 level course. It is possible all the English speaking teachers are in the N5 beginner course, I do not know). However for people with some Japanese knowledge, not being able to always use English will provide an additional motivation to learn Japanese.

School's location is fantastic. Just a short walk to Shinjuku station. There are many restaurants, stores and interesting places around. And if you need to get somewhere, a metro station is also very close.

Accommodations provided by the school were fine. Again, great location, but they are basically dorms. Very much depends on who are the flat mates/roommates. From my experience it is comparable to bunking with a bunch of university students (but with less alcohol). Great opportunity for making friends and learn about other cultures.

As the school mentions, most other students are east Asian. They are not kidding. There were many interesting and fun people.


Overall my two months at this school were amazing. I enjoyed the classes, teachers and other activities (tea ceremony demonstration, origami beyblade contest, how to onigiri class...). I made many great memories and will miss people I met there.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
10 Oct 2022 - 2 Dec 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The friendliest studying atmosphere."

Ryan Chui

I am currently on the private 1 on 1 Japanese class. My teacher is very kind and nice to me, the staffs in the school also helped me a lot to adapt to the Japanese life. The location of the school is also an advantage of this school, it is located in the central of Shinjuku and it is right next to Shinjuku Gyoen. There are many shops and restaurants nearby, so it is a very convenient place for students to stay at. The school also provide housing for students nearby Shinjuku Gyoen. You will definitely feel grateful to be studying here because of the staffs and teachers here to help you.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Duration of study
71 weeks
Date of study
17 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Shinjuku Gyoen Japanese Language School offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 242
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Tokyo
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 3 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Monday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Friday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 242
Student residences are recommended for people who want to live near the school and live in Shinjuku and more contact with other students during their stay.
What is Shinjuku?
The most downtown area in Tokyo.
About 10 minutes walk from the nearest station, Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station.
Shopping, libraries, banks and hospitals are all within walking distance.
Shinjuku Station has 5 routes, and it is very convenient for transportation.
Around the station, the atmosphere of a lively city continues over a wide area.
Underground corridors are lined up to visit north and south of the station and the surrounding stations.
It is a multinational city where many foreigners are sightseeing and many foreigners are working.

Student residence (off-campus) - 4-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 194
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Tokyo
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 3 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Monday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Friday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 194
Student residences are recommended for people who want to live near the school and live in Shinjuku and more contact with other students during their stay.
What is Shinjuku?
The most downtown area in Tokyo.
About 10 minutes walk from the nearest station, Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station.
Shopping, libraries, banks and hospitals are all within walking distance.
Shinjuku Station has 5 routes, and it is very convenient for transportation.
Around the station, the atmosphere of a lively city continues over a wide area.
Underground corridors are lined up to visit north and south of the station and the surrounding stations.
It is a multinational city where many foreigners are sightseeing and many foreigners are working.

You can watch a video about our student residence on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUp661Ynhks&feature=youtu.be
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged ¥ 3,000 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Tokyo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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