Beginners Japanese Course|京都府国際センター

Important Notice Regarding Our Japanese Language Program

Thank you for your interest in our Japanese language classes. Please note that we are a prefectural international exchange association, not a formal "Japanese Language School" (Nihongo Gakkou). Our classes are designed for international residents who are already living in Kyoto Prefecture and wish to learn practical Japanese for daily life. We cannot sponsor student visas or issue the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) required for long-term study in Japan. If you are seeking full-time study or require visa sponsorship to move to Japan, please search for an accredited Japanese language school.

Beginners Japanese Course

We want to help you learn the Japanese necessary for daily life.
Have fun learning alongside people from all over the world!

Targeted individuals and their Japanese language level

1. Beginners
Those who learn Japanese for the first time - those who can read hiragana and katakana
2. International residents who live or work or study in Kyoto Prefecture
3. Mid/long-term residents (who live in Japan and want to learn Japanese necessary for daily life)
4. In principle, 18 years or older

*Your class level is decided upon interview with a Japanese teacher.

Click here for the level guide (Self-check sheet)

> To Apply

●Mon/Thu Regular Course (Class I: 15 people Class II: 15 people)
Class I is for beginners and near-beginners.
Class II is for those who can read hiragana and know some Japanese.

●Saturday Conversation Course (Class I: 15 people Class II: 15 people)
Class I is for those who can understand simple Japanese when listening.
Class II is for those who can express their opinions and thoughts in simple Japanese.

Flyer

Schedule and Contents

The class will be taught in Japanese. (Direct method)
For all classes, materials created by the center will be provided.

●Mon/Thu Regular Course
October 5 (Mon) – December 17 (Thu), 2026
Class I : 13:30-15:45 Class II : 10:30-12:45
Every Monday and Thursday, 20 lessons
Kyoto Prefectural International Center

Class will start off with simple material and gradually work up to more advanced material.
Textbooks used will be the following:

●Saturday Conversation Course
October 10 (Sat) – December 12 (Sat), 2026
Class I : 10:30-12:45 Class II : 13:30-15:45
Every Saturday, 10 lessons
Kyoto Prefectural International Center

This course is aimed at people who want to enthusiastically use and practice practical Japanese that is necessary in daily life and communication.

Placement interview

＊Interviews will be conducted face-to-face (at KPIC- Kyoto TERRSA, East Bldg. 3F).
Detailed information will be provided after your application.

Mon/Thu Regular Course

October 1 (Thu), 2026 10:30-14:00

Saturday Conversation Course

October 3 (Sat), 2026 10:30-12:00 (Reception open until 11:30)

*Depending on the result of the interview, you may not be accepted into the course.
*If the class reaches capacity, priority will be given to those who applied first.
*It may take some time to determine the class.

Course Fee

Mon/Thu Regular Course: Class I/II -- 10,000 yen for 20 lessons
Saturday Conversation Course: Conversation Class I/II-- 5,000 yen for 10 lessons

●Please pay in cash on the day of your interview.

＊There are no refunds once payment has been made.
＊The fee is the same even if you join after the course has started.

Receiving the textbook

・We will provide textbooks and any other materials on the interview day or the first day.

Location

Kyoto Prefectural International Center

70 Higashikujo Shimo-dono-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto
Kyoto TERRSA, East Bldg. 3F

Professor

Professional Japanese teacher registered with KPIC (experienced)

To Apply

※ You need an email address that you can access and confirm yourself to apply.

(1) Register your email address
Please register your email address using the form below.
Japanese Language Class Application

(2) Make an interview appointment
Please check the email sent to your registered email address.
Use the link in the email to make an appointment for an interview.

Notes

・Please do not be late, leave early, or be absent.
・Those who attend 80% or more of the classes will receive a Certificate of Completion on the final day.
・If you are absent, please inform your teacher.

Important Notice Regarding Our Japanese Language Program