Fukuoka JaLS Fukuoka, Japan
7F, M's Cross Fukuoka Daimyo, 1-12-46 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi - 810-0041 Fukuoka - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
What we dislike about the school
- Average age of students is a bit higher than at most schools. Great for students 25 years or older.
Special Offers
- Offer!Standard Course
Fukuoka JaLS Tenjin is located in the heart of Fukuoka, one of Japan’s most livable and welcoming cities. The school is surrounded by cafés, shops, parks, and cultural attractions, making it easy for students to experience everyday Japanese life.
We specialize in practical, communication-focused Japanese lessons taught in small classes, creating a friendly and supportive learning environment. Students from around the world study together while enjoying cultural activities and local experiences that help them connect with Japanese people and culture both inside and outside the classroom.
With excellent public transportation and easy access to the airport, beaches, and other parts of Kyushu, Tenjin is an ideal base for both studying Japanese and exploring Japan.
Japanese Courses
General Language
Standard Course
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥39,000¥37,050 / week More
Standard Course
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥39,000¥37,050 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 39,000 37,050 | 78,000 74,100 | 117,000 111,150 | 156,000 148,200 | 191,100 181,545 | 226,200 214,890 | 261,300 248,235 | 296,400 281,580 | 331,500 314,925 | 366,600 348,270 | 436,800 414,960 |
| Price in US$ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1,151 | 1,362 | 1,573 | 1,785 | 1,996 | 2,207 | 2,630 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - Opening Special! Offer valid for up to 4 weeks of tuition and to the first 100 applicants only. Limited first-come, first-served . Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + Private Lessons 21 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥72,000¥68,400 / week More
Standard Course + Private Lessons
21 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥72,000¥68,400 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 72,000 68,400 | 144,000 136,800 | 216,000 205,200 | 288,000 273,600 | 352,800 335,160 | 417,600 396,720 | 482,400 458,280 | 547,200 519,840 | 612,000 581,400 | 676,800 642,960 | 806,400 766,080 |
| Price in US$ | 434 | 867 | 1,301 | 1,734 | 2,124 | 2,514 | 2,904 | 3,295 | 3,685 | 4,075 | 4,855 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Autumn Course15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!from¥47,800¥45,410 / week More
Autumn Course
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Offer!from
¥47,800¥45,410 / week
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 47,800 45,410 | 95,600 90,820 | 143,400 136,230 | 191,200 181,640 | 234,220 222,509 | 277,240 263,378 |
| Price in US$ | 288 | 576 | 864 | 1,151 | 1,410 | 1,669 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 02 Nov 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026
Additional information for all courses
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Culture Course15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥47,800¥45,410 / week More
Culture Course
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥47,800¥45,410 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 47,800 45,410 | 95,600 90,820 |
| Price in US$ | 288 | 576 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Course15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!from¥47,800¥45,410 / week More
Summer Course
15 lessons per week | 6 students (max)
Offer!from
¥47,800¥45,410 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 47,800 45,410 | 95,600 90,820 | 143,400 136,230 | 191,200 181,640 | 234,220 222,509 | 277,240 263,378 |
| Price in US$ | 288 | 576 | 864 | 1,151 | 1,410 | 1,669 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 01 Jun 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
01 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:20 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Fukuoka JaLS include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Fukuoka JaLS
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Japanese teacher qualifications
- 80% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 45% male / 55% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Fukuoka JaLS.
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to classroom
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 20% |
| England | 10% |
| Germany | 7% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| France | 3% |
| Sweden | 3% |
| Thailand | 3% |
| China | 2% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Spain | 1% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 44% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 45% |
| >50 years | 15% |
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 40Throughout the year: 30
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 35 yearsThroughout the year: 37 years
Information for all courses offered by Fukuoka JaLS
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- ¥22,000
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately ¥4,000 per course level.
- Comments about courses
International Bank Transfer: JPY 4000.
Schools typically use Flywire for payment. Therefore, if a student needs to use a bank transfer, the above fee will be charged.- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 04 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 11 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 20 Mar 2026, 29 Apr 2026, 03 May 2026 - 05 May 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 04 Jan 2027, 12 Jan 2027, 11 Feb 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 20 Mar 2027, 29 Apr 2027, 03 May 2027 - 05 May 2027, 20 Jul 2027, 11 Aug 2027, 21 Sep 2027 - 23 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 03 Nov 2027, 23 Nov 2027, 21 Dec 2027 - 31 Dec 2027. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Fukuoka Airport:
- ¥7,500 one way
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
¥28,800/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
¥28,800/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 28800 | 57600 | 86400 | 127600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 22000 |
| Price in US$ | 183 | 365 | 548 | 809 | 140 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 9:00-21:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 22000¥.
- Price extra night
- ¥4,400 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Higher-end Private Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥150,000/ week Show more
Higher-end Private Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥150,000/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 150000 | -- | -- | 285000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 22000 |
| Price in US$ | 951 | 1,806 | 140 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 9:00-21:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 22000¥.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Standard Private Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥59,000/ week Show more
Standard Private Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥59,000/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 59000 | -- | -- | 151000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 22000 |
| Price in US$ | 374 | 957 | 140 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 9:00-21:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 22000¥.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 30 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
FAQ about Fukuoka JaLS, Fukuoka
What is the best price for a course at Fukuoka JaLS, Fukuoka?
“Japanese courses at Fukuoka JaLS start at 37050 ¥ for a Standard Course course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at Fukuoka JaLS as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course, Standard Course + Private Lessons , Autumn Course, Summer Course”
Is airport pickup offered by Fukuoka JaLS?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Fukuoka Airport (7500 ¥)”
Which countries are students of Fukuoka JaLS from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Fukuoka JaLS comes from USA with a 20% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and Germany (7%).”
Fukuoka JaLS offers courses for which ages?
“Fukuoka JaLS offers courses from 18 years to 99. The average age is 35 during the summer and 37 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Fukuoka JaLS
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- CO&CO Co., Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 00586986
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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Students selecting the homestay option must use the school's airport pick-up service. The driver will accompany students to their homestay location to ensure safe and punctual arrival. Students under the age of 18 must stay with a host family.