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Kyoto JaLS
Kyoto, Japan

Fukutoku Bldg.2F, 670 Tearaimizu-cho - 060-0002 Kyoto - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • School café that serves freshly brewed coffee and local snacks available from morning to evening.
  • IStudy Awards Winner 2019/2020: World Language School of the Year Japan.
  • Small class sizes
  • Top rated social activities
    4.5
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.7

Location: Kyoto JaLS is a Japanese language school located in the vibrant and traditional city of Kyoto in Japan. This state-of-the-art school is close to public transport networks and surrounded by amenities, convenience stores, eateries, supermarkets and commercial shopping. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto Owl's Forest, the Kyoto International Manga Museum, Nijō Castle and much more. The Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and the Imperial Palace are also within walking distance of the school.

School facilities: Kyoto JaLS facilities are modern and well-situated in relation to the city's sites of interest. These modern facilities include several classrooms, a bookshop, a cafeteria and a student lounge. Free WIFI is also available.

Accommodation: The school is experienced in arranging both long and short-term accommodation for students throughout the year. They can supply options for homestay in local families, shared apartments, and private apartments, subject to availability.

Social and cultural: Kyoto is a city that is abundant with social and cultural activities. The school happily arranges many activities for students, which can include karaoke nights, dining at restaurants, watching movies, city tours, food tastings and much more. The school also frequently arranges excursions, including overnight trips to places such as Nara, Yamazaki, Kobe, Himeji Castle and more.

Japanese Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 42,000 39,900 84,000 79,800 126,000 119,700 168,000 159,600 205,800 195,510 243,600 231,420 281,400 267,330 319,200 303,240 357,000 339,150 394,800 375,060 470,400 446,880
Price in US$ 253 506 759 1,012 1,239 1,467 1,694 1,922 2,150 2,377 2,832
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
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
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course" at Kyoto JaLS
Youngsuk 5.0
"Students who want to focus on improving their Japanese rather than activities"
Charlotta 5.0
"Great for a short period of time!"
Bertram 5.0
"By not having private lessons, I had more time to attend after-class activities. "
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 75,000 71,250 150,000 142,500 225,000 213,750 300,000 285,000 367,500 349,125 435,000 413,250 502,500 477,375 570,000 541,500 637,500 605,625 705,000 669,750 840,000 798,000
Price in US$ 452 903 1,355 1,806 2,213 2,619 3,025 3,432 3,838 4,245 5,057
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course combines 15 small group classes per week with 6 private lessons in the afternoon, ideal for students desiring accelerated learning and more opportunity to work towards personal goals and aims.

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course + Private Lessons" at Kyoto JaLS
Malin 5.0
"The private lessons were a great decision!"
Hans 4.0
"The private lessons add a lot. I actually think you should include this as standard!"
Jasper 5.0
"I was able to use the private lessons very well as a supplement. The teachers even spoke to me personally and were always up to date on my test results, etc."
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 50,800 48,260 101,600 96,520 152,400 144,780 203,200 193,040 248,920 236,474
Price in US$ 306 612 918 1,224 1,499
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
2026: 02 Nov 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026

Autumn in Japan is already a special season, but the momiji period turns a city as amazing as Kyoto even more fascinating! Take the opportunity to study Japanese, while engaging in cultural activities twice per week in a wonderful scenery! The school organises activities on free afternoons (subject to extra fees).

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 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Student reviews about "Autumn Course" at Kyoto JaLS
Maartje 5.0
"Highly recommend!"
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 50,800 48,260 101,600 96,520
Price in US$ 306 612
Starting dates
Every Monday

Culture courses are unavailable during seasonal course periods.

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Course Brochure
Example Schedule Standard + Culture Course - Kyoto JaLS Kyoto, Japan
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FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 50,800 48,260 101,600 96,520 152,400 144,780 203,200 193,040 248,920 236,474 294,640 279,908
Price in US$ 306 612 918 1,224 1,499 1,774
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
2026: 30 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 04 May 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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Course Brochure
Spring Course 2026
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FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 50,800 48,260 101,600 96,520 152,400 144,780 203,200 193,040 248,920 236,474 294,640 279,908
Price in US$ 306 612 918 1,224 1,499 1,774
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

This programme consists of 15 lessons of Japanese in the morning and two cultural activities per week. The rest of afternoons you can join the activities that the schools has prepared so you can socialise with your classmates from all over the world!

Course A: from 01 Jun to 10 Jul.
Course B: from 13 Jul to 21 Aug.

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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 50,800 48,260 101,600 96,520 152,400 144,780 203,200 193,040 248,920 236,474 294,640 279,908
Price in US$ 306 612 918 1,224 1,499 1,774
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
2026: 05 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 09 Feb 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
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Course Brochure
Winter Course 2026
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Work & Study
FREE changes
Weeks 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 330,600 314,070 381,900 362,805 433,200 411,540 484,500 460,275 535,800 509,010 638,400 606,480
Price in US$ 1,991 2,299 2,608 2,917 3,226 3,844
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
6-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 75,000 71,250 150,000 142,500 225,000 213,750 300,000 285,000 367,500 349,125 435,000 413,250 502,500 477,375 570,000 541,500 637,500 605,625 705,000 669,750 840,000 798,000
Price in US$ 452 903 1,355 1,806 2,213 2,619 3,025 3,432 3,838 4,245 5,057
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 - 16:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min

Our prices for Kyoto JaLS include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

Videos & Photos

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  • Kyoto JaLS class
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  • Tea farm excursion
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  • Kyoto JaLS students
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  • Ceramics class
    Ceramics class5/18
  • Yukata
    Yukata 6/18
  • Osaka Castle
    Osaka Castle 7/18
  • Fushimi Inari excursion
    Fushimi Inari excursion8/18
  • students
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  • Kyoto JaLS lesson
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  • Naginata experience
    Naginata experience11/18
  • Students in Kyoto
    Students in Kyoto12/18
  • Exploring
    Exploring13/18
  • Excursions
    Excursions 14/18
  • Enjoying the city
    Enjoying the city15/18
  • Seeing the city
    Seeing the city16/18
  • Learning about Japanese culture
    Learning about Japanese culture17/18
  • Seeing Kyoto
    Seeing Kyoto18/18

Student opinions about Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto

4.7
Overall school rating of
Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto
34 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
4.7 
Social activities
4.5 
Organisation
4.8 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 
Value for money
4.5 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6 
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (11 ratings)
4.9 
Students 31-49 years (9 ratings)
4.7 
Students 50+ years (14 ratings)
4.6 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The repeated lessons helped improve my studies.
I liked how the schedule was structured with morning classes and various afternoon activities.
Perhaps because of that, I felt a slight disappointment that the experience wasn't quite as deep as I'd hoped.”
“I wish the range of private lessons were broader.”
Insider tip: “If possible, please attend multiple times during the vacation period.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Students who want to focus on improving their Japanese rather than activities
Other comments: Classroom ventilation... The classroom is too cramped and hot.
Verified  
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 11. Feb. 2026
Overall rating
5.0
“Super invested staff; they make an effort to introduce you to people who have similar interests or experiences. The offer of activities is 6 days a week, and they are very good value. Transport is included in the price, and they make an effort to make a lot of pictures of everyone so you're creating so many nice memories!

I wished I booked the entire autumn course (5 weeks) instead of the 4 that I did.
You can enter at any level, and they check in with you to make sure you feel comfortable with the class level. But they also keep in mind that the energies match, so if you are a bit talkative in class and above your level, you might have to tone it down a bit and be a good student to prove your worth, which I actually appreciated a lot because it puts the masses above the individual.

Also, the coffee was good.”
“The Fridays were a bit hectic! There is a graduation ceremony on Friday, and they appreciate you staying for the other students, but then leaving for the activity leaves almost little room for lunch!

So make sure you maybe have something easy to snack on while you watch the ceremony.

And the classrooms are a bit small, so they can become stuffy, but you know, that's the downside of the good location, probably, so I'll take it.”
Insider tip: “Kendo, Ikebana and wagashi making were so much fun! And the hikes! They are very nice and take you away from the centre often and show you places you might not have thought of.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Highly recommend!
Other comments: I am a Jals student for life now!
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Course: Autumn Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 10. Dec. 2025
Overall rating
5.0
“The school as a whole is simply great. Great teachers, good atmosphere and very nice staff. I would come back any time.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great for a short period of time!
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Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2025
Overall rating
3.0
“The school has excellent facilities, dedicated staff and a sincere desire to deliver the best for their students.”
“They were disorganized in introducing a new textbook and the mix of students did not work for my class.”
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 29. Sep. 2025
Overall rating
5.0
“The staff are very committed and approach the students, which makes contact easier.”
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Course: Culture Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2025
Overall rating
5.0
“Great teachers and staff who actively involve and support you! The school has a great location and is the perfect place to meet new people and focus on learning! Highly recommended!”
“There were none!”
Insider tip: “Private lessons and the Ikebana experience!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The private lessons were a great decision!
Other comments: I'd love to come back!
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Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Mar. 2025
Overall rating
5.0
“Very nice teachers, great atmosphere and a good working environment! I improved my Japanese significantly in the 5 weeks!”
“Sometimes there is still a lot of focus on shadowing and repeating phrases.”
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Course: Standard Course - 5 weeks
Review date: 18. Dec. 2024
Overall rating
4.0
“Everybody was very friendly and helpful. The teachers were very nice. They did not only make me feel comfortable using my somewhat rusty Japanese again, they even gave me great tips for travelling afterwards.”
“Some of the methods used seemed strange to me. Especially that shadowing thing every morning.”
Other comments: Highly recommend, I would sure go there again.
Verified  
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Nov. 2024
Overall rating
4.0
“Small groups, very international. Nice support team that really does its best to connect everyone. (There were also Japanese who study English, who were paired with us, who study the other way).

The private lessons are highly recommended by the way. I didn't find the lessons themselves very interesting (see below), The private lessons were intensive, but they were exactly right. They were also flexible: part of the time it was just about what I had done or what was on my mind.
In the lessons, practically only Japanese was spoken at full speed. That alone, despite the negative points below, was good. Difficult at the beginning, "natural" at the end.”
“The rooms were relatively small. It was also a bit noisy for private lessons. It seems that I can't keep denying, and will have to get a hearing aid at some point :-(

Most likely because of my age (65+), the books used don't really appeal to me. The material is slow, the stories aren't really interesting. The books (Minna no hinongo), are also not really good in terms of layout (messy).

This is more criticism of the method than the school.
JaLS calls "Shadowing" a strong point. For me it was: everyone talks to the tape or the teacher at the same time. That doesn't work for me. I have to listen to the tape (good pronunciation) and to my own pronunciation, but I can't listen to the tape, 6 students who speak bad Japanese, and myself. Regularly arrived too late for the first hour to miss it. It was just annoying and tiring, and in my opinion didn't contribute to the learning process.”
Insider tip: “Just go for it. Learning a language is like a Japanese proverb: "If you collect dust, it will become a mountain".”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The private lessons add a lot. I actually think you should include this as standard!
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Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 6 weeks
Review date: 12. Nov. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers and the staff at the school were incredibly kind and welcoming. I felt very much at home at Kyoto JaLS.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: By not having private lessons, I had more time to attend after-class activities.
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Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 28. Jun. 2024
Overall rating
4.0
“Very good organisation and level of teaching, very nice, helpful, competent teachers.”
Other comments: friendly staff, very nice teachers, good quality of teaching
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Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Jun. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“Very organized, great learning spaces, nice teachers, well structured and very personal interaction - great!”
“There are no refunds for activity costs even if you cancel a week in advance. Has happened several times.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I was able to use the private lessons very well as a supplement. The teachers even spoke to me personally and were always up to date on my test results, etc.
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Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 8 weeks
Review date: 28. May. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“I love all their after school activities. They were all amazing!”
“My class room was a bit stuffy. Better ventilation would help.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect!
Other comments: Great school. I will join again if I have a chance.
Overall rating
5.0
“Good location/transport connections, very good organisation, very friendly staff/teachers”
“Very small classrooms, unfortunately normal in Japan. The maximum class size should not be eight, but six participants”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Can be combined very well with each other, recommended
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Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Feb. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“I am so glad that I chose this school! I felt so well looked after and welcome here. Both the teachers and the staff were fully committed to their work every day and I have never had such a great learning environment, learnt so much and had so much fun. The immersive method is used, i.e. everything is in Japanese, but if you really don't understand something, you can of course get by with English. I enjoyed being there every day, as I said I learnt an incredible amount (standard course + private lessons), made great friends and am already planning to come back. I can recommend the school 100 per cent!”
Insider tip: “The Japanese Conversation Courses”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The perfect combination for me. What you have learnt can be deepened and personal learning priorities can be better taken into account.
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Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 12 weeks
Review date: 8. Jan. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“I am very impressed with the dedication and passion of the teachers to be sure that the students would be as successful as possible. School administrators were equally helpful and supportive.
I have the highest regards for JaLS Kyoto.”
“There was nothing that I did not like.”
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Course: Standard Course + Private Lessons - 3 weeks
Review date: 24. Oct. 2023
Overall rating
3.0
“Many activities are offered and organized, facilities offer space to study and relax, staff are super kind.”
“Quality of teaching depends on the teacher which switches a lot, struggle to place you in a higher course if needed.”
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Course: Standard Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 30. Sep. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“It was nice to be able to speak English and Japanese together with various foreigners.”
“I was a little confused because there was no water purifier facility in the facility.
Wherever you go in Korea, you can freely drink water indoors... but here, you had to buy it from a vending machine.”
Verified  
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Sep. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“School was great, small classes and the excursions were also very interesting.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great, we progressed bit by bit. Now and then the homework was a bit much, but everything was doable.
Verified  
Course: Standard Course - 5 weeks
Review date: 13. Jul. 2023
Overall rating
4.0
“It is very friendly. The building is modern. The teachers are mostly pretty good.”
“The only downside is that in 2 weeks I had more than 5 different teachers!! They were all following the same general plan but I think it interfered with the learning process.”
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Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Jun. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“Very sympathetic, very good teachers with high motivational potential”
“Inflexible”
Insider tip: “Activities are a lot of fun”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good course; I actually wanted another one with more conversation/less strictness
Other comments: very pleasant
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Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 29. May. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were so nice and motivating. The size of the class is absolutely brilliant!”
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Course: Standard Course - 7 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“I like the school very much. I would like to go back to Kyoto or another JaLS location for a week or two next year!”
“Everything was good!”
Insider tip: “Sights in the city (especially the world heritage sites)”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Small group, excellent teacher
Other comments: Very good concept
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“I was very impressed with everyone at the school. They are a class act. Staff will be checking constantly to see how you are doing and staff visiting from other JaLS schools also walked around just to introduce themselves and to see how you are doing. I have only the highest regards for all staff and all sensei. I plan to return to Kyoto JaLS later this year.”
“There are absolutely no weaknesses in my opinion.”
Insider tip: “I wish I had booked private lessons too. I would suggest that to to others and will add private lessons the next time I enroll.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I was very pleased with my placement.
Other comments: They are the best. I miss the school already.
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Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. May. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“Nice lounge where students, teachers, and staff can meet.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I definitely recommend JaLS Kyoto for anyone interested for Japanese Language lessons.
Verified  
Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2019
Overall rating
5.0
“I really liked the studying environment of the school. Teachers were switched a lot so that I could experience different types of teaching which I loved it. They provide many courses that you have lots of course choices in your level.
The lounge was perfect place to making friends.”
Insider tip: “The text book they used in class was 'minna no nihongo'. If you have this book already, you should not buy new one.”
Verified  
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Feb. 2019
Overall rating
4.0
Other comments: Small flat, small classrooms without windows
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Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Oct. 2019
Overall rating
5.0
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Course: Standard Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
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Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
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Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 16. Sep. 2019

Ratings of Kyoto JaLS compared to ratings of all schools in Japan

 Kyoto JaLS KyotoAverage of all other schools in Japan
Overall school rating4.74.4
Location of the school5.04.7
Facilities4.74.0
Social activities4.53.8
Organisation4.84.3
Quality of teaching4.54.4
Value for money4.54.2
Homestay4.14.4
Shared flat4.14.3

Kyoto JaLS

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOEAQUALSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Japanese teacher qualifications
80% hold a university degree
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 Kyoto JaLS.
Kyoto JaLS operated previously under the name
Year of school foundation
2018

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Lockers

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 17
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 20%
Germany 10%
Switzerland 8%
Other nationalities 62%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 29%
25-34 years 38%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 13%
The average age outside summer is 12 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Information for all courses offered by Kyoto 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 ¥5,000 per course level.
Comments about courses

International Bank Transfer Lifting Charge: JPY 4000.

Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 11 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 27 Mar 2026, 29 Apr 2026, 03 May 2026, 04 May 2026, 05 May 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 22 Sep 2026, 23 Sep 2026, 13 Oct 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.
In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2027, 12 Jan 2027, 11 Feb 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 27 Mar 2027, 29 Apr 2027, 03 May 2027, 04 May 2027, 05 May 2027, 20 Jul 2027, 11 Aug 2027, 21 Sep 2027, 22 Sep 2027, 23 Sep 2027, 13 Oct 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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
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.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Organized at the school:
- Japanese conversation practice
- Kanji learning activity
- International parties

Adults - Paid activities

Tour Activities:
- Nara
- Osaka
- Shiga

Food activites:
- Sushi restaurants
- Matcha desserts
- Local Kansai specialties
- "secret" noodle stores

Culture activities:
- Tea ceremony
- Kimono
- Kendo
- Sushi making
- Japanese flower arrangement
activity possible
Cooking
Dancing
Music

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 81000 -- -- -- 162000 -- -- -- 22000
Price in US$ 514 1,027 140
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: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Please note that the above facilities may vary by accommodation.

Stays of less than a month are possible with payment of the full month's fee. Utilities are included.

Check-in
Sunday 9:00-17:00
Check-out
Saturday
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
¥2,700 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
26 minutes by public transport (average reported by 7 former students).
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Student reviews about Shared House
Maartje
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
"Despite the best effort of the staff, cheap living arrangements can attract people who seem to care less. It was a modern house, easy to clean. Instructions everywhere on how to clean, yet I arrived in an absolutely dusty, dirty place. Once I gave it a good cleanse, it was very liveable; however, the walls are maybe a bit thin, but that comes with the price, I guess.
Malin
Accommodation: 4.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 2.0
"Unfortunately, the kitchen was dirty and the rooms themselves were very cold. Otherwise, the accommodation was great!
Hans
Accommodation: 4.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 3.0
"No meals. Always ate outside, in places where mainly Japanese people came. That always gave an opportunity to use the language as well
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in ¥ 28800 62400 96000 129600 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 22000
Price in US$ 183 396 609 822 140
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 Saturday
Price per person

Please note that the above facilities may vary by accommodation.

Booking airport transfer is COMPULSORY with this accommodation option: JPY 8000.

Check-in
Sunday 9:00-19:00
Check-out
Saturday
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
¥4,800 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
26 minutes by public transport (average reported by 9 former students).
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
19
Student reviews about Homestay
Dietmar
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 5.0
"The host mother looked after me like my grandma used to.
Nikkie
Accommodation: 1.0
Location: 3.0
Room: 1.0
Meals 4.0
"My initial accommodation was a homestay but it did not work out so I arranged to move to a hotel later on. Despite this little hiccups occurred, I was happy being able to join this school.
Luca Fiona
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"I can recommend it to everyone! It's a great way to experience everyday Japanese family life, home-cooked food and everyday language.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 170500 210500 250500 290500 330500 410500 490500 40000 22000
Price in US$ 1,081 1,334 1,588 1,841 2,095 2,602 3,109 254 140
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: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Please note that the above facilities may vary by accommodation.

Check-in
Sunday 9:00-19:00
Check-out
Saturday
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¥.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
45 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
19
Student reviews about Private apartment
Britta
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 3.0
Meals 1.0
"There were some things not provided that I would definitely expect in an apartment rented out for short term use. There were no cooking utensils, not even a single pot, nor were there any cups or glasses. I had to go and buy my own shower curtain, which was extremely hard to get rid of afterwards, given the Japanese garbage disposal system. I also was expected to clean the room when moving out. No problem as such, but again, there were no cleaning supplies like a vacuum cleaner or even a broom. On the other hand there were things provided that I would expect in a hotel, like shampoo, conditioner an body soap. That was a little random in my opinion.

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Questions and answers about Kyoto JaLS

Does the school also offer Japanese lessons at the weekend?
“No, sorry, we don't have Japanese lessons on weekends. But we have an English and Asian language school, mainly for Japanese students, so we open the school on weekends as well. It's a good opportunity to meet Japanese students :)”
Haruka, Adminstration from Kyoto JaSL - Nov 08, 2024
How to get from accommodation to school by transportation.
“It depends on the location, but students usually use Bus, subway, train or walk.”
Haruka, from JaLS,Kyoto - Oct 22, 2024
I am an absolute beginner. Do I have to learn the Japanese alphabet first?
“It will be easier for you in class if you learn hiragana and katakana in advance.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 17, 2024
My 17 year old son is interested in a language course in the summer. Can he take the beginners course in Kyoto?
“Since he is only 17 years old, we cannot accept him for age reasons. Kyoto JaLS only accepts students aged 18 and over.

However, our Hokkaido JaLS can also accommodate students aged 14 and over! Summer in Hokkaido is truly beautiful and we are sure to enjoy delicious food and stunning nature.”
Haruka, from JaLS GROUP - May 16, 2024
I was wondering if I can live with my friend in apartment who doesn't take classes (if my friend pays extra utilities).
“Whether your friends study here or not, if you stay in the same room together, the price is different from the size of a regular room.

So if you're really planning to stay together, we can check availability and quote.”
Haruka, from JaLS,Kyoto - Apr 29, 2024
Can the school arrange an airport transfer from Osaka for me?
“Yes, the school can arrange a transfer from Osaka airport, but only if the student has booked school accommodation.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
Can I choose the location of my accommodation to be close to the school?
“All accommodation options are located at least 25 minutes by public transport from the school. You can request accommodation as close to the school as possible, but rooms in Kyoto sell out very quickly and the school cannot guarantee a given distance or location of accommodation until 1 week before the course starts. If you want to stay in a particular area, the best option would be to book accommodation on your own.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
Is it possible to cycle to my school from my host family?
“It takes an average of one hour to get from a host family to Kyoto JaLS by bicycle. We do not recommend coming to school by bicycle.”
Yosuke, Administration from JaLS - Nov 21, 2023
Is there a gym near the school?
“There are several gyms less than 10 minutes' walk from the school.”
Yosuke, ad from JaLS - Nov 21, 2023
I would like to book a taxi to my host family, not from the airport, but from the accommodation where I will be staying before going to my host family. Is that possible?
“JaLS can only arrange a pick-up taxi from the airport, but there are certainly other taxis you can book yourself for this trip. ”
Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 12, 2023

FAQ about Kyoto JaLS, Kyoto

If I have zero knowledge of Japanese, will I be able to understand the teacher during the lessons at school?
“In zero-level groups, learning is based on visual images. Teachers explain the material using pictures, objects, drawings, gestures, pantomime, etc.”
Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 20, 2023
I am looking to book accommodation with a host family. Is there internet access where I will be staying?
“In the case of a homestay, many homes are equipped with internet access. However, there are also homes that have a good connection from the living room, although not always in the bedroom.”
Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
What are the amenities and furnishings in the place where I will live?
“All accommodation types will provide a bed with bedding and a study table. Everything else depends on the type of accommodation you choose. You can find all the information you need on the accommodation page.”
Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
A few weeks before I start my course, I will receive information about my host family. So I want to get in touch with them before I arrive and discuss some things with them. How quickly do Japanese families respond to emails?
“Sometimes families need some time to respond to a letter, but usually they try to respond as soon as possible. ”
Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
If I book the course, is there a chance to get details of the course management (Director of Studies, Headteacher) who supports the students with practical matters when they are in Kyoto?
“After confirming your booking, we will send the student an enrolment letter with all the details of the school and contact details of the school staff. Also, a student handout will be sent, with all the necessary information before course starts. ”
Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 31, 2023
I'm aware that before I start classes, my Japanese could be improved, and reach a different level than it is now. Would I need to take a test before registering?
“Usually we send the placement test one or two months before the entry after your course application.

Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 31, 2023

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