THE SCHOOL

*      Small class size
      Classes are limited to a maximum of 6 students, and usually have around 3, giving you plenty of chance to practice with the teacher.
      *      Unique Courses
      You won't find our "Japanese through Pop Culture" and "Japanese and Traditional Culture" courses at other schools!
      *      All ability levels accepted
      Whether you are a complete beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, we have a class for you.
    *      Practical topics
      All classroom work is based on increasing your practical ability, and reinforced with practical activities outside of the classroom wherever possible.
    *      Relevant materials
      Our teachers are constantly evaluating new learning materials, and creating our own where existing materials do not satisfy us.
    *      Only licensed teachers
      Unlike some other Japanese schools, all of GenkiJACS' teachers are graduates of a 420-hour Japanese teacher training course at a recognized study institution. We hire only the best, and perform regular training. Students agree: you won’t find better teachers!
    *      Flexible schedules
      Courses start every Monday year-round, and you can study for as long as you want, from 2 weeks to a year or more! We schedule classes to fit your needs, instead of forcing you to learn when we want you to learn!
    *      Low cost
      We are in the education field because we love teaching and want to spread understanding of Japanese culture, so our courses are priced as low as we can make them.

FACILITIES

Classrooms: 15 classrooms. Classrooms are equipped with DVD players, TVs, stereos, whiteboards, and fully air-conditioned.
Maximum 6 students per classroom. Average 3-4 students per class.
Average classroom size: about 4m x 3m

Internet access: Multiple computers with Internet, Japanese study software and office applications are provided exclusively for student use, and free wireless Internet is available for students with their own laptops.

ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Member of Association of Japanese Language Teachers
Member of Japan America Society of Fukuoka
Currently applying for IALC (International Association of Language Centres) membership
Currently applying for German “Bildungsurlaub” accreditation
Currently applying for Swedish CSN accreditation

ADVANTAGES OF SCHOOL LOCATION

The school is situated in the center of Fukuoka City, a city of 1.4 million people, just a few hundred meters from the central train/subway station, on one of the main streets of the city.

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Summer: 70
Rest of year: 35

AVERAGE NUMBER OF LEVELS

Summer: 12
Rest of year: 9

AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS

25

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS

2 weeks

NATIONALITY BREAKUP

USA: 20%
Canada: 15%
UK: 15%
New Zealand/Australia: 10%
Other European: 25%
Other Asian: 10%
Other: 5

MINIMUM AGE

15

DO STUDENTS KEEP PROVIDED MATERIAL?

Yes

IS AIRPORT PICKUP OFFERED?

Available, for 3150 yen each way

1 Jan, Tuesday New Year's Day.
2-3 Jan, Wednesday and Thursday Bank Holiday.
14 Jan, Monday Coming of Age Day.
11 Feb, Monday National Foundation Day.
20 Mar, Thursday Vernal Equinox.
29 Apr, Tuesday Showa Day.
3 May, Saturday Constitution Memorial Day.
5 May, Monday Greenery Day (forwarded from 4 May).
6 May, Tuesday Children's Day (forwarded from 5 May).
21 Jul, Monday Marine Day.
15 Sep, Monday Respect for the Aged Day.
23 Sep, Tuesday Autumnal Equinox.
13 Oct, Monday Sports Day.
3 Nov, Monday Culture Day.
24 Nov, Monday Labour Thanksgiving Day (fowarded from 23 Nov).
23 Dec, Tuesday Birthday of the Emperor.
31 Dec, Wednesday Bank Holiday. 

MAX SIZE

1 WEEK

Homestay

Dorm

Shared apartment

Private apartment

Cost

Medium: 14,000 yen per week

Lowest: 10,000-14,100 yen per week

Lowest: 10,000 yen per week

Highest: about 21,000 yen per week

Privacy

Low: Family may have curfew, guest rules, etc.

Medium: Shared facilities, no curfew

Medium: No curfew, etc., but shared facilities

High: Totally private

Community

High: You are a member of the family.

High: GenkiJACS and Japanese uni students always around

Medium: Others in apartment can become your friends.

None

Location

Furthest: About 45 mins from school on average

Medium: Between 15-60 mins from school

Close: Usually 10-30 mins by subway/bus

Closest: Usually 5-10 mins on foot

Meals

Breakfast included; dinner available for 500 yen per night

Breakfast and dinner available: 300-700 yen per meal

Prepare all meals yourself

Prepare all meals yourself