Genki Japanese and Culture School (GenkiJACS) is an internationally acclaimed communicational Japanese language school that offers short and long-term study abroad courses, learning the Japanese language and culture in a relaxed and friendly environment. We are located in the heart of Fukuoka City, the biggest city in South Japan.
GenkiJACS was nominated by popular vote as one of the world's top language schools every year from 2009 to 2022, winning the award in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020! We are one of only two Japanese language schools in the world that are accredited by IALC, the International Association of Language Centres.
We offer courses in a range of areas, including conversational Japanese, pop culture, Japanese culture, and study for exams, all with an emphasis on practical work, inside and outside of the classroom. For students coming from overseas to study abroad at our language school, we can prepare a range of accommodation options including homestays and dorms and arrange various activities for the duration of your stay. We're here to make learning Japanese worthwhile and enjoyable - that's why students return to GenkiJACS again and again!
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!
We have 15 permanent classrooms, and a large communal lounge for students to relax. Our classrooms are designed to facilitate learning in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
The following facilities are available at the school for student use:
PCs with broadband Internet access, and office applications
free wireless Internet access
study space
Wii game console with a large selection of games
DVD/TV and a large library of DVDs for free rental
portable DVD/CD players for independent study
big-screen video projector
manga/book library
free coffee/tea/chai
For holidays, GenkiJACS either arranges an alternate event for students for the day it is closed, or refunds tuition for that day.
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We offer a great variety of Japanese language courses to make sure you can study in a way that is most rewarding and fun for you. Our Standard Japanese course, with a focus on conversation, will make you able to communicate in Japanese in no time. For even faster results you can enroll in our Intensive Course, where you also have private classes with your teacher. If you want to know more about Japanese culture, you can choose our Japanese Traditional Culture or Japanese Pop Culture courses.
Last but not least, we offer a Japanese Business course, which prepares you for working in Japan. Taking this course is also mandatory for all students who want to do an internship at one of our many partner companies after they finish their language studies with us.
