Akamonkai Japanese Language School is for you if...
You are prepared to be the best you can be at Japanese through rigorous study and a commitment to learning.
Tokyo's largest Japanese language school, Akamonkai has made a name for itself as a school dedicated to ensuring students excel in their Japanese studies. If you intend to study at a Japanese university afterwards, Akamonkai also offers a pre-university preparation curriculum, designed to teach you the Japanese language skills you need to survive in a post-secondary education environment. It is uniquely approved to allow students with less than 12 years of formal education to be able to enter a Japanese university.
Since 1985, Akamonkai has been the choice of serious Japanese language students from around the world. Be prepared to truly study Japanese if you choose this school.






School Features
You will have to put in effort after class and on weekends to do homework and prepare for assessments, but your hard work will pay off! Expect a faster pace of Japanese learning, with a focus on preparing you for real-world use of your Japanese skills in work or further education.
Language Level
Beginner to Advanced
Term Length
3 weeks - 2 years
Tuition Cost
¥70,000 - ¥1,478,000
Min. Requirements
High School Graduate
(No requirements for short (3 months or less) courses)
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
(Student visa only available for 6+ months courses)
Job Search Support
Yes
English Staff
Yes
Private Lessons
Available
Location(s)
Main Campus
Experience traditional Tokyo! Close to many shrines and the famous "Yakata Ginza" area, you can try lots of great local food.
Iidabashi Location
A close neighbor to the Main Campus, the Nippori Location shares the same benefits and old-school Tokyo charm.
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Courses
General Course
This comprehensive program not only teaches you the Japanese you need to know to live and work in Japan, it also ensures you have the fundamental skills necessary to pass the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) at a high level. Beyond that, you also have the option of focusing on preparation for entrance to a Japanese university or preparing to enter the Japanese workforce.
If you do choose to hone your business skills, Akamonkai teachers will go as far as hosting mock interviews for you, and even connecting you with potential job opportunities via the larger group company.
The curriculum is carefully designed and calibrated to meet the needs of different Japanese language abilities, so don't worry if you're new to studying Japanese or if you've already been at it for a few years. Akamonkai has the right class and teacher for you, to help you achieve your goals.
Intake
January, April, July, October
Schedule
Weekdays
Hours
9:00-12:30
or 13:00-16:30
(Depends on Level)
Requirements
High School Graduate
Fees and Tuition
Fees include tuition, application, registration fee, and textbook costs.
6 Months
¥428,000
1 Year
¥778,000
1.5 Years
¥1,088,000
2 Years
¥1,478,000
3 Week and Short Term Courses
Already live in Japan, or you're from a country with a visa waiver for up to 3 months? You're in luck! You are eligible to jump into either the 3 Week Course or the Short Term Course at Akamonkai.
The 3 Week Course is designed as a crash course into the fundamentals of Japanese language study, and enrollment is continuous, with a new session starting each month. The Short Term Course is more in depth, and places students in the same classes as the General Course, so overall it is more thorough.
Both of these are great options if you don't want to go commit to getting a student visa or being in Japan for a long time.
Intake
3 Week Course: Every month
Short Term Course: January, April, July, October
Schedule
Weekdays
Hours
9:00-12:30
or 13:00-16:30
(Depends on Level)
Requirements
High School Graduate
Fees and Tuition
Fees include tuition, application, registration fee, and textbook costs.
3 Weeks
¥70,000
(¥10,000 discount for July start)
3 Months
¥195,000