Fukuoka YMCA Japanese Language School
Fukuoka YMCA Japanese Language School has taught Japanese since 1982 under the Fukuoka YMCA, and has admitted student-visa learners since 1990. It runs two campuses in Fukuoka — the main Tenjin campus and a second campus, Fukuoka YMCA Gakuin, in Nanakuma — with a multinational student body drawn mostly from across Asia.
The General Japanese Course runs 1.5 to 2 years, from beginner to advanced level, with April and October intakes. The University-Prep Course runs 2 years (April intake) or 1.5 years (October intake), preparing students for the EJU and university entrance exams.
Location
Tenjin & Nanakuma
Fukuoka YMCA Japanese Language School's main campus is in Tenjin, downtown Fukuoka — Kyushu's busiest business and shopping district, with restaurants, department stores, and an underground shopping mall nearby.
Tenjin Campus Access: Tenjin Station (Fukuoka City Subway, Airport Line), West Exit 1 – about 2 minutes on foot
A second campus, Fukuoka YMCA Gakuin in Nanakuma (Jonan-ku), is reached via the Nanakuma subway line to Chayama Station (about a 10-minute walk), or a Nishitetsu bus from the Araeda-danchi stop (about a 5-minute walk).
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