Japanese Language Courses in Sendai City
Apart from the Sendai Japanese Language Course, there are many other Japanese classes held in Sendai City. As the courses have various start dates and fees, we invite you to take an interview to enter a class that is suitable for you. For more information about interviews please contact the places below.
Courses Divided by Level
Sendai Japanese Language Course
Classes are based on level of Japanese ability, there are many classes for participants to take.
| Level | Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate (Kanji and Japanese Current Affairs courses also available) |
|---|---|
| Terms | Term 1: Apr-Sept / Term 2: Oct-Mar |
| Class time | *Varies with class level |
| Fee | Free * Students pay for the cost of the textbook |
| Place | Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center (formally called Ichiban-cho Shimin Center), 2-1-4 Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City 980-0811 |
| Enquiries | Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center TEL: 022-263-5010 SenTIA (Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association) TEL: 022-268-6260 |
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Japanese Learner's Room
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| Level | Introductory, Beginner, Early intermediate, Late intermediate |
|---|---|
| Terms | *Join anytime |
| Class time | Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00-11:30 |
| Fee | Free (Textbook fees are not included) |
| Place | Yagiyama Shimin Center, 1-43 Honcho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, 982-0801 TEL: 022-228-1190 |
| Enquiries | TEL: 022-228-1190 E-mail：yagiyama-siminc@hm-sendai.jp *Childcare service is available, but please contact them in advance |
ICAS Japanese Language Course
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Classes are conducted online.| Level | Beginner Course JLPT Challenge Course |
|---|---|
| Terms | Anytime |
| Class time | Decided after consultation |
| Fee | Private Class \6,000 (4 times/month) Small Class JLPT ￥4,000/person (4 times/month) |
| Place | Online |
| Enquiries | ICAS (International Citizen’s Association of Sendai)
E-mail：npo.icas@gmail.com |
Japanese Class for Children
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| Level | For non-native Japanese speakers. Elementary students (2 classes) & J.H School students (1 class) |
|---|---|
| Terms | May – Feb |
| Class time | Every Saturdays (except summer and winter holidays) 10:00-12:00 |
| Fee | 500 yen twice a year (materials fee) |
| Place | Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center, 2-1-4 Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 980-0811 |
| Enquiries | Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center TEL: 022-263-5010 |
Foreign Residents' Child Support Group
| Level | For non-native Japanese speakers. Elementary students & J.H School students & High School students |
|---|---|
| Terms | *Join anytime |
| Class time | To be decided by the student and supporter |
| Fee | Registration fee: ￥1,000 Tuition fee: Free |
| Place | Place: To be decided by the student and supporter |
| Enquiries | Ms. Tadokoro TEL:022-375-5639 E-mail: jets@sda.att.ne.jp |
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MIA Japanese Language Course
| Level | Elementary 1 / Elementary 2, Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Terms | Apr~Jul / Sep~ Dec |
| Class time | Elementary- 4 times a week (Tues-Fri 10:00-12:00) Intermediate- twice a week (Tue and Thu 13:00-15:00) |
| Fee | Elementary 1 & 2 (¥22,000), Intermediate (¥11,200) *Textbook fees are not included |
| Place | Mia Lecture Room (Miyagi-ken Sendai Godochosha 7th Floor) 4-17 Tsutsumidoriamamiya-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 981-0914 |
| Enquiries | Miyagi International Relations Association TEL : 022-275-3796 |
MIA Japanese Night Course
| Level | Elementary 1 / Elementary 2 |
|---|---|
| Terms | Apr~Aug / Sep~ Jan |
| Class time | Tuesdays 18:30-20:30 |
| Fee | ¥12,000 (textbook fees are not included) |
| Place | Mia Lecture Room (Miyagi-ken Sendai Godochosha 7th Floor) 4-17 Tsutsumidoriamamiya-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 981-0914 |
| Enquiries | Miyagi International Relations Association TEL : 022-275-3796 |
Privately Run Classes
Nihongo no mori
| Level | No set level *Improve your conversation skills & ask any questions about the Japanese language. |
|---|---|
| Terms | *Join anytime |
| Class time | Tuesdays & Fridays 13:30-15:00 |
| Fee | Free |
| Place | Sendai Multicultural Center, Kenkyushitsu Lecture Room or Workshop Room, Aobayama Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 980-0856 |
| Enquiries | Nihongo no mori Ms. Kurokawa: TEL 022-272-7278 (please call before 8 p.m.) *Reservations are not necessary. |
Izumi Japanese Salon (Katsura Class)
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| Level | Elementary, Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Terms | *Join anytime |
| Class time | Fridays 10:00-11:30 |
| Fee | Free |
| Place | Katsura Shimin Center, 3-19-1 Katsura, Izumi-ku, Sendai-shi, 981-3134 |
| Enquiries | Ms. Emiko Atsumi
E-mail: atsumi19511228@yahoo.co.jp TEL: 090-4312-5431 |
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Moniwadai Nihongo Salon
| Level | Elementary I & II, Pre-Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Terms | Apr – Jul / Sep – Dec ＊Join anytime |
| Class time | Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 |
| Fee | ¥1,000 per term (Textbook and recreation fees are not included) |
| Place | Moniwadai Shimin Center, 4-1-10 Moniwadai, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, 982-0252 TEL: 022-281-3293 |
| Enquiries | Moniwadai Japanese Course Volunteer Group
Ms. Okazaki TEL: 022-392-1580 (please call before 9 p.m.) ＊You are welcome to bring your child along, but no childcare services are provided. |
Independent Student Groups
Tohoku Gakuin University Japanese Volunteer Circle ‘HANDS’
| Level | Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced |
|---|---|
| Terms | May-Aug, Oct-Jan *Join anytime *Please send an E-mail beforehand. |
| Class time | Twice a week (Tuesday AND Friday) Tues 19:00-21:00 Fri 19:00-21:00 |
| Fee | free |
| Place | Online |
| Enquiries | E-mail：2001hands@gmail.com |