“Little Asia” Japanese Language School in Kamakura
Come to Japan and BLEND IN!
At Little Asia, we aim to acquire realistic Japanese skills that can be use in everyday life situation. All our classes are conducted by professional who are using the communicative approach method where students can naturally acquire grammar in conversation in a friendly environment.
COURSE 2023
| Features | Level | Number of students | Duration | Lessons day and time | Courses start | Textbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUP COURSE
Beginner 1 |
A1 / N5 | From 2 to 10 students | From 2 to 11 weeks | 4 days / 16 lessons per week * Extracurricular activities are organized (additional fees may be required) |
Every Monday from April 3rd 2023※ | - “MARUGOTO” (Japan Foundation) - Other reference books |
| GROUP COURSE Beginner 2 |
A2 / N4 | From 2 to 10 students | From 2 to 11 weeks | 4 days / 16 lessons per week * Extracurricular activities are organized (additional fees may be required) |
Every Monday from April 3rd 2023※ | - “MARUGOTO” (Japan Foundation) - Other reference books |
| GROUP COURSE Intermediate 1 |
B1 / N3 | From 2 to 10 students | From 2 to 11 weeks | 4 days / 16 lessons per week * Extracurricular activities are organized (additional fees may be required) |
Every Monday from April 3rd 2023 ※ | - “MARUGOTO” (Japan Foundation) - Other reference books |
PRIVATE COURSE Course content and time can be customized according to your needs and objectives. |
Any level | One-On-One lessons | 50 minutes or 80 minutes lesson | By reservation (Lesson schedules are decided at the time of application) Monday to Friday : 10:00 - 20:50 (latest start time is 19:30) Saturday : 10:00 - 18:50 (latest start time is 17:30) |
Free※ (Lesson schedules are decided at the time of application) |
Decided according to your needs and objectives |
* Check our prices here
* There will be no lessons on national holidays.
* Group courses from upper intermediate to advanced level are now in preparation. (Only private courses are actually available for students with these levels. Please contact us for details.)
CLASS LEVEL
| CLASS | LEVEL | COURSE OBJECTIVES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEFR | JLPT | ||
| ABSOLUTE BEGINNER | - | Knowing basic greetings Mastering Japanese alphabet (Hiragana/Katakana). |
|
| BEGINNER 1 | A1 | N5 | Introduce yourself and others. Ask and answer questions about personal details Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. |
| BEGINNER 2 | A2 | N4 | Can communicate in simple and routine tasks. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. Describe your day-to-day life including personal and family information, shopping, and employment in simple terms. |
| INTERMEDIATE 1 | B1 | N3 | Can understand the main points of clear standard input. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Describe your experience, hopes or events. Express your opinions |
| INTERMEDIATE 2 | B2 | N2 | BE READY SOON |
| ADVANCED | C1 | N1 | BE READY SOON |
ACCOMMODATION
We can arrange or give you information about accommodations if needed.
Please ask for accommodations earlier since the number of accommodations are limited.
Please kindly note that there are cases the accommodation you preferred can not be arranged.
HOMESTAY
You can learn Japanese customs while living under the same roof with Japanese family.Practice freshly learned Japanese with host family!
HOMESTAY NEAR KAMAKURA
- Practice what you learned at school and improve quickly
- Learn about the Japanese culture and customs directly from locals
- Experience how to live like Japanese people
- From ¥5,720 per night
SHARE HOUSES・GUEST HOUSES
RECOMMENDED LINKS
You can find share house or guest house accommodation with the services we recommend. For details or inquiries please refer directly to the links below. (*Please be advised that links website below are not operated by Little Asia and therefore we cannot be held responsible for any trouble or false information found on it)
- OAKHOUSE https://www.oakhouse.jp/
There are several options and you can choose the one you like.
- Wa Base KAMAKURA http://we-base.jp/kamakura/?lang=ja
Only 1 min walk to the beach! Yoga studio and bistro are attached. (3 min walk from Yuigahama station)
- ZEN VAGUE https://www.zenvague.com
2 min walk to the beach! Japanese modern style building (Yuigahama)
- KAMAKURA ZEN-JI https://kamakura-zenji.com
Early morning ZEN experience! (6 min walk from Hase station)
- Villa sacra https://www.villa-sacra.com/
3 min walk from Kamakura station! Japanese taste guest house
APARTMENT
Suitable for those who need some privacy.
- Furnished and equipped with electrical goods.
- No meals served. There is a kitchen and you can cook your food in the room.
- Private toilet and bath
- Please ask for the details. We will send you a quotation.
Please make inquiries 2 months prior to your arrival (3 months prior between July and September).
HOTELS
RECOMMENDED LINKS
You can find hotel accommodation with the services we recommend. For details or inquiries please refer directly to the links below. (*Please be advised that links website below are not operated by Little Asia and therefore we cannot be held responsible for any trouble or false information found on it)
- KAMAKURA PARK HOTEL http://www.kamakuraparkhotel.co.jp
Resort hotel with great panorama of Sagami bay. (12 min walk from Hase station (Enoshima Electric Railway))
- KAMAKURA PRINCE HOTEL https://www.princehotels.co.jp/kamakura/
Authentic resort hotel located in Shichirigahama with great panorama of Sagami bay. (8 min walk from Shichirigahama station (Enoshima Electric Railway))
- SOTETSU FRESA INN KAMAKURA OFUNA https://fresa-inn.jp/ofuna/
(1 min walk from JR Ofuna station)
- HOTEL METS KAMAKURA OFUNA http://www.hotelmets.jp/kamakura/
(3 min walk from JR Ofuna station)
APPLICATION
We are proposing courses from 2 to 12 weeks.
Choose between group lessons and private lessons, or both!
ADMISSION
- Applicants must be over 16 (Those who are under 16 cannot apply)
- Applicants are required to have a visa that allows you to stay in Japan
- We do not act as proxy to apply for a student visa for short term courses
DOCUMENTS
Enrollment form
Copy of your passport or residence card
A passport photo
VISA
If you are from countries or regions of Visa Exemption, you do not need to obtain visa for entering Japan, and are generally granted permission to stay for 3 months. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website to see if your country applies.
■ WORKING HOLIDAY VISA
If you are from the countries listed below, you may apply for a working holiday visa (2018). Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Korea, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Iceland
FROM APPLICATION TO YOUR FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL
1. ENROLLMENT
・For April to June 2023 Sessions, please fill your details in our online enrollment form
*Please apply at least 6 weeks before your first lesson
*If accommodation is needed, please apply at least 2 months before your arrival
*If you wish to enroll to another period of the year, please fill our online quotation
・Feel free to make comments or ask questions in the “Details” field of the inquiry form.
・You will receive an email confirming that your application has been sent.
2. INVOICE AND ONLINE LEVEL TEST
・You will receive a confirmation of your application within 7 working days, along with your invoice via email.
・A link to access the online level will also be sent. Please note the test must be completed 30 days before the first day of the course at the latest in order to define your class and schedule.
3. PAYMENT
・14 days after receiving the invoice → 20% of the tuition fees
・30 days before the beginning of your course → 100% of the tuition fees
・Payments can be made by bank transfer or by credit card (Paypal account required)
4. ONE ON ONE ONLINE JAPANESE INTERVIEW
・In order to check your conversation skills, a one to one online interview with a teacher will be proposed upon payment confirmation (except for absolute beginner)
5. ACCOMMODATION (if requested)
We will send you all the information concerning your accommodation 2 weeks before arrival.
6. DEPARTURE!
AFTER ARRIVAL
■ARRIVAL
・Please get to your accommodation according to the instructions you receive.
・You will be provided with an emergency phone number upon enrollment, where you will be able to contact us if necessary.
【Options】
・Pickup service at the gate of the airport to your accommodation: ¥26,400 ・Private chauffeur: please contact us *Reservations are required at least 1 month before arrival
■FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL
＜Standard Group Course＞
Courses start on Mondays, orientation and presentation of the school start at 9am for morning sessions, and 1pm for afternoon sessions. *Courses may start on a Tuesday due to national holidays.
＜Private Course＞
You will be free to choose your starting day and time.
Please come to the school according to your lesson bookings.
■THE LESSONS BEGIN
・Depending on your level, standard group classes are divided in 2 different sessions:
- Morning session : from 9:00 to 12:50
- Afternoon session : from 13:00 to 16:50
・Extracurricular activities will be proposed on mornings or afternoons * Additional fees may be required depending on the extracurricular activity
■THE LAST DAY AT SCHOOL
You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of your course. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan!
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news
Reopening of the school for abroad students
2023/02/10
Good news!
2022/11/7
Please find the latest Japanese entry regulations here:
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html