Fukuoka

Genki Japanese and Culture School

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Japanese school in Fukuoka: Genki Japanese and Culture School

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Key points

Central location, near the sea
Maximum of 9 participants per class
Motivated, qualified and experienced teachers
A welcoming and exciting city in a magnificent location

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: M
Accommodations: Host family, Residence
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 24 years
Nationality mix: United States, Switzerland, Germany, etc..
ratings: 90 authentic opinions

Key points

Central location, near the sea
Maximum of 9 participants per class
Motivated, qualified and experienced teachers
A welcoming and exciting city in a magnificent location

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: M
Accommodations: Host family, Residence
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 24 years
Nationality mix: United States, Switzerland, Germany, etc..
ratings: 90 authentic opinions

Housed in a modern 6-floor building, this language school is just steps from Hakata Station, the biggest train station in southern Japan. The area is home to some of Fukuoka’s greatest attractions, including traditional temples, multiple universities, gigantic shopping malls and the Canal City shopping centre and cinemas. You will have the chance to study Japanese in this lively neighbourhood together with students from all over the world. The school has 16 attractive classrooms where you will enjoy interactive, small-group lessons. Other facilities include a small library, language lab, computers, a quiet study room and a video game centre. On the first floor, a large student lounge is perfect for relaxing with your friends and practicing your new language skills in a friendly atmosphere.

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Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:30-13:10 (Mon, Fri), 11:25-15:50 (Tues, Wed), 14:05-17:45 (Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates beginner

06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 06.04 / 11.05 / 01.06 / 06.07 / 20.07 / 03.08 / 17.08 / 07.09 / 05.10 / 03.11 / 07.12.2020

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 10.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 01.05 / 10.08 / 02.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

04.05.2020 - 06.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020
31.12.2020 - 01.01.2021

Complete beginners: students must memorise the hiragana alphabet before they start the course

For "Japanese + traditional culture" and "Japanese + pop culture"
Activities will take place on Saturday

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start before 20:00
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Conversation (group): 5 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:30-13:10 (Mon, Fri), 11:25-15:50 (Tues, Wed), 14:05-17:45 (Thu)
Conversation (group): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 10.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 01.05 / 10.08 / 02.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

04.05.2020 - 06.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020
31.12.2020 - 01.01.2021

Complete beginners: students must memorise the hiragana alphabet before they start the course

For "Japanese + traditional culture" and "Japanese + pop culture"
Activities will take place on Saturday

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start before 20:00
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Culture: 6 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:30-13:10 (Mon, Fri), 11:25-15:50 (Tues, Wed), 14:05-17:45 (Thu)
Culture: 09:30-12:30 + 13:30-16:30 (Sat); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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Starting dates beginner

06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 06.04 / 11.05 / 01.06 / 06.07 / 20.07 / 03.08 / 17.08 / 07.09 / 05.10 / 03.11 / 07.12.2020

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 10.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 01.05 / 10.08 / 02.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

04.05.2020 - 06.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020
31.12.2020 - 01.01.2021

Complete beginners: students must memorise the hiragana alphabet before they start the course

For "Japanese + traditional culture" and "Japanese + pop culture"
Activities will take place on Saturday

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start before 20:00
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Culture: 6 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:30-13:10 (Mon, Fri), 11:25-15:50 (Tues, Wed), 14:05-17:45 (Thu)
Culture: 09:30-12:30 + 13:30-16:30 (Sat); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates beginner

06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 06.04 / 11.05 / 01.06 / 06.07 / 20.07 / 03.08 / 17.08 / 07.09 / 05.10 / 03.11 / 07.12.2020

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 10.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 01.05 / 10.08 / 02.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

04.05.2020 - 06.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020
31.12.2020 - 01.01.2021

Complete beginners: students must memorise the hiragana alphabet before they start the course

For "Japanese + traditional culture" and "Japanese + pop culture"
Activities will take place on Saturday

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start before 20:00
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:30-13:10 (Mon, Fri), 11:25-15:50 (Tues, Wed), 14:05-17:45 (Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Extra week (24+)

33000 JPY

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48000 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

High & low seasons

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Starting dates beginner

04.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 05.04 / 10.05 / 07.06 / 21.06 / 05.07 / 20.07 / 02.08 / 23.08 / 06.09 / 04.10 / 02.11 / 06.12.2021

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

11.01 / 12.02 / 22.02 / 30.04 / 19.07 / 13.08 / 20.08 / 24.09 / 11.10 / 01.11 / 22.11 / 31.12.2021

Holidays

31.12.2020 - 01.01.2021
03.05.2021 - 05.05.2021

Complete beginners: students must memorise the hiragana alphabet before they start the course

For "Japanese + traditional culture" and "Japanese + pop culture"
Activities will take place on Saturday

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start before 20:00
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Conversation (group): 5 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:30-13:10 (Mon, Fri), 11:25-15:50 (Tues, Wed), 14:05-17:45 (Thu)
Conversation (group): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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Extra week (24+)

43000 JPY

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JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

High & low seasons

Options

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

11.01 / 12.02 / 22.02 / 30.04 / 19.07 / 13.08 / 20.08 / 24.09 / 11.10 / 01.11 / 22.11 / 31.12.2021

Holidays

31.12.2020 - 01.01.2021
03.05.2021 - 05.05.2021

Complete beginners: students must memorise the hiragana alphabet before they start the course

For "Japanese + traditional culture" and "Japanese + pop culture"
Activities will take place on Saturday

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start before 20:00
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Culture: 6 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:30-13:10 (Mon, Fri), 11:25-15:50 (Tues, Wed), 14:05-17:45 (Thu)
Culture: 09:30-12:30 + 13:30-16:30 (Sat); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

Free quote

Enrol

65000 JPY

104200 JPY

100000 JPY

108000 JPY

166400 JPY

158000 JPY

151000 JPY

228600 JPY

216000 JPY

194000 JPY

290800 JPY

274000 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

High & low seasons

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Starting dates beginner

04.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 05.04 / 10.05 / 07.06 / 21.06 / 05.07 / 20.07 / 02.08 / 23.08 / 06.09 / 04.10 / 02.11 / 06.12.2021

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

11.01 / 12.02 / 22.02 / 30.04 / 19.07 / 13.08 / 20.08 / 24.09 / 11.10 / 01.11 / 22.11 / 31.12.2021

Holidays

31.12.2020 - 01.01.2021
03.05.2021 - 05.05.2021

Complete beginners: students must memorise the hiragana alphabet before they start the course

For "Japanese + traditional culture" and "Japanese + pop culture"
Activities will take place on Saturday

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start before 20:00
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Culture: 6 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:30-13:10 (Mon, Fri), 11:25-15:50 (Tues, Wed), 14:05-17:45 (Thu)
Culture: 09:30-12:30 + 13:30-16:30 (Sat); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

Free quote

Enrol

65000 JPY

104200 JPY

100000 JPY

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166400 JPY

158000 JPY

151000 JPY

228600 JPY

216000 JPY

194000 JPY

290800 JPY

274000 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

High & low seasons

Options

Starting dates beginner

04.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 05.04 / 10.05 / 07.06 / 21.06 / 05.07 / 20.07 / 02.08 / 23.08 / 06.09 / 04.10 / 02.11 / 06.12.2021

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

11.01 / 12.02 / 22.02 / 30.04 / 19.07 / 13.08 / 20.08 / 24.09 / 11.10 / 01.11 / 22.11 / 31.12.2021

Holidays

31.12.2020 - 01.01.2021
03.05.2021 - 05.05.2021

Complete beginners: students must memorise the hiragana alphabet before they start the course

For "Japanese + traditional culture" and "Japanese + pop culture"
Activities will take place on Saturday

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start before 20:00
Departure: Sunday following course end

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.5/5

Overall rating

99% of students recommending this school

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90 students gave their opinion about this school

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Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.3 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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Overall impression of the country
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School (5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals

Andreas S.

19 years old - Germany

/ 5

Man fühlt sich wie in einer großen Familie.

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3 weeks, August – September 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
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School (5 / 5)
School location
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Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Definitiv. hab dort mehrer in der Sprache gelernt als hier weil man jeden Tag damit konfrontiert würde. »

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Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, je peux maintenant tenir des conversations et lire certains textes. »

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School highlights

« Les professeurs sont à l'écoute et donnent envie d'apprendre, la direction est toujours là pour aider, le café et le thé gratuit, l'ambiance et chaleureuse et conviviale. »

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Anonymous

17 years old - Belgium

/ 5

La ville est très agréable et on se sent en sûreté et les autochtones sont très aimables . J'ai donc vraiment apprécier ce voyage qui pour moi a été de l'aventure chaque jour. Le seul point négatif est l'indépendance des jeunes, je ne conseil donc pas ce voyage pour des jeunes âgés entre 16-18 qui ne savent pas se débrouiller seuls car il y avait 2 activités organisées par l'école/semaine si vous voulez visiter c'est l'aventure( même si la famille peu aider, elle travail souvent donc vous êtes totalement livré à vous même ). Cependant si vous n'avez pas peur et adorez prendre des risques, et que vous êtes une personne indépendante qui n'a besoin de l'aide de personne c'est fait pour vous. Oui pour ceux qui ont quand même un petit bagage en japonais car les cours se donnaient en japonais même en tant que débutante et savoir bien parler et comprendre l'anglais pour les consignes. Quelques professeurs allaient trop vite pour des débutants. Ma famille était super ! Mais je pense en général que les japonais sont des personnes respectueuses qui sont très aimables ( 2 filles dans ma classe étaient dans des familles et s'y plaisaient tout au temps que moi)

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2 weeks, September 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals

Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, j'ai appris les bases du japonais et je compte continuer même en Belgique »

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School highlights

« Ma familleLes professeurs très aimables »

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Top tips

« La nourriture »

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Julia C.

17 years old - France

/ 5

Ce séjour à Fukuoka était génial, la ville en soit n'est pas particulièrement belle mais l'ambiance est très agréable et les japonais y sont avenants. L'école était toute aussi géniale et la famille était adorable. Ce séjour aura été un sans-faute, je ne trouve aucun point négatif si ce n'est peut-être la ville de Fukuoka qui en elle-même n'est pas si intéressante que ça. Je recommande vivement l'école GenkiJacs. L'école GenkiJacs est géniale, les professeurs sont très performants et d'une grande gentillesse, les cours sont très amusants, si bien qu'on ne voit pas l'heure passer. Le staff est de même très gentil, les activités proposées sont nombreuses et variées. Le point fort de l'école est je pense le lounge dans lequel les élèves peuvent discuter, se reposer, jouer aux jeux vidéos etc., l'ambiance y est très chaleureuse. Très bonne méthode de travail basée sur le célèbre livre Genki qui est selon moi le meilleur pour apprendre le japonais. Les professeurs utilisent des dessins, jeux et nombreux systèmes intuitifs et amusants qui permettent de mieux comprendre et intégrer les points d'apprentissage. La famille était adorable, très à l'écoute et particulièrement généreuse (ils m'ont offert de nombreux cadeaux avant de partir et m'offraient un dessert tous les soirs alors que je n'avais pas la demi-pension). Le seul point ennuyant est le fait qu'ils ne parlaient pas du tout anglais, rendant la communication difficile sachant que je suis débutante en japonais. Cela entraînait des quiproquo et des incompréhensions. Les activités proposées sont très sympas, néanmoins peu d'activités sont proposées pour ceux qui ont pris cours standard, il serait de même bien à l'avenir de proposer des activités plus "traditionnelles".

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2 weeks, July – August 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3.8 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Do you think you've made progress?

« En seulement deux semaines de séjour linguistique je pense avoir fait des progrès grâce à l'efficacité des professeurs, l'apprentissage devenant un réel plaisir, tout en restant sérieux. »

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School highlights

« La gentillesse et l'efficacité des professeurs, le lounge qui est très chaleureux, l'emplacement de l'école qui est à deux pas de Hakata Station. »

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Top tips

« L'activité proposée le vendredi soir qui est celle du Night Market à Seiryu Park, l'ambiance est géniale. Si le temps le permet Nokonoshima Island est vraiment quelque chose à voir, c'est une île magnifique à 10 minutes en ferry de Fukuoka. »

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Joseph H.

27 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Le séjour linguistique a été très riche en découvertes et en expériences.Parfois un peu difficile d'être à l'autre bout de la Terre et fatigant en terme d'énergie, mais si c'était à refaire je signerai tout de suite! L'emplacement de l'école est idéal, à moins de 10 minutes d'une importante gare de Fukuoka. L'école en elle-même est un peu petite par rapport aux nombres d'étudiants qu'elle accueille. À midi on se marche dessus, mais heureusement le personnel accepte que l'on mange dans les salles de classes.Celles-ci sont parfois un peu étroites, et la climatisation est parfois aussi un peu désagréable. Mais globalement elles sont parfaitement équipées, lumineuses et avec de la place pour poser notre matériel. Nous étions beaucoup de suisses à fréquenter cette école, mais peu de suisses romands. Globalement la diversité des nationalités étaient vraiment un plus.Les professeurs ont toutes et tous leur méthode d'enseignement ce qui rend chaque cours unique et intéressant. Ils étaient toujours prêts à nous aider en cas de besoin! La famille d'accueil était vraiment adorable.Elle me proposait moult sorties et activités, et s'assurait que je sois toujours bien. Parfois c'était difficile de leur faire comprendre que mon niveau en Japonais était "débutant" et que j'avais de la peine à communiquer avec eux. Le père d'accueil semblait attendre de moi que je parle japonais constamment avec mes nouveaux camarades, ce qui est globalement impossible, le peu de vocabulaire que j'ai ne me permettant pas de discuter convenablement.J'ai mis 4 étoiles à la chambre uniquement parce que je n'avais aucune armoire pour ranger mes vêtements. Seuls quelques cintres sur une barre de fer me permettait d'accrocher mes vestes et pantalons.Sinon ma chambre et petit salon étaient vraiment spacieux! Chaque semaine un fête est organisée le vendredi, permettant de rencontrer d'autres étudiants ou de découvrir des événements de la vie locale à Fukuoka.Chaque jour de congé est remplacé par une excursion scolaire gratuite.Le personnel est toujours disponible et accueillant si on a la moindre question! Ce serait avec plaisir que je partagerais mon expérience à Fukuoka avec de futurs étudiants!

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9 weeks, March – May 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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« Après 9 semaines plongé dans la culture japonais, je pense avoir amélioré mon aisance à parler japonais.En terme de connaissances pures, j'ai davantage consolidé le niveau que j'avais déjà en Suisse, mais j'ai aussi appris de nouveaux points de grammaire. »

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School highlights

« Le fait que nous ayons beaucoup d'enseignants différents, qui nous apprenaient le japonais avec leur touche personnel. »

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Top tips

« - Les événements organisés par l'école (visite d'un lycée privé japonais, sortie dans un centre sportif (je précise je ne suis pas du tout sportif mais c'était très sympa), fête des cerisiers en fleurs... etc).- Se balader dans la ville, de Tenjin à Canal City, en passant par les parc ou les petits temples. - Goûter les Hakata Ramen, et plus particulièrement le "Shin Shin Ramen" accompagné de son riz sauté tout simplement exquis. »

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Leonie P.

24 years old - Netherlands

/ 5

Ik woonde bij een host family die door de taalschool was uitgezocht. Ik heb het heel fijn gehad. Lieve mensen die me enorm welkom hebben geheten en me met veel hebben geholpen.

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3 weeks, September – October 2018

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« De meewerkzaamheid en de privélessen waren erg goed »

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Teaching (3.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (4 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (2.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
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School (4.5 / 5)
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Testimonials

Elise

Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka
Duration: 4 weeks

I stayed in Fukuoka, Japan, for 1 month.
My trip was good. The school staff welcomed me very well and teachers were helpful and very patient in teaching the language.

My class included 5 students, which is much better for learning.
My host family was great and I am still in touch with them. They made me discover the real Japanese cuisine.
There are many places to visit and it is impossible to get bored. Japanese people are extremely warm and helpful; in 3 different occasions, I struggled to find an address and, each time, someone took me the place I was looking for.
It was an enriching trip; I would love to go back to Japan.

Thank you ESL and Sophie for turning this trip into a success!

Daria Seccia

Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka
Duration: 3 weeks

I loved my language study stay and I am glad I could live this exciting, new experience. I could get to know my host family, the school staff and the other students better. They were all very friendly. Unfortunately, I don’t have any picture of the school, but here is a picture of myself in Marina Town, which is located close to the house of my host family. If you would like to see more pictures, you’ll find them on Facebook. I would like to go on another trip like this one soon.

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Host family
The host families carefully selected by the Genki school have a great sense of hospitality and a real desire to share their language and culture with you. Most of the families live near the city centre, around 30 minutes from the school by public transport. You will stay in a single room with breakfast or half board provided. Living with a Japanese family is an excellent opportunity to discover Japanese customs and culinary traditions but also to practise the language daily. You needn't worry about your level of Japanese; even beginners manage to make themselves understood with these welcoming Japanese families.

Sharely Style Hakata residence
You will stay in an air-conditioned single room fitted with a private bathroom and share the laundry facilities and common kitchen with the other guests. Bed linen is provided but towels are not. The rooms are in keeping with Japanese standards and are therefore relatively small, but decorated in the European style. It will take you around 20 minutes by public transport to get to the school.

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Sharely Style Hakata Residence

General information

Sharely Stye is located in a quiet residential area and is home to around 140 students, both from GenkiJACS, as well as Japanese students studying at University and other international students studying at other schools. There is a reception area which is open between 9 AM and 9 PM. Each room has its own, en-suite bathroom, a bed, a desk, a small fridge and a veranda. All bedding is provided.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 30 minutes
Means of transportation:: Train
Average public transport cost:: Discount passes available for stays of 1, 3 or 6 months: 1 month: 6,350 JPY 3 months: 18,100 JPY 6 months: 30,960 JPY
Walking distance to public transport:: 15 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 5 minutes
Coffee shops:: 12 minutes
Restaurants:: 7 minutes
Shops:: 5 minutes
Pharmacy:: 10 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Sunday from 9:00 am Sunday until 9:00 am Flexible check in/check out
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit Cash or credit card

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk 09:00 - 21:00
	Smoking area Outside
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen Fully equipped with all utensils, pots and pans, rice cooker, kettle, fridge, toaster, etc.
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available Free cost
	Vending machine
	Laundry Free cost
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access In common lounge and some bedrooms. Free access.
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible But not recommended.
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

Single

60
: 0 m²/ : 12 m²

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets
	Shared showers
	Cleaning
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor Wooden floor
	Balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

Leisure activities are very important at the school, which makes every effort to allow its students to discover the Japanese culture in all its richness and diversity. Calligraphy, origami, tea ceremony, cooking, pottery, martial arts or manga – Japanese courses + culture are your way to discover Japan from the inside. Every week, our partner school will offer different excursions to you. From Nagasaki to Mount Aso, to cinema evenings, BBQ’s or Izakaya (Japanese restaurants), you will have plenty of opportunities to speak Japanese, meet new friends and bring back great photos!

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Our students recommend it

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Special offers

Save on your course in Japan

Book a standard course at one of our Genki partner schools in Tokyo or Fukuoka and take advantage of the following special offer:

- Book 24 course weeks and pay JPY 590,000
- Book 40 course weeks and pay JPY 990,000

Conditions:
- The course must start on one of the following specific dates: 06.01, 06.04, 06.07, 03.08 or 05.10.2020. The starting date on 03.08.2020 is available for the 24-week course only.
- These special prices include both the registration fee and course material fee.
- Students must be eligible to receive a visa waiver or long-term visa for Japan. Contact us for more information.

To find out more or take advantage of this offer, please get in touch with our customer service team.

Published on 15.11.2019

One-to-one course (per lesson) (31.08.2020 - 01.01.2021)	7000 JPY
Extra night (host family)	2750 JPY
Extra night (18+) (residence)	2150 JPY
Retention fee (host family) (per week)	19200 JPY
Retention fee (residence) (per week)	15000 JPY
Airport transfer from Fukuoka (pick-up) (before 20:00) Compulsory (under 18 y.o.)	6000 JPY

One-to-one course (per lesson) (31.08.2020 - 01.01.2021)	7000 JPY
Extra night (host family)	2750 JPY
Extra night (18+) (residence)	2150 JPY
Retention fee (host family) (per week)	19200 JPY
Retention fee (residence) (per week)	15000 JPY
Airport transfer from Fukuoka (pick-up) (before 20:00) Compulsory (under 18 y.o.)	6000 JPY

One-to-one course (per lesson) (31.08.2020 - 01.01.2021)	7000 JPY
Extra night (host family)	2750 JPY
Extra night (18+) (residence)	2150 JPY
Retention fee (host family) (per week)	19200 JPY
Retention fee (residence) (per week)	15000 JPY
Airport transfer from Fukuoka (pick-up) (before 20:00) Compulsory (under 18 y.o.)	6000 JPY

One-to-one course (per lesson) (31.08.2020 - 01.01.2021)	7000 JPY
Extra night (host family)	2750 JPY
Extra night (18+) (residence)	2150 JPY
Retention fee (host family) (per week)	19200 JPY
Retention fee (residence) (per week)	15000 JPY
Airport transfer from Fukuoka (pick-up) (before 20:00) Compulsory (under 18 y.o.)	6000 JPY

One-to-one course (per lesson) (04.01.2021 - 28.05.2021 & 30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021)	7000 JPY
Extra night (host family)	2750 JPY
Extra night (18+) (residence)	2150 JPY
Retention fee (host family) (per week)	19200 JPY
Retention fee (residence) (per week)	15000 JPY
Airport transfer from Fukuoka (pick-up) (before 20:00) Compulsory (under 18 y.o.)	6000 JPY