The Kyoto Center for Japanese Linguistic Studies

Genki Japanese and Culture School

Genki Japanese and Culture School (GenkiJACS) is an internationally acclaimed communicational Japanese language school that offers short-term study abroad courses, learning the Japanese language and culture in a relaxed and friendly environment in Fukuoka, Tokyo and now Kyoto! We are located in the heart of Gion district in Kyoto, Japan's old capital. GenkiJACS was nominated by popular vote as one of the world's top language schools every year from 2009 to 2021 winning in 2016 , 2018,2019 and 2020! We are one of only two Japanese language schools in the world that are accredited by IALC, the International Association of Language Centres, and the only one that focuses on Western students. We offer courses in a range of areas, including conversational Japanese, pop culture, Japanese culture, and study for exams, all with an emphasis on practical work, inside and outside of the classroom. For students coming from overseas to study abroad at our language school, we can prepare a range of accommodation options including dorms and private apartments, and arrange various activities for the duration of your stay. We're here to make learning Japanese worthwhile and enjoyable - that's why students return to GenkiJACS again and again! All of GenkiJACS' teachers are graduates of a 420-hour Japanese teacher training course at a recognized study institution. We hire only the best, and perform regular training. Students agree: you won’t find better teachers! We have 9 classrooms, and a large communal lounge for students to relax. Our classrooms are designed to facilitate learning in a relaxed and comfortable environment. The following facilities are available at the school for student use: PCs, free wireless Internet access, study space, game console, DVD/TV, manga/book library, and free coffee/tea. For holidays, GenkiJACS either arranges an alternate event for students for the day it is closed, or refunds tuition for that day.