Japanese language classes / Conversation class
The Itabashi Culture and International Exchange Foundation, ICIEF, holds Japanese language classes for international residents. Volunteer teachers help you so that you can learn the primary Japanese language needed for daily life and live as a member of the local community.
Ⅰ Japanese Language Class for Beginners
The classes are held twice a week for six months. The courses: ①Monday and Thursday (mornings) / ②Tuesday and Friday (evenings). Please choose ① or ②. The classes are separately arranged in three groups (A, B, and C) depending on the level. A level check is conducted on the first day of the lesson.
- Date and time (first half) April 2026
- Applications will be accepted from March 1st (applications at the counter will be accepted from the 2nd).
①Monday-Thursday Course: April 4th (Thursday) to September 9th (Thursday) Every Monday and Thursday, 9:17-10:00
②Tuesday and Friday Course: April 4th (Friday) to September 10th (Friday) Every Tuesday and Friday, 9:18-18:30
- 【Second Semester】
- ①Mon-Thu Course: Thursday, October 2026, 10 - Thursday, March 5, 2027
Every Monday and Thursday
②Tuesday-Friday Course: Friday, October 9, 2026 - Friday, March 19, 2027
Every Tuesday and Friday - Venue
- Itabashi City Green Hall 7th floor (36-1 Sakaemachi)
- Target
- Those who live, work or study in the City and are 15 years old or older who do not speak much Japanese (level: introductory to beginner).
※Sitting for lessons accompanying children is not allowed. - Capacity
- Maximum 40 students (first-come first-served basis)
- cost
- (First term) 5,400 yen (Second term) Undecided
※The cost of textbooks is not included in the cost. The textbook for Classes A and B is “Minnna-no-Nihongo Shokyu Ⅰ”(2,700 yen). Class C uses“Marugoto Shokyu 2,500 Katsudo”(XNUMX yen).
※Required to pay on the first day of the class.
Ⅱ ICIEF Wednesday Conversation Salon
This is a class to learn while enjoying conversation with a conversation supporter.
※You can take both of ⅠBeginners Japanese Class (①Monday and Thursday course/ ②Tuesday and Friday course) and “Wednesday conversation class”as well.
*If you apply for both the Wednesday Conversation Salon and II, an additional 1,000 yen will be charged.
Registration for the ICIEF Wednesday Conversation Salon starting in April 2026 has closed as it has reached its capacity.
- Date and Time
- 2026年4月15日～毎週水曜、(A)10:00～11:30・(B)18:30～20:00
※Please choose (A) or (B) - Period
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(First term) April 15, 2026 to September 16, 2026 *Applications open from March
(Second term) October 14, 2026 - March 17, 2027 *Applications open from September - Venue
- Itabashi City Green Hall 7th floor (36-1 Sakaemachi)
- Target
- Those who live, work or study in Itabashi City, aged 15 or over (level: beginner to advanced)
※Sitting for lessons accompanying children is not allowed.
※For those who are at the introductory level, we recommend taking the I Elementary Japanese Language Class. - Capacity
- (First half of 2026) 25 students each for A and B (in order of application)
- cost
- Tuition: 2,700yen per Semester