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Japanese for Teens
Beginner Courses for English Speakers

We offer a space for young people to study Japanese with peers. Our classes are taught by experienced teachers, and I will assist students and their families as the course coordinator.

Course Overview

  • Japanese classes for secondary school students and above

  • Lessons delivered in English

  • Experienced and fluent Japanese-speaking teacher with an international background, DBS-checked

  • Small group (up to 6 students)

  • Online lesson

  • 1-hour session on Saturday mornings

  • Term fee: £ 220 for 10 weeks

Our Approach and Goals

Students are driven by a passion for Japanese culture or language learning in general. We support their progress using textbooks, and our upper-beginner textbook includes GCSE topics. The timeframe may not work for everyone, but having a goal gives teenage learners great motivation, and the topics themselves suit their age. 

GCSE Japanese

Our 3-year course is designed to lead students to the Foundation Tier level through attendance and homework. Students may want some more time to prepare for the Speaking and Writing tests. While some students reach the Higher Tier via extensive self-study, the Foundation Tier is a fantastic milestone that fits into a busy lifestyle.

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Our Classes

We offer trial lessons. If a student decides not to continue, we welcome a voluntary contribution of £22. Reading level check or self assessment is recommended.

Japanese Entry
Saturday 9:00-10:00 Online
Started in September 2026

  • Availability: Yes

  • Suitable for complete beginners​ – many of our students come in with some knowledge from Duolingo

  • Reading level sample: -

  • Hiragana self-study is recommended​​​​

  • Term Fee: £220/10 weeks

Japanese Beginner 1 (1 year after the Entry Level)
Saturday 11:20 -12:20 Online

Japanese Beginner 2A (2 years after the Entry Level)
Saturday 10:10 -11:10 Online

  • Availability: Yes

  • ​Textbook: Marugoto A1 Lesson 17

  • Suitable for those considering GCSE in Summer 2028 or 2029

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Japanese Beginner 2B (2+ years after the Entry Level)
Saturday 11:20-12:20 Online

  • Availability: Full

  • ​Textbook:  Japanese for Teens Upper Beginner

  • Suitable for those considering GCSE in Summer 2028 or 2029​​​

  • Self Assessment: Marugoto A1 L11- L18 Grammar Check ​

  • Term Fee: £220/10 weeks

Japanese Beginner 3 (3+ years after the Entry Level)
Saturday 9:00-10:00 Online

  • Availability: Yes, if the level is appropriate

  • Learning towards GCSE Summer 2027 Foundation Tier or 2028 Higher Tier

  • Started in November 2023

  • Self Assessment: GCSE Foundation Tier Sample Paper and the answers

  • Term Fee: £220/10 weeks

“I love Japanese lessons. Group lesson is stimulating and I can also relax because I have time to rest my head and listen to others. The teacher is kind and lets us take time to practise when it's challenging, and gives us good homework to review.”

— Ella, Y8

Pink Blossom

“My motivation for taking GCSE Janese was that I wanted to do well to make my grandmother proud, and so I can communicate better at my part-time work, Japanese restaurant. I find the writing practice helpful, especially the booklet with practice questions for writing and the Kanji booklet.”

— Bela, Y12

Students on Stairs

“Kazue and other teachers were always supportive. I have seen my classmates from that time on other occasions, which is nice. I'm at university now and looking forward to my Year in Japan programme.”

— Silas, 18

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