Kohoku International Lounge offers classes for studying Japanese to non-native Japanese speakers living around Kohoku-ku. Eight independent classes are operated by volunteers during the week except Wednesdays. Students can participate in any of these classes as long as rooms and volunteers are available. Please check the class schedule below and visit our lounge to join a trial lesson. No reservation is required.
Kindly note that you can attend up to two classes at the same time, so please choose the class you prefer.
After choosing the class, please follow the schedule and go to class at the same time every week.
*For students who need childcare service (when you study), please register in advance. Details:
For those who want to attend the class for the first time: Please come to our Lounge 15 minutes before the class starts.
We are Non-profit voluntary place for foreigner learning basic Japanese on daily needs.
So we can not provide documents to get student visa.
* Classes
Students can participate in any of these classes as long as rooms and volunteers are available.
You can take any classes below.
| Class | Time Child care service | |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 12:00 | |
| Monday | 10:00 – 12:00 Child care service is available. | |
| Tuesday morning | 10:00 – 12:00 | |
| Tuesday evening | 18:30 – 20:30 | |
| Wednesday evening | 18:30 – 20:30 Hiyoshi satellite classroom (at Hiyoshi Community Center) | |
| Thursday morning | 10:00 – 12:00 | |
| Thursday evening | 18:30 – 20:30 | |
| Friday | 10:00 – 12:00 | |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 12:00 |
* Schedule
First term： April～July
Second term: September～December
Third term: January～March
* Fee
100 yen per lesson. You will be asked to pay the total amount at the beginning of the term. For example, if you take the class 12 times in a term, you need to pay 1200 yen at the beginning.
* Teacher
Teachers are volunteers living in Kohoku region and trained as supporters for students learning Japanese.
* Child care service
During Monday and Thursday morning classes, our lounge offers child care services from 10:00 am to 11:55 am.
Children must satisfy the following age restriction to receive the child care service.
- Monday: Between the age of 1 and 6 years old
100 yen per lesson. You will be asked to pay the total amount at the beginning of the term. For example, if you take the class 12 times in a term, you need to pay 1200 yen at the beginning.
This Lounge is being operated by the members consisting of many volunteers, and your voluntary cooperation at any events will be appreciated.