Japanese Group Classes
Japanese Group Classes
- Three terms per year: spring (January-April), summer (May-July) and fall (September-December)
- 12 week sessions of 2-hour classes, once per week
- Classes of 5 – 12 students
- All courses are conducted in Pacific Time.
Our language program is for Japan Society Members only.
You will need to have your Bookeo account registered as a JSNC member before being able to sign up for our language courses.
- Please note that we implemented an auto-renewal system for memberships on 12/02/2021, which we are sure will excite many language students, since this feature removes the issues surrounding signing up for classes when your membership is set to expire. If you do not wish to have your membership renewed next year, however, make sure to cancel your enrollment before your auto-renewal date. Be careful when you cancel, since our memberships are non-refundable and the cancellation will be effective immediately. This change will only apply to memberships or class registrations made on or after 12/02/2021.
- If you are a Family Membership holder, the membership holder needs to register for all family members. Please reach out to Language Coordinator if you have any questions at [email protected]
Tuition / Fee
| Class | Number of Students | Japan Society Member |
|---|---|---|
| Group Class | 5-12 people | $300 *Transaction fee IS included. *Textbook fee is NOT included. |
San Francisco
| Class | Instructor | Day / Time (pm) | Dates | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning 1 | Shimizu-sensei | Thurs. 6:30-8:30 | 5/12-7/28 | Online via Zoom | SOLD OUT |
| Beginning 2 (In Person) | Otsuka-sensei | Fri. 6:30-8:30 | 5/20-8/5 | fabbit *This class will be in person! Need to be fully vaccinated in order to join this class. |  |
| Beginning 3 | Yonezawa-sensei | Tue. 6:00-8:00 | 5/10-7/26 | Online via Zoom | CLOSED |
| Beginning 4 | Otsuka-sensei | Thurs. 6:30-8:30 | 5/12-7/28 | Online via Zoom Online via Zoom/ Werqwise **During this term, there will be 1-2 in-person sessions in SF. Those who can't participate will have the option to join virtually. | |
| Pre-Intermediate 2 | Otsuka-sensei | Mon. 6:30-8:30 | 5/9-8/8 (No class on 5/30 & 7/4) | Online via Zoom/ Werqwise **During this term, there will be 1-2 in-person sessions in SF. Those who can't participate will have the option to join virtually. | CLOSED |
| Pre-Intermediate 3 | Otsuka-sensei | Tue. 6:30-8:30 | 5/17-8/2 | Online via Zoom/ Werqwise **During this term, there will be 1-2 in-person sessions in SF. Those who can't participate will have the option to join virtually. | |
| Pre-Intermediate 4 | Fairchild-sensei | Tue. 6:00-8:00 | 5/10-8/2 (No class on 5/17) | Online via Zoom | |
| NEW Intermediate 2 | Takagi-sensei | Wed. 6:00-8:00 | 5/11-8/3 (No class on 6/29) | Online via Zoom | Cancelled There is another New Intermediate 2 available with Smith-sensei under South Bay section. |
| Intermediate 5 | Takagi-sensei | Tue. 6:00-8:00 | 5/10-8/2 (No class on 6/28) | Online via Zoom | SOLD OUT |
| Minami-sensei's class will be under Online Section |
Location *when we resume in-person classes
East Bay
| Class | Instructor | Day / Time (pm) | Dates | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 4 | Fairchild-sensei | Wed. 6:00-8:00 | 5/11-8/3 (No class on 5/18) | Online via Zoom | |
Location *when we resume in-person classes
San Mateo
| Class | Instructor | Day / Time (pm) | Dates | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning 1 | Vanasupa-sensei | Tue. 5:30-7:30 | 5/17-8/2 | Werqwise San Mateo ***This class will be in person! Need to be fully vaccinated in order to join this class. | |
| New Intermediate 1 | Onuma-sensei | Wed. 6:00-8:00 | 5/18-8/3 | Online via Zoom | SOLD OUT |
| Pre-Intermediate 4 | Vanasupa-sensei | Thurs. 6:00-8:00 | 5/19-8/4 | Online via Zoom | |
| Intermediate 4 | Vanasupa-sensei | Wed. 6:00-8:00 | 5/18-8/3 | Online via Zoom | |
Location *when we resume in-person classes
Palo Alto
| Class | Instructor | Day / Time (pm) | Dates | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakamoto-sensei is now teaching a conversation workshop for beginners! | Online via Zoom | Workshop | |||
| NEW Intermediate 1 | Iizuka-sensei | Wed. 6:00-8:00 | 5/4-7/20 | Online via Zoom | CLOSED |
| Intermediate 4 | Iizuka-sensei | Tue. 6:00-8:00 | 5/3-7/19 | Online via Zoom | CLOSED |
| Intermediate 6 | Iizuka-sensei | Thurs. 6:00-8:00 | 5/5-7/21 | Online via Zoom | CLOSED |
| Pre-Advanced 3 | Ino-sensei | Tue. 6:00-8:00 | 5/10-7/26 | Online via Zoom | CLOSED |
Location *when we resume in-person classes
South Bay
| Class | Instructor | Day / Time (pm) | Dates | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 3: Sunnyvale | Ikunaga-sensei | Mon. 6:00-8:00 | 4/25-7/18 (No class on 7/4) | Online via Zoom | CLOSED |
| Beginning 3: San Jose | Hisamura (Toshi)-sensei | Thurs. 6:30-8:30 | 5/19-8/4 | Online via Zoom | |
| Pre-Intermediate 1: San Jose | Sawaguchi-sensei | Thurs. 6:00-8:00 | 5/5-7/28 (No class on 6/23) | Online via Zoom | SOLD OUT |
| NEW Intermediate 2: San Jose | Smith-sensei | Tue. 6:00-8:00 | 5/10-7/26 | Online via Zoom | CLOSED |
| Intermediate 4: San Jose | Ikunaga-sensei | Wed. 6:00-8:00 | 4/27-7/13 | Online via Zoom | Closed |
| Pre-Advanced 5: San Jose | Yokoyama-sensei | Thurs. 6:00-8:00 | 4/28-7/28 (No class on 5/12&6/30) | Online via Zoom | SOLD OUT |
| Conversation Boot Camp | Matsui-sensei | Resume in Fall |
San Jose Location *when we resume in-person classes
- Sony Electronics, Inc. [map] 1730 N. First St, San Jose, CA 95112
Sunnyvale Location *when we resume in-person classes
- Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. [map] 1240 E. Arques Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Online
| Class | Instructor | Day / Time (pm) | Dates | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning 1 | Matsumura-sensei | Thurs. 6:00-8:00 | 5/26-8/18 (no class on 7/28) | Online Via Zoom | 2 spots left!! |
| Beginning 2 | Shimizu-sensei | Wed. 6:30-8:30 | 5/11-7/27 | Online Via Zoom | SOLD OUT |
| Beginning 2 | Matsumura-sensei | Fri. 6:00-8:00 | 5/13-8/5 (no class on either 7/15 or 7/22) | Online Via Zoom | Cancelled |
| Beginning 4 | Iizuka-sensei | Mon. 6:00-8:00 | 5/2-7/25 (No class on 7/4) | Online via Zoom | SOLD OUT |
| Pre-Intermediate 3 | Vanasupa-sensei | Fri. 4:00-6:00 | 5/20-8/5 | Online via Zoom | |
| Special Advanced | Minami-sensei | Thurs. 5:50-7:50 | 5/12-7/28 | Online via Zoom | SOLD OUT |
*Please note that our online classes will not provide recordings of the lessons. Class participation is necessary.
Language Program Supporters
Group Class Policies
Please read carefully before enrolling in the classes
Registration/Scheduling
- Our language program is for Japan Society of Northern California members only. Students will need to have a Bookeo account and be registered as a JSNC member before being able to sign up for a class.
- Changing a Class: Students may switch levels with their instructor’s approval, so long as it is before the 3rd lesson of each term. To request a change, please contact the Japan Society Language Class Coordinator by email at [email protected].
- Student contact information collected from the registration process may be given to the instructor of the class for teaching and/or emergency purposes.
- All students attending group classes must be at least 18 years old. If you are interested in language classes for children under the age of 16, we recommend our private tutoring options.
- Classes that are cancelled due to holidays or teacher emergencies will be rescheduled.
- Occasionally we are required to replace an instructor, change the schedule, and/or update the location of a class. While we try to avoid these changes, we reserve the right to make them as needed.
- Please keep your receipt of tuition payment when you register online.
Cancellation/Refunds
- Language classes will continue as long as at least 5 students are enrolled. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, a class is cancelled, students already enrolled will receive a full refund.
- If there are no students present within the first 20 minutes of a scheduled class, that class will be cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
- Dropping a Class: Before the 3rd lesson of each term, students can drop the course and will receive a refund of $250. After that, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason. Requests for tuition refunds can be made by emailing [email protected] .
- Membership fees paid at the time of registration are non-refundable.
Certification
- Students who wish to have a certificate of completion can request one by emailing [email protected] at the end of each term.
- Completion of our classes is not equivalent to passing the Japan Language Proficiency Test or any other test of Japanese skill. Parties interested in taking a proficiency test should contact the Japan Foundation in Los Angeles for more information.
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