Steveston Japanese Language School offers Japanese language classes in Richmond, British Columbia and the Greater Metro Vancouver area. We offer classes for adults and children.

Japanese Language Classes in Vancouver

The flexibility of our hybrid online class model offers a mix of convenient online classes with occasional in-person classes for cultural activities and celebrations. Learn more about our class offerings on this page.

Classes for adults

We offer Japanese language classes for adult learners of all ages. Learn more about our adult class offerings on this page.

Classes for children

We offer Japanese language classes for children beginning with preschool ages up to Grade 12. We offer class options for students who speak Japanese at home or have family who speak Japanese as well as those students who do not speak Japanese at home. You can learn more about classes for students who speak Japanese at home here. You can learn more about classes for students who do not speak Japanese at home here.

Selecting the right course for you or your child

Do you have questions about how to select the right course for yourself or your child, based on existing levels of Japanese knowledge? You can use this page as a resource to help you understand how we place students into our courses based on age and/or level of proficiency.

Learn more about Steveston Japanese Language School

If you’d like to learn more about the school and its history, please visit this page. Additionally, you can learn more about our staff team at this page and our board of directors here. We are also a registered charity and welcome your support in the form of volunteering, donations, or sponsorship.

If you have questions or concerns or need help in understanding more about our course offerings, please reach out to us via our contact form or send us an email (ngakko@telus.net).

Learn more about our class offerings

Japanese Classes for Adults

Our Japanese language classes for adults range in suitability for those who want an introduction to Japanese language and culture to those who wish to learn Japanese for travel or business.
Japanese Classes for Children and Youth

We offer two different educational streams for children and youth. Learn more about them here.
Japanese Classes for Children Who Do Not Speak Japanese at Home (Fundamental)

The fundamental stream is designed for young learners who are interested in developing Japanese language skills.
Japanese Classes for Children Who Speak Japanese at Home (Futsu-ka 普通科)

The 普通科 stream offers a space for children who speak Japanese with family to advance their speaking skills and experience cultural enrichment.