Our adult courses are designed for people who are interested in Japanese language and culture and wish to develop their Japanese language skills. We offer six levels, from beginner to upper-intermediate, to accommodate learners with different levels of proficiency.
Complete beginners start at Level 1. Students with previous Japanese language experience are asked to complete an assessment so that we can recommend the class that best suits their current level. Assessments are also used to help determine when students are ready to advance to the next level.
Class information
Levels offered
- Level 1-5, Upper Intermediate
Age | Level | Description | Schedule |
Adult (19+) | Level 1: | For adult students who are brand new to / minimum knowledge of Japanese language instruction and would like to learn basic Japanese expressions and grammar. Students will learn writing and reading Japanese sentences using Japanese alphabets. | Tuesdays 7PM to 8:50PM Online with occasional in-person classes |
Adult (19+) | Level 2: | For adult students who would like to take the next step toward learning Japanese conversation. Adult students enrolling in this level should know basic greetings, grammar and vocabulary and be interested in applying this knowledge to use in basic sentences and conversation. Students need to feel comfortable reading and writing in Hiragana and Katakana. | Wednesdays 7PM to 8:50PM Online with occasional in-person classes |
Adult (19+) | Level 3: | For adult students who would like to build on their conversation, grammar, vocabulary and writing skills. Those enrolling in this level will learn a variety of study topics so that learners can deal with a wider range of situation. The grammar covers most of N5 (the classes do not prepare for the JLPT exam). | Thursdays 7PM to 8:50PM Online with occasional in-person classes |
Adult (19+) | Level 4: | For adult students who wish to reinforce what they have studied so far, and further develop their skills by incorporating newly learned grammar and vocabulary, aiming to achieve more natural and fluent speech. Students will also learn expressions unique to Japanese, depending on the context, by using various learning materials. The grammar covers parts of N5 and N4 (the classes do not prepare for the JLPT exam). | Thursdays 7PM to 8:50PM Online with occasional in-person classes |
Adult (19+) | Level 5: | For adult students who would like to build on their conversation, grammar, vocabulary and writing skills. Those enrolling in this level can gradually and effectively acquire sentence patterns and vocabulary related to the topic by practicing speaking about familiar themes. The grammar covers parts of N4 (the classes do not prepare for the JLPT exam). | Wednesdays 7PM to 8:50PM Online with occasional in-person classes |
Adult (19+) | Upper Intermediate Japanese: | This course is for adult learners with a solid foundation in Japanese grammar who can read connected passages in Japanese. Through reading, vocabulary study, and discussion, students will strengthen their reading comprehension and develop their ability to express their thoughts and opinions in Japanese while exploring Japanese culture, society, and nature. | Thursdays 7PM to 8:50PM Online with occasional in-person classes |
Information on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test levels can be found here.
Class schedule
- Level 1: Tuesdays 7:00pm~8:50pm
- Level 2, 5: Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:50pm
- Level 3, 4, Upper Intermediate: Thursdays 7:00pm~8:50pm
Classes begin in September and conclude in June.
Class location and learning format
Classes are conducted online via Zoom with occasional in person events at Steveston Japanese Language School in Richmond BC
Class size
A full class size will have 7-13 students, but if we have less than a full class, we may merge similar level classes together.
Tuition
Valid for the 2026-2027 school year only
$767 for a full academic year of weekly courses
Length of class
Our academic terms run from September to June, with breaks within the year for statutory holidays and spring break. Courses generally consist of 33 class sessions.
Materials used
- Level 1: Japanese for Busy People I (Revised 4th Edition) Lesson 1-11
- Level 2: Japanese for Busy People I (Revised 4th Edition) Lesson 12-24
- Level 3: Japanese for Busy People II (Revised 4th Edition) Lesson 1-12
- Level 4: Japanese for Busy People II (Revised 4th Edition) Lesson 13-24
- Level 5: Japanese for Busy People III (Revised 4th Edition)
- Upper Intermediate: 『上級へのとびら』など
Please ask for additional details in class.
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