Shibuya LALL Japanese Language SchoolTokyo, Japan
1-29-9, Hatagaya - 151-0072 Tokyo - see on map
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What we like about the school
- Working Opportunity Support: CV and interview preparation.
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Optional language workshops.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 60 of students are from Vietnam
Age of students
Percentage of students | |
---|---|
1-18 years | 3% |
18-24 years | 50% |
25-34 years | 46% |
35-50 years | 1% |
>50 years | 0% |
Location: Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School Tokyo is located in the Alpha+ categorised city of Tokyo, Japan. The school is housed in the Hatagaya area in the Shibuya neighbourhood of Tokyo. Surrounding the school students have many restaurants, eateries, links to public transport and green spaces such as the Hatagaya Hidamari Park.
Social and cultural: Attractions and sights of interest within a 60-minute journey of the school via public transport include the Tokyo Tower, Wadabori Park, Meiji Jingu, Yoyogi Park and much more.
Course selection: Short-term programmes in Japanese are available for students of all levels. These programmes come with homestay or residential accommodation and can be booked for up to 5 weeks.
Getting around: The school is a short walk from Hatagaya Station, on the Keio New Line, offering students the opportunity to travel in and around the city as they wish. Several other train stations on different lines are also available close to the school.
Accommodation: Accommodation can be issued in homestays with local families, shared apartments, and private apartments.
School facilities: The school facilities include a library, free WiFi, free parking, fridge & microwave use, and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Japanese Courses
General Language
Short-term Japanese Course
20 lessons per week
|200 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
63250¥61669¥
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 196000191100 | 225000219375 | 253000246675 | 297000289575 | -- | -- | 356000347100 | -- | -- | 400000390000 |
Price in US$ | 1225 | 1406 | 1581 | 1856 | 2224 | 2499 |
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every first Monday of monthSee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
07 Apr 2025
07 Apr 2025
Price includes:
- Screening
- Tuition
- Accommodation
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - private, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:30
Morning: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:30
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 200 / Average:
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School
Japanese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
30% male / 70% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
2017
Legal name/parent company
LALL Human Holdings Ltd. Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School | Tax registration ID: 0110-01-090305
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 150
Throughout the year: 150
Minimum age of students
16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 21 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Vietnam | 60% |
China | 20% |
USA | 2% |
Brazil | 1% |
Thailand | 1% |
Turkey | 1% |
Iran | 1% |
Other nationalities | 14% |
Information for all courses offered by Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10000 ¥ per course level.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 03 May 2025, 04 May 2025, 05 May 2025, 06 May 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 03 May 2025, 04 May 2025, 05 May 2025, 06 May 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
10000 ¥
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School, Tokyo
- What is the minimum level required to take part in the Short-term course?“Currently our lowest level class available for short-term students is Elementary Intermediate Class on the curriculum table (Elementary Intermediate Class: lower B1/N3 Grammer, 450 kanji characters, 2,500 words, 600 characters of composition.)
Our school’s lessons do not emphasize only speaking but also reading, writing and listening.
”Yasuda, from Shibuya LALL JLS - Dec 05, 2024 - Does the package for the Short-term Japanese Course also includes an airport transfer?
“No. That doesn’t include an airport transfer fee.
Our school cannot offer pickup services, so students should use another service. We can surely recommend you one if needed.”Koji Yasuda, from Shibuya LALL JLS - Dec 05, 2024 - Which countries are students of Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School comes from Vietnam with a 60% representation, followed by students from China (20%) and USA (2%).
- Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School offers courses for which ages?Shibuya LALL Japanese Language School offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 21 for the rest of the year.
Tokyo
Tokyo city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.8
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