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Lexis JapanKobe, Japan

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

14 students - overall rating
9F, Mitsubishi Shintaku Ginko Building, 36 Nishimachi, Chuo-Ku - 650-0038 Kobe - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Located in the centre of Kobe and is just seconds away from transit hubs.
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
  • Top rated school facilities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 8%
18-24 years 42%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 12%
>50 years 8%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Location: Lexis Japan is in the Chuo Ward of Kobe, to the south of the city. The school is in an excellent location within the area, close to a transportation hub, a large number of shopping options and a short walk to the waterfront. There is a vibrant feel in the neighbourhood, with lots of local restaurants and a busy nightlife.

Travelling around Kobe: 5 minutes from the school by foot is the Motomachi Station. This train station has a number of lines running through it that stretch across the city. There is an extensive bus service throughout the city, and a number of stations are close to the school. A 10-minute walk from the school brings students to a prominent part of the city.

City features: Habourland is an important feature of the city, filled with shopping options and entertainment features. This is ten minutes by train or 20 minutes by foot from Lexis Japan. The school is right around the corner from Kobe Chinatown Nankin-machi, and Kobe Port Tower and Meriken Park are just 15 minutes away.

Course structure: Lexis Japan has group Japanese courses and private classes in Japanese. There is a teen programme for junior students.

Services: The school has a student service desk to help students with any issues they may have during their stay. There are homestay advisors to support students through their accommodation option.

Japanese Courses

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General Language
Intensive Japanese (20)Popular Japanese course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
37000¥35150¥
Course Details
Intensive Japanese (15)
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
33000¥31350¥
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Online Evening Course
3 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
Offer!from
79200¥75240¥
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Saturday Japanese Course
2 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
Offer!from
5500¥5225¥
Course Details
Junior
Teen Activity Program (TAP) (13 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
256000¥249600¥
Includes accommodation
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Private
Private Tuition (Face-to-Face/Online)
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
Offer!from
70200¥66690¥
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Semi-Private Tuition ( Face-to-Face/Online)
10 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
Offer!from
56000¥53200¥
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Afternoon JLPT PreparationRecommended Japanese course
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
33000¥31350¥
Course Details

Our prices for Lexis Japan include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about Lexis Japan, Kobe

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating of
Lexis Japan, Kobe
14 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Social activities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers and the entire staff are probably made up of the nicest people I have met. That applies to most Japanese people, but the school staff really deserves a special mention. A pleasure both in and outside of class. The classmates were also all super nice, sociable people.”
Insider tip: “Take part in the activities and become friends! You will not regret it.”
Review details
Other comments Super accommodating. I forgot to transfer the balance. Lexis let me sort out financial matters during the stay, which took several days.
Course: Intensive Japanese (25) - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Jan. 2019 by Imon Bashir
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very, very nice staff. I felt very comfortable. Bright, light-flooded rooms. On the last day there was a farewell ceremony with all participants of the school, during which the certificate was handed over and a group photo was taken.”
Review details
Other comments The school sign could be improved. It is not visible from the outside of the building that the school is located here. It is a small "side entrance" and therefore difficult to find the first time. Very, very quick teaching, so that it was sometimes difficult to keep up. In the full-time course, the afternoon block is used to address these doubts. That’s very good. The website does not state that English language skills are a prerequisite. The material is taught in English (my school English was - thank God - enough!).
Course: Intensive Japanese (25) - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jan. 2019 by Uta Drescher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Liked
“The location of the school, right next to Chinatown and a large department store where you could buy delicious fresh bento boxes for lunch.”
Insider tip: “Anyone who would like to learn to write fluent hiragana and katakana and loves hours of dictation is in the perfect place.”
Review details
Other comments Less suitable for travelers who mainly want to learn Japanese for a trip to Japan.
Course: Intensive Japanese (25) - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. May. 2018 by Dr. Eckhard Hoffmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
51 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The welcome was very warm and all my wishes were catered for. The teachers were very nice and patiently answered all my questions.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Japanese (20) [Japanisch] + 10 Private lesson Bildungsurlaub Berlin - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2024 by Renate Schönfisch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are very open and friendly. The school is located right in the center in a modern building.”
Insider tip: “Definitely join the leisure activities.”
Review details
Other comments The summer courses are too full, at least at the beginners' level (up to 20 participants). It's best to learn the Hiragana and the Katagana alphabet in advance. The beginner courses are very mixed in regards to the level of the participants, and with zero previous knowledge, it becomes difficult.
Course: Intensive Japanese (15) - 3 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2018 by Corinne Dölling
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Location in Kobe, quality of education, teachers are very professioal”
Review details
Course: Intensive Japanese (15) [Japanese] - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2018 by Marjolein Alting
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Great atmosphere.”
Review details
Other comments Great organisation, looking forward to going back.
Course: Intensive Japanese (25) - 1 week
Review date: 6. Apr. 2017 by Louis Chappell
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Location location location and school environment”
Insider tip: “If you are going to visit, especially on this course, choose 3 hours Register Program”
Review details
Course: Intensive Japanese (15) - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2016 by Bora Kalem
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
13 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“I was moved by the kindness of the teachers.”
Insider tip: “It's a good place to experience and study.”
Review details
Other comments It would be more impressive if you could write even a simple hand letter to each student to be given at the completion ceremony.
Course: Teen Activity Program (TAP) - 3 weeks
Review date: 21. Aug. 2019 by Hwiseong Kim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Extremely friendly teachers”
Disliked
“I was not offered afternoon activities because I did not attend the intensive course with afternoon lessons, but only the standard course in the morning.”
Review details
Course: Private Tuition + Group Course  - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Nov. 2022 by Dominique von Matt Pennisi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are fantastic.”
Review details
Other comments I loved learning Japanese at Lexis. It was an unforgettable experience and I will do everything I can in order to go back in the future.
Course: Intensive Japanese (25) - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Apr. 2018 by Gwendoline Wilson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The kitchen !”
Insider tip: “Do your homework ! do not hesitate to complain about students that disturb other students learning”
Review details
Other comments Lack of professionalism regarding learning. The homestay accommodation organisation is doing a poor job. I spent 5 days in the living room sleeping on an air mattress, waiting for an US student to leave. My host didn't have enough keys to give me one in the beginning, I always had to wait for the other residents to arrive to able to enter the house after class (wait 30 minutes in front of the house in crazy hot temperatures). I wish I could get a financial compensation (I mean my parents).
Course: Intensive Japanese + Teen Activity Program (TAP - 13-17 years) - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2018 by Eudes Perducat
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of Lexis Japan Kobe

Ratings of Lexis Japan compared to ratings of all schools in Japan

 Lexis Japan KobeAverage of all other schools in Japan
Overall school rating4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shared flat3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Lexis Japan

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Japanese teacher qualifications
99% hold a university degree
99% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
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 Lexis Japan and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2014
Legal name/parent company
Lexis Japan Co. Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 1400-01-096035

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Video game console

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 55
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 15
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 30%
England 10%
France 10%
USA 10%
Spain 10%
Brazil 5%
Korea 5%
Switzerland 3%
Italy 3%
Other nationalities 14%

Information for all courses offered by Lexis Japan

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
24000.00 ¥
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. Course material costs are approximately 8500 ¥ per month.
Comments about courses

Books and Materials:
1-4 weeks: JPY 8 500
5-8 weeks: JPY 17 000
Every 4 weeks: JPY 8500

Short-term Visa document fee: JPY 9 300

Bank Fee: JPY 6 700
Prices include 10% tax.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 08 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 23 Feb 2024, 20 Mar 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 03 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 23 Nov 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 04 Jan 2024, 05 Jan 2024, 30 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025 - 06 May 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 29 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
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.

Airport transfer

Kansai International Airport:
35000 ¥ one way
70000 ¥ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX).
More details about airports near Kobe and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Kobe page. For flight comparisons to Kobe, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Canada 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)
9300 ¥
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball5 km
Cooking-
Dancing-
Football (soccer)-
Golf5 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music-
Rugby-
Skiing80 km
Squash-1 km
Swimming-
Tennis2 km
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-5 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

origami club, Kobe tour, Jenga, nail club.

Adults - Paid activities

Paid activities can be proposed by the group to the school.

Junior - Free activities

Tea ceremony, sushi making, origami club, Kobe tour, Jenga, hiking, nail club.

Junior - Paid activities

Paid activities can be proposed by the group to the school.

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0
3 ratings
from
45000 ¥
Student Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
39900 ¥
Itayado Student House - Room A (18m2 + Balcony)
Single room, No meals
from
36250 ¥
Itayado Student House - Room B (18m2)
Single room, No meals
from
32500 ¥
Itayado Student House - Room C & D (12m2 )
Single room, No meals
from
30000 ¥
Mukonoso Student House
Single room, No meals
from
15950 ¥
Student House - Dormy Kobe
Single room, No meals
from
39900 ¥

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Questions and answers about Lexis Japan

  • “Yes, the minimum duration for contract and rent payment for Mukonoso is 4 weeks. If the student is willing to pay 1 month's rent (even if he only stays for 2 weeks), we can book Mukonoso for them.”
    Shilpi, Registrations Department from Lexis Korea - Jun 14, 2024

FAQ about Lexis Japan, Kobe

  • “There is no age limit at Lexis Japan, our adult programmes.
    ”
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Lexis
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Kansai International Airport (35000 ¥)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Lexis varies from 1 students (Private Tuition (Face-to-Face/Online)) to 12 students (Intensive Japanese (20))
  • 99% of teachers at Lexis Japan hold a university degree. 99% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Lexis Japan comes from Germany with a 30% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and France (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Lexis Japan offers courses from 13 years (Teen Activity Program (TAP), 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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