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From your very first hiragana to advanced business negotiation — find the course that fits your level, schedule, and ambitions.

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All courses are taught by native speakers, JLPT-aligned, and designed for real results.

N5 Level
Beginner Most Popular

Beginner Foundations (N5)

Master hiragana, katakana, 100+ kanji, essential grammar patterns, and survival Japanese for your first trip to Japan or daily interactions.

12 weeks
👥 Max 12
📅 2x/week
N4 Level
Beginner

Elementary Japanese (N4)

Build on your foundations with 300+ kanji, complex sentence structures, and the ability to discuss everyday topics with growing confidence.

16 weeks
👥 Max 12
📅 2x/week
N3-N2 Level
Intermediate Best Value

Intermediate Japanese (N3–N2)

Achieve real conversational fluency. Study advanced grammar, 1,000+ kanji, reading comprehension, and nuanced listening in authentic contexts.

20 weeks
👥 Max 10
📅 3x/week
Professional
Business

Business Japanese & Keigo

Master formal Japanese (keigo), corporate communication, meeting facilitation, email writing, and negotiation for the modern Japanese workplace.

20 weeks
👥 Max 8
📅 2x/week
Online · N5-N4
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Online Beginner Japanese

The full Nihongo beginner experience — live classes, recordings, interactive exercises, and personal teacher feedback — all from your home.

12 weeks
🌐 Worldwide
📅 Flexible
Online · N3-N2
Online

Online Intermediate Course

Live streaming classes with breakout conversation practice, digital flashcards, AI-powered feedback, and bi-weekly one-on-one sessions.

20 weeks
🌐 Worldwide
📅 Flexible
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Recommended Learning Paths

Not sure where to start? Follow one of our curated paths designed to take you from where you are to where you want to be.

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The Beginner Path

Perfect for complete beginners. Build a solid foundation from zero to JLPT N4 proficiency, ready for daily life in Japan.

Beginner Foundations (N5)12 weeks · ¥48,000
Elementary Japanese (N4)16 weeks · ¥56,000
Ready for IntermediateN4 Certified
28 weeks total · ¥104,000 combined
Start This Path →
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The Professional Path

For learners aiming at Japanese career opportunities. Combines conversational fluency with essential business communication skills.

Intermediate Japanese (N3–N2)20 weeks · ¥72,000
Business Japanese & Keigo20 weeks · ¥85,000
Corporate ReadyBusiness Certified
40 weeks total · ¥157,000 combined
Start This Path →
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The Master Path

The complete journey for the dedicated learner — from absolute beginner to N2 fluency and professional Japanese mastery.

Full Beginner Series (N5–N4)28 weeks · ¥104,000
Intermediate Series (N3–N2)20 weeks · ¥72,000
Business Japanese Mastery20 weeks · ¥85,000
68 weeks total · ¥261,000 combined
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Course Comparison

Compare all course levels side by side to find the perfect fit for your goals and budget.

Feature Beginner N5 Elementary N4 Intermediate N3-N2 Business Online
Duration 12 weeks 16 weeks 20 weeks 20 weeks 12–20 wks
Max Class Size 12 students 12 students 10 students 8 students 15 students
Native Speaker Teacher
JLPT Preparation
Cultural Immersion Lessons Business Focus
Keigo (Formal Speech) Introduction Basic Intermediate Full Mastery Basics
1-on-1 Teacher Sessions Monthly Bi-weekly Weekly Bi-weekly
Study Materials Included Digital Only
Certificate of Completion
Lifetime Alumni Access
Price ¥48,000 ¥56,000 ¥72,000 ¥85,000 ¥38,000+

Ace the JLPT Exam

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is the global standard. Our courses prepare you thoroughly for every level.

The JLPT (日本語能力試験) is recognized worldwide by employers and universities as the definitive measure of Japanese language ability. Nihongo's JLPT-aligned curriculum ensures you're not just learning Japanese — you're preparing to prove it.

Our students achieve an average 95% pass rate on JLPT exams, significantly higher than the national average of 48%. We offer dedicated JLPT prep sessions, past paper reviews, and mock exams for all levels.

N5
JLPT N5 — BeginnerBasic understanding · Beginner Foundations course
N4
JLPT N4 — ElementaryEveryday Japanese · Elementary course
N3
JLPT N3 — Pre-IntermediateEveryday topics · Intermediate course (first half)
N2
JLPT N2 — Upper IntermediateNear-fluency · Intermediate course (full)
N1
JLPT N1 — AdvancedFull proficiency · Advanced workshops available

Our JLPT Results

95% Pass Rate
vs 48% average
2,400+ Students Passed
JLPT Since 2012
12 Mock Exams
Per Course
Free Retake Support
If You Don't Pass
Our Pass Guarantee: If you complete all coursework and fail your JLPT exam, we offer free supplementary tutoring sessions until you pass. We are that confident in our method.

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