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Japanese Classes

Japanese is considered one of the most difficult languages in the world. Being bilingual does not only mean that one can speak two languages. Being truly bilingual includes being able to deeply understand the thoughts, expressions, and cultures that lie behind the languages. This program instructs native children to use Japanese correctly at the same time teaching non-native speakers valuable insights into Japan and its language.

By introducing Japanese seasonal events, children's literature and songs as well as focusing on reading and writing, we encourage students to discover and appreciate Japanese language and culture in fun ways. Our curriculum is designed to be challenging yet enjoyable. We also provide support for those students pursuing education in international schools since they are required to meet a high level of Japanese as a second language.

Japanese Class schedule
Preschool: Twice a week (20min)
-Reading and writing in hiragana, building sentences learning concepts such as numbers, months, days, colors, the weather, seasons, etc.
-Reading stories and related activities.
-Songs, games, finger play and cultural studies.

Kindergarten: Twice a week (20 min)
-Reading and writing in hiragana and katakana, reading stories and related activities, art and crafts.
-Extensive reviews of the previous lesson and 5 weekly riddles to strengthen students' concentration and memorization skills.
-Classes are conducted in the elementary school style. This allows for students to have a smooth transition after they graduate and continue their studies.

Conversational Japanese Class
Thursday 2:30pm-3:30pm
This class is developed for children with low level of Japanese fluency. The emphasis will be on basic daily conversation and reading and writing, focusing on effective yet simple communication in Japanese.