Our Mission
To encourage the learning of Japanese language and culture through Japanese language instruction for youth, ages 5 – 18 and adults.
Proficiency levels
Small class sizes allow tailored instruction for students of all proficiencies.
School Term
September through June (Every Saturday from 9:00 am until noon). Adult classes may be held on different days and times.
Class Levels (with approximate age levels)
Advanced Class (students aged 13 – 18)
Intermediate Class (students aged 8 – 14)
Beginning Class (students aged 8 – 12)
Beginner Class (students aged 5 – 8)
Adult – Intermediate to Advanced
Adult – Beginning to Intermediate
Here is a sample of our curriculum at Nippongo Gakuen.
*School Term
- Semester 1 : September – December
- Semester 2 : January – May
*Tuition
Tuition is on a semester basis. The cost of text books is in addition to the tuition fees. Tuition will not be prorated based on partial semester attendance.
- *Semester 1 : FALL Class
- Thursday Classes: $275.00
- Saturday Classes: $275.00
- *Semester 2 : SPRING Class
- Thursday Classes: $375.00
- Saturday Classes: $375.00
*Tuition for Classes subject to change without notice.
Online Tuition Instructions:
- 1. Select: CLASS TERM (Fall or Spring)
- 2. Enter “STUDENT’S NAME”
- 3. Enter “CLASS DAY (Either Thursday or Saturday)
- 4. Click on “Yellow” Button
FALL CLASS TERM – SESSION 1
*Tuition $275.00
Spring Class Term – Session 2
*Tuition $375.00
Student/Child Registration Form (LINK)
Adult Registration Form (LINK)
Gakuen Email Address: BCOGakuen@buddhistchurchofoakland.org