Our Mission

To encourage the learning of Japanese language and culture through Japanese language instruction for youth, ages 5 – 18 and adults.


General Support Donation

(Do Not Use “Gakuen Donations” for Tuition/Class Payment. See options below to make Tuition Payments)

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:  2026 – 2027 Academic Year

Semester 1:

– Thursday classes:  September xx thru December xx*
– Saturday classes:  September xx thru December xx*

*Semester 1 School Holidays:
–  Thursday November 26 (Thanksgiving)
–  Saturday November 28 (Thanksgiving)

Semester 2:

Thursday classes:  January xx thru May xx**
Saturday classes:  January xx thru May xx**

**Semester 2 School Holidays:
–  Saturday February xx; Saturday May xx; one (1) floating Saturday holiday
–  Three (3) floating Thursday holidays

*Tuition

Tuition is to be paid on a semester basis. The cost of textbooks is in addition to tuition fees. Prorata semester tuition is on a case-by-case basis and only with mutual agreement by both parties.

  • *Semester 1 : FALL Class

    • Thursday Classes: $385.00
    • Saturday Classes: $385.00
  • *Semester 2 : SPRING Class

    • Thursday Classes: $385.00
    • Saturday Classes: $385.00
*Tuition for Classes subject to change without notice.

Online Tuition Instructions:

  • 1. Select: CLASS BUTTON (Fall or Spring)
  • 2. Enter “STUDENT’S NAME”
  • 3. Enter “CLASS DAY (Either Thursday or Saturday)
  • 4. Choose Payment Options (Credit Card, PayPal, or Apple Pay)

FALL CLASS TERM – SESSION 1
*Tuition $385

SPRING CLASS TERM – SESSION 2
*Tuition $385

Registration Form (coming soon)

  • Student/Child Registration Form (Word Doc LINK)
  • Student/Child Registration Form (PDF LINK)
  • Adult Registration Form (Word Doc LINK)
  • Adult Registration Form (PDF LINK)

Gakuen Email Address:
BCOGakuen@buddhistchurchofoakland.org or
OfficeBCO@Gmail.com

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*Tuition and Class Schedules subject to change without notice.

 

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