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:  2025 – 2026 Academic Year

Semester 1:

– Thursday classes:  September 11 thru December 18*
– Saturday classes:  September 13 thru December 20*

*Semester 1 School Holidays:
–  Thursday November 17
–  Saturday November 29 (Thanksgiving)

Semester 2:

Thursday classes:  January 8 thru May 28**
Saturday classes:  January 10 thru May 30**

**Semester 2 School Holidays:
–  Saturday February 14; Saturday May 23; 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: $350.00
    • Saturday Classes: $350.00
  • *Semester 2 : SPRING Class

    • Thursday Classes: $350.00
    • Saturday Classes: $350.00
*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 $350



SEMESTER 1 – FALL CLASS

ENTER STUDENT’S NAME

ENTER CLASS DAY (Thursday or Saturday)


Spring Class Term – Session 2
*Tuition $350



SEMESTER 2 – SPRING CLASS

ENTER STUDENT’S NAME

ENTER CLASS DAY (Thursday or Saturday)


Registration Form

Gakuen Email Address: BCOGakuen@buddhistchurchofoakland.org

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