Gakuen Fundraising Campaign

Letter

…We ask for your support in helping the Gakuen address the financial impacts that COVID has created. The Board of the Gakuen is dedicated to ensuring that our Japanese language program is sustainable and will continue as an integral part of the programs offered at the Buddhist Church of Oakland. We have a long legacy and we are committed to carrying that legacy forward into the future… (Letter Link)

Gakuen Board

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 – June

*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 : September – December
    • Thursday Classes: $205
    • Saturday Classes: $250
  • *Semester 2 : January – June
    • Thursday Classes: $310
    • Saturday Classes: 375

Online Tuition Instructions:

  • 1. Select: “Tuition Option”
  • 2. Enter “Student’s Name”
  • 3. Enter “Email Address or Telephone Number”
  • 4. Click on “Pay Now” Button
  • 5. New Students: please complete and submit a registration form.

Semester 1 – Thursday Class September to December

Payment Option / Not Auto Billed
Student’s NAME:
Email or Telephone

Semester 1 – Saturday Class September to December

Payment Option / Not Auto Billed
Student’s NAME:
Email or Telephone


Semester 2 – Thursday Class January to June

Payment Options / Not Auto Billed
Student’s NAME:
Email or Telephone


Semester 2 – Saturday Class January to June

Payment Options / Not Auto Billed
Student’s NAME:
Email or Telephone



* Tuition is subject to change. Enrollment subject to availability. Class schedules and programs are subject to change. We reserve the right to deny enrollment and/or participation for any reason. (Updated 01/01/2022)

Student Registration Form

Adult Registration Form

Gakuen Email Address: BCOGakuen@buddhistchurchofoakland.org

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