Private Japanese Lesson

"I want to practice speaking Japanese!"
"I want to concentrate on my weak areas!"
"I want to prepare for the JLPT at my own pace."

AOJ Language School offers Private Japanese Lesson to meet the needs of such learners.
In AOJ Language School's group lessons, students can learn Japanese vocabulary, grammar, general practice with our curriculum and group work with other students. Private Japanese Lesson, on the other hand, is a personalized service by an experienced certified Japanese language teacher who will help you improve your Japanese language skills according to your needs
Private Japanese Lesson is ticket-based and available throughout the year.
Of course, it is also possible to take private lessons while taking group lessons.
Please feel free to contact us for a trial lesson or for more information.

Private Japanese Lesson Service Overview

Private Japanese Lesson is a service that allows students to take one-on-one lessons with a Japanese language instructor.
The content of the lesson can be tailored flexibly to the individual needs of the student, such as JLPT preparation, conversation practice, or specialized content in a particular field of Japanese language.
Lessons are also offered on a ticket basis. Each ticket provides 45 minutes of instruction. The ticket is transferable, so there is no need to worry about sudden schedule changes.

Fee Structure

Private Japanese lessons are ticket-based(Payment by PAYPAL or credit card or bank transfer). Lessons can be taken at any time throughout the year.
One 45-minute lesson costs 4,000 yen.
Number of tickets Number of lessons Price Expiration Date
4 tickets 4 lessons 16,000 yen 30 days
8 tickets 8 lessons 32,000 yen 60 days
12 tickets 12 lessons 48,000 yen 90 days
*Tickets are non-refundable.
*Cancellation on the day of class will result in using the ticket. Please contact the school at least one day (based on Japan time)prior to the scheduled class for a make-up class.
*AOJ Language School Private Lesson Cancellation Policy is here   

About textbooks

Students can choose any textbook for private lessons. You can use AOJ Language School textbooks or any free textbooks or learning materials on Internet.
If students request a special textbook and our teacher also needs to purchase the same textbook, students will pay for textbook fees for the teacher.
In that case, students pay the textbook fee to the school directly.

Features of Private Japanese Lesson

  • Flexible schedule
  • Unlike group lessons, which only accept enrollment (Spring Semester and Fall Semester) twice a year, students can apply for lessons throughout the year. Lesson schedules are adjusted on an individual basis, and make-up lessons are available in case of schedule changes.

  • Lesson content tailored to students' needs
  • One-on-one instruction is available, and lesson content can be discussed flexibly. We offer a wide range of courses to meet students' needs, including daily conversation, business conversation, JLPT preparation, and more.

  • High quality lessons by experienced and certified teachers
  • Do you know Japanese Language Teacher Certification? AOJ Private Japanese Lessons are taught by Japanese instructors who have the Japanese language teacher certificate and have a wealth of experience in the field of Japanese language education. We will propose the most suitable lesson content according to the needs of the students.

  • Free participation in AOJ Language School's popular events!
  • Every month, we will enjoy cross-border exchanges with classmates who learn Japanese through Japanese culture. There are various topics such as seasonal events in Japan and Japanese songs.
    All the private Japanese lesson students can participate in the "Japanese Culture Exchange Lesson" offered in AOJ Language School for free. It is fun to communicate with the Japanese learners from all over the world

Differences Between Lesson Types

Aspect Private Lesson Semi-Private Lesson Group Lesson
Duration Flexible, based on ticket quantity 6 months
Start Time Open year-round Twice a year (April/October)
Cost ¥4,000 per lesson (ticket-based) Varies by number of participants (ticket-based) ¥15,000 per month (monthly subscription)
Lesson Duration 45 minutes per ticket 60/75/90 minutes based on number of students 90 minutes per class (2 classes per week)
Japanese Instructor Qualified, experienced Japanese instructors
Skill Level One-on-one lessons for all levels Small group lessons for all levels JLPT N5–N1 levels
Live Lesson Style Fully private lessons via Zoom Small private group lessons via Zoom Join online lectures with e-campus with other students, live class recordings available
Video Lectures None Available
(multilingual materials for JLPT prep, etc.)
Extracurricular Lessons Available (e.g., Japanese Cultural Exchange) Available
Additional Support None Available
(e.g., N2 exam, career/education support)
Recommended For • Focus on practicing conversation skills.
• Need flexible scheduling due to changing plans.
• Want to progress at a personalized pace.
• Aim to strengthen specific skills or address weak areas.
• Want to take private lessons at a lower cost.
• Prefer learning Japanese with friends or family.
• Wish to progress at a pace that suits yourself and your group.
• Want to maintain motivation by studying with companions.
• Want to learn Japanese as affordably as possible.
• Prefer studying with a fixed schedule.
• Interested in interacting with Japanese learners from around the world.
• Want to use materials designed for JLPT success.
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Application

Please click the link below to register for private lessons.

Private Lesson Registration Page

Steps to apply for private Japanese lessons

  1. Please fill in the necessary information on the private lesson application page and send it to us.
  2. AOJ Language School will contact you within 3 days. A link to purchase tickets will be sent to you by e-mail.
  3. We will arrange the schedule with the instructor via email and confirm the date and time of the lesson.
  4. We start your Japanese private lesson! Through communication with the teacher, please adjust the lesson content according to your skills and various availability.

Inquiry

We accept inquiries through our inquiry form.
Please feel free to contact us.

Click here for the inquiry form.

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