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Your Home Away From Home
Meiji Academy was founded by an international group of former students who thoroughly understand the challenges most Western students face.
Since Meiji Academy opened its gates to our awesome students back in 2014, we have successfully served thousands of students over the past two decades.
Our highly awarded curriculum focuses on conversational Japanese rather than academic Japanese, which will enable you to get kick-started without prior knowledge of Chinese characters, individually focused study needs and a focus on small study groups to ensure the best learning outcome.
Rest assured, you won’t experience the hassle most Language Schools face; overcrowded student classes, fixed curriculum, no learning flexibility and no personalized services, to name a few.
Not with us!
Find out more details below about what makes us unique from other schools.
Why Meiji Academy?
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Small Class Size
3~6 students per class on average means your teacher knows your name and study needs for maximum learning success.*
Meiji’s unique teaching philosophy approach has been applied to thousands of students over the past 10 years and has been proven extremely effective. Not like in other schools, we do not think students are just a number, we believe in personalized learning development.
*During peak seasons some classes might host a maximum of 9 students per class for short periods. This is the exception rather than the norm.
No Deadline, Full Flexibility
We are well-known for being extremely flexible and easygoing!
Courses are open 24/7 All Year Round! Start on any Monday and study as long as you wish.
From 1 week to 2 years; study with us for any period and at any time of the year that suits your individual time schedule. Take advantage by fully customizing your course with the variety of modules, courses and packages we offer to meet your needs.
*Classes are guaranteed after test assessment and full payment. First Come, First Serve!!
All Levels Accepted
Complete Newbie or already a Pokemon Master? - We got ‘em all! Meiji’s classes and levels are personally tailored to meet every student’s needs. When you apply with us we will ask you to fill out our Japanese Online Level Test as well as have a video call interview with us to make sure you get placed as close to your Japanese level as possible.*
For complete beginners without any prior knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana, we even offer a total beginner’s class every first Monday of the month.
*During peak seasons some classes might be already full for your requested dates, hence please apply early enough. Especially for the summer and winter seasons.
Community is our Heart
Meiji is committed to acting as a cultural and social bridge for international students and local Japanese alike.
Meet & greet local Japanese students and immerse yourself in the real Japan with social projects and cultural field trips we undertake. Be part of our mission to improve Japan's society by engaging in our voluntary activities periodically offered.
Fun Cultural Activities
Having fun while learning Japanese is what we are all about. Meiji offers a wide range of recreational, cultural, and social activities all year round.
Immerse yourself in Japan’s beautiful culture while enjoying exciting activities and special festivals with classmates and local Japanese students.*
- Summer Fireworks (Hanabi)
- Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami)
- Tea Ceremony (Sadō)
- Taiko Drums Playing
- Katana Sword Training (Iaido)
- Kimono Wearing
*Please note, that the school decides on events based on seasonal availability, location, and number of participants.
Award-Winning Language School
Actions speak louder than words. Meiji Academy is accredited by several government bodies, international educational associations and has received several awards throughout the years. We have partnered with Global Student Agencies, Universities and High Schools alike throughout Europe and Northern America.
- Bildungsurlaub (German Federal States)
- Bildungskarenz (Austrian Government)
- MEXT (Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
- NAFSA Member (Association of International Educators)
Meet Our Team
Yuriko
Fukuoka School Principal
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Tone-san our head teacher is kind, helpful, and graceful. She ensures that the school has a productive learning environment for the students and you can always count on her if you need help or extra homework!
Moe
Accommodation Manager
Languages Spoken:
Moemi is highly dependable, energetic, and fun to be around with! She always makes sure that the students are comfortable and happy!
Robert Anthony
Student Advisor Fukuoka
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Approachable active and friendly, Robert makes sure that everyone at school enjoys their stay and always likes hanging out with the students either in school or partying after class!
Gosia
Creative Director
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Gosia ensures all the marketing materials provide students with essential information. She enjoys outdoor activities and exploring local destinations, so feel free to ask her for weekend trip ideas.
Naruo Takeno
IT Manager
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Naruo provides advice and management for websites and web systems. His goal is to improve the environment for students and staff at Meiji Academy through the system.
Yui Sensei
Teacher
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Yui joined Meiji Academy as a Japanese teacher quite recently, in 2024. With her you will have lots of fun studying Japanese. She is looking forward to working with you!
Erika Kubo
Hokkaido School Principal
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Erika-san’s goal is to create a better working environment for staff and teachers. She has studied abroad, so she will understand and support you in Japan. She teaches fun lessons using games and music.
Ebina Sensei
Teacher
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Ebina-sensei is always passionate about her work. With a big smile she is showing students Japanese culture and helping them to use Japanese with confidence.
Kobayashi Sensei
Teacher
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Kobayashi-sensei may seem strict at first, but he is actually very friendly and approachable. He incorporates social and cultural elements into his classes to help you learn the language in context.
Nakamura Sensei
Teacher
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Nakamura-sensei is very enthusiastic and will treat each student with kindness and care. He is very knowledgeable about Hokkaido's history and tourism, so you can ask him everything about it!
Nakanishi Sensei
Teacher
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She has spent more than half of her life teaching Japanese. Nakanishi-sensei always listens carefully to students and enjoys communicating. She is looking forward to meeting everyone from around the world.
Yamashita Sensei
Teacher
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Yamashita-sensei enjoys reading books, especially Banana Yoshimoto. On her days off, she likes to walk her dog at Ohori Park or go to yoga classes. She is looking forward to meeting you at Meiji Academy!