Japanese courses for Teens in Kyoto

Japanese language camp in Kyoto: Stay with a Japanese family, take Japanese courses and enjoy the activities offered! 

Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a language course with cultural activities in the city of Kyoto. 

During their stay in Japan, students will receive language courses at our partner school in Kyoto. This school has all the modern facilities and a group of qualified professionals in the field of education. Every year, students from all over the world join this program, as it offers structured and effective Japanese language classes as well as cultural activities with an insight into the everyday Japanese lifestyle. Language courses in Japan take place during the summer and should be requested 3 months prior to your arrival.  

Summer Japanese courses for teens

As a student of the language course (20 lessons per week - beginners welcome), you will also have the opportunity to attend 3 "Experience classes" each Saturday to discover the tea ceremony, Japanese pottery, manga drawing, cosplay courses, and more! Other activities are arranged daily on weekdays as well. 

Supervision

Classes and activities may be shared with adult students, but will always be supervised by school staff. Students have a curfew in the host family and are expected to be back at the house before 11 PM at the latest.  They will travel from and to school with public transport and this is unsupervised.

About Kyoto

Kyoto is no longer the capital of Japan, but it remains the heart of the country. Kyoto is one of the best-preserved cities with a high historical value. Buddhist temples, Shinto Shrines, castles, and gardens, there is so much to see and visit in Kyoto that you will not be bored. It is a safe destination for students who want to discover more about the 'old' Japan. 

School location

The school is only a few minutes away from the wonderful Gion district, one of the oldest and most traditional places in Kyoto, if not in all of Japan. It is not uncommon to come across a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) or even a Geisha. People who visit Gion often feel as if they have entered another era when there were no cars and only people pushing you around in their carriages.

Junior programs combine the best and most fun activities with extra weekday activities that teenage students are sure to love. Studying in Japan during the summer has never been so exciting.

Specific activities change according to season, location and availability. Classes and activities may be shared with adult students, but will always be supervised by school staff.

3 Saturday workshops are included, like tea ceremony, Japanese pottery, manga drawing, cosplay courses ansd more!  

Additional activities can be booked directly with the school. 

Example of cultural activities:

• Excursion to local hot springs "onsen" 700 yen.
• Movie night - big screen movies at the school free of charge.
• Japanese game night - learn traditional games such as hanafuda free of charge.
• Friday party ~2,500 yen
• Floating restaurant where you catch your own fish ~3,500 yen
• Street stall food (a local specialty) ~2,000 yen
• Karaoke contest ~2500 yen

In Kyoto, you will stay with a host family. Families are located up to an hour by public transport from the school. If you prefer to stay closer to school in a residence, we recommend the summer camp in Fukuoka.

Staying with a carefully selected Japanese host family is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture and practice at "home" what you have learned at school that day. The host family will support you and be a resource in your adventure in Japan. 

In your room you will have:

• Bed (sheets/blankets/etc provided)
  
• Desk and chair
• Air conditioning
• Internet (not guaranteed, and might be wired‐access only, so bring your own LAN cable or buy a cheap wifi router from school if required)
• Closet (not guaranteed)/clothes rack

If you are a minor in Japan, you have a curfew of 11:00 PM. The package includes accommodation half board (Breakfast and Dinner) 

Lunch is available at restaurants/cafes close to school (not included)

Japanese summer camps in Kyoto for teens

* Price in Japanese Yen per participant. The invoice will be issued in US dollars based on the currency exchange rate of the day the invoice is issued. 

Not included: Application Fees (65 EUR)

Starting dates: Every first and third Monday in June, July and August

Start sates of the summer camp in Kyoto (arrival on Sunday): 

• 3rd of June 2024
• 17th of June 2024 
• 1st of July 2024 
• 15th of July 2024 
• 5th of August 2024 
• 19th of August 2024

Departure on Sunday.

Limited availability, inquire before booking!

Price includes

• Administration fees
• Host family accommodation with breakfast and dinner
• Language courses (20 lessons per week)
• Activities included (3 cultural classes on Saturdays)
• Textbooks
• Airport pick-up and transfers on arrival and departure
• Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

Price does not include

• International airfare
• International Travel insurance
• Visa, passport and medical exam fees
• Extra activities
• Personal expenses and pocket money
• Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance

BEGINNERS WELCOME! 

You don’t need to speak Japanese in order to enroll in this program! However, we highly recommend students get some basic lessons or at least study the Hiragana alphabet
The only requirement is that students must be able to read the hiragana alphabet before arriving at school.