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Classes
Every Saturday 8:45 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m. ( 4 periods )

Main Office
Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed:Sunday Holidays

Japanese Language School Unified System / 日本語学園 協同システム

Anyone who wants to learn about Japanese language and Japan is welcome to enroll ! Introductory, Elementary, Middle and High School faculties. Students enrolled in the academy and who have completed 9th grade or above in a regular high school will be eligible to take a credit test, with the added benefit of earning high school credit for a foreign language based on the results of the test.

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Let's have fun learning Japanese!

The Kyodo System of Japanese Language Schools, founded in 1948, is one of the largest Japanese language schools in the United States.

With two schools in the Los Angeles area, the Kyodo System has a total enrollment of over 200 students and, unlike Japanese schools and supplementary schools, is open to all students regardless of race or nationality who wish to learn about Japan and the Japanese language. We are open to all students, regardless of race or nationality, who wish to learn about Japan and the Japanese language. Students who are enrolled in the school and have completed 9th grade or above in a regular high school are eligible to take a credit test and receive high school credit for a foreign language based on the results.
Rafu Chuo Gakuen / High and Middle School Liberal Arts

(Elementary and Middle School)
202 N. Saratoga Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Pasadena Academy

(Elementary, Adult)
301 N. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
(Neighborhood Church)
Cooperative Systems Headquarters

3323 Fairpoint St, Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone: (626) 469-0092
In addition to classes, each school in the cooperative system holds a variety of events throughout the year. First, learning events include the annual study presentation in December and the speech contest in March ~ April, which are important opportunities to practice learning. In addition, Japanese events such as New Year's Day, Setsubun, Hinamatsuri, and Children's Day are held as close as possible to the actual events so that students can experience them firsthand. In addition, each school holds its own events such as school festivals, bazaars, pancake breakfasts, welcome parties for new students, and parent-teacher conferences to raise funds and promote communication between students, parents, and teachers.
Philosophy of Education

Students ・ Parents ・ We provide humanistic education through heartwarming interaction based on understanding and trust between the three parties of teachers.

Educational Policy

To teach Japanese as a second language and to introduce a wide range of Japanese culture as the background of the language. The "understandable class" brings out the joy of learning and the desire to learn.

Educational Goals

To cultivate harmonious global citizens through the acquisition of correct, living Japanese and a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.

Admission

Anyone can enroll. - Anyone who wants to learn about Japanese language and Japan can enroll in the school of the cooperative system regardless of race or nationality.

Classes

Every Saturday

8:45 am ~ 12:15 pm ( 4 periods )

( Excluding national holidays )
Semester Two semesters
First semester: 3rd Saturday in July ~ 3rd Saturday in December
Second semester: 1st Saturday in January ~ 3rd Saturday in June

( May be changed depending on the year It may be around or around depending on the year. )

Academic year

Introductory One year Admission from 5 years old
Elementary Six years There is a combined program of 13 years from the beginning of the school year. Enrollment during the course of the program is possible.
Middle School Three years
High School Three years

Tuition and Other Fees

Tuition $1,200 per year Discount for second child in family. Tuition can be paid in a lump sum or paid monthly.
Registration fee $140. ( New Enrollment ・ One time only when transferring. )
Textbooks About $20 per year ~ About $60 ( Depends on class. )
PTA dues Varies from school to school.


Textbooks ・ Materials

Textbooks developed in Japan for teaching Japanese as a foreign language, as well as textbooks compiled by the California Japanese Language Institute, We use several textbooks, such as elementary Japanese, according to the background of the students. In addition, audiovisual materials such as videos and CDs are also used.

Open House ・ Trial Enrollment

Each school in the Kyodo System holds an Open House every year. This is a good opportunity for you to learn about the actual classes and activities of the schools. Also, each school offers a one-day trial enrollment ( free of charge ) at any time. Please apply to the school headquarters if you wish to do so.

Enrollment

You can enroll at any time. Enrollment is accepted at each school. Please come to the school of your choice on Saturdays when classes are in session.

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