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COURSES & FEES

Japanese learning that fits you.

Our courses go beyond language knowledge to develop the ability to learn, think, and express oneself. Wherever a learner lives and whatever their background, we provide careful support so they can move confidently towards a future in Japan.

OUR GOAL

Our goal is clear: achieve better results and build stronger skills.

Many learners already have the ability to improve. They need the right starting point, clear guidance, and consistent practice. We identify exactly what to work on, review progress, and adjust the next steps until improvement becomes visible—in school, exams, work, and everyday communication.

60 minOne online lesson
Once weekly per courseTaking multiple courses is also encouraged
¥500–¥2,500Overall lesson range
Clear pricingFee confirmed before starting
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日本語

JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Japanese for learning, belonging, and the future.

Choose from Foundations, School & Academic Japanese, and advanced exam and expression courses.

Not sure where to start?
A

LEVEL A

Foundations

60-MINUTE LESSON¥500–¥2,000

LEARNING GOALBuild confidence in reading and writing Japanese, beginning with characters and familiar words.

MATERIALSUses hiragana, katakana, accessible stories, Japanese culture, and school materials.

A1 Words & WritingPreschool–Grade 4Goal Hiragana, katakana & familiar words · Material The Giant Turnip＋
Children & young peopleFirst-time learners · preschool–Grade 4
AdultsComplete beginners
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: before N5 · Suitable for complete beginners
GoalsHiragana, katakana & familiar words

Begin with hiragana, katakana, and familiar words, building confidence step by step.

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View A1 sample material →「The Giant Turnip」
A2 Books & StoriesPreschool–elementary schoolGoal Stories, sequence & key information · Material Momotaro＋
Children & young peoplePreschool–elementary level
AdultsBeginners who can read kana
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: around N5 · Can read hiragana and katakana
GoalsStories, sequence & key information

Read accessible stories, understand the sequence, and answer questions about key information.

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View A2 sample material →「Momotaro」
A3 Read, Think & ExpressGrades 2–3, or beginner learners through middle schoolGoal Kanji, reading & composition · Material The Origin of the Chinese Zodiac＋
Children & young peopleGrades 2–3 · beginner middle school
AdultsReady for kanji and simple texts
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: around N5–N4 · Ready for simple texts and kanji
GoalsKanji, reading & composition

Use gentle materials to strengthen kanji, reading, composition, and the confidence to express ideas.

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View A3 sample material →「The Origin of the Chinese Zodiac」
A4 Language, Culture & SocietyGrades 4–6Goal School materials, culture & society · Material Where Does Tap Water Come From?＋
Children & young peopleGrades 4–6 · overseas learners
AdultsInterested in Japanese culture and society
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: around N4 · Uses Japanese and has basic literacy
GoalsSchool materials, culture & society

Use authentic Japanese school materials to learn about language, culture, and society in accessible Japanese.

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View A4 sample material →「Where Does Tap Water Come From?」
B

LEVEL B

School & Academic Japanese

60-MINUTE LESSON¥1,000–¥2,000

LEARNING GOALDevelop careful reading, broader knowledge, and the ability to organise personal ideas.

MATERIALSUses stories, school life, science, geography, history, news, and other varied topics.

B1 Stories, Language & RelationshipsAround Grade 4 and aboveGoal Stories, school life & relationships · Material The Last Sheet＋
Children & young peopleAround Grade 4+ · older overseas learners
AdultsAccessible reading and respectful language
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: around N4–N3 · Can read accessible Japanese and reflect on meaning
GoalsStories, school life & relationships

Use accessible Japanese to study stories, school life, relationships, and respectful language.

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View B1 sample material →「The Last Sheet」
B2 Science, Geography & HistoryUpper elementary–Grade 8Goal Science, geography, history & returnee exams · Material Why Is Mount Fuji So Beautifully Shaped?＋
Children & young peopleUpper elementary–Grade 8
AdultsBuilding subject-based reading skills
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: around N3 · Ready to strengthen comprehension
GoalsScience, geography, history & returnee exams

Build subject knowledge and reading skills through textbook-related texts, taught slowly and carefully.

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View B2 sample material →「Why Is Mount Fuji So Beautifully Shaped?」
B3 Society, News & DialogueMiddle–high schoolGoal News, long-form reading & opinions · Material Are School Clubs Necessary?＋
Children & young peopleMiddle/high school · exam preparation
AdultsLong texts and expressing opinions
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: around N3–N2 · Ready for longer texts and opinion writing
GoalsNews, long-form reading & opinions

Assuming conversational Japanese, focus on understanding content, tackling longer readings, and shaping opinions rather than basic kanji study.

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View B3 sample material →「Are School Clubs Necessary?」
C

LEVEL C

Exams & Advanced Expression

60-MINUTE LESSON¥1,500–¥2,500

LEARNING GOALBuild the expressive skills to communicate ideas with reasons in exams, study, and work.

MATERIALSUses goal-based JLPT tasks, personal statements, interviews, essays, news, and entrance-exam texts.

C1 Admissions, JLPT & Expression SupportAdmissions and JLPT preparationGoal Personal statements, interviews & essays · Material Goal-based material＋
Children & young peopleSchool/university applicants · JLPT learners
AdultsJLPT, work, interviews & further study
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: around N5–N2 · Adjusted to the target level and current Japanese
GoalsPersonal statements, interviews & essays

Learn with individual materials tailored to each learner’s goals, including JLPT preparation, personal statements, interview practice, essays, and news reading. Build the Japanese knowledge required for the target test level and the ability to organise and communicate ideas clearly.

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C1 Goal-based materialsPrepared for JLPT, interviews, personal statements, and other goals
C2 Books, News & Critical ReadingMiddle–high schoolGoal News, summaries & critical reading · Material If AI Translation Exists, Do We Still Need to Learn Foreign Languages?＋
Children & young peopleMiddle/high school learners reading news
AdultsAround N2 · deeper reading and discussion
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: around N2 · Can independently read authentic news and longer texts
GoalsNews, summaries & critical reading

Read real news and social topics, identify the writer’s intent, summarise key information, and explain an opinion. Classes also include debates.

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View C2 sample material →「If AI Translation Exists, Do We Still Need to Learn Foreign Languages?」
C3 Essays, Discussion & PresentationHigh school–university entrance levelGoal Modern Japanese, essays & discussion · Material If AI Translation Exists, Do We Still Need to Learn Foreign Languages?＋
Children & young peopleAdvanced university applicants in Japan
AdultsAround N1 · advanced expression
Material & JapaneseJLPT guide: around N1 · Fluent, age-appropriate reading and writing
GoalsModern Japanese, essays & discussion

Work with actual private-university essay prompts and university-entrance modern Japanese. Strong age-appropriate Japanese reading and writing are required. Classes also include debates.

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View C3 sample material →「If AI Translation Exists, Do We Still Need to Learn Foreign Languages?」
EN

ENROLMENT OPEN

English courses

Classes are arranged around each learner’s goals and current ability, including Eiken and TOEFL preparation. Fees are provided after consultation.

Apply or ask about an English course →
NE

ENROLMENT OPEN

Nepali courses

Three learning pathways are open, from school-readiness age through high school. Fees are provided after consultation.

Level AReading & writing foundationsA beginner-friendly course starting with letters and familiar words.
Level BStories & thoughtful readingRead stories together, understand their meaning, and share personal ideas.
Level CNews, society & cultureExplore advanced Nepali through news and social topics while deepening an understanding of Nepali culture.

We shape the course with participants, reflecting their age, language background, interests, and feedback.

Apply or ask about a Nepali course →

DISCOUNTS & OPTIONS

Small supports that help families continue.

Discounts and optional feedback fees are confirmed before lessons begin.

SIBLINGOne free lesson each month from the second child
REFERRALOne free lesson the next month
DOCUMENT FEEDBACK¥200–¥1,000

Short correction from ¥200; longer essays or personal statements up to about ¥1,000.

Pricing principle Fees reflect the depth of materials, homework, feedback, and pathway support, and are confirmed before lessons begin. Digital materials are free; families only cover their own printing when paper copies are preferred.

Comparison figures are general examples based on public information checked in September 2026 and vary by region, year level, subject, and contract.

COMPARE LEARNING FORMATS

Choose by the learning experience—not price alone.

Enrolment ¥0Facility ¥0Textbooks ¥0Renewal ¥0
FormatFrequencyLearning & supportMonthly estimate (4 weeks)
Self-study supportTwice weeklyA place to study, with check-ins alongside independent work¥8,000–¥10,000
Year-based group schoolThree times weekly · multiple subjectsShared lessons organised primarily by school yearabout ¥40,000
General individual tutoringOnce weekly · one subjectIndividual lessons adjusted to the learner’s levelabout ¥15,000
COCOROOnce weekly · integrated themesLessons designed around participants, with individual homework support¥2,000–¥8,000
Learning beyond school years—and towards belonging

Alongside immediate learning needs, COCORO creates room to try higher-level work, learn across age groups, and meet peers with similar backgrounds—helping each learner discover a place where they belong.

Monthly figures assume four weeks of lessons. Other services are illustrative examples based on publicly available information and vary by course and conditions. At COCORO, families only cover their own printing costs when materials need to be printed.

Not sure which level fits?

We will consider current Japanese ability and goals together.

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