Japanese Language Classes 2025

Learn how to speak, write, and communicate in Japanese with a group.

NZJS offers Japanese language classes for adults wanting to learn or improve their Japanese skills. We have up to five learning levels: beginner, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper intermediate, and advanced.

  • Classes start at the beginning of each calendar year and follow the school terms for the year. 
  • Our teachers are native Japanese language speakers with years of experience teaching Japanese.

If you have previous experience in learning Japanese, please contact us to check if we have spaces available at your level.

If you are looking for general conversation classes, we can point you to classes run by other community group.

2025 Terms:

  • Term 1: 11 February to 10 April
  • Term 2: 29 April to 3 July
  • Term 3: 15 July to 18 September
  • Term 4: 14 October to 4 December

If you have any questions, please contact: info@nzjapan.net

Overview

  • Small class sizes: 4 – 10 students max
  • Students must be over 17 years of age
  • One two-hour class per week, with additional homework
  • Classes run in the evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (Mon-Thurs)
  • Class terms follow the NZ school terms, between 8-10 weeks per term
  • Fees must be paid in advance each term, and are non-refundable after payment
  • Fees are $350 (10-week term) + one-off annual NZJS membership fee of $32
  • Students must buy their own textbooks to use in class (please check in advance)
  • Classes are usually held at the Ellen Melville Centre in Freyberg Square, or across central Auckland

Course Description

Beginners

This is suitable for people who have not studied Japanese before. We can only take students who are focused on studying to pass JLPT Level 5, or want to live and work in Japan in the near future.

Textbook: Japanese for Busy People 1 (Revised 4th edition)

Students must supply their own textbook (copies available from Mighty Ape).

Held on: Thursday

Pre-Intermediate

For people who have completed the Beginners Part 1-4 class, or have studied basic Japanese for up to one year. If you can easily recognise Hiragana, Katakana and some Kanji, and have some conversation skills, this class may suit you.

Textbook: Japanese for Busy People 2

Students must supply their own textbook (Mighty Ape stocks this title).

Held on: Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 pm

Intermediate

For people who have completed the Beginners Part 1-4 and pre-Intermediate classes, or have studied Japanese for two years.

Textbook: Genki 2

Students must supply their own textbook (Ubiq stocks this title).

Held on: Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Upper Intermediate

For people who have completed the Intermediate classes, or have studied Japanese for two or more years.

Textbook: Genki 2

Students must supply their own textbook (Ubiq stocks this title).

Held on: Monday from 6:30-8:30 pm

Advanced

For those who have completed three years of Japanese language study.

Course material: TBA

Held on: Tuesday from 6:30- 8:30 pm

Class Fees:

Class fees are $350 per 10 week term, with a one-off membership fee of $32 when you first join.

Please note:

Payment is required in full at the start of the term. We do not issue refunds.
Students must provide their own textbooks.

Location:

Most lessons are held at the Ellen Melville Centre, on the corner of High Street and Freyberg Place in central Auckland. We will advise of any venue changes as early as possible.
If you have any queries about our classes or need help finding private Japanese lessons, please contact: info@nzjapan.net