To achieve this goal successfully, all classes are conducted by qualified native Japanese teachers who have completed a course in teaching the Japanese language to foreigners. Classes are kept to a maximum size of 12 students per class, ensuring individual attention and a high competency rate.

There are many reasons for learning a new language, for work advancement, dealing with overseas colleagues and clients, holidays, or simply the joy of learning and making new friends. At ILS, you'll find a course suitable for your needs.

The school follows the "The Japanese Language Proficiency Test" (JLPT) syllabus. This test is organised by the Japan Foundation and Association of International Education Japan. The test is held only once a year in December in countries all over the world including Japan. There are 4 levels to the JLPT, Level 1 being the most difficult. By obtaining JLPT 1, students are able to study in the Universities in Japan. It takes about 3 years to attain the highest level (i.e. Level 1), at ILS.

Foreign students who wish to study this course may apply for student's pass from the Singapore Immigration Department. Students must have at least completed secondary education in their home country.

This course is for one year. After completion of the one year course, students can either sit for the JLPT Level 1 or 2 examination or the GCE 'O' Level examination.

Intake : January, April, July and October

Time : 1.30pm-4.30pm

Duration : 1 year (4 stages)

Course Fee : S$1,200 per stage

Elementary Level
This is the beginners' level. There are 3 stages for this level. It starts with an introduction to Japanese character as represented by Hiragana and Katakana, while focusing on listening and speaking skills. These stages also deal with basic grammar. At the end of Elementary Stage 3, you are expected to be able to handle simple conversation with ease and sit for the JLPT Level 4. Fee: S$270 per stage.

Intermediate Level
A wider range of vocabulary items and more grammatical rules are introduced At the end of the Intermediate level, students are expected to be able to express themselves in Japanese with fluency and sit for JLPT Level 3. Fee: S$290 per stage.

Pre-Advance & Advance
Selected reading materials from newspapers are used in Pre-Advance and Advance. This is to improve the students' conversational ability by way of question and answer sessions and discussions. Fee: Pre-Advance - S$320 per stage; Advance - S$350 per stage.

Note: Course duration per stage is 12 weeks except for Junior course.

We had held courses for SIA, Pioneer and Raffles Hotel.