Chapter 00 · Japanese courses
Every Japanese level we teach.
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From your first hiragana to fluent business Japanese. Chennai's most trusted Japanese academy. Pick a level below — every cohort runs the published syllabus, prepares you for JLPT or Business Japanese, and starts again every 4–6 weeks.
01 · Japanese at a glance
JLPT pathway
- 5
- Sequenced levels
- 2
- Certifications prepped
- 4–6 wk
- New cohorts launch
- 95%
- Pass rate, repeat takers
02 · The Japanese ladder
5 cohorts
- N5
01 · JLPT N5
Beginner Japanese
- Duration
- 3 months
- Schedule
- 3 classes/week · 2 hours each
- Audience
- Absolute beginners
About this level
Your first step into the Japanese language. Build a solid base with the writing systems, essential vocabulary, and core grammar patterns.
What you'll learn
- Hiragana & Katakana mastery
- 100+ basic Kanji
- Essential grammar (は, が, を, に, で)
- Self-introduction & greetings
- Numbers, time, dates
- Basic conversation patterns
- N4
02 · JLPT N4
Elementary Japanese
- Duration
- 4 months
- Schedule
- 3 classes/week · 2 hours each
- Audience
- JLPT N5 holders or equivalent
About this level
Bridge from beginner to conversational. Expand your grammar toolkit and develop the ability to handle everyday Japanese situations with confidence.
What you'll learn
- 300+ Kanji recognition
- て-form and verb conjugations
- Conditional and potential forms
- Giving/receiving expressions
- Reading comprehension passages
- Listening practice with native audio
- N3
03 · JLPT N3
Intermediate Japanese
- Duration
- 6 months
- Schedule
- 3 classes/week · 2.5 hours each
- Audience
- JLPT N4 holders
About this level
Transition to real-world fluency. Handle complex grammar, read newspaper articles, and hold extended conversations on diverse topics.
What you'll learn
- 600+ Kanji
- Complex grammar patterns
- Formal vs informal registers
- News article reading
- Essay and letter writing
- Extended listening comprehension
- N2
04 · JLPT N2
Advanced Japanese
- Duration
- 8 months
- Schedule
- 3 classes/week · 2.5 hours each
- Audience
- JLPT N3 holders
About this level
Professional-level competency. Understand nuanced language, read business documents, and communicate with native-level accuracy.
What you'll learn
- 1000+ Kanji
- Business Japanese & Keigo
- Academic & technical reading
- Nuanced expression & idioms
- Professional presentation skills
- Advanced listening (news, lectures)
- N1
05 · JLPT N1
Mastery Level
- Duration
- 12 months
- Schedule
- 4 classes/week · 2.5 hours each
- Audience
- JLPT N2 holders
About this level
The pinnacle of Japanese proficiency. Handle any situation with a native-like understanding of language, culture, and nuance.
What you'll learn
- 2000+ Kanji
- Literary & archaic expressions
- Academic research reading
- Simultaneous interpretation basics
- Cultural nuance & pragmatics
- Full exam simulation & strategy
03 · Find your starting level
Free 30-min consult
We'll place you on the JLPT ladder in 30 minutes.
A counsellor reviews your background and runs a short diagnostic — reading, listening, and a brief speaking sample — and emails you the recommended cohort and next batch dates.
- Step 01
Tell us your background
Past Japanese study, target exam, why you're learning.
- Step 02
Quick diagnostic
10 minutes of reading, listening, and a speaking sample.
- Step 03
Cohort recommendation
Level placement, next batch dates, and fee plan emailed within a day.
04 · Begin
Ready to learn Japanese?
Your next cohort starts in 4–6 weeks.
Register your interest and we'll save your seat in the next Japanese batch.