How to Enrol
If you haven’t studied Japanese before, you are considered an ‘absolute beginner’. If you have studied Japanese previously, please see the information for New Students (non-beginners).
Notice:
All beginner level courses for 2023 are currently suspended. We apologise for any disappointment. Previous course information is listed below for your reference. If you are interested in being contacted regarding potential future course offerings, please join the mailing list included below.
Starter Course
Cost: $400 (including textbooks and enrolment) for first term
The Starter course is a year long, four term program that commences twice a year, in February (Starter Course) and in July (Mid-Year Starter Course). It is a comprehensive course that teaches speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Japanese.
10 Week Taster Course
Cost: $365 (including textbook)
The 10 Week Taster course is a single term course that runs four times a year, beginning in January, April, July and October (Terms 1 – 4). This is an introductory Japanese class will help you develop basic speaking and listening skills to start communicating with Japanese people.
Click here to find out more about the course details.
We also offer a self-study-based online course through the online e-Learning platform Minato. Details are available here.
Beginner Course Mailing List
While all of our beginner level courses have been suspended for 2023, you are still welcome to join our mailing list to recieve any updates and new information regarding their return!
This information is for new students who have studied Japanese previously.
Submit an enquiry
- Complete our enquiry form (below), and include details about your Japanese language background.
- If you are unsure of your Japanese level, you can use our self-level checker (included in the enquiry form) to determine which of our courses may be suitable for you.
- J-Course will get in touch with you within as soon as we can after receiving your enquiry.
Please Note:
★ There may not be space available in a suitable class right away. In this case, you will be placed on a waiting list, and will be contacted when a place becomes available.
★ Depending on class availability, non –beginners can enrol in J-Course after term has commenced. You do not need to wait until the end of term or for the beginner application period to contact us.
★ You can find information on our courses and their levels on the course overview page.
Placement Test
When a seat becomes available, you will be asked to complete a placement test to confirm the most suitable class level for you. This test consists of a written test that will be emailed to you, and a mini-interview online via Zoom.
Please note that this test is separate to the self-level checker.
Enrolment
- After receiving confirmation of your level through the placement test, you will receive an email asking you to enrol and make payment via Eventbrite or in person at our office.
- Once you have completed payment, you will receive a confirmation email from J-Course with your class details.
- You are enrolled!
Enquiry form and Self-Level Checker for Non-Beginner Level Courses
If you are interested in applying for one of our non-beginner level courses, please complete the form and optional Self-Level Checker below.
Enrolment for Continuing Students
Application and Payment
Near the end of term, you will receive an email from the J-Course team containing payment and enrolment details for the next term. We have a two week Priority Enrolment period for continuing students, during which your seat will be held for you. If you have not yet re-enrolled by the end of the priority enrolment period, your place may be offered to a wait-listed applicant .
Please visit our Student Portal for more information on re-enrolment: jpf.org.au/student-portal
Note:
If you would like to return after an absence of one or more terms, you will need to enrol as a new student. Please contact the J-Course team directly for re-enrolment instructions in this case.