Improving the Japanese language education environment

The goal is to pass the JLPT
(Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
Level 1 and enter a Japanese university.

Good news!

A new "Japanese Culture Major"
will be added to the General Course in 2026! This major is aimed at students who need Japanese language support, and includes classes in Japanese language and culture, providing a more engaging learning environment.

Course Structure

  • The first half of the first year focuses on reading comprehension, daily conversation, and Japanese kanji study.

    Regular classes are six hours long, with after-school tutoring for 1.5 hours twice a week.

  • The JLPT exam preparation course will officially begin in the second half of the first year.

  • There are native English teachers at the school so you don't have to worry about language barriers.

  • Japanese language learning goals

    2nd year: Japanese Language Proficiency Test Levels 2-3

    3rd year: Japanese Language Proficiency Test Levels 1-2

  • About Japanese language study

    7.5 hours of Japanese language classes per week It's okay if you can't speak Japanese at all ※The first half of the first year mainly focuses on "reading comprehension," "daily conversation and expressions," and "kanji."The second half of the first year and the second and third years will be dedicated to full-scale JLPT preparation classes.

    Comprehensive support systemNative English teachers are always at school, so you always have surpport.

    About regular classesClasses are basically conducted in Japanese.
    The goal is to reach a level where you can understand what the teacher is saying in class during your first year./span>

    The entrance exams are nothing to fearThe Japanese exam is at the JLPT 4〜5 level (N4〜5), and questions on the English exam can be chosen from "English,"
    "Chinese," and "Japanese Furigana (Japanese phonetics)," so you can easily demonstrate your abilities.

You don’t have to worry;
we have professional language teachers who can provide Japanese support!

Teacher's comments

It's important to me that my students are able to actually use the Japanese and English we've practiced together. That's why I incorporate lots of speaking and listening activities, not just reading and writing. And of course, I try to make the content fun and interesting. If it's not fun, it won't stick. Language sticks better if it's connected to fun activities that students are actually doing. Of course, I also offer classes specifically designed to prepare students for exams like the JLPT, Eiken, and TOEFL. Even in those classes, I try to make the lessons interesting and make the language accessible. It's very satisfying to see my students repeat what they learned in my classes later, because they found it interesting or fascinating. Graduates also visit the school and talk to me using the language they learned in my classes. It's a truly wonderful feeling to think, "I did it!" and "I can have that conversation because I remembered what I taught you!"

Becoming a truly global citizen

We offer two courses: the "Special Advancement Course," which aims to help students enter not only national and private universities in Japan, but also overseas universities, including those in Korea, and the "General Course," which prioritizes students' language skills and entry into overseas universities. To help students enter national and public universities and prestigious private universities in Korea and Japan, we offer a wide range of elective courses to cultivate the skills necessary to realize their desired future.

multilingual education

A learning environment where students can master four languages is one of the country's unique strengths. Through a rigorous learning system, students acquire practical Korean with a balanced focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You also gain a high level of English proficiency, cultivate rich expression and deep thinking skills in Japanese, and build a solid foundation in Chinese to achieve a conversational level. We are committed to fostering global talent, primarily in Asia.

Respect for Individuality

We welcome both students of Korean descent and those with an international perspective. They interact happily and enjoy their daily student lives together. We don't believe in the idea that "this is how a high school student should be." Instead of holding students to the same standard, we value each individual's unique personality, understand their thoughts, challenges, and goals, and build a deep relationship of trust. Above all, we hope they will learn from and grow with each other through their interactions.

Kenkoku High School is the only private high school that offers a specialized course for students who require Japanese language support.

Student Interview

I decided to enroll at Kenkoku High School because I can study a variety of languages. Kenkoku High School is a school attended by students with a variety of backgrounds. Therefore, I thought I would be able to gain a lot of knowledge and language skills by being exposed to many languages and cultures. Also, from my first impression, the school atmosphere was very good, and all the teachers are kind and polite. My fellow students in the Japanese Culture major have the same goal of passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), so we encourage and help each other and enjoy studying.

There are people from many different countries at Kenkoku High School, and you can make lots of friends. Every day is lively, with students sharing what's popular in their home countries and recommendations for food. You might feel anxious about studying in an environment different from your home country, but don't worry, all of the teachers teach slowly, carefully, and in an easy-to-understand way. I wanted to learn English as well as Japanese, so I'm very happy to have been able to enroll at Kenkoku High School, where multiple languages are spoken and English is spoken on a daily basis.

Aims to achieve after entering our school

Develop language skills necessary for independent living in Japan.

There will be no interpreters available during the course, so you will need to make an effort to improve your Japanese language skills and understand the course content within one year.

Opportunities for interaction between Japanese and Korean students

Our school has students of various nationalities, including Japanese and Korean, who can improve each other's language skills through daily communication.

Regarding further education

We aim to help students enter universities in Japan and also overseas.

Support

You can consult with foreign instructors(from China, Korea, and the United States) at any time. Individual consultations with foreign instructors are also available.

About the entrance exam to our school

Entrance
examination
subjects
Japanese : Japanese language acquisition level confirmation test (JLPT level 4)
English : You can choose from the following versions ;
Test whose questions are written with Hiragana translations
Test whose questions are written in English, Chinese or Korean* Measures such as extending the exam time or requiring students to bring their own dictionaries will not be implemented.
Interview : Interviews will be conducted in either English, Chinese, Korean or Japanese.

The level of the exam is easier than the entrance exam for public high schools.

Time extensions and bringing in dictionaries are not permitted.

Special Exam

You can take our entrance exam.

Students who wish to take the exam may do so three times, once at our school and twice at a public school.

This is information about
the entrance examination event
for fiscal 2025.