About UsOriginally established in 1912 as the Moneta Gakuen, the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Japanese Language School has been providing classes to students who are learning Japanese as a foreign language. Both adult and children's classes are taught.
Students have the opportunity to experience various Japanese cultural activities throughout the year including the New Year's Celebration, Mochitsuki (traditional rice cake pounding), Undoukai (sports day and picnic event), Girl's and Boy's Days, the GVJCI Carnival, and much more! |
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New School YearOrientation for the new school year will be on Aug 11, 2018.
The new school year will start Sept 8, 2018. 
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Online Tuition PaymentYou can now use PayPal or a major credit card to pay for your monthly tuition for the Japanese Language School. First select the number of students that have been registered, then click on the "Pay Now" button below to start. You will be redirected to the PayPal site where you can logon to your PayPal account, or select to pay by credit card. Once the transaction is complete you will be returned to this page.
Number of Students One Student $60.00 USD Two Students $110.00 USD Three Students or more $160.00 USD |
Children's Classes |
Adult Classes |
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Nyumon: The first year class introduces the students to everyday greetings and vocabulary, and writing in Hiragana.
Primary: Learning progresses to include more vocabulary, reading, writing and grammar skills, as well as, Katakana and Kanji. Intermediate: Students will be able to talk about obligations, hobbies, and experiences, as well as, exchange opinions, predictions, and explain a situation. Advanced: Students continue to improve their conversational skills useful in travel and in other practical areas. Enrollment: Classes: - September through June - Every Saturday, except holidays - From 9:00 am to 12:35 pm (4 periods) Age: - 5 years and above Fees and Tuition: Tuition: $60 per month* Registration Fee: $60 (one time fee) Textbook: $20-$60** Cultural Activity: $70 *Multiple student rates $110 for two children, $160 for 3 or more ** Textbook fee differs from class to class |
Saturday Adult Class introduces the students to everyday greetings and vocabulary, and writing of Hiragana, Katakana, and Simple Kanji. Student will also learn simple conversation, basic verb usage, vocabulary, and will be able to write a journal. Monday Conversation Class has two levels: Beginner and Intermediate. In every class, students will have discussions in Japanese on a topic given by the teacher.
Enrollment: Classes: - September through June - Every Saturday, except holidays - Beginner 9:15am – 10:45am - Intermediate 11:00am – 12:30pm Fees and Tuition: Tuition: $60 per month* Registration Fee: $60 (one time fee) Monday Conversation Classes: - Every Monday, except holidays - Time: 6:40pm - 7:40pm - Tuition: $5 per class (drop in basis) Registration Fee: $60 (one time fee)* * Fee included if enrolled in Saturday Adult Class |
For more information, please contact jls@jci-gardena.org
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMNATORY POLICY
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational and admissions policies or programs.
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational and admissions policies or programs.