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Japanese Lessons

The EJCA offers Japanese language classes to its members.

Japanese Language Programs are offered to EJCA members only.  Please complete the EJCA membership registration before applying to the language program: Become a MemberMembership is valid for one calendar year.  You need to renew your membership by January each year.

Classes will be cancelled if the number of applications is less than minimum numbers. Your fee will be reimbursed.
You will be on a waiting list if the maximum numbers are reached.

Registrations start August for a Fall session, December for a Winter session, and March for a spring session. 

There are four Japanese Language programs:

(1) Japanese Language Classes

A. Japanese for Adult with three levels, online classes, click for details

B. Japanese for Teens with three levels, online classes till, click for details

(2) Summer Camps

Teens Japanese Language Summer Camp

Please contact lessons@ejca.org for any questions!

Upcoming Language Classes

    • 10 Sep 2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • 19 Nov 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • EJCA

       Wednesday In-Person Japanese for Adults Fall 2025  

    B1-1

    Date:  September 10 to November 19, 2025(No class:Sep 17&24, Oct 15)

    Time:  6:30 to 9:00 pm. 

    B2-1

    Date:  September 10 to October 29, 2025 (8 Wednesdays)

    Time:  6:30 to 9:00 pm. 

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!

    Until Aug 31

    $165

    After Sep 1

    $195


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1 -1 Introductory level
    • B2-1 Beginner intermediate
    • B3-1 Beginner advance
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2025 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

    • 11 Sep 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • 13 Nov 2025
    • 7:35 PM
    • EJCA
    Registration is closed

      Thursday In-Person Japanese for Teens   Fall 2025  

    Date: September 11 to November 13, 2025 (10 Thursdays)  

    Time: 6:00 to 7:35 pm.

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!      

     Until Aug 31

    $125

     After Sep 1

    $140

    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses using the textbook series Marugoto: Japanese Language and culture 
    2. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis.
    3. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. L1-1, L1-2)
    4. Textbooks: "Marugoto A1: Rikai and Marugoto A2-1: Katsudo.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students(except L1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here


    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    Note: Teens classes are limited to students who are "twelve or older" and "19 or younger" as of September 1, 2024. 

    If you are not a EJCA member, please apply for a membership at Membership (ejca.org) Once it is approved by EJCA, you can apply to the class. It may take one day for an approval.

    Refer to details of courses  details

    • 16 Sep 2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • 18 Nov 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Online

       Tuesday Online Japanese for Adults Fall 2025  

    Date:  September 16 to November 18, 2025 (10 Tuesdays)

    Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm.

    Class will be on Zoom 

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!

    Until Aug 31

    $165

    After Sep 1

    $195


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1-1  Introductory level
    • B2 -1 Beginner Intermediate 
    • B3-1 Beginner Advance
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2025 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

    • 17 Sep 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • 19 Nov 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Online

       Wednesday Online Japanese for Adults Fall 2025  

    Date:  September 17 to November 19, 2025 (10 Wednesdays)

    B1-1, B2-1 

    Time:  6:00 to 8:00 pm.

    B2-1

    Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm.


    Class will be on Zoom 

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by August 31 to save!

    Until Aug 31

    $165

    After Sep 1

    $195


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1 -1 Introductory level   
    • B2 -1 Beginner Intermediate level   
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2025 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

    • 11 Jan 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • 8 Mar 2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • EJCA
    Register

      In-Person L3-2 Japanese for Teens Winter 2026  

    Date: January 11 to March 8, 2026 (8 Sundays)  No class on Feb 15

    Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

    Instructor: Mineko Koto

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Students comments click here

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by December 31 to save!

     Until Dec 31

    $125

     After Jan 1

    $140

    Please note that due to severe weather conditions, classes may be held online at the instructor's discretion.


    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses using the textbook series Marugoto: Japanese Language and culture 
    2. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis.
    3. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. L1-1, L1-2)
    4. Textbooks: "Marugoto A1: Rikai and Marugoto A2-1: Katsudo.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students(except L1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here


    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    Note: Teen classes are limited to students in "grades 7 and above" and "grades 12 or below" as of September 1, 2023. 

    If you are not a EJCA member, please apply for a membership at Membership (ejca.org) Once it is approved by EJCA, you can apply to the class. It may take one day for an approval.

    Refer to details of courses  details

    • 13 Jan 2026
    • 7:00 PM
    • 17 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • Online
    Register

       Tuesday Online Japanese for Adults Winter 2026  

    Date:  January 13 to March 17, 2026 (10 Tuesdays)

    Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm.

    Class will be on Zoom 

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by December 31 to save!

    Until Dec 31

    $165

    After Jan 1

    $195


    Classes to be offered:   

    • B1 -2 Introductory level
    • B3 -2 Beginner Advanced 
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2024 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details


    • 14 Jan 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 18 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • Online
    Register

       Wednesday Online Japanese for Adults Winter 2026  

    Date:  January 14 to March 18, 2026 (10 Wednesdays)

    B1-2  Time:  6:00 to 8:00 pm.

    B2-2(6-8pm) Time:  6:00 to 8:00 pm.

    B2-2(7-9pm) Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm.

    Class will be on Zoom 

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by December 31 to save!

    Until Dec 31

    $165

    After Jan 1

    $195


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1 -2 Introductory level 
    • B2-2 Beginner Intermediate   
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2024 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

    • 14 Jan 2026
    • 6:30 PM
    • 4 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • EJCA
    Register

       Wednesday In-Person Japanese for Adults Winter 2026  

    Date:  January 14 to March 4, 2026 (8 Wednesdays)

    Time:  6:30 to 9:00 pm. 

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by December 31 to save!

    Until Dec 31

    $165

    After Jan 1

    $195


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1 -2 Introductory level
    • B2-2 Beginner intermediate
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2024 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

    • 15 Jan 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 19 Mar 2026
    • 7:35 PM
    • EJCA
    Register

      In-Person L1-2 Japanese for Teens Winter 2026  

    Date: January 15 to March 19, 2026 (10 Thursdays)  

    Time: 6:00 to 7:35 pm.

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Students comments click here

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by December 31 to save!

     Until Dec 31

    $125

     After Jan 1

    $140

    Please note that due to severe weather conditions, classes may be held online at the instructor's discretion.


    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses using the textbook series Marugoto: Japanese Language and culture 
    2. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis.
    3. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. L1-1, L1-2)
    4. Textbooks: "Marugoto A1: Rikai and Marugoto A2-1: Katsudo.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students(except L1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here


    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    Note: Teen classes are limited to students in "grades 7 and above" and "grades 12 or below" as of September 1, 2023. 

    If you are not a EJCA member, please apply for a membership at Membership (ejca.org) Once it is approved by EJCA, you can apply to the class. It may take one day for an approval.

    Refer to details of courses  details

    • 20 Jan 2026
    • 6:30 PM
    • 10 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • EJCA
    Register

       Tuesday In-Person Japanese for Adults Winter 2026  

    Date:  January 20 to March 10, 2026 (8 Tuesdays)

    Time:  6:30 to 9:00 pm. 

    Instructors: B1-2: Mineko Koto

         B2-2: Kerry Sluchinski

         B3-2: Kazue Oda

    Location: EJCA Centre,  6750 88 Street, Edmonton

    Refer to details of courses  details

    Early-Bird Discount!

    Register and pay by December 31 to save!

    Until Dec 31

    $165

    After Jan 1

    $195


    Classes to be offered:

    • B1 -2 Introductory level
    • B2-2 Beginner intermediate
    • B3-2 Beginner advanced
    1. We offer year-long Japanese language courses
    2. There are 3 terms, Fall, Winter and Spring. (e.g. B1-1, B1-2, B1-3)
    3. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis
    4. Textbook: Genki I An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, 3rd edition.
    5. Online Placement test is necessary  for new students (except B1-1). The link can be found here

    Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. For the detail of the textbooks, click here

    All classes will include discussion of Japanese culture, conversation and other topics in addition to using the textbook.

    If you have not applied to 2024 EJCA membership, please apply it one day before the registration to the class. Link: Membership (ejca.org)

    Refer to details of courses details

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