Five steps to register for the course:
Read "About JF Nihongo" and "Course Listings", and find a course you are interested in.
Are you new here and not sure which class is right for you? Download the Self-check list and Assessment test and find out. Please consult with us by sending your Self-check list and Assessment test to JPCOURSE@JFLALC.ORG. If you prefer, you can print it out, write by hand and send a photo or a scanned attachment.
Download Self-check list and Assessment test
Read through the“Rules & Policies” below, which includes our cancellation and refund policy
Click the Registration form button below, fill it out and submit it online. The system will take you to the PayPal website automatically. You can make a payment with your credit card via PayPal or your PayPal account. (No need to have a PayPal account.)
We use “MARUGOTO” STARTER (A1 LEVEL), KATSUDOO (ACTIVITIES).
FOR NEW STUDENTS: You must purchase your own textbook. It is available in AMAZON or Kinokuniya USA. It usually takes 1-2 weeks to be delivered.
FOR PAST STUDENTS who have taken our class in the past and already purchased MARUGOTO textbook: No need to purchase a new textbook since you will be using the same textbook (the white ones, not the pink ones).
For a full refund, please send us an e-mail by January 14, 2022. After the deadline, we cannot refund your tuition fee.
1. Cancellation and Refund
Cancellation and refund requests must be received by e-mail (jpcourse@jflalc.org) by the cancellation deadline to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after the deadline passes. The cancellation deadline is about one week before the first meeting, which means, in principle, you cannot cancel the course once the course starts.
2. Changing Courses
You may change a course while seats are available before the cancellation deadline. You must contact us via e-mail before the cancellation deadline. No course changes will be allowed after the deadline passes.
3. Changes by JFLA
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA), may cancel courses when necessary. Applicants will be notified in advance and receive refunds. The course contents are subject to change.
4. Cancellations by JFLA
JFLA may change a scheduled class due to unforeseen circumstances. In such a case, we will schedule a make-up class for the following week.
5. Course Availability
All courses are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for each course will close once it is filled to capacity.
6. Late Registration
After the first class has been held, you may not enroll in the course.
7. Self-assessment
To choose a course, read each course description. Download a self-check and an assessment test to see if the course is suitable for you. We might consult with you based on your self-check list and assessment test answers if necessary in order to help the assessment.
8. Transfer Courses
You cannot transfer the course you registered for to another course after the cancellation deadline and after the first class starts.
9. Make-up Class
You are responsible for any miss lessons. There are no make-up classes or refunds if you miss class. However, you can attend a make-up session in the same week, once out of nine meetings, on our other days of the week (e.g. Thursday) with the approval of the instructor in advance. We will provide you the materials for the class you missed, but do not offer private tutoring.
10. Waiting List
Once the class becomes full, applicants can be placed on a waiting list. Please send us an email to jpcourse@jflalc.org to be added to the waiting list. Once the space becomes available, we will contact you by email.