Give your child a head-start in our globalised world with Japanese language lessons. Offering a rich, unique culture and the third largest economy in the world, Japan is a powerhouse on the global stage. Learning Japanese will open opportunities and fire up your child’s cultural curiosity, while building practical skills and boosting problem-solving, critical-thinking and listening skills.

We offer four programs, based around the age of participants, and tailored to their developmental stages with age-appropriate lessons, activities and materials.

A boost for the brain

Research has shown that children who learn a second language tend to be more creative, better at solving problems, and have more empathy towards different cultures.

It is also easier for them to learn a second (or third) language than adults since the region of the brain that handles language is still developing.

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Online Japanese lessons for kids

Fun, educational and stimulating, our online courses are available for children as young as nine. Led by Berlitz-certified native-level language instructors, the courses teach through experiential learning and motivating challenges.

Our online courses are perfect for busy kids and teens who need to fit language around their lives.

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In-person Japanese classes for kids

Perfect for social kids and teens, our in-person courses are suitable for children four years and older. Taught by Berlitz-certified native-level language instructors, the courses feature fun, stimulating age appropriate content, topics and activities, and give your child the chance to practice speaking the language with their peers.

These private and group in-person programs are held at our Berlitz language centres.

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Our Japanese for kids program includes:

  • learning based on our proven Berlitz Method
  • Highly trained instructors, specialised in working with kids and teens
  • Interaction and communication skills development
  • activities and materials appropriate for the student's age
  • group and private lessons

Japanese classes for kids and teens

Discover - Japanese courses for kids aged 4 - 7 years

Discover is an in-person language program. Through fun and engaging exercises and games your child will develop a great foundation in the Japanese language.

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Explore - Japanese courses for kids aged 8 to 11 years

Explore is available online and in-person. Throughout the course, your child will explore the nuanced and fascinating Japanese language and culture, building a valuable skill as well as a genuine love of language.

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Achieve - Japanese courses for teens 12 - 15 years

Achieve is available online and in-person. This course will take your teens on a deeper dive into the Japanese language and culture, providing them with solid, useful and real-world language skills.

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Lead - Japanese courses for teens aged 16+ years

Lead available online and in-person. Using the Japanese language, the program will develop your teenagers’ leadership skills and cultural awareness, making them an attractive higher learning and job candidate.

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