HLA Gakuin

HLA Gakuin is a Japanese language school at 7-17-8 Saijo Chuo in Higashihiroshima. The group also runs a school in Misonou, so the neighbourhood matters when looking at a map or comparing accommodation. The Saijo Chuo school publishes its own application materials, guidance for financial sponsors and a Japanese-language school brochure.

Coursework and local learning

HLA Gakuin connects Japanese study with local culture and industry. Participation in community events forms part of its approach to getting students acquainted with the area. Alongside preparation for further education, the school describes helping students make independent decisions about their studies and daily lives. That combination can be relevant to someone planning a longer stay in Japan who wants to practise Japanese in situations beyond the classroom.

Timing a study stay

Its two college-preparation programmes run for two years or eighteen months. The published calendar links the two-year route with April and the eighteen-month route with October. Students comparing the routes can use their intended entry into higher education to work backwards to a starting date. The school also describes a scholarship scheme for enrolled students. Applicants who want to consider that option should check the current criteria directly with the school.