ECC Japanese Language Institute – Kobe

ECC Japanese Language Institute teaches in the Sannomiya district of central Kobe. Its comprehensive Japanese programme and its practical conversation course serve different purposes. The former provides a longer framework for study, while the latter is aimed at learners who want more practice speaking Japanese in everyday situations.

Comprehensive study or conversation

ECC distinguishes the comprehensive programme for people planning to study in Japan on a student visa from its version for people already living in Japan or attending for a shorter period. This distinction is worth checking before choosing an application form. The longer route offers several durations, ranging from one to two years. A learner who wants to work on a particular conversation need can instead consider the practical Japanese course or an individual lesson. Private tuition is available in person as well as remotely, so students planning a visit should select the Kobe classroom option.

Getting to the Sannomiya building

The school is based in the ECC Sannomiya Building at 5-5-6 Kotonocho in Chuo-ku. It is a short walk from JR Sannomiya Station and also accessible from the Hankyu, Hanshin and subway stations. These connections give a student comparing accommodation a choice of rail routes into the same teaching site.