HLA Japanese Language School

HLA Japanese Language School sits in the Misonou part of Saijo in Higashihiroshima. This is a separate city from Hiroshima itself. Students arriving by train can plan the final part of the journey by bus from JR Saijo Station. The school association lists both Joushin and Ueto as stops within walking distance of the campus at 6428-1 Misonou.

Japanese for interaction and further study

The school’s approach to spoken Japanese distinguishes taking part in a conversation from presenting information to a listener. Both appear alongside reading, listening and writing in its description of the skills students develop. It also involves local residents in learning, giving learners occasions to use the language outside classroom exchanges. Planning for the student’s next educational step begins during the programme.

Choosing a course in Saijo

HLA offers a two-year college-preparatory route starting in April and an eighteen-month route starting in October. Learners comparing the two can match their intended arrival date with the time they want to spend building academic Japanese. When comparing nearby schools, use the Misonou address to identify this particular HLA campus. The group’s Saijo Chuo school occupies a separate site.