About our school
Hollywood Japanese Language School was established in 1915 to teach Japanes to elementary school children. Since then, Japanese language has been taught as a foreign language to all students who wish to attend Hollywood Gakuen regardless of race or religion. Japanese culture, customs, etc. are also taught in the classroom in order to guide the students' better understanding of Japan. At present, the newly expanded school continues its commitment to Japanese language education by offering conversational Japanese classes for adults in addtion to junior high school classes in which preparation for the foreign language credit test is included in the curriculum.
All classes are taught by experience native Japanese speakers.
Non-Japanese speaking students are welcomed at any age.
Ask about family discounts.
Children's & Teen's classes
Saturdays: 8:45 - 12:15 pm Tuition: $65 per month
Emphasis is on comprehension skills. Students learn to read, write, and speak Japanese using textbooks edited and published by the California Association of Japanese Language Schools. Levels are determined by ability. Students are assigned homework, and participate in many activities including:
Jan: Oshogatsu- New Year's Day
Feb: Setsubun- Bean throwing Festival
Mar: Hinamatsuri- Girls' Day/Doll Festival
May: Kodomo No Hi- Children's Day
July: Tanabata- Star Festival
Dec: Christmas Program
Credit Test for High School Students
Foreign Language Credit Tests for Japanese I ～4 are administered yearly upon completion of the required preparation class. Students of most public and private high schools are eligible to take the credti test.
Christmas program 12/17/2011
Christmas program 12/17/2011
Christmas program 12/17/2011
