Kobe, a fashionable city

Since the opening of the port in 1868, the international city of Kobe has been a gateway to the world and a driving force
behind the modernization of Japan. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and the sea, Kobe is known as a “fashionable city” as it has developed its own unique style through incorporating a variety of foreign cultures since ancient times. It s famous for Kobe beef, Arima Onsen, one of Japans three oldest and three most famous hot springs, and is also home to one of Japan’s best sake breweries. One of the best features of the city is the relaxed, laid-back atmospere that exists there, despite it being a big city.

KOBE

Kobe

ECC Japanese Language Institute's Kobe school

  • Opened

    Openedのアイコン

    in 2018

  • Maximum capacity

    Maximum capacityのアイコン

    100

    students

  • Average student age

    Average student ageのアイコン

    29

  • Country / region ratio

    • Taiwan 27%
    • China 25%
    • Other 48%

    (USA, Australia, UK, South Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Mongolia, Ecuador, Afghanistan, Jordan, etc.)

  • Facilities

    • Library
    • Health room
    • Study room
    • Vending machine
    • Copy machine
    • Air condition
    • Air cleaner
    • Rest rooms
    • Free Wi-Fi

Courses available at the ECC Japanese Language Institute's Kobe school

For those wishing to obtain a student visa

Studying at a Japanese language school for over a year as an
international student requires a "Student Visa".

  • The Japanese Language Comprehensive Course

    In the Comprehensive Course, students learn the four major skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through a well-balanced and systematic approach, allowing them to acquire flexible Japanese language skills that can be used not only during daily conversation, but will also aid them in various situations such as pursuing higher education, finding employment, and acquiring qualifications.
    In addition, students will deepen their understanding of Japan and the language through experiencing Japanese customs and culture, and learning about Japanese rules and manners, and the Japanese way of thinking.

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Residents / short-term students

For those who live in Japan and already have a visa, or those who are planning to come to Japan on a temporary visitor visa for the purposes of sightseeing and such.

  • The Japanese Language Comprehensive Course

    In the Comprehensive Course, students learn the four major
    skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through a well-balanced and systematic approach, allowing them to acquire flexible Japanese language skills that can be used not only during daily conversation, but will also aid them in various situations such as pursuing higher education, finding employment, and acquiring qualifications.
    It consists of he same curriculum as the Japanese Language Comprehensive Course for student visa holders, and is ideal for those who want to master the Japanese language.

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  • Private lessons(commute / online)

    This course is designed for those who have limited time due
    to work, school, childcare, or other commitments, those who want to learn at their own pace, and those who want to learn what they need efficiently and intensively.
    We will suggest the study plans depending on learner's goal, level, lesson frequency, and schedule. Please ask the schools in details.

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Online lessons

ECC provides online lessons that can be taken from anywhere in the world.

  • Online Lessons

    These lessons enable you to be taught by professional Japanese language teachers while living anywhere in the world. As these are private lessons, the curriculum is tailored to each student's level, learning goal, learning pace, and schedule. This course is recommended for students who want to achieve their learning goals as efficiently as possible. This course can accommodate all levels of students, from complete beginners to advanced speakers capable of speaking business level Japanese.

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Teacher / staff introduction

  • Kyoko Sakakibara / Chief of Education

    I'm always smiling, but am a strict teacher.

  • Kazuko Matsuyoshi / Life support

    Feel free to talk to me anytime!

  • Hiroko Ohira / Teacher

    From beginners to advanced students, you can rely on us!

  • Nao Nitta / Teacher

    I try to keep my class filled with laughter!

  • Saya Kashihara / Teacher

    I'll help you motivate yourself.

Overview

Address
651-0094
ECC Sannomiya Building, 5-5-6 Kotonoo-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
Phone Number

078-261-1440

Monday-Friday 9: 30-17: 30 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Mail

jpkobe@ecc.co.jp

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Directions and Parking
3 minutes walk from JR Sannomiya Station
5 minutes walk from Hankyu Kobe Sannomiya / Hanshin Kobe Sannomiya Station
5 minutes walk from Sannomiya Subway Station