Online Japanese school - Why JOI ?

"Why have over 5000 Japanese learners chosen JOI ?"

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"Because, JOI provides the most effective way to learn!"

Learn to speak Japanese at your pace !

JOI is so popular for good reasons. It provides an unsurpassed quality and quantity of services for learning Japanese online.

Whether you are a first-time Japanese speaker or advanced linguist, we help you achieve your goals.
You can take Japanese lessons in the comfort of your home, office, or school.
Save money and time on commuting to local classes, and learn from highly experienced online teachers.

Study when you feel motivated - just click on your computer to see and talk to your teacher and classmates.
2 Trial Lessons- Get Started !


Online Japanese Group and Private lessons

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Our small group lessons will develop your speaking, pronunciation, listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary and Kanji.They have an average of 2 to 4 students per lesson and a maximum of 7 students.
There are 20 different types of classes available so whatever your level, you can find a class to suit your needs.

FlexLessons are better than Private lessons if you are busy.With FlexLessons, you can take as many lessons as you want a day.At whatever time (see lesson schedule), with any teacher, at your level and on whatever day - at your own pace.

Aren't private lessons faster and more efficient ?
Not at all. Our modular curriculum system is based the most effective methods to learn Japanese.
Please try 2 Trial FlexLessons with yen.

dark-squareNeed a private Japanese teacher ?

If you prefer the one-on-one environment,but don't need the flexibility offered by FlexLessons, then Private Lessons are perfect for you.A first-rate, qualified Japanese teacher will create tailor-made lessons for you. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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You can vary your learning and combine Group and Private learning.
Our most diligent learners often make the most of all the unique FlexLesson features, and tailor-made private lessons.

See more FlexLesson and Private Lesson details

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Qualified and professional Japanese teachers

Our dedicated staff are hand-picked and trained to ensure that we continue to stay ahead of the field.

All our teachers are government-certified instructors or with university and graduate school Japanese teaching education.see JOI's online Japanese teachers

Learning from a qualified teacher is the most effective way to study Japanese and with 15 years of online experience under our belt and 20 years of language teaching experience, JOI can guarantee the results.

Just try our classes and see the difference!

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Free total learning environment

As a company with over 17 years of language teaching experience, we have come to understand the importance of creating a whole-language learning environment that is motivating and enjoyable for learners.

With this goal in mind we have created a host of free learning tools as well as a friendly school environment.

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See the latest blogs and check through the archives.

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Free Japanese video lessons

dark-squareFree emails with Lesson Blogs and vocabulary quizzes.
When you sign up with us you get regular and effective learning tools via email.

Reservations are simple and user-friendly

dark-squareLesson Reservations and Cancellation
You can reserve and cancel 17 hours before all JOI classes.

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Follow your own Japanese learning progress easily.

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You can receive a reminder mail 3 hours before class on your computer or mobile.

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You can send email directly to your teacher.

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Wherever you are in the world, see all lesson times are shown in your time zone.

Most reliable classroom software

We do not use Skype or free learning software, JOI uses Zoom software.
A reliable and effective learning environment.

Compatible with all Windows, MAC, Linux, as well as Android and iPad mobile devices

Our goal is to provide top-quality learning Japanese environment.

Try 2 Trial Lessons for only $9!green


Over 5000 Japanese learners since 2006 have studied at JOI !

OKStart Now with 2 Trial Lessons for $9 or 900 yen
OKProfessional Japanese teachers
OKReliable classroom (Windows,Mac,Linux,iPad,Android compatible)
OK18 Different levels of classes (Conversation, Grammar, JLPT, Kanji etc)
OKFree chat events, Free video quizzes, Free audio, and video blog