Courses

Hikari Center Japanese language courses and cultural programs to help you pass the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).

The JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) is held worldwide each July and December and serves as the international benchmark for Japanese language ability. All of Hikari Center’s certification courses follow the official standards and use highly recommended textbooks. Students receive regular mock tests and targeted exam coaching to maximize their chances of success.

We also offer intensive fast-track programs for learners who wish to complete a course more quickly—please contact us for details. Hikari Center can design customized courses for corporations (small, mid and large), colleges and institutes, young learners, large groups, and individual students.

Currently, all classes are delivered online in weekday and weekend batches. Course placement is confirmed upon receipt of payment. If you have any questions or would like to discuss course options, please call or WhatsApp us.

Level – JLPT N5

Weekdays evening / weekdays morning / weekends morning. Please contact us for further details.

Duration – 100 Hours (JLPT Exam training included)

Timings – Weekend Class twice a week (2.5 hours) OR weekday class twice a week (3 days in week 1.5 hours per session)

The word ‘Hikari’ (光) in Japanese means a ‘ray of light’. Learning a new language can be exactly that. This is what we aspire to do at the Hikari Center for Japanese Language. We are a coaching institute based in Pune, India specialising in teaching Japanese to students from various walks of life.

It is quite possible that you want to learn Japanese with a specific purpose in mind. For example, you may want to discuss how a proficiency in Japanese could further your career. Please get in touch with us so we can help.

Level – JLPT N4

Weekdays evening / weekends. Please contact us for further details.

Duration – 176 Hours (JLPT Exam training included)

Timings – Weekend Class twice in a week (2 hours per session) OR weekday class twice a week (2 hours per session)

You can progress to the JLPT N4 course after completing the JLPT N5 course, which contains more advanced grammar, a vocabulary of around 1500 words, and 350 Kanji characters. You will be able to read and comprehend passages written in basic vocabulary and kanji. You will also be able to understand and interpret everyday discussions, as well as understand their overall substance. This course will prepare you for JLPT N4 examination conducted by Japan Foundation.

Level – JLPT N3

Weekdays afternoon / Weekends afternoon.

Duration – 176 Hours (JLPT Exam training included)

Timings – Weekend Class 2 days in a week (4 hours) OR weekday class twice a week (2 hours per session)

The JLPT N3 course is a fairly advanced course that includes a vocabulary of around 4000 words and 700 Kanji characters. You will be able to speak and comprehend lucid conversations in everyday situations spoken at near-natural speed. You will develop a sufficiently great understanding of intermediate Japanese, which will help you reach your corporate and academic aspirations. Reading and comprehension will improve significantly, and you will be able to understand newspaper headlines, articles about specialized topics, and navigate signs with ease. This course will prepare you for JLPT N3 examination conducted by Japan Foundation.

Level – JLPT N2

Limited seats – days and timings will be communicated.

Duration – 192 Hours (JLPT Exam training included)

Timings – Weekend Class twice in a week (2 hours per session) OR weekday class twice a week (2 hours per session)

The JLPT N2 course includes a vocabulary of 7000 words and 1200 Kanji characters. Students who successfully complete this course will have the ability to read, write and converse Japanese with relative ease, and even work in a Japanese business environment without difficulty. JLPT N2 assesses a person’s ability to understand Japanese in a variety of situations encountered in ordinary life. After completing this course, you will be capable of working as a translator or interpreter. JLPT N2 certificate will open up a wide range of work options in many organizations that require Japanese language skills. JLPT N2 demonstrates not just Japanese fluency, but also an understanding of Japanese culture and etiquette. You will also become well-acquainted with Business Japanese. This course will prepare you for JLPT N2 examination conducted by Japan Foundation.

Level – JLPT N1

Limited seats – days and timings will be communicated. Please contact us for further details.

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