• How much does it cost?
  Tuition, registration, and textbooks are charged separately. The fees are as follows: $200 for tuition, $30 for first time registration fee, and $27 for the textbook (for the Beginners class). However, please note that the textbooks usually last for about five courses. See materials section in the schedule page for more information. Thus, a typical Beginners class would cost $257 altogether.
  
• Do I have to buy texts for each class?
  Not neccessarily. For example, a Beginner’s class text will last for about five consecutive classes (over half a year).
  
• When do I need to register for a class?
  You can register anytime. However, the max enrollment for an adult class can be 6 to 15 students and once the limit is reached, the class is closed for further registration.
  
• What happens after I complete a class?
  If you’d like to continue with your studies, the next level class is usually available at the same time, with the same instructor.
  
• What if I have studied Japanese before?
  We suggest that you call or e-mail us to figure out which class would work best for you.
  
• What will I learn in the class?
  In a typical 7-week class, you will initially learn a “survival level” of Japanese–basic greetings and basic conversation. Although there is an emphasis on conversation you will also learn the fundamentals of reading and writing.
  
• What are the teacher’s qualifications?
  All teachers are native speakers of Japanese and most are trained at the Tenrikyo Language Institute in Japan.