Sakura Foundation

Japanese language courses in Warsaw

Kursy języka japońskiego dla młodzieży i dorosłych. U nas uczą tylko native speakerzy!

OUR FOUNDATION

Sakura Foundation was established in 2006 in Warsaw. The founder and president of the Foundation is Błażej Babik. The headquarters of the Foundation is located at 10/38 Próżna Street in Warsaw. The Foundation conducts its educational activities under the name: “Sakura” Japanese Language School.
Japanese language courses in Warsaw / Poland
Our courses

In Sakura, all the teachers are native speakers and classes are conducted mainly using the direct method, which means you learn Japanese in Japanese. Our teaching materials are also based on listening to dialogues pronounced by native Japanese speakers.

Groups have a different teacher for each subsequent lesson. A total of up to 3 Japanese teachers are assigned to each group. Japanese language courses are intended for all those interested in learning the language, regardless of age.

Trimesters

A trimester of a basic Japanese course consists of 12 meetings (e.g. 12 Mondays, 12 Tuesdays etc.). One meeting is 2 lessons of 45 minutes duration. A trimester of an intensive Japanese course for beginners consists of 24 meetings per trimester (e.g. 12 Mondays and 12 Wednesdays or 12 Tuesdays and 12 Thursdays etc.).

The school year is divided into 3 terms: autumn term (October/November/December), winter term (January/February/March and spring term (April/May/June). After completing the 3 trimesters, the student can, on request, receive a certificate of completion at A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2 level, according to the Japan Foundation syllabus.

Group size
Classes have an average size of 6 to 8 students. A group may be dissolved when the number of students in the group is less than 3. In case of dissolution of a group, the Foundation is obliged to provide the Student with classes in another group on a similar level of advancement or, if it is not possible, to provide the Student with compensatory classes enabling him/her to join a higher group. The Student has the right to change the group without giving any reason. Every change should be agreed with the Foundation.

SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024

JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES IN WARSAW

Check what Japanese language courses we currently offer. Below you will find a description of each course. You don’t know which course to choose? Send us an email: fundacja@sakura.org.pl

BASIC / BEGINNERS

12 MEETINGS (24 LESSONS) IN TRIMESTER

Basic Japanese for beginners (level A1) is the most frequently chosen course by our students. The course consists of 12 meetings in a trimester (1 meeting = 2 lessons of 45 minutes), after the completion of which the student may continue the course in the following trimester or cancel it.

Beginners A1

Basic course
768PLN
/ trimester
  • In-person course
  • For beginners
  • 12 meetings (24 lessons) / 3 months
SCHOOL
Dates

Please check the page: https://sakura.org.pl/kursy-jezyka-japonskiego/(in Polish) to find out what basic courses for beginners are currently available.

Fees
In the school year 2023-2024, a participant of the Japanese language course can pay: once per trimester (768 PLN), in advance for 2 trimesters (1 536 PLN) or for 3 trimesters (2 304 PLN). It is also possible to pay for the course monthly (272 PLN).
Textbooks

Marugoto A1. Price 80 zł. The student is obliged to have the textbook during the classes. The Marugoto textbook can be purchased at the school before the classes. Find out more: https://sakura.org.pl/podreczniki

Online appliication.
Fill in and submit the application form: https://sakura.org.pl/zgloszenia. You can also send us an email: fundacja@sakura.org.pl

BASIC / ADVANCEd

12 MEETINGS (24 LESSONS) IN TRIMESTER

Basic Japanese for advanced learners (level A2-C2) .The course consists of 12 meetings in a trimester (1 meeting = 2 lessons of 45 minutes), after the completion of which the student may continue the course in the following trimester or cancel it.

Advanced A2-C2

Basic course
768PLN
/ trimester
  • In-person course
  • For advanced students
  • 12 meetings (24 lessons) / 3 months
SCHOOL
Dates

If you have already studied Japanese, you can start the course at any time by joining an existing class. The language proficiency test with one of our Japanese teachers is compulsory.

Fees
In the school year 2023-2024, a participant of the Japanese language course can pay: once per trimester (768 PLN), in advance for 2 trimesters (1 536 PLN) or for 3 trimesters (2 304 PLN). It is also possible to pay for the course monthly (272 PLN).
Textbooks

Marugoto A1/A2. Price 80 zł. The student is obliged to have the textbook during the classes. The Marugoto textbook can be purchased at the school before the classes. Find out more: https://sakura.org.pl/podreczniki

Online application
Submit an online application: https://sakura.org.pl/zgloszeniaYou can also send us an email: fundacja@sakura.org.pl

BASIC / BEGINNERS / ONLINE

12 meetings (24 lessons) in trimester - online course

Basic Japanese for beginners (level A1) is the most frequently chosen course by our students. The course consists of 12 meetings in a trimester (1 meeting = 2 lessons of 45 minutes), after the completion of which the student may continue the course in the following trimester or cancel it.

Beginners A1

Basic course
768PLN
/ trimester
  • Online course
  • For beginners
  • 12 meetings (24 lessons) / 3 months
ONLINE
Dates

Please check the page: https://sakura.org.pl/podstawowy-kurs-jezyka-japonskiego-online/ (in Polish) to find out what basic courses online for beginners are currently available.

Fees
In the school year 2023-2024, a participant of the Japanese language course can pay: once per trimester (768 PLN), in advance for 2 trimesters (1 536 PLN) or for 3 trimesters (2 304 PLN). It is also possible to pay for the course monthly (272 PLN).
Textbooks

Marugoto A1. Price 80 zł. The student is obliged to have the textbook during the classes. The Marugoto textbook can be purchased at the school before the classes. Find out more: https://sakura.org.pl/podreczniki

Online application
Fill in and submit the application form: https://sakura.org.pl/zgloszenia. You can also send us an email: fundacja@sakura.org.pl

BASIC / ADVANCED / ONLINE

12 meetings (24 lessons) in trimester - online course

Basic Japanese for advanced learners (level A2-B2). The course consists of 12 meetings in a trimester (1 meeting = 2 lessons of 45 minutes), after the completion of which the student may continue the course in the following trimester or cancel it.

Advanced A2-C2

Basic course
768PLN
/ trimester
  • In-person course
  • For advanced students
  • 12 meetings (24 lessons) / 3 months
ONLINE
Dates
If you have already studied Japanese, you can start the course at any time by joining an existing class. The language proficiency test is compulsory.
Fees
In the school year 2023-2024, a participant of the Japanese language course can pay: once per trimester (768 PLN), in advance for 2 trimesters (1 536 PLN) or for 3 trimesters (2 304 PLN). It is also possible to pay for the course monthly (272 PLN).
Textbooks

Marugoto A1. Price 80 zł. The student is obliged to have the textbook during the classes. The Marugoto textbook can be purchased at the school before the classes. Find out more: https://sakura.org.pl/podreczniki

Online application
Fill in and submit the application form: https://sakura.org.pl/zgloszenia. You can also send us an email: fundacja@sakura.org.pl

INTENSIVE / BEGINNERS

24 MEETINGS (48 LESSONS) IN TRIMESTER

Intensive Japanese for beginners (level A1).  The course consists of 24 meetings (48lessons)  in a trimester (1 meeting = 2 lessons of 45 minutes), after the completion of which the student may continue the course in the following trimester or cancel it. 

Beginners A1

INTENSIVE COURSE
1440PLN
/ trimester
  • In-person course
  • For beginners
  • 24 meetings (48 lessons) / 3 months
school
Dates
Enrollment for intensive courses in the school year 2022-2023 will start in July-August 2022.
Fees
In the school year 2023-2024, a participant of the Japanese language course can pay: once per trimester (1 440 PLN), in advance for 2 trimesters (2 880 PLN) or for 3 trimesters (4 320 PLN). It is also possible to pay for the course monthly (512 PLN).
Textbooks

Marugoto A1. Price 80 zł. The student is obliged to have the textbook during the classes. The Marugoto textbook can be purchased at the school before the classes. Find out more: https://sakura.org.pl/podreczniki

Online application
Fill in and submit the application form: https://sakura.org.pl/zgloszenia. You can also send us an email: fundacja@sakura.org.pl

INTENSIVE / ADVANCED

24 MEETINGS (48 LESSONS) IN TRIMESTER

Intensive Japanese for beginners (level A1).  The course consists of 24 meetings (48lessons)  in a trimester (1 meeting = 2 lessons of 45 minutes), after the completion of which the student may continue the course in the following trimester or cancel it. 

Advanced A2-C2

INTENSIVE COURSE
1440PLN
/ trimester
  • In-person course
  • For advanced students
  • 24 meetings (48 lessons) / 3 months
school
Dates

If you have already studied Japanese, you can start the course at any time by joining an existing class. The language proficiency test with one of our Japanese teachers is compulsory.

Fees
In the school year 2023-2024, a participant of the Japanese language course can pay: once per trimester (1 440 PLN), in advance for 2 trimesters (2 880 PLN) or for 3 trimesters (4 320 PLN). It is also possible to pay for the course monthly (512 PLN).
Textbooks

Marugoto A1. Price 80 zł. The student is obliged to have the textbook during the classes. The Marugoto textbook can be purchased at the school before the classes. Find out more: https://sakura.org.pl/podreczniki

Online application
Fill in and submit the application form: https://sakura.org.pl/zgloszenia. You can also send us an email: fundacja@sakura.org.pl

MARUGOTO

TEXTBOOKS

Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture

Marugoto – is the newest Japanese language textbook published by the Japan Foundation. You can buy Marugoto textbooks at our school. The price of textbooks depends on the exchange rate of yen to zloty. The current price of A1 / A2 textbooks is PLN 80.

JLPT

JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) / jap. Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken –  Japanese language certification for foreigners, introduced in 1984 and administered by The Ministry Of Education Of Japan:

https://www.jlpt.jp/e/

There are 5 levels of proficiency in Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken (JLPt). From the lowest 5 to the highest 1. Exams for Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken certificate In Poland are conducted at The Polish-Japanese Institute Of Information Technology (Polsko-Japońska Wyższa Szkoła Technik Komputerowych).

Information about taking the exam in Poland can be found on PJWSTK website: https://jlpt.pjwstk.edu.pl/

The next exam will be held on the 3rd December 2023.

KAI SCHOOL

JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES IN JAPAN

at the KAI Japanese Language School

The Foundation’s partner in Japan is the KAI school in Tokyo. In cooperation with KAI, we organise summer Japanese language courses in Japan. During their stay in Tokyo, students live with Japanese families, learn the Japanese language every day and visit Japan at the weekends.

If you plan to go to Japan for a longer period of time, to study or to work, you should enrol on a long-term course at the KAI school. This course will enable you to learn the Japanese language quickly and at the same time, thanks to your student visa, you will be able to work in Japan.

Unfortunately due to the prolonged closure of borders by Japan to foreigners, courses in Japan are currently suspended. We will provide more information soon.

HOW TO FIND US

Foundation for the Promotion of Japanese Culture SAKURA

PRÓŻNA STR. 10/38, 00-107 WARSAW, POLAND
How to find us

The school is located in the center of Warsaw, near the ŚWIĘTOKRZYSKA metro station.

When arriving by metro (M1 line), go to the exit PRÓŻNA / BAGNO street. Turn right, walk a few steps and turn into PRÓŻNA Street. You will find the school in the building on the right.

Reception

We're open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. On Saturdays from 10am to 1pm. The Foundation is closed on Fridays.

Phones

(+48) 22 826 54 54 (landline), 506 180 400 (mobile). Enrollment, fees, general inquiries.