Shinagawa-ku International Friendship Association (SIFA) Class

Japanese-Language Classes for Foreign Residents

Courses:
1) Part I—For those learning Japanese for the first time: Morning, afternoon and evening classes
2) Part II—For those who have studied Japanese before and can write hiragana and katakana: Afternoon and evening classes
3) Part III—For those with everyday conversational skills: Afternoon and evening classes
Dates and times:
1) and 2) Tuesdays and Thursdays, from September 28 through December 7 (total of 20 classes), excluding November 23.
3) Mondays and Wednesdays, from September 27 through December 6 (total of 20 classes), excluding November 3.
Morning class: 10:00 a.m. to noon
Afternoon class: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Evening class: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Eligibility and capacity: Twelve foreign residents per course (lottery if number of application exceeds the capacity)
Tuition:7,000 yen per course (textbook fee included)
Location/application/inquires: Application deadline is August 31 (Tue.; must be received by this date). Please fill out the application form on SIFA’s website, or send a postcard or fax. Please include the name of the class you wish to join (add the course and time), your address, name with furigana, age, gender, daytime telephone number and nationality. If you are a student in Shinagawa City, please include the name of the school. If you work in Shinagawa City, please include the name of your place of employment. (Address: Shinagawa City Office Dai-san Chosha 4F, 2-1-36 Hiromachi, 140-0005, Tel: 03-5742-6517, Fax: 03-5742-6518, Website: https://www.sifa.or.jp/)
Notes:
1. Only 1 application per person is accepted.
2. Conditions may change depending on the effects of the novel coronavirus. Please visit the association’s website for details.