Fukuoka, the largest city on Kyushu, is often ranked among Japan's most liveable cities for its yatai food stalls, beaches and start-up-friendly atmosphere. With an airport very close to the city centre and low living costs, it is a practical choice for students.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Fukuoka. Language schools in Fukuoka and universities' Japanese programs are among the options.
Short-term courses in Fukuoka last 2-12 weeks. Long-term programs usually last 1-2 years, and for a complete beginner reaching the N2 level that Japanese universities ask for takes about 1.5-2 years on average.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and visa documents and Japan's national health insurance. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
Language schools in Japan usually start new terms in April, July, October and January. Applications for long-term programs close about 5-6 months ahead, so we recommend planning at least 8 months in advance.
The student visa process has two stages: first the COE is issued through the school, then you apply for the visa at Japan's mission in Turkey with the COE. When you arrive in Japan, you receive a residence card (zairyu card) at the airport.
Working without permission or beyond the hour limit can have serious consequences, such as refusal of your visa renewal, so always follow the official rules. NGGlobal helps you plan your budget for the course and living costs.
School dormitories and share houses are common in Fukuoka, where rents are among the lowest of Japan's big cities.
Living costs in Fukuoka are much lower than in Japan's big cities, and rent and daily costs suit a student budget.
Fukuoka's subway, buses and trains cover the city, and the subway reaches the centre from the airport in about 5-10 minutes.
Being in southern Japan, Fukuoka has milder winters than Tokyo; summers are hot and humid, and typhoons can occur in late summer.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) take about 11-12 hours; a domestic flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka takes about 2 hours, or about 5 hours by Shinkansen.
Fukuoka does not use daylight saving time, so it is 6 hours ahead of Turkey all year round. When it is 09:00 in Turkey, it is 15:00 in Fukuoka, so keep this in mind when planning online calls.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa to arrival.
Yes. Busan is about 3-3.5 hours by ferry or a short flight away.
Fukuoka is known for tonkotsu (Hakata) ramen, its street food stalls and lively food culture.
Yes. Most language schools offer dormitories or share houses, and NGGlobal plans your accommodation together with your enrolment.
Japanese, like Turkish, is agglutinative, with a similar subject-object-verb sentence order, which gives Turkish students an advantage. Kanji, however, takes time and regular practice.
Not for short courses. For long-term programs, some schools may ask for basic level or a set number of hours of prior study.
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