Short courses in Japanese. Choose the level that's right for you...We're delighted you're interested in learning Japanese!If you have no previous experience of the language, please enrol on the any of the Beginners Step 1 Courses. For those with some knowledge of the language, please take a look at our Language Level Self-assessment for Japanese.Still unsure? Please email languagesforall-japanese@ed.ac.uk and one of our tutors will contact you within 5 days to help you choose the correct level.Further descriptions of the CEFR framework and competencies at each level can be found on our Language Levels pages.Japanese Language Proficiency TestThe JLPT is an internationally recognised qualification for Learners of the Japanese language.The next exam is December, 2025. We will update our website once the information is ready. Full details here. Term 3 (April to May 2025)Course fee: £175/Click here for help with fees and discounts Japanese Beginners Step 3Monday, 14 April (19:15-20:45) 10 weeks Tuesday, 15 April (11:10-12:40) 10 weeks Tuesday, 15 April (19:15-20:45) 10 weeks Wednesday, 16 April (17:30-19:00) 10 weeks Japanese Beginners Step 6Monday, 14 April (17:30-19:00) 10 weeksTuesday, 15 April (17:30-19:00) 10 weeks Japanese Elementary Step 3Tuesday, 15 April (17:30-19:00) 10 weeksThursday, 17 April (19:15-20:45) 10 weeks Japanese Elementary Step 6Wednesday, 16 April (19:15-20:45) 10 weeks Japanese Intermediate Step 6Tuesday, 15 April (19:15-20:45) 10 weeks Booking DeadlineCourses will close for booking 8 days before the course start date. Book early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!Other Ways to Learn Japanese at EdinburghIf you’re an undergraduate student at the University of Edinburgh, you can take Japanese as an outside subject in one or both of Years 1 and 2 of your programme, depending on your timetable and prior knowledge.Find out more about outside subjects Japanese is also available to all students (undergraduate and postgraduate) as an Open Language Course. There are options for complete beginners and more advanced learners.Browse Open Language Courses This article was published on 2024-10-14