Best Japanese Lessons Honolulu Near Me

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Is now enrolling students for our after school program in grades K-5.

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​Please note: Acceptance of registration forms for the school year does not guarantee a space in any of our programs. See registration forms for more information.

T​he Moiliili Community Center (MCC) traces its roots back to the late 1890s where small language classes were held in the home of Kihachi Kashiwabara. Today, we proudly continue to offer Japanese Language classes to the children of Moiliili and our surrounding communities. In doing so, we hope to honor all those individuals who fought, struggled and put their hearts & souls into "laying the foundation" for what we know today as the Moiliili Community Center.

​MCC's Japanese Language School is available to elementary-aged children in Kindergarten through the Fifth grade. Children will learn Japanese through repetitive speaking, reading and writing in a contemporary, interactive setting rather than the traditional style most of us are accustomed to. Various cultural events and activities are planned throughout the course of the school year to expose the children to the culture and to enhance their learning. Computer lessons and shodo (calligraphy) classes have also been included in the curriculum for the upper grade levels. Children will also put on a performance for family & friends at our annual Christmas Program in December and our Year-End Program & Graduation in May.

​Classes are held everyday, Monday through Friday afternoons and are aligned with the public school calendar. Japanese Language School will be closed during the public school's fall, winter, spring and summer breaks/recess'. In addition, all Federal & State holidays are observed.

Classes are forty-five (45) minutes in duration. Japanese School is in session between the hours of 3:10 p.m.-4:40 p.m. The Director will set the bell schedule each school year based on enrollment. MCC offers two options for Japanese Language School participants:

Child care before and after Japanese class (includes homework assistance & activities)

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Founded in 1969, Academia Language School was the first language school in the state of Hawaii and remains the most popular. The school’s success results from the high quality of its instruction, the wide selection of classes that it offers, and the school’s commitment to helping each student design a program of study to meet his/her individual goals.


Academia offers a wide range of courses for students at all levels. Academia instructors make the learning experience fun and enjoyable. Classes are designed to allow for maximum student participation, and instruction emphasizes a student-centered approach to learning. Academia sponsors a wide variety of exciting activities for students throughout the school year and is conveniently located just a short walk from the beaches of Waikiki and the shops at Ala Moana. Come learn English in Hawaii at Academia!

Wide Selection of Classes Offered at Every Level—from Beginning to Advanced

“My father’s co-worker’s daughter was a student in academia and after she finished her classes she recommended to me to improve my English here. I had never thought about studying English in Hawaii so I was confused a little to be here but I realized I was so lucky to have a chance to study in academia and stay beautiful land shortly soon after.

I’ve studied English pretty long time in Korea though I was still afraid of talking with native people. But I changed after taking classes and I like to speak with them everywhere now. The classes and teachers were very great. I learned a lot in every class. Also I liked school activity. I could meet new people there.

I had wonderful memories in Hawaii for 2 months so I’m planning to study longer next time. All the teachers and staffs were so kind to me.(Thank you very much!) I miss them a lot.”

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