The charm of School

Three major features of Wayo Japanese Language School

Feature 1: Operated by the SPRIX Group, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which is the largest securities exchange in Japan.

Feature 2: Located in the fashionable youth sanctuary of Tokyo Shimokitazawa, within 8 minutes by train to Shinjuku and Shibuya, and within 20 minutes to Takadanobaba.

Feature 3: The school has a lot of international students, creating a solid atmosphere for further education. Professional academic guidance is provided by experienced staff.

Feature 1: Operated by the SPRIX Group, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which is the largest securities exchange in Japan.

WAYO Japanese Language School is a company within the Tokyo Stock Exchange SPRIX Group, which has an annual revenue of over 30 billion yen. SPRIX has a track record of over 25 years in the education industry, operating more than 500 classrooms across Japan and launching over 8 education brands. In 2021, their research and development expenses for education reached 390 million yen. They are actively expanding their China-related businesses, such as operating Shenzhen University Tokyo College in partnership with Shenzhen University and having exclusive sales of HSK Chinese Language Test past question collections in Japan.

Feature 2: Located in the fashionable youth sanctuary of Tokyo Shimokitazawa, within 8 minutes by train to Shinjuku and Shibuya, and within 20 minutes to Takadanobaba.

WAYO Japanese Language School is located in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, which is a very convenient location for international students, being within 8 minutes by train to Shinjuku and Shibuya, and within 20 minutes to Takadanobaba.

Shimokitazawa was ranked the 7th coolest neighborhood in the world by a British international magazine, and it has many fashionable vintage clothing stores, general stores, and cafes. There are also numerous izakayas (Japanese pubs), yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurants, and European-style restaurants. Taiwanese singer Jay Chou (Zhou Jielun) has even visited a yakiniku restaurant in Shimokitazawa. In addition to fashion, Shimokitazawa is close to universities such as the University of Tokyo, Meiji University, Tokyo University of Agriculture, and Kokushikan University, making it a neighborhood with many students. (3 minutes by train to the University of Tokyo and 7 minutes by train to Meiji University)

Feature 3: Having a solid atmosphere for further education. Professional academic guidance is provided by experienced staff.

Over 90% of international students at WAYO Japanese Language School aim to pursue higher education, creating a solid academic atmosphere.

Our teachers and staff members provide dedicated and professional guidance for students’ further education.

Other characteristics

  1. We enhance communication with students and provide meticulous support by having Japanese teachers as class teachers and Chinese administrative staff as class tutors.
  2. We conduct student surveys at the end of each semester to gather feedback and improve student satisfaction.
  3. For guidance on students’ future studies, we explain the schedule for entering universities and colleges at orientation sessions before and after arrival, and provide guidance for students to create their own schedule. We provide detailed guidance tailored to each student’s aspirations, including counseling on choosing a school, assistance with application documents, and interview preparation.
  4. We actively encourage students to attend university and college open houses and briefings, and regularly hold on-campus information sessions with admission officers from universities and colleges. We aim to increase students’ awareness of further studies and motivation for learning Japanese. We collect and share entrance exam experiences from graduates and also hold events for sharing entrance exam experiences among graduates and current students.

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