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    EF Language Year Abroad – Tokyo, Japan

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    • Listing Type: Gap Year Programs
    • Program Delivery: Residential
    • Destinations: Japan
    • Credit Awarded: College
    • Program Length: Academic Year, Semester, Quarter
    • Start Month: January, April, June, September
    • Category: Language
    • Selective: No
    • Gender: Coed
    • Ages: 16, 17, 18, 19+
    • Housing: Homestay, Student Apartment
    • Affiliation: Gap Year Association
    • Financial Aid: Grants/Scholarships, Payment Terms
    • Minimum Cost: $10,000 - $20,000
    • Last Updated:July 2025
    • Meeting: Schedule a Meeting
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    Overview

    Learn Japanese in Tokyo with EF Language Year Abroad—your immersive gateway to Japan’s vibrant capital. Perfect your language skills and study academic subjects in your areas of interest, returning home with language credentials, friends from around the world and memories to last a lifetime.

    THE ULTIMATE STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

    True fluency through immersion - Spend 2, 3 or 4 academic terms (6–11 months), gaining language and cultural fluency, learning from local experiences, and peers from over 100 nations. Study at EF’s modern Shibuya campus, where native instructors teach in small groups to accelerate fluency through classroom lessons and SPIN electives (special-interest classes). You’ll earn fluency certification and complete a capstone project tailored to your interests. Transform your gap year through language, culture, and confidence.

    Earn transferable college credit through our partner in education, The University of Montana.

    PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Our Tokyo school located high up in Shibuya Crossing, surrounded by soaring skyscrapers, dazzling city lights, and the energy of vibrant neighborhoods.
    • Top activities include Anime & Manga Tours, picnics under the Cherry Blossoms in Yoyogi Park, karaoke parties, visits to the Meiji Shrine, and weekend trips to Korea.
    • Tokyo is a food lover’s paradise, known for everything from world-class sushi to sizzling street eats—all served with unmatched precision and flavor.
    • Study topics that align with your career or passions. Enhance your CV to succeed as a global citizen.
    • Flexible start dates in January, September, April, & June.

    The US-based Admissions Team will help you choose the perfect destination and program for your goals - To learn more and sign up, be sure to check out our website!

    Cost and Session Information

    What's included in the price?

    • Twenty Two weeks of the EF Intensive course.
    • Stay in a twin room in a carefully-selected EF Homestay.
    • Enjoy breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and all meals on weekends.
    • Make memories with an action-packed activity schedule, led by EF Activities Managers.
    • Benefit from the EF Diploma and EF Academic Record.
    • Get access to EF Digital Learning Media to enhance your studies.
    • Airport pickup at your destination

    Your Chance to Experience More

    Upgrade to a private room from $245/week in an EF Residence. Book excursions to Kyoto, Nikko, Mount Fuji & ride the bullet train. Join trips to Harajuku & Asakusa, enjoy cherry blossom picnics & more.