Online courses are possible, too

Our certified professors of French offer a personalized follow-up of students' progress thanks to their expertise and their excellent knowledge of the public and parents' expectations. French lessons are available for all ages and levels, in a newly estalished Language School. Study of phonemes and graphemes, vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, discussions, songs, stories, culture and civilization: the purpose of this course is to complete your prior knowledge of French, to focus on your weak points, or simply to enjoy your first Introduction to French language in our beautiful setting, with excellent classmates and a professor which mission is to help you improve your language skills in a very good atmosphere!

DELF / DALF Exam Preparation

École Internationale Franco-Japonaise (EIFJ) offers specialised preparation courses for the DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) examinations.

These official diplomas, awarded by the French Ministry of National Education, are recognised worldwide and valid for life. They certify French language proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Who is this for?

• EIFJ students (from Elementary to Middle School) who wish to certify their French level
• External students and teenagers seeking an official French qualification
• Families preparing for studies in France or French-speaking countries

Levels Offered

• DELF: A1 – A2 – B1 – B2
• DALF: C1 (available upon request and depending on group size)

Course Features

• Small-group classes taught by experienced and certified FLE teachers
• Intensive training in the four skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing
• Exam-specific strategies and techniques
• Regular mock exams under real test conditions
• Detailed feedback and personalised support
• Integration of French culture and current affairs

Courses are offered during the school year (after-school or Saturday sessions) and occasionally during school holidays, depending on demand.

Why prepare at EIFJ?

• Strong continuity with the French National Curriculum and IB pedagogy
• Teachers who know the students throughout the year
• A caring, motivating, and multilingual environment in Kita-ku, Tokyo
• High success rate thanks to targeted and rigorous preparation

Next Steps

Would you like your child to prepare for the DELF or DALF exam?

Please contact us for the detailed schedule, dates, fees, and registration information.

CALENDAR, FEES & SCHOOL BUS

• The fees are termly (Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer), payable before every term.
• A trial session is offered at half price for new students.
• There are no admission fees.
• Online courses are possible, too.
• The number of lessons is clarified before every term based on the professor’s availability and the students' need.
• Lessons during school holidays are often possible based on demand, and invoiced separately.
• In case of the absence of the activity leader, no refund is possible, however a catch-up lesson can be offered in the final week of each term (which remains without lesson for this purpose) depending in availabilities of the activity leader and the student. It is the responsability of the activity leader to avoid absences, offer extracurricular classes and communicate with the families via the school app in a rigorous way.
• After the registration, in case of absence of the student what any reason, no refund is possible for any missed lesson.
• Weekly lessons can be given for faster progress (payable also before every term). Change of schedules, extra lessons are possible during each term, but without any refund of the current registration.
  
• Any lesson starting during a term is invoiced on a pro rata temporis.
• Transportation: stay on campus if your child is a regular student, or make your own way to EIFJ Tokyo from 3:30 p.m. (1 p.m. on Wednesdays). Following the activities, the main buses depart at 17:00 to bring students back home, while Alpha bus departs at 16:00 and 17:00.

To enroll, please check the following table, select the time slots, and fill in the online admission form with all needed information: our team will get back to you shortly.

Japanese scholarships for Japanese, French, and international families (37,000 to 97,000 yen subsidies per month) are applicable to 3 to 6 years old students (K3 to 1^st Grade) enrolled in EIFJ or other schools for childcare, holiday school, intermittent class & regular school programs only. Please visit our dedicated page for further information.

REPORTS OF STUDENTS' PROGRESS