Welcome to Venice
Gakuen
Established in 1925, Venice Japanese Language School
(Venice Gakuen) is a community-based, non-profit organization that offers Japanese language classes for children
K-12. Our classes meet weekly on Saturday mornings.
Our goal at Venice Gakuen is to promote the understanding and appreciation of the Japanese language, culture and traditions.
Our instructional program is designed to meet the needs of our culturally and ethnically diverse student base whose home languages do not necessarily include Japanese.
History
Venice Gakuen was established
in 1925 by eminent Issei pioneers of the area concerned with the preservation of
the Japanese language and culture among their children.
Curriculum
Our program provides instruction in all areas
of the Japanese language – reading, writing and conversation – for
practical communication. We also emphasize familiarity with the traditions and culture of
Japan. Students participate in Japanese traditional arts, Japanese literature and poetry, crafts, games, cooking,
calligraphy and other cultural events throughout the year.
We currently have four classrooms – Youth Novice Levels 1 and 2, and Junior Intermediate Levels 1 and 2.
Staff
Our instructors are native Japanese speakers. All hold college degrees and teaching credentials and are experienced teachers.
School Year
Our school year begins in September and ends in June. We operate on a quarter system – fall, winter and spring. There is no instruction during the summer.
School Hours
School hours are 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. with two recess periods. The first two periods are instructional, with the third period generally set aside for activities and cultural enrichment.
Tuition and Fees
| Tuition | |
| First student: | $600 (payable in 10 monthly installments of $60 each) |
| Two students: | $1,150 (payable in 10 monthly installments of $115 each) |
| Fees | |
| Registration: | $10 |
| Materials: | $50 |
| Textbooks: | At cost |
Please note that families are required to join the Venice Japanese Community Center (VJCC) and pay membership dues of $50 per calendar year.
If you have any questions, please contact the school at (310) 822-7781 on Saturday mornings or by clicking venicejapaneseschool@gmail.com .