Japanese short courses timetable
October - December 2026 Term
Please note that the deadline to enrol has now passed. To accommodate for Welcome Week, there is a short extension for SOAS students. Please enrol by 11:59pm on Thursday 24 September.
- Please be aware that places are first come, first served
- Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 20 September, whichever is soonest. To help us manage demand and finalise the timetable, we need to adhere strictly to this enrolment deadline
- For course fees and discount eligibility, please see course fees
Timetable for levels available for Japanese this term
Beginners
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Beginners 1 Online (A) (44333) | Thursdays, 8 Oct - 10 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Course fully booked. Register your interest for next term | Japanese Beginners Course |
| Japanese Beginners 1 On Campus (44408) | Thursdays, 8 Oct - 10 Dec | 7pm - 9pm | Course fully booked. Register your interest for next term | Japanese Beginners Course |
| Japanese Beginners 2 Online (A) (44316) | Wednesdays, 7 Oct - 9 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Beginners Course |
| Japanese Beginners 2 Online (B) (44323) | Saturdays, 10 Oct - 12 Dec | 11am - 12:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Beginners Course |
| Japanese Beginners 3 Online (44321) | Fridays, 9 Oct - 11 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Beginners Course |
Elementary
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Elementary 1 Online (A) (44320) | Thursdays, 8 Oct - 10 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Elementary Course |
| Japanese Elementary 1 Online (B) (44322) | Saturdays, 10 Oct - 12 Dec | 11am - 12:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Elementary Course |
| Japanese Elementary 2 Online (44315) | Tuesdays, 6 Oct - 8 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Elementary Course |
| Japanese Elementary 3 Online (44314) | Tuesdays, 6 Oct - 8 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Elementary Course |
Pre-Intermediate
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Pre-Intermediate 1 Online (44311) | Mondays, 5 Oct - 7 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Pre-Intermediate Course |
| Japanese Pre-Intermediate 2 Online (44313) | Tuesdays, 6 Oct - 8 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Pre-Intermediate Course |
Intermediate
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Intermediate 2 Online (44319) | Thursdays, 8 Oct - 10 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Intermediate Course |
Upper-Intermediate
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Upper-Intermediate 2 Online (44310) | Mondays, 5 Oct - 7 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Upper-Intermediate Course |
Pre-Advanced
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Pre-Advanced 1 Online (44318) | Wednesdays, 7 Oct - 9 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Pre-Advanced Course |
Proficiency
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Proficiency 1 Online (44317) | Wednesdays, 7 Oct - 9 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Japanese Proficiency Course |
