ETHOS Language School

An American school with native speakers located in Cebu City, Philippines


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From ZERO to HERO!

There are a lot of job and study opportunities available in Japan. Many Filipino families have benefitted economically from a relative getting a high-paying job and sending funds home to help support the family. Unfortunately, all possible situations of employment in Japan require some Japanese language speaking skill. If you currently have ZERO Japanese language ability, you might think it impossible for you to get a job in Japan, but that is NOT necessarily true. Or maybe you have inquired from, or tried to enroll in, a Japanese language school only to be rejected because they do not accept students with ZERO Japanese background.

We can help! Our "ZERO to HERO" program is designed for people just like you!

The program begins with an introduction course that will teach you all the different writing systems for Japanese. The class meets once a week for 4 weeks. There is a lot of homework, but you have a whole week to complete it! You will learn romaji, hiragana, katacana, and basic greeting phrases. It will also introduced you to kanji.

Once you complete the 4 weeks of introduction, you will be ready for the main course! We will take you through our training program using material that has helped hundreds of students like you master Japanese enough to land good jobs in Japan and be the HERO of their family, helping them escape poverty!

We can help you learn Japanese!

You too can go from ZERO to HERO in as little as 4-6 months, depending upon the Japanese language requirement of the job you desire! We have a VERY GOOD Japanese language program for those who need to pass the different Japanese language proficiency tests given by the Japanese government for visa and work purposes. We have training programs for either the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) exam, for the NAT-TEST!, or for the newest addition to the exams, the Japan Foundation Test (JFT). It does not matter which test you must pass, we have the progranm for you. The key is getting you up from ZERO Japanese, by means of the intruduction course, so you can learn the language and accomplish your dream!

The Japanese exams have several levels of difficulty and different jobs require that you pass a certain difficulty level. The higher the level that is required, the longer you will have to study. Each test level requires 150 hours of classroom study. Each course of 150 hours is divided into six (6) modules of 25 hours each. We can help you go as high as the JLPT level N3, or NAT-TEST Q3!

These courses we offer can be taken in our classrooms or online. You can also choose to study in a GROUP class or MAN-TO-MAN, where you are the only student in the class! We offer discounts for groups.

How much does it cost?

The cost for each cource and training module, whether CLASSROOM or ONLINE, is the same, but MAN-TO-MAN classes are more expensive than GROUP classes. To qualify for GROUP rates, there must be at least two (2) students enrolled. To book an enrollment, students must pay a nopn-refundable registration/deposit fee.

For the Introduction Course the cost is 1,999.00 for the GROUP class, and the non-refundable deposit is 600.00. The cost for the MAN-TO-MAN class is 3,999.00, and the non-refundable deposit is 1,500.00.

As mentioned above, the formal training courses have six (6) modules of 25 hours each for a total of 150 hours. For GROUP classes, each of the training modules only costs ₱ 3,999.00. (The total cost for the GROUP study option of the 150 hours needed for each level will be 6 modules X ₱ 3,999.00 = ₱ 23,994.00.) The non-refundable deposit FOR EACH MODULE, will be 1,500.00.

For MAN-TO-MAN classes, each of the six (6) modules of a level will only cost ₱ 6,999.00! (The total cost for the MAN-TO-MAN study option of the 150 hours of a level will be 6 modules X ₱ 6,999.00 = ₱ 41,994.00.) The non-refundable deposit FOR EACH MODULE will be 1,700.00.

Each module fee includes instruction, materials, and all service fees and taxes. We accept payment in cash, credit or debit card, GCASH, or PayMaya. Please see our Payment Policy at the bottom of this page.

We also offer a very generous DISCOUNT POLICY for students who want to refer their friends. The more friends who enroll at one time, the more money you can save!

(Click the link below in "Policies" section at the bottom of the page for more details.)

Would you like a FREE "Trial Class?"

Let's have a trial class! It won't cost you anything. You can meet us and we can assess your Japanese and give you some suggestions. We can tell you more about our programs and answer questions you might have. Then you can decide if you want to enroll in a study program with us. So, if you are interested in having this FREE class, send us a message below and we will contact you to set up a schedule.

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Japanese is fun!
Happy students and teachers!
We have small classes.
Maximum of 6 students!
We have extra activities!
We practice COVID safety at ETHOS!
This could be YOU at graduation!

Comments from our students:

“I just want to share my experience when I studied in this school last year. I really wanted to learn Japanese which is very useful for my work. And by grace, the things I learned have been really useful to me right now. Ethos teachers are kind and approachable. I was able to complete all the modules with the help of my teacher and I am very happy to be part of this school. Thank you Ethos!” - J Murakami

“I made good friends in the library and they have a very supportive and friendly staff. Needless to say, they have been my core support group as I am aiming higher in Japanese proficiency level. I owe them heaps. I am now in my journey towards N2 certification. Interested? Enroll now or tag friends who are interested in learning Japanese. It's never too late to learn a new language.” – J Estilorre

“I am never a fan of studying. When I first enrolled at ETHOS, I had jokingly set myself a timeframe of 6 months at most until I lose interest and move on to do other things. That was 2 years ago. I had quadrupled my set timeframe and would gladly do it over again. I call it ETHOS magic. Whatever your reasons may be for learning Japanese, consider ETHOS as your language partner.” – J Malabaras

“So, 2 years ago, I found myself enrolling in this school where I started learning basic Japanese. I met wonderful people who motivated me to take JLPT. I took JLPT N5 that same year and luckily passed. Little did I realize that it will pave way to a new career possibility. I tried applying to a big Japanese company and was fortunately hired and now I'm working at the same time doing the thing that I always love... learning Japanese.” – M Delmiguez

“They are very kind and I made a lot of friends! The owner, the sensei and the staff are very approachable and very helpful. I remembered, I got sick and they were able to provide some free medicine from their clinic. I was able to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 with the help and guidance from this school. I will enroll for JLPT N4 because of their very affordable offer.” – V Cosep


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