ETHOS Language School

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


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Japanese Language JFT Test Program

We also offer a formal test preraration program for the Japan Foundation Test (JFT). This is a computer-based online test for foreigners who wish to live and work in Japan.

It is used to assess whether they have the Japanese language proficiency to be able to engage in everyday conversation and handle daily life without difficulties. The JFT is also used as a test to measure the level of Japanese language proficiency needed to obtain the residency status as part of the Specified Skilled Worker program.

Our JFT training program consists of a series of eleven (11) modules, with each module consisting of 25 hours of instruction. This comes to a total of 275 hours. You can choose to study either in-person in our classroom facilities, or online through ZOOM. You can also choose between having a GROUP class, with others, or MAN-TO-MAN study with yourself and a teacher. (MAN-TO-MAN classes are more expensive, but GROUP classes require at least two students.)

New schedules open whenever there are new students and time-slots are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.

How much does it cost?

Each module in the JFT training program costs ₱3,999.00 for GROUP study. The total cost for the 11 modules (275 hours) of the JFT training program will be 11 modules X ₱3,999.00 = ₱43,989.00. There is a nonrefundable deposit of ₱1,500.00 required for enrollment in each module.

If you would rather have the MAN-TO-MAN study, the cost will be ₱6,999.00 per module. The total cost for the MAN-TO-MAN study option of the JFT training program will be 11 modules X ₱6,999.00 = ₱76,989.00. There is a nonrefundable deposit of ₱1,700.00 required for enrollment each module. Each module fee includes instruction, and all service fees and taxes.

There is also a ₱3,150.00 fee for the JFT course materials. We accept payment per module in cash, bank transfer, GCASH, or PayMaya. Please see our PAYMENT POLICY at the bottom of the page for important details.

(Please note that the base prices listed above are special for local Philippine individuals paying for their own studies. For companies or organizations, or for foreign students--with or without housing--wanting our Japanese training, the per module rate for GROUP classes is ₱4,999.00 and for MAN-TO-MAN the rate is ₱8,749.00.)


After the first course, you continue through the rest of the series so that you can learn enough to pass the online JFT exam!

We also offer a very generous DISCOUNT POLICY for our local Filipino students who want to refer their friends. The more friends who enroll at one time, the more money you can save! Companies paying for the training of their employees and foreign students are not eligible for this discount program.

(Visit the links below in the "Policies" section at the bottom of the page for additional important information.)


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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