Learn Japanese

Australia no minasan, konnichi wa!

Learn Japanese for everyday situations. We offer Japanese classes that are interactive, communicative and affordable. Step into one of IML’s online or on-campus classes, where you will learn from a qualified Japanese tutor and meet like-minded language students. IML Japanese language lessons are delivered live via the Zoom video conferencing software or on the UQ St Lucia campus. There are no entry requirements - simply enrol online to begin your language journey!

At IML, the choice of level is based on self-assessment. You can find out which IML language course best meets your learning goals by reading course descriptions or checking our Level Guide.

IML language classes are some of the most affordable in Brisbane. Enrol by the enrolment due date to take advantage of the early bird fee. All fees are payable in full at time of enrolment. As IML courses are not accredited, they are not eligible for HECS payments. 

Survival courses: Early bird fee: $199 (only $16.58/hr), Full fee: $220

Conversation: Early bird fee: $245 (only $13.60/hr), Full fee: $270

Short Course for Beginners: Early bird fee: $345 (only $21.56/hr), Full fee: $380

Year, Accelerated, Sem 1 & Sem 2 Only courses: Early bird fee: $549 (only ~$12/hr), Full fee: $599 

Summer Intensive: Early bird fee: $549 (only $13/hr) , Full fee: $599

IML Japanese courses for Beginners

If you are new to Japanese study, you can choose from one of the following options, depending on your availability and learning objectives. Survival and Short Courses focus on speaking and listening skills. The Scripts course aims to have students able to recognise and read the two basic Japanese alphabets - hiragana and katakana. Level 1A+B offers more in-depth study of Japanese, including speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and will prepare you for a Level 2A+B course.

High school program

The Institute of Modern Languages offers High School Enrichment Programs for language students in Year 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Course dates for January 2024 yet to be confirmed
 

Prospective students

Get in touch

If you have any questions about UQ-IML language courses, please contact our friendly Student Services Team.

Email: iml@uq.edu.au

Telephone: (07) 3346 8200

 

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