# Japanese Course at Nippon Kerala Centre, Kalamassery: Fees and Timings

> The Japanese course run from the Nippon Kerala Centre in Kalamassery is ASA Kerala’s “Learn Japanese Language” programme. Its latest published batch was 100 hours of evening online classes for JLPT N5 and N4 at ₹16,500. Here are the published details, the contact numbers, and how it compares with the government-backed ASAP Kerala N4 course.

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- Published: 2026-10-08 · Updated: 2026-10-08
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## Key facts

- ASA Kerala lists “Learn Japanese Language” as its featured language programme, coordinated from the Nippon Kerala Centre (ASA Kerala), Kalamassery.
- The published batch: evening online classes, 6–8 pm, three days a week, 100 hours in total, starting 1 August 2025.
- The listed fee was ₹16,500 for non-members. No member price or scholarship was listed.
- The course covers JLPT N5 and N4, uses the Japan Foundation’s Marugoto textbook and ends with a certificate of completion.
- Programme contacts listed by ASA Kerala: 94479 16382 and 86063 13961.

## Who runs the course

Most people say “Nippon skill centre”, but the building is the **Nippon Kerala Centre (NKC)** in the KINFRA Hi-Tech Park area of Kalamassery. It belongs to **ASA Kerala**, the Japan alumni association of Kerala, which was founded in 1968 by Keralites who trained in Japan through AOTS. ASA Kerala lists six programme types: training in Japan, training in India, language training, internships, skill development, and WNF programmes. The Japanese language course is the one most open to the public. Our [Nippon Kerala Centre guide](https://ashrafgentspghostel.adserr.com/nippon-kerala-centre-kalamassery/) explains the building and how to reach it.

## The published course details

These details come from the programme listing on ASA Kerala’s website for its August 2025 batch, the latest batch published when we checked in October 2026:

| Item | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Course name | Learn Japanese Language |
| Level | Structured training for JLPT N5 and N4 |
| Textbook | Japan Foundation’s Marugoto |
| Mode | Online, evening classes |
| Timing | 6:00–8:00 pm, three days a week |
| Total hours | 100 hours |
| Batch start | 1 August 2025 (applications closed 26 July 2025) |
| Fee | ₹16,500 (non-member price; no scholarship listed) |
| Eligibility | Anyone; pitched as ideal for school and college students |
| Certificate | Certificate of completion |
| Contact | Nippon Kerala Centre (ASA Kerala), Kalamassery: 94479 16382, 86063 13961 |

> This is a past batch. Fees, timings and whether classes are online or at the centre can change for new batches, so call one of the listed numbers or email asanipponkerala@gmail.com before paying. Pay only through ASA Kerala’s own channels and keep the receipt.

## What 100 hours gets you

N5 is the entry level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test: kana, basic kanji and simple everyday sentences. N4 is the level most Japan work routes ask for. Under the Specified Skilled Worker (i) visa, Japan accepts JLPT N4 or the Japan Foundation’s JFT-Basic as proof of language ability. Covering N5 and N4 in 100 class hours is a fast pace, and most learners need regular self-study of kanji and vocabulary between classes to keep up.

The course ends with a certificate of completion. That certificate is not the JLPT. You sit the JLPT separately, in July or December, at a test centre outside Kerala. See our [JLPT guide for Kerala candidates](https://ashrafgentspghostel.adserr.com/jlpt-exam-guide-kerala-candidates/).

## How it compares with other options

| Option | Level | Hours | Fee (published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA Kerala, Nippon Kerala Centre | N5 + N4 | 100 | ₹16,500 | Evening online; 3 days a week |
| ASAP Kerala “Japanese – N4” | N4 (needs N5 first) | 150 | ₹18,000 incl. GST | Online/offline; age 18+, 10th pass; skill loan available; training partner OISCA International |
| Private institutes in Kochi | Varies | Varies | Varies | Check trainer qualifications and JLPT results |

The ASAP Kerala course is aimed at Japan job routes and lists Technical Intern Trainee, Specified Skilled Worker and language support staff as target roles. It expects you to have finished N5 already. The ASA Kerala course starts from zero, which suits a complete beginner.

## Before you enrol

- Ask whether the next batch is online or at the Nippon Kerala Centre, and the exact days.
- Ask whether the fee covers the Marugoto books and mock tests.
- Ask about ASA Kerala student membership (listed at ₹1,500 a year) and whether members get a lower course fee.
- Plan for the JLPT fee and the travel to Chennai, Bengaluru or Karur on top of the course fee.
- If your goal is a job in Japan, read our [Japan jobs guide](https://ashrafgentspghostel.adserr.com/japan-jobs-from-kerala-ssw-guide/) first, because the tests you need depend on the route.

## Staying near the centre

Online classes mean you can study from anywhere. If you also attend workshops, mock tests or events at the centre, it is about 1.1 km from the NAD Road signal. Our [student guide](https://ashrafgentspghostel.adserr.com/japanese-learners-student-guide-kalamassery/) covers study spaces, budgets and getting around Kalamassery.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the fee for the Japanese course at Nippon Kerala Centre?**

ASA Kerala listed ₹16,500 (non-member price) for its August 2025 batch of 100 hours covering JLPT N5 and N4. Confirm the fee for the next batch on 94479 16382 or 86063 13961.

**Are the classes online or offline?**

The latest published batch ran as evening online classes, 6–8 pm, three days a week. Ask ASA Kerala whether new batches include classes at the Kalamassery centre.

**Does the course include the JLPT exam?**

No. It ends with a certificate of completion. The JLPT is a separate exam held in July and December, and the nearest test cities to Kerala are Chennai, Bengaluru and Karur.

**Is “Nippon skill centre” the same as Nippon Kerala Centre?**

Locally, “Nippon skill centre” usually means the Nippon Kerala Centre in Kalamassery, run by ASA Kerala, the Japan alumni association of Kerala.

**Can a complete beginner join?**

Yes. ASA Kerala lists the eligibility as “anyone” and the course starts from N5. The government ASAP Kerala N4 course, by contrast, expects you to have finished N5.

## Sources

- [ASA Kerala: Learn Japanese Language (programme listing)](https://www.asakerala.org/programs/learn-japanese-language)
- [ASA Kerala: About — history and AOTS](https://www.asakerala.org/about)
- [ASA Kerala: Membership categories and fees](https://www.asakerala.org/membership)
- [ASAP Kerala: Japanese – N4 course](https://asapkerala.gov.in/course/japanese-language-n4-level/)
- [JLPT: Overseas test sites and local host institutions](https://www.jlpt.jp/e/application/overseas_list.html)

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