1. NCF – Nihongo Center Foundation, Inc.
2. PIJLC – Philippine Institute of Japanese Language & Culture Foundation, Inc.

NCF was established on July 11, 1997.
PIJLC was established on June 1, 1992.

We have two branches, one in Makati and another in Manila

1. The Makati branch is located at 6 th Floor, Electra House Building, 115-117 Esteban
   corner V. A. Rufino Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City
2. The Manila branch is located at the Philippines-Japan Friendship Center – Manila, R. Papa Street, Sampaloc Manila

NCF/PIJLC conduct both face-to-face and online classes

• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on-site classes in both branches have been put
  on hold, until government regulations and/or safety considerations permit
• NCF recently built an e-Nihongo digital platform designed for distance learning

1. PIJLC preceded NCF. For more info, click here.
2. NCF offers Basic Japanese Courses
3. PIJLC offers Intermediate Japanese Courses and Special classes. For more info, click here.

a) The vocabulary, sentence patterns, and kanji that are taken in the courses at Nihongo Center Foundation cover a portion of what is expected to appear in the JLPT N5 and N4 exams.
b) JLPT is a framework for evaluating and assessing the language proficiency of non- native speakers. Thus, we advise students to study and practice beyond what is required from NCF-PIJLC classes in preparation for taking JLPT examinations.
c) Generally, NCF Courses correspond to following JLPT levels:

i) NCF Basic Japanese Courses 1 – 3 cover parts of the grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji that are expected to be covered in JLPT N5 exams
ii) NCF Basic Japanese Courses 4 – 5 cover parts of the grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji that are expected to be covered in JLPT N4;
iii) NCF Intermediate Japanese Courses 1 – 3 cover parts of the grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji that are expected to be covered in JLPT N3;
iv) NCF Intermediate Japanese Courses 4 – 6 cover parts of the grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji that are expected to be covered in JLPT N2;
v) NCF offers Special Classes for students preparing to take JLPT N1 exams.
vi) For more information about the JLPT, click here.

a) Attaining proficiency in a foreign language largely depends on a student’s
determination to learn.

b) While a certain aptitude for learning foreign languages would be required, hard
work, patience, perseverance, regular practice, ability to memorize all contribute to
accelerating the process of acquiring language facility and proficiency.

c) Digital / online resources abound and can be used by learners in enhancing their
learning environment.

d) Practice and repetition are very important tools for acquiring language proficiency,
especially when done with native speakers of Nihongo.

Please contact us here for the course list and rates.

a) Until in-person classes are opened, NCF/PIJLC will be offering courses at its e-
Nihongo platform.

b) The basic enrollment procedure is as follows:

i) Enlist: Student to confirm course openings via online inquiry
ii) Enroll: NCF to confirm student registration and provide tuition payment instructions
iii) Attend: Upon confirmation of enrollment details, duly registered students will each be given a Student Number; student to enter a PIN for access to all digital resources

a) Check/cash deposit to NCF accounts; details to be provided upon enrollment
b) Cash payments to NCF staff/teachers/personnel strictly prohibited