Why should children in Zurich learn Japanese?
Japanisch ist in Zürich eine seltene Sprachkompetenz, aber genau das macht sie so wertvoll. Die Schweiz pflegt enge Verbindungen zu Japan und in Zürich gibt es zahlreiche internationale Unternehmen. Therefore, anyone who starts learning a special language early gains a significant advantage.
Japanese has three writing systems. Decoding them trains concentration and analytical thinking in a way no European language system can. And anyone who learns Japanese also dives into a fascinating culture of manga, music, cuisine and history.
For Japanese-speaking families in the Zurich area, our course also offers the opportunity to strengthen the heritage language at written level, including hiragana, katakana and kanji.
During the summer holidays, we also offer a wide range of summer camps for children aged 4 to 15.
Where and how would I like to learn?
In-person
Online
Group course
Private course
Pre-school and kindergarten
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Age group: 4-6 years
For the youngest learners, language learning is first and foremost play. In our Japanese course for preschool children in Zurich, kids aged 4 and up immerse themselves in the Japanese language and culture through songs, movement games and stories. Our native teacher creates a warm, safe atmosphere where every child feels confident to join in. With us, there’s no pressure, no rote memorization—just real fun and a love of learning.
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Japanese courses for children in Zurich
1st-3rd Grade
Reading and Writing
Age group: 4-6 years
Children at this age are curious, energetic, and ready to discover the world. Our Japanese course for elementary school children builds on this natural urge to learn. In small groups of a maximum of 6 children, students begin learning Hiragana and Katakana, as well as their first Kanji. They form their own first sentences and encounter Japanese culture through stories, games, and creative projects. They learn without even realizing it.
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Japanese courses for children in Zurich
4th-6th Grade
A Head Start for Life
Age group: 9-12 Years
The Intermediate Japanese course focuses on helping children aged 9 to 12 build genuine communication confidence and expand their Japanese writing skills. Always considering each child's individual strengths, the teacher specifically fosters the learners' self-confidence through practical and varied lessons.
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Japanese courses for children in Zurich
Why Wordculture?
Small groups for maximum results
Max. 6 children for individual support and rapid progress
Native-speaking
teachers
Pedagogically trained and experienced
in working with children
KulturLegi Discounts
Family Discounts
Discounts on all language courses for all ages
Student review
I want my daughter to speak and write Japanese properly, so I enrolled her in a children’s course at Wordculture. The teacher is from Japan. My daughter loves her because they laugh a lot together. Now my daughter can already write in Japanese and read children’s books. My little Hana is incredibly proud of herself.
Michiko from Zurich
The initial consultation and trial lesson are completely free and without obligation. Get in touch to book an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age can my child learn Japanese?
From age 4. We differentiate between 3 age groups: 4-6, 6-9 and 9-12. This is the only way to ensure age-appropriate teaching.
My child already speaks Japanese but can’t read or write.
This is exactly what our courses are here for. We work specifically on Japanese reading and writing skills, bringing children who are strong orally up to a solid level in writing too. Children first learn hiragana, then katakana and then kanji. Everything builds on everything else.
Does my child already need to speak Japanese?
No. Our courses are open to absolute beginners as well as to children who already speak Japanese at home and want to deepen the language.
Do you also offer online courses?
Yes, we also offer all our courses online. However, it has been scientifically proven that children learn better in in-person classes. Contact us for further course details.