Founded 1987, KAI was one of the first institutions in Japan to be certified by the International Association of Language Centres. The school attracts students from around 40 countries, who use their Japanese as common language both in and out of the classroom. At KAI, students live Japanese! All learners can find their needs satisfied at KAI. Their two main programs cover most comers. In the first place, they offer the General Course, targeted at students aiming to master Japanese. The term lasts ten weeks, and the course for up to two years. The Practical Conversation Course is a four-week conversation program for students wishing to study on a shorter-term basis. Each level consists of four weeks, though it is possible to participate week by week. The course includes five levels ranging from complete beginner to pre-intermediate, with an emphasis on immediate use of Japanese by developing communication skills. Private and corporate lessons are available as well. KAI also organizes cultural and social activities, including ikebana, sobachi (noodle-making), visits to sake breweries, and parties at izakaya. The school supports students with scholarships, as well as offering homestays, a conversation salon, and an advisory service for academic and career planning. KAI is also very enthusiastic about social media. Visit KAI’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/kaijls) and multilingual blog (www.kaij.jp/gambalog), and get a glimpse of the actual student life of KAI students for yourself.