AOJ Language School adds Portuguese subtitles to 150-hour beginner Japanese course

AOJ Language School will launch a Portuguese-subtitled version of its short-term intensive beginner Japanese course on July 1, 2026. The online program targets beginners, Japanese-job seekers and corporate training needs, with 150 study hours, an official completion certificate and support for learners in Portuguese-speaking regions.

Why it matters: - AOJ Language School is expanding access for Portuguese-speaking learners who want to study, work or take the JLPT in Japan. - The course is also positioned for companies that need basic Japanese training for Portuguese-speaking hires before or after onboarding. - The launch broadens AOJ’s beginner-level offerings beyond English and Chinese.

What happened: - AOJ Language School announced it will launch the Portuguese-subtitled version of its “Short-Term Intensive Beginner Japanese Course” on July 1, 2026. - The course is fully online and designed for beginners. - The program is one of AOJ Language School’s most popular offerings.

The details: - The course is built around 150 study hours completed over 12 weeks. - Learners study hiragana, katakana, basic kanji and everyday conversation. - The curriculum is designed to reach the early JLPT N5 level and the A1 level of the Japanese Language Education Reference Framework. - An official “Certificate of Completion for 150 Study Hours” is issued after learners finish all lessons and pass the final test. - The course is available to individual learners and corporate clients. - Planned use cases include pre-employment Japanese training and beginner-level workplace preparation. - Course plans include On-Demand Only, On-Demand + Weekly Live, and Group Lessons. - Support options include Q&A and study consultations with Japanese teachers and staff. - Pricing includes On-Demand Only at ¥29,000 per month for three months, or ¥87,000 total. - Pricing also includes On-Demand + Weekly Live at ¥40,000 per month, or ¥120,000 total. - Payment methods are monthly credit card payment or one-time bank transfer. - Applications are available here. - Free trials and inquiries are available here. - The course page is available here.

Between the lines: - AOJ said demand has grown for learners who want to solidify basic Japanese in a short period because of deadlines tied to study abroad or employment. - The Portuguese version also addresses learners in Japan whose native language is Portuguese and who need grammar explanations and study guidance in their first language. - The move gives AOJ another way to support corporate Japanese training programs for international talent. - AOJ said it launched the intensive beginner course in November 2025 to cover the first half of the elementary Japanese level through more than 150 hours of study. - AOJ now serves more than 500 learners from over 30 countries, and the school entered its fifth year in April 2026. - Attain Corporation develops the Japanese e-learning series “Attain Online Japanese,” which is followed by more than 200,000 learners on Udemy.

What's next: - AOJ expects the Portuguese-subtitled course to support more learners in Portuguese-speaking regions, including Brazil. - The school is also likely to attract more corporate inquiries from employers seeking quick Japanese training for new hires. - Interested learners and companies can request free trials, quotations and implementation consultations through AOJ’s contact channels. - AOJ also offers Japanese learning materials and services for corporate clients here.