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JBA-founded (1969) LA supplementary school supported by MEXT and MOFA. Japanese curriculum every Saturday: Japanese, math, science, social studies. 4 campuses, ~1,000 students. Office: 19191 S Vermont Ave #660, Torrance (424-396-3800).
Torrance campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at South High School.
View details →Japanese language school run by the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI). Children ages 5–17 (Saturdays, in person) plus an adult class (online).
View details →Japanese supplementary school affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist church (held inside SDA churches). Preschool (from 4y9m), elementary, and middle school. Weekday twice-a-week or Sunday once-a-week depending on campus. Core: Bible, Japanese, math; plus science/social studies/kanji/vocabulary depending on campus. 3 campuses (OC: Irvine/Costa Mesa; LA: Rolling Hills, Torrance [Gardena venue]).
Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Torrance campus (held in Gardena). Preschool to middle school. Once a week (Sunday): elementary covers Bible, Japanese, kanji, math, vocabulary (no science/social studies); middle school is in-person Sunday afternoon — Bible, Japanese, math.
View details →Saturday supplementary school of Nishiyamato Academy of California. Study using Japanese textbooks. ~40 sessions a year, 4-hour classes. Multiple campuses.
Nishiyamato Gakuen Saturday supplementary school, Lomita site. Study using Japanese textbooks, school events, and Japanese culture. Kindergarten (nencho) to grade 3.
View details →Nishiyamato Gakuen Saturday supplementary school, Palos Verdes site. Study using Japanese textbooks, school events, and Japanese culture. Grades 4–9.
View details →Saniku Tozai Gakuen (Seventh-day Adventist), Rolling Hills campus. Preschool to middle school. Elementary meets twice a week (Tue/Thu): Bible, Japanese, math (G3–6 add science and social studies). Middle school is online plus monthly in-person: Bible, Japanese, math.
View details →Japanese language school in Long Beach. Children and youth ages 5–13 plus high-school and adult classes. Japanese language and culture: conversation, reading/writing, music, and crafts. Saturdays.
View details →Japanese language school of the Venice Japanese Community Center (VJCC). K through grade 12, Saturday mornings. Founded 1925, native instructors, cultural activities.
View details →Santa Monica campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at Marina Del Rey Middle School.
View details →San Gabriel campus of Asahi Gakuen (LA supplementary school). Saturday classes in the Japanese curriculum (Japanese, math, science, social studies). Held at South El Monte High School.
View details →Fees, schedules, and availability change — please also check each school’s official site.