Japanese Language Advancement School

Private Japanese School Serving PreK Through 12th Grade

Japanese Language Advancement School (JLA) runs full-time Japanese language education for 584 students across pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, based out of its Alpha Road campus in North Dallas. One of very few full-scale Japanese schools in the southwest US.

Programs Offered

• Pre-K through 12th grade Japanese curriculum
• JSL (Japanese as a Second Language) tracks
• Weekday schedule Tuesday through Friday
• Saturday satellite program at Ted Polk Middle School in Carrollton

What's Included

• Full Japanese language curriculum progression
• Dual-track placement — heritage speakers and JSL learners
• Dallas-based core campus plus Carrollton weekend option
• Age-appropriate materials from Japanese textbooks
• Cultural education alongside language

Experience

Serious commitment for Japanese-heritage families or dual-track learners aiming for university-level fluency. The K–12 reach is rare — most Japanese language programs in the US cap at weekend supplementary classes.