Sachiko

Head Teacher – 15 years

I have taught Japanese language for 2 years in US, and then 4 years in Kyoto, Japan before starting work at JIC in 2012. I teach all levels Japanese from beginner to JLPT, EJU, and university exam support. I am also in charge of Japanese teacher internship program. 

Mami Kondo

Japanese Teacher – 7 years

I have been teaching Japanese to adults in Japan, Australia, and Singapore for more than seven years after I graduated from university. I also have experience teaching Japanese as a second language to children for nearly four years!The best part of my job is meeting people from all over the world. They teach me a lot and every lesson is different, and they always surprise me with how much we can learn from each other. I really look forward every lesson.We never stop learning and I am glad to be a part of your journey to more discoveries and learning.

Manami

Japanese Teacher – 10 years

I worked in Vietnam for 2 years, then worked at a Japanese language school in Tokyo for 8 years. Now at JIC I teach all levels including JLPT & Business. I am really looking forward to meeting you in the class. 

Mi

Chinese Teacher – 15 years

I was born in Gansu, which is the northwest of China, and got my undergraduate of teaching Chinese as a Foreign language in 2006.  

I have been working as a Chinese language teacher for 15 years. In my leisure time, I enjoy painting and photography. I am also crazy about coffee and enjoy making latte art.  

My way of teaching always focuses on my students, which means I will design teaching courses according to the characteristics of different students. I also like using various tools such as music, short movie, or cartoon to make my lessons engaging. 

Chen

Chinese Teacher – 6 years 

I studied applied linguistics and asian cultural history for undergraduate and masters degree. I have 6 years of teaching experience across VCE Chinese, HSK global language exam, business and travel Chinese, as well as Chinese culture study.  

My personal interests including calligraphy, history, photography and piano. Personal motto: If there is a problem can’t be solved, drink fruit tea and cuddle the cats. If not working, drink more and cuddle more! 

Chris

English Language Teacher – 15 years 

I have been teaching at JIC since 2006.  Prior to that I worked at both private and public schools in the admin area.  When I first began at JIC I taught mainly general english from beginners to upper intermediate levels, then transitioned into supporting students wishing to undertake the IELTS test. I now focus on providing IELTS support.   Although students are from all walks of life and from varying backgrounds, the majority are from Japan.