Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Here at Nami Japanese Academy, we uphold high standards with our hiring and selection process of our teachers. Have a look at the vast experiences and profiles of our Teachers below!

Principal | Curriculum Development
Nicholas Koh (Ko Sensei)
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Alumni of MOELC
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Top student in graduating cohort
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Author of books and worksheets at Nami Japanese Academy
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Curriculum Developer at Nami Japanese Academy

Lead Teacher | JLPT Department
Ng Sensei
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Certified in JLPT N1
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Curriculum specialist
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Develops slides and other material used at Nami Japanese Academy
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Specialises in JLPT Courses
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Cheerful and engaging with children

JLPT Department
Daia Sensei
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Valedictorian holding perfect GPA
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Graduate of double degree program offered by Ritsumeikan University
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Certified in Legal Translation

Conversational/Business Japanese Department
Nanako Sensei
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Native Japanese born and raised in Japan
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International academic and professional experience of over a decade
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Completed language license training at University level for schools in Japan
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Specialised in Conversational and Business Japanese

JLPT Department
Riku Sensei
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5 years of Japanese Language teaching experience
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Experienced material developer and curriculum specialist

Conversational Japanese Department
Suzuki Sensei
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Native Sensei
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Teaching Experience to non-native students studying Japanese at a university level
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Completed language license training at University level for schools in Japan

Conversational Japanese Department
Mahoko Sensei
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Native Sensei
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Teaching Experience to non-native students studying Japanese at a university level

Business Japanese Department
Hayashi Sensei
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Statistics Graduate from Japanese University
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Years of experience in Japanese firms
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Specialist in Business/Technical Japanese

Conversational Japanese Department
Kobatake Sensei
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Native Japanese Speaker
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Born and raised in Japan
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Years of experience in the work culture of Japan
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Able to speak English and Spanish fluently
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Specialises in Conversational and Business Japanese

Conversational Japanese Department
Takamasa Sensei
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Native Japanese Speaker
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Born and raised in Japan
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Years of experience in the work culture of Japan
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Able to speak English fluently
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Specialises in Conversational and Business Japanese