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!

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Principal | Curriculum Development

Nicholas Koh (Ko Sensei)

Alumni of MOELC
Top student in graduating cohort
Author of books and worksheets at Nami Japanese Academy
Curriculum Developer at Nami Japanese Academy

Lead Teacher | JLPT Department

Ng Sensei

Certified in JLPT N1
Curriculum specialist
Develops slides and other material used at Nami Japanese Academy
Specialises in JLPT Courses
Cheerful and engaging with children

JLPT Department

Daia Sensei

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

Conversational/Business Japanese Department

Nanako Sensei

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

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JLPT Department

Riku Sensei

5 years of Japanese Language teaching experience
Experienced material developer and curriculum specialist

Conversational Japanese Department

Suzuki Sensei

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

Conversational Japanese Department

Mahoko Sensei

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

Business Japanese Department

Hayashi Sensei

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

Conversational Japanese Department

Kobatake Sensei

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

Conversational Japanese Department

Takamasa Sensei

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