Our story · since 2017

About Jayalanka

A Nugegoda-based Japanese language academy helping Sri Lankan students build fluency, pass JLPT, and open doors to Japan.

Jayalanka Japanese Academy classroom in Nugegoda

Built for Sri Lankan students heading to Japan

Since 2017, Jayalanka has helped learners in Nugegoda build JLPT foundations and real speaking confidence — with weekday and weekend batches designed around school and work schedules.

Based at 115 Pagoda Road, Nugegoda, Pitakotte, Sri Lanka, we combine exam-focused teaching with the warmth of a small academy community.

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Mission

Open Japan through language

We teach Japanese so students can sit JLPT with confidence, speak with clarity, and step into opportunities abroad.

Clarity

Every lesson has a purpose — exam goals, conversation goals, Japan goals.

Care

Small groups where students are known, guided, and celebrated.

Community

A Nugegoda classroom that feels like a stepping stone to Japan.

Lead Instructor

Ms. Nilmini Dissanayake

Ms. Nilmini brings academic depth and lived experience in Japan to every class — guiding students from first characters through confident conversation.

  • BA (Hons) Japanese — University of Kelaniya
  • MA Sociology
  • PG Dip Education
  • Fluent in Japanese; studied in Japan
Ms. Nilmini Dissanayake

What we stand for

Why students choose Jayalanka

Qualified teachers

Led by Ms. Nilmini Dissanayake with academic depth and lived experience in Japan — plus native support.

Weekday & weekend batches

Morning and weekend options designed around school, university, and work schedules.

JLPT-focused

Structured N5 and N4 pathways with exam-style practice so you sit the test with confidence.

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Life at the academy

A collage of real classroom and experience photos from our community.