1.
course fee; the fee paid to attend a class, lecture, seminar, or training program
The fee charged to attend a non-degree class, lecture series, seminar, workshop, or other training course. Distinct from university tuition (授業料, 学費), which typically refers to fees for formal schooling. Common in the context of adult education, cram schools, online courses, and professional training.
Compound of 受講 ('attending a course/lecture') and 料 ('fee'). Literally 'course-attendance fee'.
Usage
- Most commonly seen in the context of cram schools (塾), cultural centers, professional training, language classes, and online learning platforms.
- Often appears on brochures and websites in phrases like 受講料無料 ('free of charge') and 受講料込み ('course fee included').
- Payment verbs: pair with 払う ('pay'), 納める ('pay, submit'), or the humble お支払いいただく in formal/business writing.
Common collocations
- 受講料を払う: to pay the course fee
- 受講料を納める: to pay/submit the course fee (formal)
- 受講料無料: free course / no fee required
- 受講料別: course fee charged separately
- 受講料込み: course fee included
- 受講料の振り込み: transfer of the course fee
Similar words
- 授業料: tuition — primarily used for schools and universities, where instruction takes place over a full term or year.
- 学費: school fees / educational expenses — broader term including tuition and associated costs at formal institutions.
- 参加費: participation fee — used for events, conferences, and workshops rather than courses of study.
Related words
- 受講: attending a course; taking a class.
- 受講生: course participant; student of the class.