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This school organizes out-of-school day-trips, excursions and events throughout the year.
Space outside of the classroom is available for students to interact casually and/or study.
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ISI's first campus was established in 1992 in Nagano, and over the years ISI has grown to become one of Japan's largest Japanese language schools, opening another 4 schools in Tokyo and one in Kyoto, reaching over 3,000 students from over 110 countries. The ISI group also opened a university in Tokyo (Beijing Language and Culture University), as well as 2 vocational schools, one in Tokyo (Tokyo Business and Language College) and another in Nagano (Nagano Business and Language College).
Opened in 2006, The Takadanobaba School campus is Japan’s largest multinational Japanese language school, and its main focus is to prepare students to go into difficult to enter universities and graduate schools.
The Ikebukuro School opened in 2002 and is located in the same building as Tokyo Business and Language College (TBL) where Japanese students are enrolled, so students have the opportunity to learn practical Japanese and interact with students attending TBL. Ikebukuro’s main focus is to prepare those who are interested in entering a vocational school in Japan.
Total Number of Students: | Takadanobaba - 2,600Ikebukuro - 400 |
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Class Size: | 15 - 20 |
School Staff Support Languages: | English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, French, Italian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Japanese |
School Intensity: | Medium-High |
Enrolment Terms: | January, April, July, October |
Minimum Course Duration: | 2 Weeks |
Located near the famous Waseda University, the area is filled with budget stores like Izakaya, bars,cafes and karaoke to cater to the many students living in this bustling neighborhood. Nearest station (Main Building): Takadanobaba station (3-minute walk) Nearest station (Annex): Takadanobaba station (1-minute walk)
One of Tokyo’s most dynamic neighborhoods, combining both Shinjuku’s commercial atmosphere and Akihabara’s pop-culture environment, creating a place for those interested in fashion, anime and electronics. Address: 1-13-13 Minami Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Nearest station: Ikebukuro Station (6-minute walk)
This course is aimed at those who wish to enter university or college. The elective classes are tailored to help students achieve their career goals, and a special class at Takadanobaba campus for those who plan to enter top universities.
Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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April | 1 year / 2 years | Early September |
Mid October |
July | 1 year 9 months | Early December |
Late January |
October | 1 year 6 months | Early March |
Early May |
January | 1 Year 3 months | Early June |
Mid August |
Morning or afternoon classes (depending on availability):
JLPT PREPARATION CLASS
Classes for those who wish to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test
EJU PREPARATION CLASS
Classes for those who wish to pass the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students test
PRACTICAL CONVERSATION CLASS
Participate in role-play and other activities to improve conversation skills
GRADUATE SCHOOL PATHWAY CLASS (Takadanobaba Campus Only)
Students learn to write research proposals that are required to apply to graduate schools
TOP UNIVERSITY PREPARATION CLASS (Takadanobaba Campus Only)
For students who wish to enter universities in Japan. Students who take and pass a selection exam may join this class
TRIAL CLASSES AT VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS (Ikebukuro Campus Only)
Students are offered the opportunity to take trial classes at vocational schools
* Students can choose to take elective classes at the Intermediate II level and above.
Tuition fees | |
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6 Months | ¥354,000 |
1 Year | ¥708,000 |
Other fees | |
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Facilities | ¥22,000 (6 months) ¥44,000 (1 year) |
Screening fee | ¥22,000 |
Enrollment fee | ¥77,000 |
Textbooks | ¥22,000 (6 months) ¥44,000 (1 year) |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
This course is one that can be taken for as little as 2 weeks while on a visitor, tourist or short-term stay visa, and is aimed to develop the 4 major skills (“listening”, “reading”, “speaking”, and “writing”), according to your current Japanese level.
Intake | Maximum Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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April | 1 year / 2 years | Early September |
30 days before intake |
July | 1 year 9 months | Early December | |
October | 1 year 6 months | Early March | |
January | 1 Year 3 months | Early June |
Morning or afternoon classes (depending on availability):
JLPT PREPARATION CLASS
Classes for those who wish to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test
EJU PREPARATION CLASS
Classes for those who wish to pass the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students test
PRACTICAL CONVERSATION CLASS
Participate in role-play and other activities to improve conversation skills
GRADUATE SCHOOL PATHWAY CLASS (Takadanobaba Campus Only)
Students learn to write research proposals that are required to apply to graduate schools
* Students can choose to take elective classes at the Intermediate II level and above.
Tuition fees | |
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2 Weeks | ¥34,750 |
3 Weeks | ¥52,125 |
4 Weeks | ¥69,500 |
5 Weeks | ¥86,875 |
6 Weeks | ¥104,250 |
7 Weeks | ¥121,625 |
8 Weeks | ¥139,000 |
9 Weeks | ¥156,375 |
10 Weeks | ¥173,750
-¥17,375 (Special Discount) |
Other fees | |
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Facilities | ¥2,200 (2 weeks) ¥3,300 (3 weeks) ¥4,400 (4 weeks) ¥5,500 (5 weeks) ¥6,600 (6 weeks) ¥7,700 (7 weeks) ¥8,800 (8 weeks) ¥9,900 (9 weeks) ¥11,000 (10 weeks) |
Enrollment fee | ¥15,000 |
Textbooks | ¥8,250 |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
In addition to studying Japanese, this course includes various activities such as attending sports events, cultural experiences and a day at Disney Sea, as well as sets aside plenty of free time for you to enjoy.
This course caters to those aiming to pass the JLPT N3 /N2 exam, but also treats you to a day at Disney Sea.
Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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2023 | 1 Month | Please Inquire |
Please Inquire |
EXPERIENCE JAPANESE CULTURE
Enjoy sports events and go on day trips
INTERACT WITH JAPANESE
Japanese students will join events and activities
STUDY WITH PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Make “international friendships” while studying and having fun in Japan!
Tuition fees | |
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General Course |
Please Inquire |
JLPT Specialized Intensive Course |
China |
44% |
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Europe |
10% |
South Korea |
8% |
Taiwan/Hong Kong |
8% |
North America |
5% |
Vietnam |
3% |
Russia |
2% |
Nepal |
2% |
Other Countries |
18% |
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