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ISI Japanese Language School
Career/University Support. 4 Campuses. Diverse.
School Information
ISI Japanese Language School has four campuses; Takadanobaba and Ikebukuro which are located in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagano. With hundreds of students at each campus and the residences, there are many opportunities to make new friends that would last a lifetime. ISI offers a variety of Japanese language courses and extensive post-graduation support. Employment opportunities and university entrance information are provided for students.
Great for Westerners
ISI has been educating students from numerous Western countries since they were founded, making them an ideal school for students who find Japanese difficult because of how vastly different it is from Western languages.
English-Speaking Staff
There will always be English-speaking staff available to assist you with any troubles you might have during your time at ISI.
Great Locations
With 4 campuses located in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagano you can experience many sides of Japan that are commonly left unseen by students.
SUPPORT FOR FINDING FULL-TIME/PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
ISI supports you throughout the process of finding a job, all the way to employment. ISI does everything to prepare you for the Japanese workforce, from teaching you business Japanese to practicing interviews with you.
Unique Cultural Experiences
ISI provides many experience-based learning classes in which you learn Japanese through many cultural experience activities. Some examples include, taking part in a tea ceremony, Zen meditation, tours across the cities that you are studying in.
Accommodation
There are 3 types of residences at ISI Japanese Language School
Homestay
ISI Japanese Language School will introduce a local family for your homestay experience. Breakfast is included with your homestay parents. You can also add dinners if you would like. Most students build a close relationship with their homestay family, and make a connection with them. The homestay option is limited to 12 Weeks. This option is great for students who want to learn Japanese more quickly, experience the authentic Japanese lifestyle, or for students who are looking for some guidance. (165,100 yen/4 weeks)
Student House
ISI offers great student housing near campus. Dorms are supervised by residence advisors for safety. Students can choose to live in either a private room, double, or triple room. It is a great way to socialize and make like-minded friends from all around the world. The student houses are equipped with a large space to lounge in, and a great patio where you can chat with friends.
Guest house
Experience Student house, but with a bit more freedom. The Guest house is a house with private bedrooms, a shared kitchen, living rooms and patios. This is a great way to communicate and live with people of different nationalities. Many create long-lasting friendships at the Guest house.
Courses
General Japanese Language Course
Students will practice conversation, study for the JLPT, and experience Japanese culture. Students can also go on tours throughout the city that they choose to study in.
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Standard Japanese Language Course
This course focuses on reading, ​listening, writing and speaking. Students can choose to take electives such as: University pathways, job finding, JLPT preparation, etc.
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Top University Preparation Course
This course focuses on practicing the National exam and boosting JLPT scores. National exam scores of ISI students are significantly higher than the national average.
*Each ISI campus also offers unique courses. For example, Kyoto campus offers a Cultural Experience Course and Nagano campus offers winter sports and nature activities.
TOTAL COSTS OF COURSES
1 Month ï¿¥94,550
3 Months ï¿¥201,500
6 Months ï¿¥450,000
1 Year   ¥823,000
*Every program in Nagano is slightly cheaper than programs in the other campuses. The Short Term Practical Japanese Course offered in Kyoto is slightly more expensive than programs in other campuses.
Review
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A large campus with great staff and students
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Great university preparation program
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Exciting opportunities to make new friends
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Experience based learning opportunities
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Diverse student groups, ranging from the casual students to focused students
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