Osaka Japanese Language School Overview
Osaka Japanese Language School Overview
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We are a Japanese language school established by Kokusai Tsushinsha Group-our
parent body which has many years of experience and expand a broad range of business
such as publishing, IT, medical care, education. In 2004, Japanese International School
has become authorized school of Association of the Promotion of Japanese Language
Education.
For students career, We enhance the university preparation course, make tutoring career
guidance according to individual students ability.
Hommachi
Chuo-odori station
The location of Japanese International School
Yotsubashi
Our school is located in the center of Osaka, which is a bustling and Shin Awaza Park
Suji
conveniently located area.
●2-minute walk from Hommachi Station (Subway Yotsubashi Line) Exit 21
●10-minute walk to Shinsaibashi
Japanese International School
●10-minute by subway or 15-minute by bicycle to Namba or Umeda
INDEX
1 2 3
Curriculum Business Class Night Classes
The students take examinations Let's find employment Working Holiday Classes
every 3 months and in Japan. More practical
we provide the fine conversation
support based
on the result 4 5 6
Support for Annual Part-time job
further education School Events Support for finding
a part-time job by ATEC
Full backup Many activities will make
7 8
for your dream your student life
pathway live and
colourful
9 10
comfortable life
Kokusai-Tsushinsha
Holdings
Funeral Services
Ginga Stage Co., Ltd.
Affiliated Organizations
International Lifelong Learning Research Foundation NGO CFDF
NGO ACUP General incorporated association Seikatsu Anshin Group , etc.
1 The students take examinations every 3 months
and we provide the fine support based on the result.
Lesson
The class is divided in the morning (09 : 00-12 : 20) and afternoon (13 : 10-16 : 30), by level.
Class Lesson Target class
1st period 13 10 14 40
Afternoon class Beginner Class ( / ) Intermediate Class ( / )
2nd period 15 00 16 30
Super Advanced
Preparation Class (3 months~)
Target: students who wish to enroll a public
university, famous private university
UP!
Advanced (3 months)
Advanced
or graduate school.
ST E P Advanced (3 months)
Intermediate (3 months)
Intermediate
Beginner (3 months)
Beginner
Common to all levels-If student meet a certain level, student may be allowed to skip to higher class.
Common to all levels-Some classes are jointly offered (or not offered) depending on the number of students.
Students aim to learn the linguistic knowledge necessary for detailed Business Class
depiction, which is often used not only in spoken language, but also in To learn the skills of gathering information, understanding the
writing, language, and to be able to explain various topics using it. business documents, acquiring the Japanese language skills to
Equivalent to JLPT N3-N2(lower N2) level. propose and negotiations in order to work in the office efficiently.
Advanced
Master Class
Students aim to learn the linguistic knowledge necessary for written Not only to Students aim not only to be able to use Japanese, but
language and conversation in formal situations, and use it to give also to be able to use Japanese fluently and appropriately.
persuasive opinions on highly abstract topics.
Equivalent to JLPT N2 (upper N2)-N1 level.
"Original teaching materials" more helpful for students than textbook that are sold at the bookstore.
In the original conversation activity, you can learn Japanese step by step from
"daily conversation" "detailed explanation" "persuasive opinion".
2 Business Class
Hands-on experience is the "key to success"in finding
employment! Course program that cultivates Japanese
language capacity, Japanese social and cultural reactivity
and basic skills needed for professional.
Let's grab a formal job offer by training through a variety
of practical programs.
Curriculum
Business conversation, business comprehensions, business
etiquette, business writing, grammar exercise, current affairs,
BJT preparation and one on one counselling.
Our original teaching material "AAA" is used in the class! This is an original conversation training
where you can study grammar and vocabulary at the same time while using Japanese.
Learning through "AAA", you will be able to keep having an exchange of conversation.
Intermediate / Advanced
18 00 20 35
Study hour International Exchange Party
45 minutes x 3 classes)
Beginner Ⅰ Ⅱ
Communicate with the
Class
Intermediate / Advanced Japanese using the
Japanese language
you learned.
4 Support for further education 1
Full backup for your dream pathway.
6 backup system!
The dedicated staff Guidance video for entering universities Information session for going to next level of education
Each student can get advice from career instructors We provide a lot of guidance videos that show you what We hold regular information sessions for going to
(e.g. selecting school, preparing for school applica- you need to do to go to next level of education. next level of education. Students can get informa-
tion, practicing interview). These videos are recommended for students who want to tion directly from teachers of graduate schools, uni-
prepare and review about going to next level of education. versities, and vocational schools.
You will have the opportunity to visit universities By taking a practice exam one month before each We have received designated school recommenda-
and vocational schools, and you can attend classes exam, you will know the passing line. tion frames from about 40 universities and vocation-
there. Once you go to these schools, you can know al schools.
about these schools well.
Japanese
International School
Original
Evaluation!
1st EJU Application (mid-FEB. mid-MAR.) EXAM (3rd Sunday in JUN.) Result (late JUL.)
EJU
Examinations
2ndt EJU Application (in JUL.) EXAM (2nd Sunday in NOV.) Result (mid-late DEC.)
1st JLPT Application (in APR.) EXAM (1st Sunday in JUL.) Result (late JUN early SEP.)
JLPT
2ndt JLPT Application (in SEP.) EXAM (1st Sunday in DEC.) Result (late JAN. early FEB.)
Open Campus
National /
Public University Preparation of application documents
Entrance
Application start Entrance Exam. Result Enrollment
Open Campus
Private university Preparation of application documents Case Application start Entrance Exam. Result Enrollment
(*2 different enrollement dates for 1st period/2nd period.)
Entrance
Case Application start Entrance Exam. Result Enrollment
(*Each school has different application date.)
Open Campus
Vocational school AO Entrance Exam - Application start Tentative pass Submit Full Application Documents Pass Result
Entrance
Application start Entrance Exam.(*The number of exams varies depending on the school)
Result Enrollment
Academic guidance video delivery (how to choose school/money matters/tips for entrance exam etc.)
Academic
Guidance One-to-one basis career guidance with a dedicated lecture (consulting the preferred schoolsupporting the preparation of admission documentsinterview practice etc.)
* Admission procedure: The tuition payment within 2 weeks from announcement of application results is typical requirement.
National ●Tohoku University ●University of Tsukuba ●Chiba University ●Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology ●Kyoto University ●Osaka University ●Osaka Kyoiku University
and ●Kobe University ●Hiroshima University ●Ehime University ●Kyushu University ●Nagasaki University ●Future University Hakodate ●Tokyo Metropolitan University ●Osaka City University
Public ●Osaka Prefecture University ●The University of Kitakyushu etc.
●Meiji University ●Waseda University ●Josai University ●Meikai University ●Kansai Medical University ●Osaka Dental University ●Kwansei Gakuin University ●Kansai University
Private ●Doshisha University ●Ritsumeikan University ●Kindai University ●[Link]'s University ●Osaka University of Economics ●Osaka University of Commerce ●Setsunan University
●Bukkyo University ●Otemon Gakuin University ●University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences ●Kobe Institute of Computing etc.
UNIVERSITY
●Hokkaido University ●Otaru University of Commerce ●Kitami Institute of Technology ●Tohoku University ●Akita University ●Nigata University ●Shinshu University ●Chiba University
National
●Kyoto University ●Shiga University ●Osaka University ●Osaka Kyoiku University ●Kobe University ●Nara Women's University ●Mie University ●Okayama University ●Kagawa University
and
Public ●Ehime University ●University of Teacher Education Fukuoka ●Kumamoto University ●University of Miyazaki ●Oita University ●Kagoshima University ●Osaka Prefecture University
●Osaka City University ●The University of Shiga Prefecture ●Takasaki City University of Economics ●The University of Kitakyushu etc.
●Keio University ●Waseda University ●Sophia University ●Chuo University ●Doshisha University ●Hosei University ●Meiji University ●Fukuoka University ●Rikkyo University
●Ritsumeikan University ●Kwansei Gakuin University ●Nanzan University ●Kansai University ●Kokushikan University ●Kindai University ●Ryukoku University ●Toyo University
●Nihon University ●Kyoto Sangyo University ●Takushoku University ●Senshu University ●Tokyo Keizai University ●Kanagawa University ●Dokkyo University ●Tokai University
●St. Andrew's University ●Kyoto University of Foreign Studies ●Osaka Gakuin University ●Osaka University of Economics ●Osaka University of Economics and Law ●Osaka Sangyo University
Private
●Osaka Seikei University ●Osaka University of Art ●Osaka University of Commerce ●Hannan University ●Setsunan University ●Bukkyo University ●Otemon Gakuin University
●Kyoto Seika University ●Osaka International University ●Kansai Gaidai University ●Tezukayama University ●Osaka Jogakuin University ●Hagoromo University of International Studies
●The University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences ●Tenri University ●Kobe Yamate University ●Kobe International University ●Kyoto Notre Dame University ●Osaka University of Tourism
●Japan University of Economics ●Higashiosaka College ●Kobe University of Wellfare ●Hakuho College ●Osaka Seikei College etc.
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Game and Animation ●OCA Osaka College of Design & IT ●ECC Computer College Languages ●ECC Kokusai College of Foreign Languages ●Ehle Institute
●Osaka Academy of Entertainment Design ●OSAKA SOGO COLLEGE OF DESIGN ●Sozosha College of Design ●Sundai College of Tourism & Business Foreign Languages ●Osaka Bio Medical Professional School
●Osaka Information and Computer Science College ●Seifu Institute of IT and Japanese Language ●HAL Osaka ●O-HARA Vocational School for Bookkeeping and Legal Studies ●Kansai College of Business and Languages
●Japan Animation & Manga College ●Tokyo Net Wave ●HAL Tokyo ●Tokyo College of Communication Arts Fashion and Design ●Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry Osaka ●Osaka Mode Gakuen
Information Technology ●ECC Computer College ●Osaka Information and Computer Science College ●Ueda College of Fashion ●Bunka Fashion College ●Esmod Japon ●Fashion Business College Tokyo
●Seifu Institute of IT and Japanese Language ●Niigata Computer College ●HAL Osaka ●Nara Computer school Music ●Osaka School of Music ●Cat Music College ●TOHO GAKUEN Sound Technology College
●Nihon Riko-Jyoho Institute of Science and Engineering ●Wakayama Computer Business school ●Tokyo School of Music and Dance ●ESP College of Entertainment, Osaka ●Musicians Institute Tokyo
●Tokyo College of Accounting ●Kobe Institute of Computing ●HAL Tokyo Automobile ●GIA Niigata International Automobile College
Tourism and Hotel business ●Ehle Institute ●ECC Kokusai College of Foreign Languages ●Nihon Riko-Jyoho Institute of Science and Engineering ●Japan MotorSports College
●Sundai College of Tourism & Business Foreign Languages ●Hospitality tourism technical school Osaka Architecture ●Syusei Technical College ●Chuo College of Technology Osaka ●Osaka College of Construction
●Osaka Bridal Academy ●O-HARA Vocational School for Tourism and Bridal Beauty Agriculture and Care Work ●Osaka Biomedical Professional School
●Osaka YMCA International College ●Osaka Institute of Tourism ●Tokyo Institute of Tourism ●Niigata Agriculture & Biotechnology College ●Kansai Hoiku Fukushi School
●Osaka Hotel College ●Osaka College of Tourism & Business ●International College of Tourism Nagoya ●The Osaka College of Professional Caregiving ●Kinki College of Social Welfare
Business ●Ehle Institute ●ECC Kokusai College of Foreign Languages Photography and Art ●Japan Institute of Photography and Film ●Osaka College of Art
●O-HARA Vocational School for Bookkeeping and Legal Studies ●Seifu Institute of IT and Japanese Language ●Toyo Institute of Art & Design
●Aicoh School of Liberal Arts ●TOA Accounting Professional Training College ●Art College Kobe Beauty ●ECC College of Beauty & Style ●O-HARA Vocational School for Tourism and Bridal Beauty
●Nagaoka Official Information Business College ●Sundai College of Tourism & Business Foreign Languages Animal ●Osaka College of ECO & Animals
Cooking and Confectionery Production ●TSUJI Culinary Institute ●TSUJI Institute of Patisserie Other ●Tokai College of Dental Technology ●Kansai Bible Institute ●Renaiss Health & Medical College
●Osaka School of Culinary Arts ●Tokyo Sushi culinary college ●Ecole De Patisserie De Tokio etc.
●Osaka Cooking & Confectionery College ●Hattori Nutrition College
●April term Entrance Ceremony
●Orientation
●Student Recreation
Apr.
●Field trip
5
●Academic Guidance
●April term Final Examination
Jun.
Annual
●Orientation
●Student Recreation
School Events
●Standard First Aid Course
Jul.
●Summer Vacation
●Medical examination for new July students
Aug. ●Intramural Proficiency Test
*By law, Working Holiday Visa holders are subject to income tax of 20.42% of their income.
International students are allowed to work with "work permission" (Permission to engage in activity other that that
permitted under the status of residence previously granted) from the Ministry of Justice in accordance with the stated law:
The main laws that need to be complied with are:
Employment statistics
We have been dispatching many international students to various types of companies
or stores service industry, manufacturing industry, etc. for their part-time jobs.
Examples of place of work
Place of work Job description Japanese level
Server intermediate
Restaurant
Working in kitchen beginner
*The hourly wage will vary. Your wage cannot be under the minimum wage which is set by each prefecture.
Please contact us if you need more information.
Hommachi
Chuo-odori station
Exit #23
Family Mart
Medical check-up
Hommachi
Chuo-odori station
Exit #23
Family Mart
Housing
While our school does not have student dormitories, we can refer you to external dormitory
providers and property management companies that can assist you in finding rental accom-
modations that meet your preferences.
Various procedures
After your arrival in Japan, our staff will provide detailed explanations and assistance with
essential procedures, including address registration on your residence card, enrollment in
National Health Insurance, and opening a bank account, during an orientation offered in mul-
tiple languages.
Visiting a hospital
If you are not confident in speaking Japanese, our multilingual staff will accompany you to a
nearby hospital or help you find a hospital that offers language support, depending on your
condition.
When I wake up, I eat light breakfast Checking the price of vegetable!
and get ready for school.
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I leave the house 20 minutes before the L e t 's s t o
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class starts. It usually takes 15 minutes I am g
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for me to get to the school but I leave my 12:20pm (Class end) fo t o n
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make
house a little bit earlier for not being late.
Today’s class is over! I am hungry!
6:00pm (Dinner)
My girlfriend comes to my dormitory and
we prepare the dinner together.
I will cook for her tonight!
Message to
I am good at cooking Curry Rice.
prospective students from
NICKLAS
8:00pm (Relax time) It has been almost two years since I came to
Japan but I remember clearly the first day of the school.
9
It is relaxing time.
I started from beginner class and now I am studying
I usually read a book or watch tv.
for N1 level. I cannot believe how much
I improve my Japanese level.
Not only I improve my Japanese level,
International
Student
Start
9:00am (Wake up)
My class starts from afternoon,
so I don’t need to wake up early. I eat breakfast lightly.
Long-term student * We accept a limited number of students for the January and July semesters. < Effective Date : October 2025. >
Preparation course Application fee Entrance fee School fee Maintenance fee Total cost
July Course (1 year and 9 months) 30,000yen 50,000yen 1,365,000yen 35,000yen 1,480,000yen
General course Application fee Entrance fee School fee Maintenance fee Total cost
* The above school fee includes the fee of textbooks and activities such as field trips.
* For the Business Class, the transportation fees for activities are additionally required. * The Liability insurance coverage is included in Maintenance fee.
* Refunds shall be processed in accordance with the following policy.
1. If the COE (Certificate of Eligibility) is not successfully issued, the paid amount excluding application fee will be refunded.
2. If the application of entry visa is not admitted by overseas establishments, as long as the school admission certification and any confirmation documents proving the visa denial are provided, the paid amount excluding application fee will be refunded.
3. After obtaining a visa, if students decline to enter school due to own circumstance, we will refund the paid amount excluding application fee and entrance fee after the COE and school admission certification are returned.
4. The period from entering Japan to the entrance ceremony, if students decline to enroll the school due to own circumstance, a refund will be issued upon confirmation of the student’ s return to their home country (documentation proving the return is
required). Payments will be refunded, excluding the application fee, entrance fee and cancellation fee (equal to 3 months tuition fee).
5. If a student withdraws after admission, a refund will be processed upon submission of a withdrawal notice and confirmation of the student’ s return to their home country or a change in their residence status (documentation required). Tuition fees for the
unattended portion starting from the fourth month counted from the month following the submission of the notice will be refunded.
* Note: Tuition fees for the first 6 months after admission are non-refundable under any circumstances.
6. If a student is officially excused from all classes for a month due to hospitalization from an infectious disease, the school fee for that month, excluding a monthly fee to retain enrollment status of 20,000 yen, can be applied toward future school fees.
7. No refunds will be issued if a student is expelled due to violations of laws or school regulations.
Admission Qualification
Those who have more than 12 years of education (high school graduation or equivalent education) Scholarship System : Offered based on grades, attendance rates and results of various examinations.
Under the age of 30 * If you are over the age of 30, you need to explain study purpose and personal background. Requirements vary, so please contact us for more details.
Japanese study history : Total study hours must be more than 150 hours (equivalent to JLPT N5 level ability).
Required Documents
Application Form (including : Application Form - 2pgs., / Study purpose / Written Oath) Financial Supporter’s Documents
Note 1) Please enter all academic and non-academic backgrounds accurately and without omissions.
Note 2) If it has been more than 5 years since you completed your degree or diploma, 8 Letter of Financial Support
please explain in detail the study purpose in. <section 22 - Study Purpose> *Please explain the details of the reason why the financial supporter supports the applicant.
Copy of passport 9 The original of the bank balance certificate and/or income certificate
If you do not have a passport, you must submit an official document proving: The original document of Bank certificate or Income certificate
nationality, name, gender and date of birth.
10 Documents that can confirm the employment status of the financial supporter
Graduation certificate and transcript of final academic degree or diploma.
4 Documents to confirm the current situation
*For students Student certificate *For employed Occupational certificate *For retired Retired certificate
5 A certificate which proves competency in JLPT N5 level or equivalent.
*Transcript and certificate of JLPT, J-TEST, NAT-TEST, TOP-J or other examinations
*If you do not have the above qualifications, you must submit a letter certifying your Japanese language study history. 11 Documents that prove relationship between the financial supporter and the applicant
6 Official Family Registry/Birth Certificate (including all family members) *In some cases, we may require you to provide additional documents.
The official document of Family Register or Birth Certificate
7 Photos 3cm×4cm (Within 6 months of admission to Immigration Services Agency of Japan)
STEP2
Submit documents to Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Start accepting 6 months prior to By the end of October (*Our school will submit on your behalf)
STEP1
application the enrollment month of the previous year
STEP3
Result announcement from Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Submit application to Immigration 5 months prior to Mid.-November (*CoE will be issued. We will send you the invoice)
STEP2
Services Agency of Japan the enrollment month of the previous year
2 months prior to
STEP4 Tuition payment (*we will send CoE and Entrance Certificate after the confirmation of payment)
Result End.-February STEP3
the enrollment month
STEP5 Apply for a visa to the Japanese Consulate / Embassy. (*Please inform us your flight details.)
Entry into Japan and End.-February STEP4
After receiving COE
Admission Procedure Mid.-March STEP5
STEP6 Arriving in Japan (*At the airport in Osaka, receive the Residence Card and work permit for part-time job)
Arrive in Japan The beginning of Early-April STEP6
enrollment month STEP7 STEP7 Placement test and orientation
Visa Enrollment Entrance fee School fee Maintenance fee Total cost Lesson
* (Day Classes) The fee of textbooks, activities such as field trip are included in the Tuition fee.
* (Day Classes) For Business class, separate travel expenses for extracurricular activities is required.
* (Night Classes / Working Holiday Classes)This includes all the cost of materials used in Japanese lessons and cultural experiencing as well as expenses related to International Exchange Party.
* The Liability insurance coverage is included in Maintenance fee.
* Additional invitation letter fee (30,000 yen) may be required (Needs varies depending on the country).
* About refund
1. If students decline to enter school after application, the paid amount excluding the bank transfer fee will be refunded (If the invitation letter has been issued, the total amount will be returned, excluding the invitation letter issuance fee and bank transfer fee).
2. If you drop out after enrollment, no refund will be given for any reason.
Required Documents The flow of applying for student visa STEP1 Accepting application form (We will send you the invoice)
January / April
Enrollment STEP2 Tuition payment (we will send Entrance Certificate after the confirmation of payment)
July / October
× Apply for a visa to the Japanese Consulate / Embassy.
Up to two weeks before STEP1 STEP3
Admission Procedure (*Please inform us your flight details.)
your enrollment month STEP2
STEP3
STEP4 Arriving in Japan (Receiving the Residence Card if you are working holiday visa holder)
The beginning of
The period of entry STEP4
enrollment month STEP5 STEP5 Placement test and orientation
J Mugenjyuku
Tuition fee (1 lesson) * For our school students, Entrance fee is waived and take a group lesson half of price!
Group lesson Entrance fee
(2 hours / 1 lesson) Condition 5% off on 2nd subject, 10% off on 3rd subject!
1st subject 2nd subject 3rd subject * Additional fee for textbooks are required.
* All classes will be taught in Japanese.
External students 10,000yen 5,000yen 5,000yen 5,000yen
Need to be more than * The schedule will be decided based on counseling.
Current J International 8 lessons * More than 2 students are required to be signed up for taking a group lesson.
0yen 2,500yen 2,375yen 2,250yen
School Student * Please ask us for private lesson.
Participating in a one-to-one career guidance program provides personalized advice on selecting preferred schools, assistance with admission documents, and interview practice. This tailored support enhances students' chances of meeting their career goals by providing strategic insights and preparedness for entrance exams .
The credit system impacts the admission process as it requires students to fulfill particular credit-based requirements before admission. Completion of a minimum number of study hours (equivalent to JLPT N5 level ability) is crucial for enrollment, which assures that students meet the language proficiency necessary for their courses .
Students can prepare for higher education in Japan through language courses such as TOEIC and TOEFL preparation classes offered by institutions. In addition, ECC Kokusai College of Foreign Languages and Ehle Institute offer comprehensive language programs .
Part-time work is integrated into the academic experience of international students by allowing them to apply their language skills in real-world settings, thereby improving fluency. Employment agencies like ATEC help students find suitable work, ensuring they comply with legal requirements and gain valuable cultural and professional experience alongside their studies .
Vocational schools in Japan accommodate students interested in game design and animation by offering specialized programs at institutions such as OCA Osaka College of Design & IT and ECC Computer College. These programs focus on practical skills, preparing students through coursework and real-world projects .
The Japanese universities with a focus on science and technology education include Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nagoya University, The University of Tokyo, and Hokkaido University. Vocational schools with similar focus include ECC Computer College, Osaka Information and Computer Science College, and Seifu Institute of IT and Japanese Language .
To qualify for admission into a vocational school in Japan, a student must have more than 12 years of education equivalent to a high school graduation, be under 30 or provide a detailed study purpose if over 30, and demonstrate Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPT N5 through certificates or a letter of study history .
The EJU exam has two application periods: the first from mid-February to mid-March with exams in June, and the second in July with exams in November. Results are released after each exam period. The JLPT also has two sessions; the first application is in April for the July exam, with results in late June to early September. The second session application period is in September for the December exam, with results released between late January and early February .
If an international student cannot enroll due to visa issues, the refund policy stipulates that the paid amount, excluding the application fee, can be refunded if the COE is not issued or if the visa application is rejected, provided the school admission certification and visa denial notices are submitted. Post-visa issuance, if a student decides against entering, a refund excluding the application and entrance fees is issued upon confirmation of the student's return to their home country .
The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is essential for international students, as it serves as proof of meeting the legal requirements for entering Japan. It is a prerequisite for obtaining a student visa, which allows students to enter and remain in Japan to pursue education. COE is issued after verifying the student’s financial status, educational purpose, and other factors .