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ISI has 9 beautiful / modern schools through out Japan. Our Kyoto campus provides Japanese language education designed to help students achieve their goals. Our curriculum meets a variety of needs, from cultural experiences and daily conversation to preparation for entering universities and graduate schools or finding employment in Japan. We offer events that allow you to experience the Japanese seasons and cultural experiences that take advantage of Kyoto's traditional characteristics. The Kyoto Campus has many repeat students. The school has a warm, family-like atmosphere and support system that makes students want to study in Kyoto again and again.

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  • Kyoto is the most famous of Japan’s ancient capitals and is consistently ranked among the top three most desirable cities to visit in the world.
    Surrounded by mountains on three sides and crossed by several rivers, such as the Kamo River and the Katsura River, Kyoto offers beautiful scenery that changes with each season. The city is also home to many historic temples and shrines, where visitors can experience the rich traditions of Japanese culture.
    The city offers a wide range of fields of study, from Nobel Prize‑winning frontier research to animation and Zen culture. Kyoto is also known as Japan’s leading student city, with one in every ten residents being a university student.

  • We have over one thousand students, from over 60 countries. Around 20% of the students are from the United States, Europe and other Western countries.

  • There are English-speaking staff available to assist you with any issues that may arise during your time at the school.

Price

  • General/Academic course
    ・1 year: ￥1,015,000
    ・1 year and 3 months: ￥ 1,233,750
    ・1 year and 6 months: ￥1,452,500
    ・1 year and 9 months: ￥1,671,250
    ・2 years: ￥1,890,000

    *The prices above includes entrance fees and textbooks.
    *Enrollment Dates: April, July, October, January

  • Short-term course (from 2 weeks up to 3 months)
    3 months: ￥228,000

  • Depending on your level of Japanese, classes will be in the morning OR afternoon, and a total of 15 hours/week.

    MORNING CLASS:
    Monday - Friday
    8:50 AM - 12:00 NOON
    OR
    AFTERNOON CLASS:
    Monday - Friday
    1:00 PM - 4:10 PM

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  • Even if you only started to study Japanese, that’s not a problem! You can start from Beginner I class. The curriculum is designed to help you develop the four skills of language learning—listening, speaking, writing and reading at an even pace.

  • At the Intermediate II level and above, students can choose to take elective classes. This provides an environment for students to focus on what they really want to learn for their future.
    - Graduate School Pathway Class
    - EJU Preparation Class
    - JLPT Preparation Class
    - Job Finding Class
    - Practical Conversation Class

  • The Kyoto Campus is an excellent choice for students aiming for higher education in the Kansai region. The area is home to many prestigious institutions, including Kyoto University, one of the top universities in Japan, as well as other leading universities throughout the region. Our school provides extensive information about universities and vocational schools in Kansai and across Japan, which students can freely access.

    In addition, the school organizes events to support students preparing for higher education, such as seminars with career counselors from universities and vocational schools. We also offer special courses tailored to students’ examination schedules, including preparation for application documents and interviews.

    From the intermediate level, students can choose elective classes such as graduate school preparation and EJU/JLPT preparation. With the guidance of our experienced teachers, many of our students successfully gain admission to the schools of their choice every year.

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Housing

  • Students enrolled in our Kyoto Campus can enjoy their stay by sharing their life with other foreign students at our student houses while living a safe and comfortable dorm life.

    Enmachi International House is a dormitory directly managed by ISI. It is located just a 13‑minute walk from the school and is close to shopping areas, convenience stores, restaurants, and other amenities. Student House Address：11-1 Nishinokyo-Badaicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8457

    Saga-Arashiyama International House
    This dormitory, exclusively for Kyoto Campus students, is located just a 7‑minute walk from JR Saga‑Arashiyama Station. Students can also experience intercultural exchange while living together with other international students. As the building is newly constructed, all facilities are new, ensuring a comfortable and safe living environment. Twin rooms. Student House Distance from school: 20 minutes. Address：24-25 Saga-Isenokami-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8365

    - Resident staff on site
    - Fully furnished rooms
    - Living together with multinational students
    - Reasonable fees
    - Kitchen, bathroom and toilet facilities are shared.
    - Bedding included

  • We can also help with real estate agencies. These agencies have staff speaking foreign languages, so you can communicate without worries.

    Affiliated student housing options

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