UNITAS Japanese Language School

UNITAS Japanese Language School is a long-established Japanese language institute operated by the Teikyo University Group—one of Japan’s major private university groups—positioned to offer a stable, university-backed study-abroad experience. Established in 1970, UNITAS has provided Japanese language education to over 11,000 learners and welcomes a highly international student community (students from over 47 countries, as of May 2024).

Two campuses to match your goals and lifestyle

UNITAS Tokyo (Shinjuku Ward)
Located in the heart of Tokyo (Okubo, Shinjuku), UNITAS Tokyo is accessible from multiple train lines and sits in an academic neighborhood close to high schools, parks, and universities (including Waseda University), enabling focused study even within a big-city setting.

UNITAS Kofu (Yamanashi Prefecture)
UNITAS Kofu is based in Kofu City—about 1.5 hours from Tokyo by train—known for its natural scenery (including views around Mt. Fuji), hot springs and a comparatively lower cost of living that helps students concentrate on study.

Programs and learning structure

• Study duration: from 1 year 3 months up to 2 years
• Two tracks: Preparatory Course (for higher education progression) and General Course (for employment-focused and general language goals)
• Comprehensive training across listening, speaking, reading, and writing, plus Japanese culture
• Weekday classes (Mon–Fri), with morning/afternoon placement based on the school’s placement test

Strength in higher-education progression (Teikyo University pathway)

A distinctive advantage of UNITAS is its positioning within the Teikyo University Group. UNITAS states that students may have the opportunity to enter Teikyo University through recommendation and interview (without taking the EJU), and that successful entrants through this route may receive a 30%–50% tuition discount for four years at the university.

Student support: practical help for life in Japan

UNITAS highlights end-to-end student support aligned to each learner’s objectives—from enrollment through post-graduation goals—including assistance related to part-time jobs, student housing and day-to-day concerns during study abroad.