ISI Japanese Language School

ISI Japanese Language School is one of Japan’s well-known Japanese language education groups, designed for international students who want a clear, goal-oriented route to living, studying, or working in Japan. ISI has welcomed more than 30,000 students from more than 110 countries and regions, creating a truly international learning environment.

Why consider ISI

• Goal-based curriculum delivered by qualified Japanese language teachers, with a focus on strong exam outcomes
• Multinational student environment (learn Japanese while experiencing diverse cultures and values)
• Strong student support system: homeroom teachers + career advisors from admission to graduation
• Learning facilities and student-life support (study room, library, lounge/café spaces, Japanese room, prayer room, free Wi-Fi) and accommodation options

Programs

Long-term: Academic／General Japanese Course
Offered at multiple campuses including Tokyo (Shinjuku, Ikebukuro), Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagano.

Key academic features include a class teacher (homeroom) system, structured career guidance touchpoints, and elective classes from the intermediate level onward—such as JLPT prep, EJU prep (university/vocational preparation), conversation and job hunting.

Long-term: Career Japanese Course 
Designed for learners aiming to find employment or start a business in Japan, combining business Japanese and business skills alongside job-hunting support.

This track is implemented at ISI’s career-pathway campuses in Tokyo (Shibuya-Harajuku and Takadanobaba).

Admission & visa pathway

For long-term study (typically 12 months to 2 years), ISI explains that a Student Visa is usually required and the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is needed. ISI applies for the COE on the student’s behalf.

ISI also publishes intake schedules and indicative application timelines (including immigration submission and visa application stages) and kindly note that processing can take several months—so early planning is recommended.