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ISI Language School - Takadanobaba CampusTokyo, Japan

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

25 students - overall rating
2-14-19 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku - 169-0075 Tokyo - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Job search course.
  • Welcome party.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 45 of students are from China
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: The school is located in the Takadanobaba area which is filled with schools and universities. There are a lot of restaurants and entertainment options for young people. It is just 5 minutes away from Shinjuku by train.

Additional information: It is an ideal school for long term study. If you have a big dream in Japan, such as moving on to higher education and getting a permanent job, this will be the place to start! Experienced teachers and professional career advisors will make every effort to help your dreams come true.

Japanese Courses

General Language

Our prices for ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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    Library11/50
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  • Entrance to the school
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  • Library
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  • Library filled with interesting books
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  • City tour of Tokyo
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  • Exploring Tokyo
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  • Seeing Tokyo
    Seeing Tokyo24/50
  • Seeing the city
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  • Graffiti in Tokyo
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  • walking tour
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  • facilities
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  • Cafe
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  • Taking a break between lessons
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Student opinions about ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus, Tokyo

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus, Tokyo
25 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (15 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
My course was very short, but I really liked the support of the reception and other staff of the school. They were very friendly and ready to provide me all lesson materials and answer my questions. Lesson materials (vocabulary) were provided in my native language, that's very nice and helpful. I also liked that the teachers were able to explain difficult things in easy Japanese.
Insider tip: You can reach the school not only via Takadanobaba, but also via Fukutoshin-line (Nishi-Waseda station) and then 10 min on foot.
Review details
Course: Short Term General Japanese Language Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2017 by Elena Kadina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everything!Both the staff as the classmates they were really available and kind. The course organization is excellent. The school building is very good.
Insider tip: Before departure provides all the necessary information. Perhaps it would be useful is some more information about the accommodation. In my accommodation (Shinjuku) I thought there was a free Internet connection, but when I arrived I discovered that it was necessary to have your own router. And in the kitchen (which is a common area) you can cook but everyone has their own personal pots, etc... However, these inaccuracies have not caused problems since routers and kitchen utensils are easily available since the accommodation is located in a fairly central position, and also the other guys in the apartment are very kind and helpful!
Review details
Other comments The school is really fantastic and is in a great location. In the area there are several shops and restaurants and Takadanobaba Station is a 5-minute walk away and is on the metro line that can be used to reach all the more interesting and amusing areas of the city!
Course: Gereral Japanese Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. May. 2012 by Cristina Pilenga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
It was smaller than I had expected and very high school like. But I had no difficulites to stay and study.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It is a pity that the textbook seems to be a little old. Still, it is the most standard textbook, so I have no complaints.
Course: Japanese Language Course [일본어] - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. May. 2019 by Eunyeong Gong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Great location, many serious students studying here. That's why I liked it.
Insider tip: I heard a lot of Chinese every day because most of my classmates were from China. But if I didn't know Chinese, I might have been forced to speak more Japanese.
Review details
Other comments The largest language school in Japan, with many serious long term students from China. Wish I could have stayed longer, but just had 2 weeks.
Course: General Japanese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Apr. 2016 by Peter Ungsunan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The way of teaching by the teachers and the helpfullness.
Insider tip: You will get plenty of tests and homework.
Review details
Other comments The classes are not too big and there is enough attention to each student.
Course: Gereral Japanese Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2012 by Nene Altenrath
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
I really enjoyed the teachers and the facilities.
Review details
Course: General Japanese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2012 by Aiyana Welsh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Cozy classroom, many curriculum, good support!
Review details
Course: General Japanese Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. May. 2016 by Willem Van Nus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Professionalism and preparation of teachers
Insider tip: They are courses that are good only for long periods from 2 months onwards.
Review details
Other comments it is not good as a study holiday, the afternoon lessons make you lose the whole day.
Course: Short Term General Japanese Language Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2018 by Yari Strufaldi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers patient and willing to help.
Review details
Course: General Japanese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2013 by Gioia Del Torre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very nice teachers, relaxed lessons
Disliked
Teaching hours, too much repetition of sentences instead of forming own sentences.
Review details
Course: Japanese Language Course Short-Term [Japanese] - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2023 by Lara Janzen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great teachers and class format.
Disliked
Many students did not do any work in class and it slowed down the progress.
Review details
Course: Japanese Language Course - Student Visa required - 24 weeks
Review date: 19. Jun. 2023 by Soren Fenzl-Fields
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The quality of the courses.
Review details
Other comments Very good school, very steady course, daily tests.
Course: General Japanese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Dec. 2012 by Moea Ferrand
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Kindness of the teachers.
Review details
Course: General Japanese Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2016 by Karim Slimani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Liked
Location, my classmates
Review details
Other comments Very poor, outdated methodology, teacher-centred teaching, classes to big (in my group 18 people) not best condition to efficiently learn a foreign language!!!
Course: Short Term General Japanese Language Course [Japanese] - 4 weeks
Review date: 24. May. 2018 by Ewa Wyspianska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teaching quality
Review details
Course: Short Term General Japanese Language Course [Japonais] - 8 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Katia Lukasik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Close to home
Review details
Course: General Japanese Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Jun. 2015 by Kimberley Salter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus compared to ratings of all schools in Japan

 ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus TokyoAverage of all other schools in Japan
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shared flat4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus (ISI)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ISO29991:2014, Association for the Promotion Japanese Language for Education
Japanese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:40
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2006
Legal name/parent company
ISI Inc. | Tax registration ID: 4011101027191

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 99
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 45%
Italy 5%
USA 5%
Korea 5%
Spain 3%
Brazil 3%
France 3%
Vietnam 2%
Turkey 2%
Germany 2%
England 2%
Sweden 2%
Chile 1%
Thailand 1%
Switzerland 1%
Other nationalities 18%

Information for all courses offered by ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
20000.00 ¥
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 11000 ¥ per course level.
Comments about courses

Students need to enroll at least 1 month before the starting date of their course.

The course can take place either at the main campus or annex depending on your class. All of the school buildings are close to Takadanobaba station.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 6800 ¥. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 11 Feb 2024, 20 Mar 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 03 May 2024, 04 May 2024, 05 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 11 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 03 Nov 2024, 23 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025 - 06 May 2025, 23 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 22 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025, 03 Oct 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).
More details about airports near Tokyo and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Tokyo page. For flight comparisons to Tokyo, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in Japan.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
33000 ¥
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
12000 ¥

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball5 km
Basketball10 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Mountainbiking30 km
Music1 km
Skiing100 km
Squash-
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis2 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball-
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Yukata experience
- University campus tour
- Drum experience

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus

  • The discount also applies with us! The school also uses the same special discounts for bookings through us and we give a 5% discount on the course fee on top of that. This means that booking through us is always the cheapest option!
    Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2023
  • If you don't like the host family and we can't find a solution to the problem with the family, we will of course help you find a new family that is a better fit. In the unusual case that there is no other family available, we will try to find alternative accommodation in a shared flat or student residence.
    Tien, Booking manager from Japan - Jul 04, 2023
  • Unfortunately, the school cannot provide any further school materials after the course has finished. These can only be given to current students.
    Tien, Booking manager from ISI School Japan - Jan 29, 2024
  • ISI Language School accepts students from the age of 16 so you will be able to take a course at this school without any problems.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2024
  • Accommodation with a host family is a great way to learn about Japanese customs and culture and to make rapid progress - students can practise the language outside of school.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2024

FAQ about ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus, Tokyo

  • There is an age limit of 16-65 years old for the short-term course.
    Tien Pham, Administration from ISI Language School - Sep 12, 2023
  • At the time of writing (2024), ISI Language School in Tokyo has various types of accommodation for its students. When booking school accommodation, it is advisable to check availability in advance. Contact one of our agents and we will be happy to help you with your search.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 21, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus varies from 20 students (Career Japanese Language Course Short-Term) to 20 students (Career Japanese Language Course Short-Term)
  • 100% of teachers at ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ISI Language School - Takadanobaba Campus comes from China with a 45% representation, followed by students from Italy (5%) and Korea (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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