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ISI Language SchoolKyoto, Japan

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

7 students - overall rating
6-6 Nishinokyo-Ryomachi, Nakagyo-ku - 604-8497 Kyoto - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Welcome party.
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Top rated social activities
    4.6

    Rating: 4.6/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.

Location: The school is to the west of the central point of Kyoto. This is typically marked as the area around the Imperial Palace and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. It is 15 minutes by bus from the school to these attractions. ISI is in the Nakagyo Ward, a central district in Kyoto, which is home to a number of key features of the city. This includes the Nishiki Market, which is 30 minutes by public transportation from ISI.

Travelling around Kyoto: The Emmachi Train Station is under 10 minutes by foot from ISI. The train line from this station runs through Kyoto and to Sonobe. Bus stops are scattered around the neighbourhood for transportation outside the route of the train line.

Local attractions: Nijo Castle is situated in Nakagyo Ward and is a 12-minute bus ride from the school, or a 20-minute walk. The rest of the attractions are in other areas of the city. The Fushimi Inari Taisha is 45 minutes by train from ISI, whilst the Bamboo Forest is a 25-minute bus ride.

Course structure: There are long term and short term Japanese courses at ISI. These courses are structured around the need for a visa or not. Private lessons in Japanese are taught at the school.

Social activities: ISI has after class sessions to educate students in furthering their career in Japanese. There are guidance sessions for careers and for business as well as a Ritsumeikan University Information Session. Cultural activities include zen meditation experience, maiko experience and Japanese Kite Making session.

Japanese Courses

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Japanese Language Course Short-TermPopular Japanese course
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17700¥16815¥
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20 lessons per week
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17700¥16815¥
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Our prices for ISI Language School 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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Student opinions about ISI Language School, Kyoto

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
ISI Language School, Kyoto
7 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Social activities
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
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.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I really liked the overall vibe. Most of the students love Japan and are taking these classes because they genuinely want to learn Japanese. The teachers I had were all enthusiastic which is always encouraging.”
Insider tip: “I enjoyed this school the most. Be ready to study a lot and also take time to explore Japan and try out cultural activities! The school doesn't organise many of these but it's easy to find lots of activities to do by yourself. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I am very happy I chose this school. I took one month with the start of year in April. After one month my speaking, listening, reading and oral comprehension have all already remarkably improved. My class was a beginner one and had a fast paced rhythm. We were studying with Minna no Nihongo and have covered almost half the book in 4 weeks. You are expected to be an enthusiastic student as there is homework and tests every day as well as a lot of in-class participation. My class had four different teachers with each a slightly different approach, which allow for a slightly different pace every day. They follow a pre-made classes calendar so each one picks off where the last one finished. I personally liked this a lot. All of them seem to love their job and the classes always have a studious yet happy mood. I will most probably return to this school if I decide to come back for a full year studying.
Course: Short Term Practical Japanese Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 28. Jul. 2019 by Mireille Roman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I loved the diversity and methods used by the teachers. In addition, the premises were clean and pleasant. The cafeteria's low prices were very welcomed.”
Review details
Course: Academic Japanese Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2018 by Lucie Brix
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are all very empathetic and very attentive to the individual student, despite the fact that it is a large class.”
Insider tip: “Don't let it get you down like I did.”
Review details
Other comments The teachers are wonderful, competent and interested in the individual student.
Course: Japanese Language Course - No Student Visa required  - 5 weeks
Review date: 6. Jan. 2023 by Sabaheta Dacic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The staff, the teachers (4 out of 5 were really great) and the food.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I already had some previous knowledge, but was still classified as a beginner, which was also correct. The pace of teaching is very fast. It is not recommended to start the course without previous knowledge, as you will learn new grammar, vocabulary and Kanji every day. You should at least be able to read and write hiragana and katakana fluently.
Course: Japanese Language Course - No Student Visa required [Japanisch] - 6 weeks
Review date: 29. Feb. 2020 by Florian Demarmels
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Nice and friendly teachers who cared about their students.”
Insider tip: “Can be tiring with many social activities as it goes beyond the time of study.”
Review details
Other comments Good location, good accommodation. Kyoto has a lot to offer, and the school showed us many things.
Course: General Japanese Course [Japansk] - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2018 by Ruth-evy Fors
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of ISI Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Japan

 ISI Language School KyotoAverage of all other schools in Japan
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

ISI Language School (ISI)

“It’s a great environment to study and feel Japanese culture. You’ll see friendly teachers and highly motivated students from all over the world!”
– 
Miho Io
, 
Director of ISI Language School
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
50% male / 50% 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 and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2003
Legal name/parent company
ISI Inc. | Tax registration ID: 4011101027191

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 26
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 300
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 300
Junior courses - In summer: 300
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 300
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 20
Adult courses Throughout the year: 20
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 16%
USA 6%
Italy 4%
Thailand 3%
Spain 3%
Brazil 3%
France 3%
Germany 3%
Sweden 2%
Vietnam 2%
Turkey 2%
England 2%
Chile 1%
Switzerland 1%
Other nationalities 49%

Information for all courses offered by ISI Language School

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.

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, 26 Dec 2024 - 31 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.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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 ¥

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
52700 ¥
Student House: Type A
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0
2 ratings
from
40200 ¥
Student House: Type A - Enmachi
Twin room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
29600 ¥
Student House: Type B - Enmachi
Single room, No meals
from
38800 ¥
Student House: Type B - Saga Arashiyama
Twin room, No meals
from
28200 ¥

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FAQ about ISI Language School, Kyoto

  • “The school offers courses from total beginner to advanced levels, so you can enrol in ISI without any Japanese knowledge. However, the lessons are taught in Japanese by Japanese teachers (of course using easy Japanese to make sure students can follow), so you will find the course challenging during the first couple of months until you gets used to it. It would help a lot if you studied the alphabet in advance.

    ”
    Aya Hattori, from ISI Language School - Apr 19, 2022
  • “We issue ERFS for those who sign up for 4 or more weeks.”
    Aya Hattori, Chief Admissions Counselor from ISI Language School - Sep 01, 2022
  • “If the student wants to join our school for 3 months, it would be SHORT-TERM course.

    This means, the client should arrange the visa, (tourist visa for instance) to enter Japan and join our school.

    We don’t support any visa other than a student visa (to study more than 6 months).    ”
    Tien, from ISI Language School - Kyoto - Nov 18, 2022
  • “There are furnished houses for rent in various cities in Japan. The difference between a guesthouse and an ordinary house for shared use is that a guesthouse has 60 to 90 rooms. All rooms are designed for single occupancy. Kitchen, bathrooms and laundry facilities are shared, and you have to cook for yourself.”
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ISI Language School comes from China with a 16% representation, followed by students from USA (6%) and Italy (4%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ISI Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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