ISI Language SchoolOsaka, Japan
5F Oak Shinsaibashi Bldg., 3-5-8 Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, - 542-0081 Osaka - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- A wide variety of cultural experiences and activities offered.
- Free counseling offering.
- Winner of ST Star Awards 2023 Finalist "Outstanding Language School".
Location: ISI Language School Osaka is a Japanese language centre located in the bustling designated city of Osaka, the capital city of the Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The school is housed in the city centre, close to many shops, shopping centres, eateries, modes of public transport and places of social and cultural interest. Such places within walking distance of the school include the Orix Theater and the Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street.
Social and cultural: Osaka is a great city with much history and culture. There are many social outlets and places of interest to visit and enjoy whilst in the city. ISI Language School Osaka assists students with their plans for social engagements through many social and cultural activities and outings. Such activities can include field trips, speech contests, tours of Universities, food sample making and Kabuki appreciation.
Course selection: The school offers several starting dates for new short and long-term students throughout the year.
Getting around: The school is within walking distance of several train and subway stations, ensuring travel in and around the city can be made with ease. Taxi services are also available throughout the city at any time of the day.
School facilities: A finalist in the ST Star Awards for "Outstanding Language School", ISI Langauge School Osaka is renovated and modern, with everything a student may need to have a productive and memorable stay in Osaka.
Japanese Courses
General Language
Japanese Language Course Short-Term
20 lessons per week
|20 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
17700¥16815¥
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 7080067260 | -- | -- | -- | 141600134520 | -- | 177000168150 | -- |
Price in US$ | 429 | 857 | 1071 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 3540033630 | 5310050445 | 7080067260 | 8850084075 | 106200100890 | 123900117705 | 141600134520 | 177000168150 | 212400201780 | 354000336300 |
Price in US$ | 215 | 322 | 429 | 536 | 643 | 750 | 857 | 1071 | 1285 | 2141 |
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Starting dates
2024: 08 Apr 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 09 Oct 2024
Extra compulsory fees
- Facilities: JPY 1100.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Morning: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Possible course durations
4, 8, 10 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 15
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Japanese Language Course Long-Term
20 lessons per week
|20 students (max)
Offer!from
14750¥14013¥
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 40 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 354000336300 | 708000672600 |
Price in US$ | 2141 | 4282 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 40 |
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Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 354000336300 | 708000672600 |
Price in US$ | 2141 | 4282 |
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Starting dates
2024: 08 Apr 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 09 Oct 2024
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 22000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (20 weeks): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities: JPY 22000.
For 1 year (40 weeks): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities: JPY 44000.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Morning: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Possible course durations
24, 40 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 15
Additional information for all courses
See availability
ISI Language School
Accreditations and Quality seals
ISO29991:2014, Association for the Promotion Japanese Language for Education
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
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
Legal name/parent company
Tōgen Group Ltd | Tax registration ID: 5011701013920
General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Student Age
Minimum age of students
16 years
Information for all courses offered by ISI Language School
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 11000 ¥ per course level.
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.
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.
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.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
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
Accommodation
Student House
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
from
40200 ¥
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in ¥ | -- | 80400 | -- | 130800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 512 | 833 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 106400 | 133000 | 159600 | 186200 | 212800 | 266000 | 319200 | 26600 | 30000 |
Price in US$ | 678 | 847 | 1016 | 1186 | 1355 | 1694 | 2032 | 170 | 191 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
3600 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
52700 ¥
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in ¥ | -- | 105400 | -- | 186600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 671 | 1188 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in ¥ | -- | 82350 | 123525 | 164700 | 205875 | 247050 | 288225 | 329400 | 411750 | 494100 | 41175 | 30000 |
Price in US$ | 525 | 787 | 1049 | 1311 | 1573 | 1835 | 2097 | 2621 | 3145 | 263 | 191 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
5800 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Dates
High season dates: 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
High season
High season supplement per day: 2500 ¥
Student House
Twin room, No meals
from
29600 ¥
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in ¥ | -- | 59200 | -- | 98400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 377 | 627 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 86800 | 108500 | 130200 | 151900 | 173600 | 217000 | 260400 | 21700 | 20000 |
Price in US$ | 553 | 691 | 829 | 967 | 1105 | 1382 | 1658 | 139 | 128 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
2800 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Distance from school
60 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Questions and answers about ISI Language School
- Can my 16-year-old son study Japanese in Osaka for 2 weeks? He has already had 10 private lessons online and would like to live with a host family.“Yes, the school accepts students of that age and host families are also organized. Please send us the desired travel dates as soon as possible.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 13, 2024
- When is the high season in Osaka? Will I pay more in summer than the rest of the year?“The high season surcharge only applies to the New Year vacations, so we will not apply it in July.”Astrid , Admissions Counselor from ISI - Jun 13, 2024
- How far away are the host families in Osaka usually from the school?“Homestays are generally located around 60 minutes away from the central location (such as a language school).
- From April to August, some homestays may be located 60 to 90 minutes away.
- Guests will take public transportation to the school”Astrid , Admissions Counselor from ISI - Jun 13, 2024 - When is the best time to check in and check out of a host family?“In most cases, guests arrive at the host family in the afternoon of their arrival day and leave the host family in the morning of their departure day. If you are scheduled to arrive very early or very late, please contact us to coordinate with the family.”Astrid , Admissions Counselor from ISI - Jun 13, 2024
FAQ about ISI Language School, Osaka
- What is the best price for a course at ISI Language School, Osaka?Japanese courses at ISI Language School start at 14013 ¥ for Japanese Language Course Long-Term course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by ISI Language School?The accommodation Student House is the most popular among all our clients of ISI Language School
- What is the number of students per class at ISI Language School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ISI Language School varies from 20 students (Japanese Language Course Short-Term) to 20 students (Japanese Language Course Short-Term)
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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