NILSOgori, Japan
760-5 Ogori - 838-0141 Ogori - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 5% of students.
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
NILS Japanese Language school is located in Ogori, a short 10-minute walk to the Ogori train station and within walking distance of local convenience stores and eateries. Just a quick 30-minute train ride to the bustling metropolis of Fukuoka City, NILS Ogori is in a great location to give students an authentic view into the local lifestyle and culture.
The focus of the school is to give all students, from a very international background, the best education and understanding of the Japanese language and culture as they can. NILS Ogori frequently assists students in passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, also preparing them for future developments such as college or university exams.
The quality and services of NILS is highlighted by their authorisation to teach Japanese by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education, which was established by the highest national authority in Education, Culture, Justice and Foreign Affairs.
NILS Ogori offers students numerous opportunities to take part and attend school activities, local events and ceremonies throughout the year. Their strong bond with the local community often providing excellent opportunities for students to interact and chat with the local people.
Should you wish to book accommodation with the school, they are happy to offer accommodation for both their short-stay and long-stay courses, in either a Homestay with a local family, a private apartment or in their very own dormitory.
Japanese Courses
General Language
Short-Term Program 
20 lessons per week
|8 students (max)
Offer!from
263US$250US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | 1050998 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 850808 | -- | 15001425 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Starting dates
2024: 07 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 16 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 15 Oct 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024
Price includes class tuition fee, registration fee, and cultural activities.
If you would like to extend your course duration, please inform the school before your scheduled ending date.
Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
1-17-6-4F Ohashi, Minami-ku, 815-0033, Fukuoka City
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: 9:00 - 12:25
Morning: 9:00 - 12:25
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 6
Course Brochure
NILS Brochure (PDF)![]()
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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Long-Term Program
20 lessons per week
|20 students (max)
Offer!from
136US$130US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 48 | 72 | 84 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 65506223 | 97509263 | 1155010973 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 48 | 72 | 84 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 68106470 | 91248668 | 102769763 |
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Starting dates
2024: 14 Oct 2024
Price includes registration fee, visa processing fee, class tuition fee and textbooks.
The application due dates for this course are as follows:
- 22.2.24 for the 21 month July programme
- 20.05.24 for the 18 and 12 month October programmes
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: 8:40 - 12:05
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:25
Morning: 8:40 - 12:05
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:25
Possible course durations
48, 72, 84 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 15
Course Brochure
NILS Brochure (PDF)![]()
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for NILS 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 at first day of classes
- 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
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
NILS
Accreditations and Quality seals
Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education
Japanese teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
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 NILS and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
2003
Legal name/parent company
PC TECH USA | Tax registration ID: 741108
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 200
Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 3
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 5% |
| China | 4% |
| England | 1% |
| Sweden | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 89% |
Information for all courses offered by NILS
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Comments about courses
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 08 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 23 Feb 2024, 20 Mar 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 08 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 23 Feb 2024, 20 Mar 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 03 May 2025, 04 May 2025, 05 May 2025, 06 May 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 11 Feb 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 20 Mar 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 03 May 2025, 04 May 2025, 05 May 2025, 06 May 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 13 Jan 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 23 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 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.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Fukuoka Airport.
More details about airports near Ogori and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Ogori page. For flight comparisons to Ogori, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Bangladesh 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
375 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 375 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | 1875 | 2250 | 2625 | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 375 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 375 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | 1875 | 2250 | 2625 | 3000 | 3750 | 4500 | 375 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
18
Private Apartment (Short term)
Single room, No meals
from
275 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Includes
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Shared-house (Short term)
Single room, No meals
from
250 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
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.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from NILS have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about NILS, Ogori
- What is the best price for a course at NILS, Ogori?Japanese courses at NILS start at 130 US$ for Long-Term Program course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at NILS?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at NILS varies from 8 students (Short-Term Program ) to 20 students (Long-Term Program)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at NILS?90% of teachers at NILS hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of NILS from?The highest Nationality percentage at NILS comes from USA with a 5% representation, followed by students from China (4%) and England (1%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- NILS offers courses for which ages?NILS offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
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