Richinomori Japanese Language School Hakodate

Accreditation-transition status

Notified school only

This school has not (yet) received MEXT accreditation under the 2024 framework; it currently sponsors visas only under the older ISA notified-school system.

Existing notified schools may keep hosting visa students until March 31, 2029. What do these statuses mean?

Overview

Prefecture
Hokkaido
Institution type
Language school
Tuition
From ¥576,000 / year
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Educational Foundation Richino-mori
Established
2022
Official website
https://rjls-hakodate.com/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Richinomori Japanese Language School Hakodate
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
University Preparation Course (2 years) 2 years ¥1,240,000 April
University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) 1 year 6 months ¥950,000 October

Other courses (from the school's own materials)

These courses are not in the MEXT / ISA registration listed above; they come from the school's website or other published sources.

Other courses offered by Richinomori Japanese Language School Hakodate (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration JLPT
2-Year Course Capacity: 60 students 2 years Aiming for N2 to N1
1-Year 6-Month Course Capacity: 40 students 1 year 6 months Aiming for N2 to N1

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
100

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
72

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
72%

Enrollment as a share of approved capacity — a rough indicator of a school's demand and operating health. Figures may come from different years or sources.

Dormitory
Available — Dormitory available by request; students who wish will be admitted; separate dormitory fees apply

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Tuition from ¥576,000 / year

First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.

2-Year Course

Application & screening fee Year 1 ¥20,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥60,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥576,000 / year
Materials Year 1 ¥30,000
Facility fee Year 1 ¥60,000
Other Year 1 ¥30,000
Tuition Year 2 ¥576,000 / year
Materials Year 2 ¥30,000
Facility fee Year 2 ¥60,000
Other Year 2 ¥30,000
Total Year 2 ¥696,000
Total Year 1 ¥776,000

1-Year 6-Month Course

Application & screening fee Year 1 ¥20,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥60,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥576,000 / year
Materials Year 1 ¥30,000
Facility fee Year 1 ¥60,000
Miscellaneous fees Year 1 ¥30,000
Tuition Year 2 ¥288,000 / year
Materials Year 2 ¥15,000
Facility fee Year 2 ¥30,000
Miscellaneous fees Year 2 ¥15,000
Total (second-year September payment) Year 2 ¥348,000
Total Year 1 ¥776,000

As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.

Job placement support
Career guidance provided; support for enrollment in Japanese universities and vocational schools.

Contact

Address
3-2 Chitose-machi, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0033
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Phone
0138-24-4661
Fax
0138-24-4663
Email
[email protected]

3-2 Chitose-machi, Hakodate, Hokkaido

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Other campuses of this school

Quality signals

No published quality signals for this school

Data sources

Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 11, 2026.

  • ISA notified-school registry verified July 29, 2026
  • MEXT accreditation portal verified June 13, 2026
  • MHLW educational training benefit course registry verified June 13, 2026
  • Immigration Services Agency course listings (name + prefecture match (high))
  • Immigration Services Agency English name register (name + prefecture match (high))
  • Immigration Services Agency notified-school list (base registry)
  • Nisshinkyo school directory (name + prefecture match (high))