Japanese Language School Tsukuba Smile
Japanese name, in English: Tsukuba Smile Japanese Language School
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
- Ibaraki
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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¥895,000–¥1,170,000 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- NCS Academy Co., Ltd.
- Established
- 2010
- Official website
- https://www.tsukuba-smile.jp/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years | ¥1,170,000 | April |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months | ¥1,032,500 | July |
| University Preparation 1-Year 6-Month Course | 1 year 6 months | ¥895,000 | 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.
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| Course | JLPT |
|---|---|
| University Preparation Course | A1-C1 (Beginner to Advanced) Start level: N5 |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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100
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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93
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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93%
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.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
¥895,000–¥1,170,000
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- No published job placement support information
Contact
- Address
- 1142-1 Togashira, Toride, Ibaraki Prefecture 302-0034
- Map
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- Nearest station
- (Private line) Moriya Station
- Phone
- 0297-78-1192
- Fax
- 0297-78-1182
- [email protected]
Quality signals
No published quality signals for this school
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 2, 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))