Hitachi Language School

Japanese name, in English: Hitachi Academy

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
¥878,000–¥1,366,400 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Educational Foundation Hitachi Academy
Corporate number
9050005003002
Official website
http://www.hitachigakuin.jp

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Hitachi Language School
Course Duration
University Preparation Course (2 years) 2 years
University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) 1 year 9 months
University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) 1 year 6 months
University Preparation Course (1 year 3 months) 1 year 3 months

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 Hitachi Language School (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration JLPT Total tuition Intake
University Preparation Course (2 years) 2 years Not published ¥1,366,400 April
University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) 1 year 9 months Not published ¥1,203,600 July
University Preparation Course (1.5 years) 1 year 6 months Not published ¥1,040,800 October
University Preparation Course (1 year 3 months) 1 year 3 months Not published ¥878,000 January
Short-Term Course, placement possible according to level (General Short-Term Course 3 months / Working Holiday Visa Short-Term Course / for those on a Dependent visa) 1 month to 3 months Not published Not published Not published
University Preparation Course Not published N5 equivalent to N1 (4 stages: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, University Preparation level; standard 6 months per stage) Start level: N5 Not published Not published

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
136 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
121

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
89%

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)

¥878,000–¥1,366,400

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

Job placement support
Job placement support is also provided for students. Alumni testimonials mention support with introductions to part-time job opportunities as well.

Contact

Address
1818-4 Moto-Yoshida-machi, Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture 310-0836
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Phone
029-304-1077
Fax
029-304-1078
Email
[email protected]

1818-4 Moto-Yoshida-machi, Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture

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Quality signals

No published quality signals for this school

Data sources

Compiled from the registries below; record generated on September 27, 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
  • Enrichment data (promoted by matching) (exact NTA name match (prefecture + address validated))
  • 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))