ST.Mary Japanese Language School
Japanese name, in English: Saint Mary Japanese Language Academy
Association member
What these badges mean
- Association member
- Member of a Japanese-language-school liaison council / industry association
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
- Tochigi
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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¥900,000–¥1,452,500 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Official website
- http://stmary-u.jp/?lang=en
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation Education Program Course A | 2 years | ¥1,452,500 | April |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 3 months) | 1 year 3 months | Not published | Not published |
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years | Not published | Not published |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months | Not published | Not published |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) | 1 year 6 months | Not published | Not published |
| Course B | Not published | Not published | Not published |
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 | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation Education Program Course B | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,152,500 | October |
| University Preparation Course A | 1 year 3 months | ¥900,000 | January |
| University Preparation Course B | 2 years | ¥1,350,000 | April |
| University Preparation Course C | 1 year 9 months | ¥1,200,000 | July |
| University Preparation Course D | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,050,000 | October |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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350
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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11
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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3%
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)
¥900,000–¥1,452,500
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- No published job placement support information
Contact
- Address
- 4-2-10 Odori, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture 320-0811
- Map
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Exact location on the map (opens in a new tab)A campus can host several Google listings (the school and its departments) — the map page may show more than one.
- Nearest station
- (JR) Utsunomiya Station
- Phone
- 028-627-9211
- Fax
- 028-627-9219
- [email protected]
Quality signals
- Liaison council membership Japan Language School Association (JaLSA) — full member (as of 2026-06-13)
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 14, 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)
- Liaison council membership rosters (name + prefecture match (high))
- Nisshinkyo school directory (name + prefecture match (high))