Sawaragakuen

Japanese name, in English: Sawara 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
Chiba
Institution type
Language school
Tuition
From ¥660,000 / year
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Tamagawa International Language School
Official website
https://www.sawaragakuen.com/ja/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Sawaragakuen
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 Sawaragakuen (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration JLPT
2-Year Course (April Admission) 2 years Beginner (N3) to Advanced (N1)
1-Year 9-Month Course (July Admission) 1 year 9 months Beginner (N3) to Advanced (N1)
1-Year 6-Month Course (October Admission) 1 year 6 months Beginner (N3) to Advanced (N1)
1-Year 3-Month Course (January Admission) 1 year 3 months Beginner (N3) to Advanced (N1)
Short-term Course (3 months) 3 months Not published

Capacity & facilities

Dormitory
Available — Student dormitory available. Monthly rent ¥30,000 (payable by the 16th of each month); utilities (electricity, gas, water) are billed at actual cost. Shared kitchen, toilet, and shower. About a 10-minute bicycle ride to the school. Fully equipped with a bed, refrigerator, microwave, air conditioner, rice cooker, cooking utensils, washing machine, and more.

¥30,000 / month

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

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Tuition from ¥660,000 / year

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

Long-Term Course

Selection fee Year 1 ¥20,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥66,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥660,000 / year
Facility fee Year 1 ¥33,000 / year
Supplementary material fee Year 1 ¥13,200 / year
Total Year 2 April intake ¥706,200
Total Year 2 July intake ¥529,650
Total Year 2 October intake ¥353,100
Total Year 2 January intake ¥176,550
Total Year 1 ¥792,200

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

Job placement support
Offers a job-hunting support course. In addition to further study, supports students' employment. Trains talent to match companies' needs for international personnel. Testimonials from graduates introduce examples of both employment and further study, including jobs at restaurants and food factories obtained by passing the Specified Skilled Worker exam, as well as interpreting and hotel work.

Contact

Address
605-1 Sawara A, Katori, Chiba Prefecture 287-0003 (unverified, as of ~2019)
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Nearest station
JR Sawara Station 10 min walk
Phone
+81-478-79-0215
Fax
+81-478-79-0204
Email
[email protected]

605-1 Sawara A, Katori, Chiba Prefecture

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Quality signals

No published quality signals for this school

Data sources

Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 3, 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)