ECC Japanese Language Institute Shinjuku School

Japanese name, in English: ECC Japanese Language Academy Shinjuku Campus

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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
Tokyo
Institution type
Language school
Tuition
From ¥792,000 / year
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
ECC Co., Ltd.
Established
1992
Official website
https://ecc-nihongo.com/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Course Duration Total tuition Intake
Comprehensive Japanese (1-Year 6-Month Course) 1 year 6 months ¥1,202,750 October
Comprehensive Japanese (1-Year Course) 1 year ¥825,500 April & October
Comprehensive Japanese (2-Year Course) 2 years ¥1,574,000 April

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.

Course Duration
Comprehensive Japanese Course (for those seeking a Study Visa) 2 years / 1 year 9 months / 1 year 6 months / 1 year 3 months
Comprehensive Japanese Course (for residents and short-term visitors) 5 weeks / 3 months / 6 months / 9 months / 1 year
Practical Japanese Conversation Course (for residents and short-term visitors) 5 weeks / 3 months / 6 months / 9 months / 1 year
Private Lessons (In-Person) (10, 20, 30, or 40 sessions (90 minutes or more per lesson))
Private Lessons (Online) (20, 30, 40, or 50 sessions (60 minutes per lesson and up))

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
100 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
60

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
60%

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 — School can introduce affiliated apartments, guesthouses, student dormitories, and homestay options; no fee amounts published

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Tuition from ¥792,000 / year

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

Comprehensive Japanese Course (for Student Visa Applicants) (2 years)

Selection fee not in total ¥33,000
Enrollment fee ¥55,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥792,000 / year
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee Year 1 ¥22,000 / year
Insurance Year 1 ¥6,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥792,000 / year
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee Year 2 ¥22,000 / year
Insurance Year 2 ¥6,000 / year
Subtotal Year 2 ¥820,000
Total Year 1 ¥875,000

Comprehensive Japanese Course (for Student Visa Applicants) (1 year 9 months)

Selection fee not in total ¥33,000
Enrollment fee ¥55,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥792,000 / year
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee Year 1 ¥22,000 / year
Insurance Year 1 ¥6,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥594,000 / year
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee Year 2 ¥16,500 / year
Insurance Year 2 ¥6,000 / year
Subtotal Year 2 ¥616,500
Total Year 1 ¥875,000

Comprehensive Japanese Course (for Student Visa Applicants) (1 year 6 months)

Selection fee not in total ¥33,000
Enrollment fee ¥55,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥792,000 / year
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee Year 1 ¥22,000 / year
Insurance Year 1 ¥6,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥396,000 / year
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee Year 2 ¥11,000 / year
Insurance Year 2 ¥6,000 / year
Subtotal Year 2 ¥413,000
Total Year 1 ¥875,000

Comprehensive Japanese Course (for Student Visa Applicants) (1 year 3 months)

Selection fee not in total ¥33,000
Enrollment fee ¥55,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥792,000 / year
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee Year 1 ¥22,000 / year
Insurance Year 1 ¥6,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥198,000 / year
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee Year 2 ¥5,500 / year
Insurance Year 2 ¥6,000 / year
Subtotal Year 2 ¥209,500
Total Year 1 ¥875,000

Comprehensive Japanese and Practical Conversation Course (Residents and Short-Term Visitors) (5 weeks)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥99,000
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee ¥5,500
Total (full course) ¥115,500

Comprehensive Japanese and Practical Conversation Course (Residents and Short-Term Visitors) (3 months)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥198,000
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee ¥11,000
Total (full course) ¥220,000

Comprehensive Japanese and Practical Conversation Course (Residents and Short-Term Visitors) (6 months)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥396,000
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee ¥22,000
Total (full course) ¥429,000

Comprehensive Japanese and Practical Conversation Course (Residents and Short-Term Visitors) (9 months)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥594,000
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee ¥33,000
Total (full course) ¥638,000

Comprehensive Japanese and Practical Conversation Course (Residents and Short-Term Visitors) (1 year)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥792,000
Facilities & academic activities enhancement fee ¥44,000
Total (full course) ¥847,000

Private Lessons (In-Person) (10 sessions)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥165,000 / course
Total (full course) ¥176,000

Private Lessons (In-Person) (20 sessions)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥330,000 / course
Total (full course) ¥341,000

Private Lessons (In-Person) (30 sessions)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥495,000 / course
Total (full course) ¥506,000

Private Lessons (In-Person) (40 sessions)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥660,000 / course
Total (full course) ¥671,000

Private Lessons (Online) (20 sessions)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥220,000 / course
Total (full course) ¥231,000

Private Lessons (Online) (30 sessions)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥330,000 / course
Total (full course) ¥341,000

Private Lessons (Online) (40 sessions)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥440,000 / course
Total (full course) ¥451,000

Private Lessons (online) (50 sessions)

Enrollment fee ¥11,000
Tuition ¥550,000 / course
Total (full course) ¥561,000

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

Job placement support
An experienced teaching staff provides careful, ongoing support, guiding students not only through university preparation but all the way to securing employment.

Locations

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Postal code
160-0023
Nearest station
(JR) Okubo Station
Phone
03-5331-3140
Fax
03-5331-3141
Email
[email protected]

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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
  • 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))

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