KAI Japanese Language School
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
- Tokyo
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥960,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- KAI Co., Ltd.
- Official website
- https://www.kaij.jp
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
- Comprehensive Japanese Course (starting January, April, July, 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.
Select a course to see only its details.
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Japanese Course Morning Class | 2 years | ¥1,640,000 | April & July & October & January |
| Comprehensive Japanese Course Afternoon Class | 2 years | ¥1,640,000 | April & July & October & January |
| Comprehensive Japanese Course Capacity: approx. 200 students | 3 months | Not published | Not published |
| Summer Course Capacity: July: Maximum 8 students, August: Maximum 12 students | 1 to 2 weeks | Not published | Not published |
| Practical Conversation Course (Short-Term), Level 1 to 4 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Private Lessons (customizable) | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Online Lessons (customizable) | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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280
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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138
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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49%
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 — Homestay, guest house, weekly apartment, hotel, and regular apartment options available.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥960,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
Comprehensive Japanese course (4 terms, 1 year)
| Enrollment fee | ¥50,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥960,000 |
| Teaching materials (KAI⋮DLS) | ¥40,000 |
| Selection fee | ¥30,000 |
| Health management fee (international student insurance premium, health check fee) | ¥15,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,050,000 |
Comprehensive Japanese course (3 terms, 9 months)
| Enrollment fee | ¥50,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥755,000 |
| Teaching materials (KAI⋮DLS) | ¥30,000 |
| Selection fee | ¥30,000 |
| Health management fee (international student insurance premium, health check fee) | ¥15,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥835,000 |
Comprehensive Japanese course (2 terms, 6 months)
| Enrollment fee | ¥50,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥500,000 |
| Teaching materials (KAI⋮DLS) | ¥20,000 |
| Selection fee | ¥30,000 |
| Health management fee (international student insurance premium, health check fee) | ¥15,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥570,000 |
Comprehensive Japanese course (1 term, 3 months)
| Enrollment fee | ¥50,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥260,000 |
| Teaching materials (KAI⋮DLS) | ¥10,000 |
| Selection fee | ¥30,000 |
| Health management fee (international student insurance premium, health check fee) | ¥15,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥320,000 |
Summer course (2 weeks, 3–14 August)
| Tuition and material fees | ¥145,000 |
|---|---|
| Activities not in total | ¥55,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥145,000 |
Summer course (2 weeks, 3–14 August)
| Tuition and material fees | ¥130,000 |
|---|---|
| Total (full course) | ¥130,000 |
Summer course (3 weeks, 3–21 August)
| Tuition and material fees | ¥175,000 |
|---|---|
| Activities not in total | ¥80,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥175,000 |
Summer course (3 weeks, 3–21 August)
| Tuition and material fees | ¥160,000 |
|---|---|
| Total (full course) | ¥160,000 |
Private Lessons
| Arrangement fee | ¥10,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition (weekdays 9:00-18:00, 1 person) | ¥8,000 |
| Tuition (weekdays 9:00-18:00, 2 people) | ¥10,000 |
| Tuition (weekdays 18:00-20:30, 1 person) | ¥9,600 |
| Tuition (weekdays 18:00-20:30, 2 people) | ¥12,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- No published job placement support information
Contact
- Address
- 1-15-18 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (Miyuki Bldg. 3F) 169-0072
- Map
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View on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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) Shin-Okubo Station
- Phone
- 03-3205-1356
- Fax
- 03-3207-4651
- [email protected]
Quality signals
- Liaison council membership Japan Language School Network (JLSN) — general 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))