The KOHWA Institute of Japanese Language
Japanese name, in English: KOHWA 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
- Tokyo
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥620,400 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Kowa Co., Ltd.
- Official website
- https://www.kohwa-ijl.co.jp/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years | ¥1,383,800 | April |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months | ¥1,220,450 | July |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,057,100 | 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.
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Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| Course | Duration | JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Year Course, JLPT N1 | 2 years | Not published |
| 1-Year 9-Month Course, JLPT N1 | 1 year 9 months | Not published |
| 1-Year 6-Month Course | 1 year 6 months | Advanced |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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180
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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134
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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74%
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)
Tuition from ¥620,400 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
2-Year Course
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥620,400 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥69,960 / year |
| Equipment fee Year 1 | ¥48,840 / year |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥620,400 / year |
| Materials Year 2 | ¥69,960 / year |
| Equipment fee Year 2 | ¥48,840 / year |
| Total Year 2 | ¥739,200 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥827,200 |
1-Year 9-Month Course
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥620,400 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥69,960 / year |
| Equipment fee Year 1 | ¥48,840 / year |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥465,300 |
| Materials Year 2 | ¥52,470 |
| Equipment fee Year 2 | ¥36,630 |
| Total Year 2 | ¥554,400 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥827,200 |
1-Year 6-Month Course
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥620,400 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥69,960 / year |
| Equipment fee Year 1 | ¥48,840 / year |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥310,200 |
| Materials Year 2 | ¥34,980 |
| Equipment fee Year 2 | ¥24,420 |
| Total Year 2 | ¥369,600 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥827,200 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- No published job placement support information
Contact
- Address
- 3-45-28 Sanno, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0023
- 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) Omori Station
- Phone
- 03-6429-2501
- Fax
- 03-6429-2502
- [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))