International Culture School of Foreign Language
Japanese name, in English: International Humanities and Foreign Language 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
- Tokyo
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥723,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- International Humanities Planning Co., Ltd.
- Established
- 1988
- Official website
- https://ja-ics.jp/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months |
| University Preparation Course (1.5 years) | Not published |
| 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.
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years | ¥1,521,000 | April |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months | ¥1,352,750 | July |
| University Preparation Course (1.5 years) | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,169,500 | October |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 3 months) | 1 year 3 months | ¥1,001,250 | January |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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160
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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130
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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81%
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 ¥723,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
Course fee schedule 1
| Selection fee | ¥25,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥50,000 |
| Fees Year 1 | ¥723,000 / year |
| JLPT examination fee | ¥15,000 |
| Health check fee | ¥5,000 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥818,000 |
University Preparation 1-Year 3-Month Course
| Total (full course) | ¥1,021,250 |
|---|
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- The school cooperates with graduates seeking employment or work opportunities
Contact
- Address
- 3-26-13 Minami-dai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0014
- 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
- (Subway) Nakano-Fujimicho Station
- Phone
- 03-5340-8524
- Fax
- 03-5340-8724
- [email protected]
Quality signals
No published quality signals for this school
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 12, 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))