SAMU Language School
Japanese name, in English: SAMU Education 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 ¥684,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Japanese Language Education Exchange Promotion Institute Ltd.
- Official website
- https://samu-language.com/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years | ¥1,402,400 | April |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months | ¥1,236,550 | July |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,070,700 | October |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 3 months) | 1 year 3 months | ¥904,850 | January |
| General Course (1 year) | 1 year | Not published | Not published |
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 | JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Year Course Capacity: Up to 20 students per class (maximum 26 classes) | 2 years | N5 to N1 (six-level classes: Beginner A, Beginner B, Lower-Intermediate, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Advanced; determined by placement test and Japanese interview) Start level: N5 |
| 1-Year 9-Month Course Capacity: Up to 20 students per class (maximum 26 classes) | 1 year 9 months | N5 to N1 (six-level classes: Beginner A, Beginner B, Lower-Intermediate, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Advanced; determined by placement test and Japanese interview) Start level: N5 |
| 1-Year 6-Month Course Capacity: Up to 20 students per class (maximum 26 classes) | 1 year 6 months | N5 to N1 (six-level classes: Beginner A, Beginner B, Lower-Intermediate, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Advanced; determined by placement test and Japanese interview) Start level: N5 |
| 1-Year 3-Month Course Capacity: Up to 20 students per class (maximum 26 classes) | 1 year 3 months | N5 to N1 (six-level classes: Beginner A, Beginner B, Lower-Intermediate, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Advanced; determined by placement test and Japanese interview) Start level: N5 |
| Short-Term (countries not requiring an invitation) | 3 months | Not published |
| Short-Term (countries requiring an invitation) | 3 months | Not published |
| Special Enrollment Course (Japan Residents / Non-Study-Abroad-Visa) | 3 months | N5 to N1 (joins the main-course international student classes; six levels: Beginner A, Beginner B, Lower-Intermediate, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Advanced; determined by placement test) Start level: N5 |
| Special Enrollment Course (Tuition Waived) | 6 months | N5 to N1 (joins the main-course international student classes; six levels: Beginner A, Beginner B, Lower-Intermediate, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Advanced; determined by placement test) Start level: N5 |
| 18-Session Course (90 minutes per session) | Not published | Not published |
| 12-Session Course (45 minutes per session) | Not published | Not published |
| 10-Session Course (45 minutes per session) | Not published | Not published |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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540
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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346
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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64%
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 ¥684,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
2-Year Course
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥684,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥78,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥12,000 / year |
| Insurance Year 1 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Health fee Year 1 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥684,000 / year |
| Materials Year 2 | ¥30,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 2 | ¥78,000 / year |
| Activities Year 2 | ¥12,000 / year |
| Insurance Year 2 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Health fee Year 2 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,703,000 |
1-Year 9-Month Course
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥684,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥78,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥12,000 / year |
| Insurance Year 1 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Health fee Year 1 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥513,000 / year |
| Materials Year 2 | ¥22,500 / year |
| Facility fee Year 2 | ¥58,500 / year |
| Activities Year 2 | ¥9,000 / year |
| Insurance Year 2 | ¥7,500 / year |
| Health fee Year 2 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,499,500 |
1-Year 6-Month Course
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥684,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥78,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥12,000 / year |
| Insurance Year 1 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Health fee Year 1 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥342,000 / year |
| Materials Year 2 | ¥15,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 2 | ¥39,000 / year |
| Activities Year 2 | ¥6,000 / year |
| Insurance Year 2 | ¥5,000 / year |
| Health fee Year 2 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,296,000 |
1-Year 3-Month Course
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥684,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥78,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥12,000 / year |
| Insurance Year 1 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Health fee Year 1 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥171,000 / year |
| Materials Year 2 | ¥7,500 / year |
| Facility fee Year 2 | ¥19,500 / year |
| Activities Year 2 | ¥3,000 / year |
| Insurance Year 2 | ¥2,500 / year |
| Health fee Year 2 | ¥10,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,092,500 |
Short-Term (countries not requiring an invitation) (3 months)
| Tuition | ¥174,000 / course |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥10,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥184,000 |
Short-Term (countries requiring an invitation) (3 months)
| Tuition | ¥174,000 / course |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥10,000 |
| Visa application fee | ¥14,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥198,000 |
18-Session Course (90 minutes per session) 2 people
| Tuition per person | ¥42,000 |
|---|---|
| Total (full course) | ¥84,000 |
18-Session Course (90 minutes per session) 3 people
| Tuition per person | ¥40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total (full course) | ¥120,000 |
18-Session Course (90 minutes per session) 4 to 6 people
| Tuition per person | ¥38,000 |
|---|
18-Session Course (90 minutes per session) Joining mid-course
| Tuition per person | ¥2,500 |
|---|
12-Session Course (45 minutes per session) Individual
| Tuition per person | ¥48,000 |
|---|---|
| Total (full course) | ¥48,000 |
12-Session Course (45 minutes per session) 2 people
| Tuition per person | ¥42,000 |
|---|---|
| Total (full course) | ¥84,000 |
12-Session Course (45 minutes per session) 3 people
| Tuition per person | ¥28,000 |
|---|---|
| Total (full course) | ¥84,000 |
12-Session Course (45 minutes per session) 4 people
| Tuition per person | ¥21,000 |
|---|---|
| Total (full course) | ¥84,000 |
Special Enrollment Course (Japan Residents, Non-Study Visa) (3 months)
| Tuition | ¥174,000 / course |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥10,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥184,000 |
Special Enrollment Course (Tuition Waived, 6-Month Lump-Sum Payment)
| Tuition | ¥348,000 / course |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥10,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥358,000 |
10-Session Course (45 minutes per session)
| Tuition per session | ¥4,000 |
|---|---|
| Total (full course) | ¥40,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- Classes preparing students for further education and job hunting are provided.
Contact
- Address
- 2-1-6 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073
- 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
- (JR) Shin-Okubo Station / Okubo Station
- Phone
- 03-3205-2020
- Fax
- 03-3205-2022
- [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))