Sunshine Japanese Language School
Japanese name, in English: Sunshine Language School
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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¥1,164,000–¥1,808,000 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- H.E.M. Co., Ltd.
- Official website
- https://www.sunshinesch.com
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years | ¥1,808,000 | April |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months | ¥1,593,000 | July |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,379,000 | October |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 3 months) | 1 year 3 months | ¥1,164,000 | January |
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 |
|---|---|
| Short-term Course | 3 months |
| General Japanese Course Capacity: Maximum 20 students | Not published |
| University Preparation Course | Not published |
| Graduate School Preparation Course Capacity: Maximum 20 students | Not published |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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225
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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126
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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56%
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 — Dormitories introduced through a real estate company partnered with the school (Ikebukuro: 1-2-5 Ikebukuro Honcho, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 7-minute walk to the school, single and 2-person rooms / Kamiitabashi: 1-5-17 Kitamachi, Nerima-ku, Tokyo, 8-minute walk from Kamiitabashi Station and within a 30-minute commute to the school, single, 2-person, and 4-person rooms). Contracts and management are handled by the partner real estate company, and rent is required separately from tuition (the amount is not published).
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
¥1,164,000–¥1,808,000
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- No published job placement support information
Contact
- Address
- 1-7-18 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0014
- 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
- Ikebukuro Station West exit
- Phone
- 03-6914-1201
- Fax
- 03-6914-1205
- [email protected]
Quality signals
No published quality signals for this school
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 2, 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))