Tokyo Institute of Language -Japanese Language Center

Japanese name, in English: Tokyo Language and Literature Institute Japanese Language Center

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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
From ¥600,000 / year
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Tokyo Language and Culture Academy Co., Ltd.
Established
1985
Official website
https://www.j-study.net/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Course Duration
University Preparation Course (2 years) 2 years
University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) 1 year 9 months
University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) 1 year 6 months
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.

Course Duration
Short-Term Student Course, 3-Month Course 3 months
Short-Term Student Course, 6-Month Course 6 months

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
480

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Tuition from ¥600,000 / year

First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.

University Preparation (2-Year Course)

Enrollment fee ¥50,000
Fees Year 1 ¥600,000 / year
Materials & activities Year 1 ¥50,000 / year
Facilities & equipment maintenance fee Year 1 ¥25,000 / year
Subtotal Year 2 ¥742,500
Total Year 1 ¥797,500

University Preparation 1-Year 9-Month Course

Enrollment fee ¥50,000
Fees Year 1 ¥600,000 / year
Materials & activities Year 1 ¥50,000 / year
Facilities & equipment maintenance fee Year 1 ¥25,000 / year
Subtotal (Year 2, 9 months) Year 2 ¥556,875
Total Year 1 ¥797,500

University Preparation 1-Year 6-Month Course

Enrollment fee ¥50,000
Fees Year 1 ¥600,000 / year
Materials & activities Year 1 ¥50,000 / year
Facilities & equipment maintenance fee Year 1 ¥25,000 / year
Subtotal (Year 2, 6 months) Year 2 ¥371,250
Total Year 1 ¥797,500

University Preparation 1-Year 3-Month Course

Enrollment fee ¥50,000
Fees Year 1 ¥600,000 / year
Materials & activities Year 1 ¥50,000 / year
Facilities & equipment maintenance fee Year 1 ¥25,000 / year
Subtotal (Year 2, 3 months) Year 2 ¥185,625
Total Year 1 ¥797,500

As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.

Job placement support
Around 5,000 foreign students have graduated; many entered well-known universities & specialized professional schools.

Contact

Address
3-26-16 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0014
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Nearest station
Ikebukuro Station West exit 10 min walk (Exit C1, 5 min walk)
Phone
03-3986-4447 (unverified, as of ~2019)
Fax
03-3986-9916 (unverified, as of ~2019)

3-26-16 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0014

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Quality signals

No published quality signals for this school

Data sources

Compiled from the registries below; record generated on September 19, 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)

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