Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center, Japan Student Services Organization

Japanese name, in English: Japan Student Services Organization Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center

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
¥822,867–¥1,192,337 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Japan Student Services Organization
Official website
https://www.jasso.go.jp/ryugaku/jlec/tjlec/index.html

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center, Japan Student Services Organization
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
Graduate School and University Preparation Program 1-Year Course 1 year ¥822,867 April
Graduate School and University Preparation Program 1.5-Year Course 1 year 6 months ¥1,192,337 October
University Preparation Program (1 year) 1 year ¥822,867 April
University Preparation Program (1.5-Year Course) 1 year 6 months ¥1,192,337 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.

Other courses offered by Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center, Japan Student Services Organization (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration JLPT
University Preparation Program (1-Year Course) 1 year JLPT required to enroll A1/N5 equivalent or above (standard minimum for all student-visa courses) Start level: N5
University Preparation Program (1.5-Year Course) 1 year 6 months JLPT required to enroll A1/N5 equivalent or above (standard minimum for all student-visa courses) Start level: N5
Graduate School Preparation Program (1-Year Course) 1 year JLPT required to enroll A1/N5 equivalent or above (standard minimum for all student-visa courses) Start level: N5
Graduate School Preparation Program (1.5-Year Course) 1 year 6 months JLPT required to enroll A1/N5 equivalent or above (standard minimum for all student-visa courses) Start level: N5

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
380

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
172

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
45%

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 — The school has 149 dormitory rooms on its premises. About 20% of self-funded international students live in the dormitory (as of August 2026, vacancies are limited). In addition, the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) operates the Tokyo International Exchange Center (2-2-1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8630) as housing for international students and researchers.

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

University Preparation Program / Graduate School Preparation Program (1.5-Year Course)

Selection fee not in total ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥100,000
Tuition ¥930,000
Materials ¥47,137
Activities ¥29,700
Facility fee ¥85,500
Total (full course) ¥1,192,337

University Preparation Program / Graduate School Preparation Program (1-Year Course)

Selection fee not in total ¥20,000
School fees ¥822,867
Total (full course) ¥822,867

Student Dormitory

Dorm rent ¥28,000 / month
Wi-Fi usage fee ¥2,000 / month
Total ¥30,000

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

Job placement support
JASSO provides useful information on job hunting and recruitment activities for international students. Scholarship eligibility requires excellent grades and an attendance rate of 90% or higher.

Scholarships

Scholarship program mentioned on the school's website. Presence was verified; the terms were not — confirm details with the school.

Details are published in Japanese on the school's website.

Contact

Address
3-22-7 Kita-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0074
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Nearest station
(JR) Okubo Station
Phone
03-3371-7267
Fax
03-5337-6693
Email
[email protected]

3-22-7 Kita-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

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Quality signals

No published quality signals for this school

Data sources

Compiled from the registries below; record generated on September 27, 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))