Asuka Gakuin Language Institute

Japanese name, in English: Asuka 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
Kanagawa
Institution type
Language school
Tuition
From ¥720,000 / year
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Asuka Academy Co., Ltd.
Corporate number
8020001033642
Established
1986
Official website
https://www.asuka-gakuin.jp/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Asuka Gakuin Language Institute
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
University Preparation Course (2 years) 2 years ¥1,634,000 April
University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) 1 year 9 months ¥1,445,000 July
University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) 1 year 6 months ¥1,256,000 October
University Preparation Course (1 year 3 months) 1 year 3 months ¥1,067,000 January
General Course (2 years) 2 years 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.

Other courses offered by Asuka Gakuin Language Institute (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
General Course 2 years ¥1,634,000 April

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
594 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
566

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
95%

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 ¥720,000 / year

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

Course fee schedule 1

Application screening fee (at application) Year 1 ¥30,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥77,000
Tuition for one term (12 months) Year 1 ¥720,000 / year
Materials and facility fee for one term (12 months) Year 1 ¥36,000 / year
Insurance Year 1 ¥15,000
Total Year 1 ¥878,000

Beginner Course I & II (3 months) Daily class

Enrollment fee ¥33,000
Tuition (3 months) ¥168,000

Beginner Course I & II (3 months) Class 3 times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Enrollment fee ¥16,500
Tuition (3 months) ¥82,500

Intermediate Course I (3 months) Daily class

Enrollment fee ¥33,000
Tuition (3 months) ¥168,000

Intermediate Course I (3 months) Class twice a week (Tue, Thu)

Enrollment fee ¥16,500
Tuition (3 months) ¥55,000

Intermediate Course II (3 months)

Enrollment fee ¥33,000
Tuition (3 months) ¥168,000

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

Job placement support
No published job placement support information

Contact

Address
1-36 Hinode-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0066
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Nearest station
(Private line) Hinodecho Station
Phone
045-231-2811
Fax
045-231-2827
Email
[email protected]

1-36 Hinode-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

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Quality signals

  • Liaison council membership Japan Language School Association (JaLSA) — full 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
  • Enrichment data (promoted by matching) (official website → NTA match (score 1.0))
  • 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))