LIBERTY Odawara Japanese 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
Kanagawa
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
Tokai Building Maintenance Co., Ltd.
Official website
http://www.lib-odawara.jp/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by LIBERTY Odawara Japanese Language School
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
University Preparation Course (2 years) 2 years ¥1,551,000 April
University Preparation Course (1.5 years) 1 year 6 months ¥1,188,000 October

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
160 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
85

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
53%

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 ¥600,000 / year

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

University Preparation (2-Year Course)

Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥50,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥600,000 / year
Facility fee Year 1 ¥20,000 / year
Materials Year 1 ¥20,000 / year
Activities Year 1 ¥10,000 / year
Health fee Year 1 ¥20,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥600,000 / year
Facility fee Year 2 ¥20,000 / year
Materials Year 2 ¥20,000 / year
Activities Year 2 ¥10,000 / year
Health fee Year 2 ¥20,000 / year
Total (full course) ¥1,390,000

University Preparation 1.5-Year Course

Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥50,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥600,000 / year
Facility fee Year 1 ¥20,000 / year
Materials Year 1 ¥20,000 / year
Activities Year 1 ¥10,000 / year
Health fee Year 1 ¥20,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥300,000 / year
Facility fee Year 2 ¥10,000 / year
Materials Year 2 ¥10,000 / year
Activities Year 2 ¥5,000 / year
Health fee Year 2 ¥15,000 / year
Total (full course) ¥1,060,000

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

Job placement support
Support for post-graduation paths (advancement and employment)

Contact

Address
3-11-23 Honmachi, Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture (Liberty Tokai Bldg. 2F) 250-0012
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Nearest station
(Private line) (JR) Odawara Station
Phone
0465-23-4411
Fax
0465-23-4412
Email
[email protected]

3-11-23 Honmachi, Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture (Liberty Tokai Bldg. 2F)

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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))