Alice International College

Japanese name, in English: Alice Gakuen Vocational School

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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
Ishikawa
Institution type
Language school
Tuition
¥1,000,000–¥1,290,000 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Educational Foundation Alice International Academy
Established
1992
Official website
https://gakuen.alice-japan.net/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Course Duration
Japanese Department 1.5-Year Course 1 year 6 months
Japanese Language Department (2 years) 2 years

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 JLPT Total tuition Intake
1.5-Year Course 1 year 6 months ¥1,000,000 October
2-Year Course 2 years ¥1,290,000 April
Japanese Language Department Capacity: Total capacity 240 students (Kanazawa campus: 160 April admission, 80 October admission) 2 years N5 to N1 (FY Reiwa 4 pass rate 53.6%, exceeding the national average of 38.8%) Start level: N5

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
200 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
157

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
79%

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 — Fully equipped student dormitory. In principle, all Japanese Language Department students at the Kanazawa and Kaga campuses reside there. Move-in costs: key money ¥40,000 (first time only), management fee ¥20,000 (renewed every 2 years), rent ¥28,000/month x 3 months = ¥84,000, insurance fee ¥14,000 (renewed every 2 years), totaling ¥158,000. Rent includes utilities. Room amenities: air conditioning, refrigerator, Wi-Fi, induction/gas stove. Room types: 1K (2 people), 2K/2DK (3-4 people), and 3K (5-6 people) shared rooms.

¥28,000 / month

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

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

¥1,000,000–¥1,290,000

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

Job placement support
Full job placement support system in place, including an Employment Support Center, career counseling, mock interviews, and provision of job information.

Locations

Address
8-50 Enkoji-Honmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 921-8176
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Nearest station
(JR) Kanazawa Station (Bus stop) Fushimidai / Enkoji
Phone
076-280-1001
Fax
076-280-1002
Email
[email protected]

Other campuses of this school

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))

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