Ashiya International School of Japanese studies at Osaka
Japanese name, in English: Ashiya International Academy Osaka Campus
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
- Osaka
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥825,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Ono Comprehensive Education Research Institute Co., Ltd.
- Established
- October 2003
- Official website
- https://www.ashiya-intl.com/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| University Preparation (1 year 3 months) | 1 year 3 months |
| University Preparation (1 year 6 months) | 1 year 6 months |
| University Preparation (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months |
| University Preparation (2 years) | 2 years |
| General 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.
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (1 year 3 months) | 1 year 3 months | ¥873,000 | January |
| University Preparation Course (1.5 years) | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,027,000 | October |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months | ¥1,180,000 | July |
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years | ¥1,334,000 | April |
| General Course (2 years) | 2 years | ¥1,334,000 | January |
| University Preparation Course | 1 year 3 months / 2 years / 1 year 9 months / 1 year 6 months | Not published | Not published |
| General Course | 2 years | Not published | Not published |
| Nursing Student Training Class | 2 years / 1 year 9 months / 1 year 6 months | Not published | Not published |
| Advanced Human Resources Nursing Training Class | 2 years / 1 year 9 months | Not published | Not published |
| Specified Care Skills Class | 1 year 3 months / 2 years / 1 year 9 months / 1 year 6 months | Not published | Not published |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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300
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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147
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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49%
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
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Available — Dormitory living is mandatory for the first 6 months to build independence and social skills. Women's dorm: 3-4 person shared rooms, ¥25,000/month rent per person plus a ¥60,000 maintenance fee, about 25 minutes' walk from school. Men's dorm: same rent/fee structure, about 30 minutes' walk from school. Utilities average ¥3,000–¥5,000/month per person; Wi-Fi is extra; the dorm fee is non-refundable and residents cannot move out within the first 6 months. After that, the school can introduce students to private one-room apartments (¥50,000–¥70,000/month rent, ¥5,000–¥8,000 management fee, ¥100,000–¥200,000 deposit).
¥25,000–¥70,000 / month
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥825,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
General Course (1 year 3 months)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥825,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥18,700 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥18,700 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Total (full course) | ¥994,400 |
University Preparation Course (2 years)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,320,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥29,700 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥29,700 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,511,400 |
University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,155,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥27,500 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥27,500 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,342,000 |
University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥990,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥26,400 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥25,300 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,173,700 |
Nursing Training Class (2 years)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,320,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥29,700 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥29,700 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Nursing national exam preparation | ¥165,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,676,400 |
Nursing Training Class (1 year 9 months)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,155,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥27,500 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥27,500 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Nursing national exam preparation | ¥165,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,507,000 |
Specified Care Skills Class (1 year 3 months)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥825,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥18,700 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥18,700 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Care worker exam final preparation | ¥40,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,034,400 |
Specified Care Skills Class (2 years)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,320,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥29,700 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥29,700 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Care worker exam final preparation | ¥40,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,551,400 |
Specified Care Skills Class (1 year 9 months)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,155,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥27,500 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥27,500 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Care worker exam final preparation | ¥40,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,382,000 |
Specified Care Skills Class (1 year 6 months)
| Selection fee | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥66,000 |
| Tuition | ¥990,000 / year |
| Facility fee | ¥26,400 |
| Extracurricular activity fee | ¥25,300 |
| Materials | ¥28,600 |
| Health check fee (2 payments) | ¥15,400 |
| Care worker exam final preparation | ¥40,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,213,700 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- The 'Graduate Career Paths' page mentions progression outcomes and job placement support, stating that the school's two pillars are 'progression to university or vocational school, and employment at hospitals or nursing care facilities.'
Contact
- Address
- 1-7-1 Terada-machi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 543-0045
- Map
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Exact location on the map (opens in a new tab)A campus can host several Google listings (the school and its departments) — the map page may show more than one.
- Nearest station
- (JR) Teradacho Station
- Phone
- 06-6770-2857
- Fax
- 06-4305-1326
- [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))