Asia International Education Culture Institute
Japanese name, in English: AKK Cultural 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
- Osaka
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥792,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- AKK Culture Industry Co., Ltd.
- Official website
- https://akk-nihongo.com/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| University and Vocational School Preparation 1-Year 3-Month Course | 1 year 3 months |
| University and Specialized School Preparation (1-Year 6-Month Course) | 1 year 6 months |
| University and Vocational School Preparation 1-Year 9-Month Course | 1 year 9 months |
| University and Specialized School Preparation (2-Year Course) | 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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Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| Course | Duration | JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| University Preparation (2-Year Program) | 2 years | Eligible with an A1 pass on the school's own entrance exam. Aims to progress from an A1 level at admission to an advanced level (JLPT, EJU, etc.) Start level: N5 |
| 1-Year 9-Month Course | 1 year 9 months | Passing an A1-equivalent test is required; eligible with an A2 pass on the school's own entrance exam. Steadily builds the Japanese proficiency needed for university admission Start level: N5 |
| 1-Year 6-Month Course | 1 year 6 months | Passing an A2-equivalent test is required; eligible with a B1 pass on the school's own entrance exam. Aims to build, from an intermediate level, the advanced Japanese ability (JLPT, EJU, etc.) needed for university admission Start level: N4 |
Capacity & facilities
- Dormitory
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Available — Dormitories are 3-15 minutes by bicycle from school with internet access included. Monthly rent (6-month totals shown, including a ¥33,000 facility fee and ¥30,000 deposit): 4-person shared room ¥25,000/month (¥213,000/6 months), 3-person ¥28,000/month (¥231,000/6 months), 2-person ¥32,000/month (¥255,000/6 months), single room ¥55,000/month (¥393,000/6 months). Deposits are fully refunded on move-out if there is no damage or unpaid fees.
¥25,000–¥55,000 / month
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥792,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
| Selection fee | ¥33,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥55,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥792,000 / year |
| Facilities & materials fee Year 1 | ¥110,000 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥990,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- Supports applications for permission to engage in activities outside the status of residence and interview practice. Provides thorough support for progression to university.
Contact
- Address
- 4-9-27 Sakuragawa, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture (AKK Sakuragawa Building) 556-0022 (unverified, as of ~2019)
- Map
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View on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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
- (Subway) Sakuragawa Station / (Private line) Sakuragawa Station Shiomibashi Station
- Phone
- 06-6586-6519 (unverified, as of ~2019)
- Fax
- 06-6586-6529 (unverified, as of ~2019)
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
- 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))