Osaka International School of Culture and Language

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
As published: Entrance exam fee ¥20,000, national health insurance...
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Educational Foundation Oka Academy
Corporate number
5120005008055
Established
1985
Official website
https://www.japanese.ac.jp/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Osaka International School of Culture and Language
Course Duration
2-Year Course (University Preparation and General) 2 years
1-Year 9-Month Course (University Preparation and General) 1 year 9 months
1-Year 6-Month Course (University Preparation and General) 1 year 6 months
1-Year 3-Month Course (University Preparation and General) 1 year 3 months
1-Year Course (General) 1 year

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 Osaka International School of Culture and Language (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration JLPT
University Preparation Japanese Language Department Capacity: 23 classes 1 year or 2 years N1 to N2 Start level: N2
Business Japanese Department Capacity: 5 classes 1 year or 2 years N2 to N3 Start level: N3

Capacity & facilities

Dormitory
Available — Student dormitory available; 10-15 minutes on foot from school

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Fee breakdown
Screening fee ¥20,000

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

Job placement support
Many students work part-time; employment examples provided

Contact

Address
2-11-12 Doshin, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0035
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Nearest station
(JR) Tenma Station (Subway) Ogimachi Station
Phone
+81-6-6882-1435
Fax
+81-6-6882-1439
Email
[email protected]

2-11-12 Doshin, Kita-ku, Osaka

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Quality signals

  • Liaison council membership Japan Language School Network (JLSN) — general 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) (prefectural roster)
  • 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))