Daiwa Academy Japanese Language

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
From ¥630,000 / year
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Yamato Bussan Co., Ltd.
Established
October 2006
Official website
https://daiwa-academy.com/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Daiwa Academy Japanese Language
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
University Preparation Course (2 years) 2 years ¥1,335,000 April
University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) 1 year 9 months ¥1,175,000 July
University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) 1 year 6 months ¥1,020,000 October

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 Daiwa Academy Japanese Language (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration
Translation Course 2 years / 1 year 9 months / 1 year 6 months
Graduate School Preparation Course 2 years / 1 year 9 months / 1 year 6 months
University Transfer Admission Course 2 years / 1 year 9 months / 1 year 6 months
University Preparation Course 2 years / 1 year 9 months / 1 year 6 months
Career Design Course 2 years / 1 year 9 months / 1 year 6 months

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
300 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
160

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.

Dormitory
Available — Student dormitory available. Multiple dormitory facilities (Amenity Sakai, Casa de Xavier, Heights Ohama, Yamamoto-cho, Asahi Plaza Ohama) within a 10-minute bicycle ride of the school. Single rooms and shared rooms can be chosen. Monthly dormitory fee ¥20,000-35,000. All dormitories are fully equipped with kitchen, toilet, bathroom, and free WiFi.

¥20,000–¥35,000 / month

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

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Tuition from ¥630,000 / year

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

2 years

Selection fee not in total ¥20,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥50,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥630,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥630,000 / year
Materials Year 1 ¥15,000 / year
Materials Year 2 ¥15,000 / year
Equipment fee Year 1 ¥30,000
Events fee & health check-up fee Year 1 ¥40,000 / year
Events fee & health check-up fee Year 2 ¥40,000 / year
Insurance Year 1 ¥10,000 / year
Insurance Year 2 ¥10,000 / year
Total (full course) ¥1,470,000

1 year 9 months

Selection fee not in total ¥20,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥50,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥630,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥472,500 / year
Materials Year 1 ¥15,000 / year
Materials Year 2 ¥12,500 / year
Equipment fee Year 1 ¥30,000
Events fee & health check-up fee Year 1 ¥40,000 / year
Events fee & health check-up fee Year 2 ¥20,000 / year
Insurance Year 1 ¥10,000 / year
Insurance Year 2 ¥8,000 / year
Total (full course) ¥1,288,000

1 year 6 months

Selection fee not in total ¥20,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥50,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥630,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥315,000 / year
Materials Year 1 ¥15,000 / year
Materials Year 2 ¥10,000 / year
Equipment fee Year 1 ¥30,000
Events fee & health check-up fee Year 1 ¥40,000 / year
Events fee & health check-up fee Year 2 ¥20,000 / year
Insurance Year 1 ¥10,000 / year
Insurance Year 2 ¥6,000 / year
Total (full course) ¥1,126,000

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

Job placement support
Provides one-on-one career counseling with the homeroom teacher, guidance on preparing application documents for university/graduate school admission, guidance on preparing research proposals, and career support through the Career Design Course.

Contact

Address
3-2-6 Kumano-cho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture 590-0947
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Nearest station
Nankai Main Line Sakai Station 3 min walk
Phone
072-224-3554
Fax
072-222-3135
Email
[email protected]

3-2-6 Kumano-cho Nishi, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture

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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))