Meric Japanese Language School
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 ¥696,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Educational Foundation Merrick Academy
- Corporate number
- 6120005017666
- Official website
- http://www.meric.co.jp/meric/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years |
| University Preparation Course (1.5 years) | Not published |
| General Course (2 years) | 2 years |
| General Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months |
| General Course (1.5 years) | Not published |
| General Course (1 year 3 months) | 1 year 3 months |
| General Course (1 year) | 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.
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| Course | Duration | JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Year Course (April Admission) | 2 years | Target: pass N1 and N2 (Beginner to Advanced, placed by placement test) |
| 1-Year Course (April Admission) | 1 year | Target: pass N1 and N2 (Beginner to Advanced, placed by placement test) |
| 1-Year 9-Month Course (July Admission) | 1 year 9 months | Target: pass N1 and N2 (Beginner to Advanced, placed by placement test) |
| 1-Year 6-Month Course (October Admission) | 1 year 6 months | Target: pass N1 and N2 (Beginner to Advanced, placed by placement test) |
| 1-Year 3-Month Course (January Admission) | 1 year 3 months | Target: pass N1 and N2 (Beginner to Advanced, placed by placement test) |
Capacity & facilities
- Dormitory
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Available — The school maintains dormitories for international students, within about 20 minutes by bicycle of the school; some are described as roughly 3-10 minutes on foot. Students purchasing bedding pay a futon fee separately.
¥30,000 / month
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥696,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
2-Year Course
| Selection fee | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥60,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,392,000 |
| Maintenance fee | ¥40,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,522,000 |
1-Year Course
| Selection fee | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥60,000 |
| Tuition | ¥696,000 |
| Maintenance fee | ¥20,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥806,000 |
1-Year 9-Month Course
| Selection fee | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥60,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,218,000 |
| Maintenance fee | ¥35,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,343,000 |
1-Year 6-Month Course
| Selection fee | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥60,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,044,000 |
| Maintenance fee | ¥30,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,164,000 |
1-Year 3-Month Course
| Selection fee | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥60,000 |
| Tuition | ¥870,000 |
| Maintenance fee | ¥25,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥985,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- Provides job openings and part-time work information from companies.
Contact
- Address
- 1-10-6 Nippombashi-Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0006
- 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/Private line) Nippombashi Station / Namba Station
- Phone
- 06-6646-0330
- Fax
- 06-6646-0320 (unverified, as of ~2019)
Quality signals
No published quality signals for this school
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 13, 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)