Kobe Toyo Japanese College

Japanese name, in English: Kobe Toyo Japanese Language Academy

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
Hyogo
Institution type
Language school
Tuition
From ¥590,000 / year
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
General Incorporated Association Kobe Oriental Medicine Academy
Established
2003
Official website
https://www.jp-college.com

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Kobe Toyo Japanese College
Course Duration
University Preparation Spring Course I (1 year) 1 year
University Preparation Autumn Course I (1 year) 1 year
University Preparation Spring Course II (2 years) 2 years
University Preparation Summer Course II (1 year 9 months) 1 year 9 months
University Preparation Autumn Course II (1 year 6 months) 1 year 6 months
University Preparation Winter Course II (1 year 3 months) 1 year 3 months

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 Kobe Toyo Japanese College (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
Spring Course I 1 year ¥720,000 April
Spring Course II 2 years ¥1,360,000 April
Summer Course I 1 year ¥720,000 July
Summer Course II 1 year 9 months ¥1,201,000 July
Autumn Course I 1 year ¥720,000 October
Autumn Course II 1 year 6 months ¥1,040,000 October
Winter Course I 1 year ¥720,000 January
Winter Course II 1 year 3 months ¥881,000 January

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
520 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
377

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
73%

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 — Single, double and triple rooms available. Moving-in dormitory fee (facility/management/fire insurance) 50,000 yen plus 20,000 yen; monthly rent ranges from 20,000-27,000 yen (triple) up to 38,000-60,000 yen (single) depending on room type. A futon set can be purchased from the school for 8,000 yen.

¥20,000–¥60,000 / month

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

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Tuition from ¥590,000 / year

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

1-Year Course (each)

Screening fee ¥30,000
Enrollment fee ¥60,000
Tuition ¥590,000
Facility fee ¥100,000
Materials ¥45,000
Total (full course) ¥825,000

Winter Course II

Screening fee ¥30,000
Enrollment fee ¥60,000
Tuition ¥737,500
Facility fee ¥125,000
Materials ¥56,250
Total (full course) ¥1,009,250

Autumn Course II

Screening fee ¥30,000
Enrollment fee ¥60,000
Tuition ¥885,000
Facility fee ¥150,000
Materials ¥67,500
Total (full course) ¥1,192,500

Summer Course II

Screening fee ¥30,000
Enrollment fee ¥60,000
Tuition ¥1,032,500
Facility fee ¥175,000
Materials ¥78,750
Total (full course) ¥1,376,750

Spring Course II

Screening fee ¥30,000
Enrollment fee ¥60,000
Tuition ¥1,180,000
Facility fee ¥200,000
Materials ¥90,000
Total (full course) ¥1,560,000

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

Job placement support
Publishes lists of further-education destinations and employers. Has employment outcomes recorded for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Contact

Address
4-5-7 Kitanagasa-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0012
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Nearest station
Sannomiya Station 8 min walk
Phone
078-333-1127
Fax
078-333-1158
Email
[email protected]

4-5-7 Kitanagasa-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture

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Quality signals

  • MEXT registered teacher-training institution categories: practical training, training course — registration B0242802 (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)
  • MEXT registered teacher-training portal (name + prefecture match (high))
  • Nisshinkyo school directory (name + prefecture match (high))