Kobe Nichigo Japanese 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
Hyogo
Institution type
Language school
Tuition
From ¥622,000 / year
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Senior Care Ltd.
Established
2018
Official website
https://kobe-nichigo.jp/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Kobe Nichigo Japanese Academy
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
General Course (2 years) 2 years ¥1,503,000 April
General Course (1 year 9 months) 1 year 9 months ¥1,331,000 July
General Course (1 year 6 months) 1 year 6 months ¥1,157,000 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 Kobe Nichigo Japanese Academy (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration JLPT
Long-Term Course 1 year 6 months to 2 years (varies by admission month) N1, N2 compatible Start level: N2
Short-term Course Minimum 1 month Not published
Online Lessons Minimum 1 month Not published

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
140 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
92

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
66%

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.

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Tuition from ¥622,000 / year

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

2-Year Course

Screening fee Year 1 ¥30,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥45,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥622,000 / year
Other miscellaneous expenses Year 1 ¥142,000 / year
Total Year 1 ¥839,000
Tuition Year 2 ¥622,000 / year
Other miscellaneous expenses Year 2 ¥142,000 / year
Total Year 2 ¥764,000
Total (full course) ¥1,603,000

1-Year 9-Month Course

Screening fee Year 1 ¥30,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥45,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥622,000 / year
Other miscellaneous expenses Year 1 ¥142,000 / year
Total Year 1 ¥839,000
Tuition Year 2 ¥466,500 / year
Other miscellaneous expenses Year 2 ¥118,200 / year
Total Year 2 ¥584,700
Total (full course) ¥1,423,700

1-Year 6-Month Course

Screening fee Year 1 ¥30,000
Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥45,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥622,000 / year
Other miscellaneous expenses Year 1 ¥142,000 / year
Total Year 1 ¥839,000
Tuition Year 2 ¥311,000 / year
Other miscellaneous expenses Year 2 ¥83,400 / year
Total Year 2 ¥394,400
Total (full course) ¥1,233,400

Short-Term Regular Course

Enrollment fee ¥10,000
Enrollment fee Currently on campaign ¥3,000
Tuition Per lesson ¥650

Group (Semi-Private) Lessons

Enrollment fee ¥3,000
Tuition ¥1,500
Individual instruction ¥2,500

Private Lessons

Enrollment fee ¥10,000
Tuition Per lesson ¥4,000

Private Lessons for Companies

Enrollment fee ¥5,000
Tuition Group of up to 4 ¥4,000
Tuition Group of 5 to 10 ¥5,000

Online Lessons

Enrollment fee ¥3,300
Lesson fee Class size: 1 student ¥4,000
Lesson fee Class size: 2–3 students ¥3,000
Lesson fee Class size: 4 or more students ¥2,500

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

Job placement support
The school was founded with the purpose of supporting progression to university or graduate school, or employment at Japanese companies.

Contact

Address
1-20-17 Minami-Tsukaguchi-machi, Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture 661-0012
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Phone
06-4950-9748
Fax
06-6424-2644
Email
[email protected]

1-20-17 Minami-Tsukaguchi-machi, Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture

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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))
  • Nisshinkyo school directory (name + prefecture match (high))