Communica Institute

Japanese name, in English: Communica 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: ¥1,960,200 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category: Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean?
Operator: Communica Co., Ltd.
Official website: https://www.communica-institute.org/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Communica Institute
Course	Duration
Comprehensive Japanese Course (2 years)	2 years

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 Communica Institute (from the school's own materials)
Course	Duration	JLPT	Total tuition	Intake
Comprehensive Japanese Course (April Session)	2 years	Not published	¥1,960,200	April
Comprehensive Japanese Course (July Session)	2 years	Not published	¥1,960,200	July
Comprehensive Japanese Course (October Session)	2 years	Not published	¥1,960,200	October
Comprehensive Japanese Course (January Session)	2 years	Not published	¥1,960,200	January
Long-Term Plan (Study Visa)	6 to 24 months	N5 to above N1 Start level: N5	Not published	Not published
Short-Term Plan (Visa not required)	1 to 3 months	Not published	Not published	Not published
Business Japanese (Offered for Intermediate or Above)	Not published	JLPT required to enroll N3 or above Start level: N3	Not published	Not published
JLPT Preparation (Offered for Intermediate or Above)	Not published	N1 to N5 Start level: N5	Not published	Not published

Capacity & facilities

Capacity: 192 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
Enrollment: 153
Source data as of 2026
Utilization: 80%
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 — 15 or more student dormitory options available. From share houses (¥35,000 and up) to studio apartments (approximately ¥100,000). Long-term and short-term accommodations available. Futon rental available (¥8,900).

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Long-Term Plan

Screening fee	¥30,000

Long-Term Plan

Enrollment fee	¥70,000
Fees	¥400,000
Equipment fee	¥32,500
Activities	¥20,000

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

Job placement support: No published job placement support information

Contact

Address: 116-2 Higashi-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0031
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Nearest station: (JR/Private line/Subway) Sannomiya Station
Phone: 078-333-7720
Fax: 078-333-8570
Email: [email protected]

116-2 Higashi-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture

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Quality signals

No published quality signals for this school

Data sources

Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 2, 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))

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