Shumei Kobe International School

Japanese name, in English: Shumei Kobe International 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
As published: Selection fee ¥20,000 (same for all entry periods). Total...
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
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Established
1989
Official website
https://www3.hp-ez.com/hp/shumei-kobe/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Courses offered by Shumei Kobe International School
Course Duration
University Preparation Course (2 years) 2 years
University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) 1 year 9 months
University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) 1 year 6 months
University Preparation Course (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 Shumei Kobe International School (from the school's own materials)
Course Duration
University Preparation Course 2 years
University Preparation Course 1 year 9 months
University Preparation Course 1 year 6 months
University Preparation Course 1 year 3 months

Capacity & facilities

Dormitory
Available — ¥20,000–¥30,000 per month.

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

University Preparation Course (2 years)

Selection fee not in total ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥50,000
Tuition ¥1,232,000
Materials ¥60,000
Equipment fee ¥90,000
Total (full course) ¥1,432,000

University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months)

Selection fee not in total ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥50,000
Tuition ¥1,078,000
Materials ¥50,000
Equipment fee ¥75,000
Total (full course) ¥1,253,000

University Preparation Course (1.5 years)

Selection fee not in total ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥50,000
Tuition ¥924,000
Materials ¥40,000
Equipment fee ¥60,000
Total (full course) ¥1,074,000

University Preparation Course (1 year 3 months)

Selection fee not in total ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥50,000
Tuition ¥770,000
Materials ¥30,000
Equipment fee ¥45,000
Total (full course) ¥895,000

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

Job placement support
No published job placement support information

Contact

Address
5-1-8 Suido-suji, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0831 (unverified, as of ~2019)
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Nearest station
(Private line) Oji-koen Station
Phone
078-871-5563
Fax
078-871-5562
Email
[email protected]

5-1-8 Suido-suji, Nada-ku, Kobe

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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
  • 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)