Nara International Japanese School
Japanese name, in English: Nara International 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
- Nara
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥660,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Public Interest Incorporated Association Urban Development International Exchange Center
- Established
- 1990
- Official website
- https://nara-c.com/japanese-s/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) | 1 year 6 months |
Capacity & facilities
- Dormitory
- Available — 15 apartments in 5-floor building, each with bath, toilet, kitchen, air conditioner. 7-min walk to station. Rent: 25,000-60,000 yen/month plus 30,000 yen initial fee.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥660,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
University Preparation (2-Year Program)
| Selection fee not in total | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥110,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥660,000 |
| Facilities Year 1 | ¥38,000 |
| Health fee Year 1 | ¥44,500 |
| Materials & activities Year 1 | ¥22,000 |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥660,000 |
| Facilities Year 2 | ¥38,000 |
| Health fee Year 2 | ¥44,500 |
| Materials & activities Year 2 | ¥22,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,639,000 |
University Preparation 1-Year 6-Month Program
| Selection fee not in total | ¥22,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥110,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥660,000 |
| Facilities Year 1 | ¥38,000 |
| Health fee Year 1 | ¥44,500 |
| Materials & activities Year 1 | ¥22,000 |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥330,000 |
| Facilities Year 2 | ¥19,000 |
| Health fee Year 2 | ¥22,250 |
| Materials & activities Year 2 | ¥11,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,256,750 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- No published job placement support information
Contact
- Phone
- 0745-43-6223
- [email protected]
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)