Howdy Japanese Language School Nara
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
- Nara
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥680,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Howdy Co., Ltd.
- Official website
- https://nara.howdy-jp.com/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
Select a course to see only its details.
Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| Course | Duration | JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 Years (April admission) | JLPT level targets N5→N1 Start level: N5 |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) | 1 Year 6 Months (October admission) | JLPT level targets N5→N1 Start level: N5 |
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.
- Class Lessons (20/60/120 sessions)
- Group Lessons (20/60/120 sessions)
- One-on-One Lessons (1/10/20/30 sessions)
- Online Lessons (1, 10, 20, or 30 sessions)
Capacity & facilities
- Dormitory
- Available — A student dormitory is available, with a system in place to accept new students once graduating students move out.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥680,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
University Preparation Course (2 years)
| Screening fee | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥50,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥680,000 / year |
| Other Year 1 | ¥220,000 |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥680,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,660,000 |
University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months)
| Screening fee | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥50,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥680,000 / year |
| Other Year 1 | ¥200,000 |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥340,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,300,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- The school holds school-based academic and job placement advisory sessions from enrollment, provides part-time job referrals, and offers tailored higher-education/employment career plans with regular interviews every three months.
Contact
- Address
- 3-12-6 Tatsuno-Kita, Sango, Ikoma-gun, Nara Prefecture, 636-0821
- Map
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View on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Exact location on the map (opens in a new tab)A campus can host several Google listings (the school and its departments) — the map page may show more than one.
- Nearest station
- JR Yunokuchi Station 7 min walk
- Phone
- 0745-44-3271
- Fax
- 0745-44-3272
- [email protected]
Other campuses of this school
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))