Okayama Institute of Science and Technology
Japanese name, in English: Okayama Science and Technology Vocational 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
- Okayama
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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Fees are published — amounts vary by course
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- (Preparatory) Okayama Science and Technology Academy
- Official website
- https://www.oist.ac.jp/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
Select a course to see only its details.
Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| Japanese Language Department / University Preparation (2 years) | 2 years |
| Japanese Language Department, University Preparation 1-Year 6-Month Course | 1 year 6 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.
- University Preparation Department [International Students Only]
Capacity & facilities
No published capacity, enrollment, or dormitory information for this school
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
University Preparation Department
| Examination fee not in total | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥220,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 First-term fees | ¥250,000 |
| Facilities Year 1 First-term fees | ¥60,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 Second-term fees | ¥250,000 |
| Facilities Year 1 Second-term fees | ¥60,000 |
| Textbooks and other student expenses Year 1 not in total | ¥60,000 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥840,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- Employment support available.
Contact
- Address
- 8-10 Showa-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-0032
- 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) Okayama Station
- Phone
- 086-255-7171
- Fax
- 086-255-7093 (unverified, as of ~2019)
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)