Hiroshima YMCA College
Japanese name, in English: Hiroshima YMCA 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
- Hiroshima
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥650,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Hiroshima YMCA
- Corporate number
- 3240005001553
- Official website
- https://www.hymca.jp/jp/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| Language Communication Department / University Preparation (1 year) | 1 year |
| Language Communication Department, University Preparation 1.5-Year Course | Not published |
| Language Communication Department, University Preparation 2-Year Course | 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.
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Course | 1 year | ¥757,500 | April |
| 1-Year 6-Month Course | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,074,000 | October |
| 2-Year Course | 2 years | ¥1,390,000 | April |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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300
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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182
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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61%
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.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥650,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
1-Year Course (April Admission)
| Application fee Year 1 | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥650,000 |
| Materials fee Year 1 | ¥40,000 |
| Insurance Year 1 | ¥7,500 |
| Total (full course) | ¥817,500 |
2-Year Course (April Admission)
| Application fee Year 1 | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥650,000 |
| Materials fee Year 1 | ¥40,000 |
| Insurance Year 1 | ¥7,500 |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥650,000 |
| Materials fee Year 2 | ¥40,000 |
| Insurance Year 2 | ¥7,500 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,515,000 |
1-Year 6-Month Course (October Admission)
| Application fee Year 1 | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥325,000 |
| Materials fee Year 1 | ¥20,000 |
| Insurance Year 1 | ¥4,000 |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥650,000 |
| Materials fee Year 2 | ¥40,000 |
| Insurance Year 2 | ¥7,500 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,166,500 |
Japanese Language Course (6 months)
| Enrollment fee | ¥100,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥310,000 |
| Materials fee | ¥20,000 |
| Insurance | ¥4,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥434,000 |
Japanese Language Course (1 year)
| Enrollment fee | ¥100,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥620,000 |
| Materials fee | ¥35,000 |
| Insurance | ¥7,500 |
| Total (full course) | ¥762,500 |
Japanese Language Course (2 years)
| Enrollment fee | ¥100,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥1,240,000 |
| Materials fee | ¥65,000 |
| Insurance | ¥15,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,420,000 |
Japanese Language Course (1 year 6 months)
| Enrollment fee | ¥100,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥930,000 |
| Materials fee | ¥50,000 |
| Insurance | ¥11,500 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,091,500 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- No published job placement support information
Contact
- Address
- 7-11 Hatchobori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-8523
- 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) Hiroshima Station
- Phone
- 082-223-1292
- Fax
- 082-227-3876
- [email protected]
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
- Enrichment data (promoted by matching) (prefectural roster)
- 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))