ASO Foreign Language Tourism and Bridal College

Japanese name, in English: Aso Foreign Language Tourism and Bridal Vocational School

Association member

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Association member
Member of a Japanese-language-school liaison council / industry association

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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
Fukuoka
Institution type
Language school
Tuition
¥750,000–¥1,395,000 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 1
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Operator
Educational Foundation Aso Academy
Corporate number
5290005008071
Official website
https://asojuku.ac.jp/aftc/

Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)

Course Duration Total tuition Intake
Japanese Language Course 1 year 6 months ¥1,090,000 October
Japanese Language Course 2 years ¥1,395,000 April

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.

Course Duration Total tuition Intake
Japanese Language Course 1 year ¥750,000 April

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
280 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
200

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
71%

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.

Dormitory
Available — Dormitories directly operated by the Asoh Gakuen educational corporation (AI House II, AC House II) and partner dormitories (Dormy Hakata Ekiminami, Dormy Hakata Ekiminami 2) are available, open to students from all 9 schools in Fukuoka City in the group (including this school). AI House II: move-in fee ¥120,000 for a single room / ¥60,000 for a shared room, management fee ¥80,000/year, dormitory fee ¥62,200 for a single room and ¥31,650 for a shared room (monthly, utilities included). Dormy Hakata Ekiminami: move-in fee ¥120,000-¥180,000 (depending on contract length), management fee ¥188,000/year, facility fee ¥63,400-¥81,000/month.

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

¥750,000–¥1,395,000

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

Job placement support
Detailed job placement support is provided by the employment staff of the Asoh Vocational School Group (a group-wide initiative).

Contact

Address
1-14-17 Hakata Eki Minami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0016
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Nearest station
JR / Subway Hakata Station (8 min walk)
Phone
092-415-2388
Fax
092-235-2043
Email
[email protected]

1-14-17 Hakata Eki Minami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture

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Other campuses of this school

Quality signals

  • Liaison council membership National Association of Vocational Colleges for Japanese Language Education (NA-CJE) — full member (as of 2026-04)

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
  • 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)
  • Liaison council membership rosters (name + prefecture match (high))
  • Nisshinkyo school directory (name + prefecture match (high))

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