Kurume Seminar Specialized Training College
Japanese name, in English: Kurume Seminar Professional School
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
- Fukuoka
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥640,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Kurume Seminar
- Corporate number
- 5290005009656
- Established
- 2002
- Official website
- https://www.kusemi.ac.jp/nihongo/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Japanese (1-Year Course) | 1 year | ¥830,000 | April |
| Comprehensive Japanese (2-Year Course) | 2 years | ¥1,530,000 | April |
| Comprehensive Japanese (1.5-Year Course) | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,180,000 | October |
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 |
|---|---|
| Short-Term Course (Auditing Student) | 3 months |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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280
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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190
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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68%
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 — A student dormitory is available for the Short-Term Course (Auditing Student). Single room (Room A, B, or C) dormitory fee ¥147,000 (for 90 days over 3 months, utilities included). Facilities: kitchen, gas stove, toilet, washbasin, bath, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, bed frame, Wi-Fi, room air conditioner, desk, chair, and drying rack. Students may stay in the dormitory for 7 days before and after the course period (availability depends on room capacity).
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥640,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
Comprehensive Japanese (2-Year Course)
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥640,000 / year |
| Educational enhancement fee Year 1 | ¥60,000 / year |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥640,000 / year |
| Educational enhancement fee Year 2 | ¥60,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,530,000 |
Comprehensive Japanese (1.5-Year Course)
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥640,000 / year |
| Educational enhancement fee Year 1 | ¥60,000 / year |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥320,000 / year |
| Educational enhancement fee Year 2 | ¥30,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,180,000 |
Comprehensive Japanese (1-Year Course)
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥640,000 / year |
| Educational enhancement fee Year 1 | ¥60,000 / year |
| Total (full course) | ¥830,000 |
Short-Term Course (Auditing Student) (3 months)
| Tuition | ¥160,000 |
|---|---|
| Materials | ¥15,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥175,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- The school provides career education guidance from highly trained staff, plus a part-time job support system for students during their studies.
Contact
- Address
- 2-56 Tenjin-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, 830-0033
- 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.
- Phone
- 0942-36-6660
- Fax
- 0942-35-1065
- [email protected]
Other campuses of this school
Quality signals
- Liaison council membership Japan Language School Network (JLSN) — general 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
- 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))