Mercury Japanese Language Institute
Japanese name, in English: Mercury Japanese Language Academy
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 ¥580,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Mercury Japan Co., Ltd.
- Official website
- https://www.mercuryjapan18.com/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration | JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) Capacity: 60 students | 2 years | Admission from N5 equivalent (150+ hours of study completed), targeting passes in N3 (year 1) and N2 (year 2) Start level: N5 |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) Capacity: 40 students | 1 year 6 months | Admission from N4 equivalent (300+ hours of study completed), targeting a pass in N2 Start level: N4 |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
- 100
- Dormitory
- Available — Introductions to study-friendly housing through a real estate agent familiar with Kitakyushu City.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥580,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
1-Year 6-Month Course
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥25,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥50,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥580,000 |
| Other Year 1 | ¥112,450 |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥290,000 |
| Other Year 2 | ¥82,550 |
| Total Year 2 not in total | ¥372,550 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥767,450 |
2-Year Course
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥25,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥50,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥580,000 |
| Other Year 1 | ¥118,550 |
| Tuition Year 2 | ¥580,000 |
| Other Year 2 | ¥116,950 |
| Total Year 2 not in total | ¥696,950 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥773,550 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- Guidance and counseling on entrance-exam subjects for university and vocational-school admission, plus guidance and counseling to help students choose the best school.
Contact
- Address
- Mojiko, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
- Map
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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
- Mojiko Station
- Phone
- 093-322-5200
- Fax
- 093-322-5200
Quality signals
No published quality signals for this school
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on September 19, 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)