Japanese Cultural Study Academy
Japanese name, in English: Okinawa JCS 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
- Okinawa
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥840,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Established
- 2011
- Official website
- http://www.okinawajcs.com
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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| Course | Duration | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course (2 years) | 2 years | ¥1,448,392 | April |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 9 months) | 1 year 9 months | ¥1,277,764 | July |
| University Preparation Course (1 year 6 months) | 1 year 6 months | ¥1,112,104 | October |
| Practical Japanese (1-Year Course) | 1 year | ¥781,696 | 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 | JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, University, and Graduate School Preparation (1-Year 6-Month Course) | 1 year 6 months | JLPT required to enroll N2 or above Start level: N2 |
| Professional, University, and Graduate School Preparation (1-Year 9-Month Course) | 1 year 9 months | N1 Start level: N1 |
| Professional, University, and Graduate School Preparation (2-Year Course) | 2 years | N1 Start level: N1 |
| Short-Term Course (3-Month Units) | In 3-month units | Not published |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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150
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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57
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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38%
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
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Available — A dormitory is available for long-term course students. Dormitory fee: move-in fee ¥30,000 (first time only), ¥30,000/month (water, electricity, and gas included; usage beyond the prescribed limit is charged at actual cost).
¥30,000 / month
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥840,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
Practical Japanese (1-Year Course)
| Selection fee | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥80,000 |
| Fees | ¥840,000 |
| Facility fee | ¥24,000 |
| Materials | ¥29,000 |
| Activities | ¥24,000 |
| Accident compensation insurance | ¥32,000 |
| Other fees | ¥19,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,068,000 |
Professional, University, and Graduate School Preparation (1-Year 6-Month Course)
| Selection fee | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥80,000 |
| Fees | ¥1,260,000 |
| Facility fee | ¥36,000 |
| Materials | ¥34,200 |
| Activities | ¥36,000 |
| Accident compensation insurance | ¥48,000 |
| Other fees | ¥28,500 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,542,700 |
Professional, University, and Graduate School Preparation (1-Year 9-Month Course)
| Selection fee | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥80,000 |
| Fees | ¥1,470,000 |
| Facility fee | ¥42,000 |
| Materials | ¥36,600 |
| Activities | ¥42,000 |
| Accident compensation insurance | ¥56,000 |
| Other fees | ¥33,250 |
| Total (full course) | ¥1,779,850 |
Professional, University, and Graduate School Preparation (2-Year Course)
| Selection fee | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥80,000 |
| Fees | ¥1,680,000 |
| Facility fee | ¥48,000 |
| Materials | ¥40,900 |
| Activities | ¥48,000 |
| Accident compensation insurance | ¥64,000 |
| Other fees | ¥38,000 |
| Total (full course) | ¥2,018,900 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- Advancement support is provided, including an advancement curriculum, individual support from homeroom teachers, information on schools to advance to, briefing sessions with invited alumni, and on-campus briefing sessions held by each school.
Contact
- Address
- 2-11-13 Kume, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture 900-0033
- 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.
- Nearest station
- Asahi-bashi Station / Kencho-mae Station
- Phone
- 098-862-0045
- Fax
- 098-862-0053
- [email protected]
Quality signals
No published quality signals for this school
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on September 27, 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)
- Nisshinkyo school directory (name + prefecture match (high))