Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School
Accreditation-transition status
Accredited — Certification number: 20242260032
This school holds an active MEXT accreditation (certification number 20242260032).
Certified March 31, 2025 (as of June 13, 2026)
Overview
- Prefecture
- Kyoto
- Institution type
- Vocational college
- Tuition
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From ¥750,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 3
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Kyoto Minsai Co., Ltd.
- Established
- October 2001
- Official website
- https://www.kyotominsai.co.jp
Courses
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| Course | Duration | JLPT | Total tuition | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparation Course IV | 1 year 3 months | Not published | ¥1,052,775 | January |
| University Preparation Course III | 1 year 6 months | Not published | ¥1,430,525 | October |
| University Preparation Course II | 1 year 9 months | Not published | ¥1,430,525 | July |
| University Preparation Course I | 2 years | Not published | ¥1,619,200 | April |
| General Course I, II, III, IV | 2 years | Not published | ¥1,619,200 | April & July & October & January |
| University Preparation Program | 1 to 2 years | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Employment Program | 2 years | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Japanese Language and Culture Program | 2 years | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Short-Term Program | 2 weeks to 10 weeks | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Capacity & facilities
- Capacity
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542
(two shifts: morning and afternoon)
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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522
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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96%
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 — Accommodations are available upon request; multilingual staff help students secure accommodations in Kyoto City.
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥750,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
University Preparation (2-Year Program)
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥33,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥750,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| National health insurance fee Year 1 | ¥18,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥20,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥55,000 / year |
| International student insurance Year 1 | ¥11,000 |
| Screening fee Year 1 | ¥15,000 |
| Subtotal Year 2 | ¥828,000 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥987,000 |
University Preparation (1 year 9 months)
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥33,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥750,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| National health insurance fee Year 1 | ¥18,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥20,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥55,000 / year |
| International student insurance Year 1 | ¥11,000 |
| Screening fee Year 1 | ¥15,000 |
| Subtotal (remaining period) Year 2 | ¥622,350 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥987,000 |
University Preparation 1-Year 6-Month Program
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥33,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥750,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| National health insurance fee Year 1 | ¥18,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥20,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥55,000 / year |
| International student insurance Year 1 | ¥11,000 |
| Screening fee Year 1 | ¥15,000 |
| Subtotal (remaining period) Year 2 | ¥417,000 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥987,000 |
University Preparation 1-Year 3-Month Program
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥33,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥750,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| National health insurance fee Year 1 | ¥18,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥20,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥55,000 / year |
| International student insurance Year 1 | ¥11,000 |
| Screening fee Year 1 | ¥15,000 |
| Subtotal (remaining period) Year 2 | ¥209,850 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥987,000 |
University Preparation (1 year)
| Selection fee | ¥33,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥55,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥750,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| National health insurance fee Year 1 | ¥18,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥20,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥55,000 / year |
| International student insurance | ¥11,000 |
| Screening fee | ¥7,500 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥979,500 |
Employment 2-Year Program
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥33,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥750,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| National health insurance fee Year 1 | ¥18,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥20,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥55,000 / year |
| International student insurance Year 1 | ¥11,000 |
| Screening fee Year 1 | ¥15,000 |
| Subtotal Year 2 | ¥828,000 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥987,000 |
Japanese Language and Culture 2-Year Program
| Selection fee Year 1 | ¥33,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee Year 1 | ¥55,000 |
| Tuition Year 1 | ¥750,000 / year |
| Facility fee Year 1 | ¥30,000 / year |
| National health insurance fee Year 1 | ¥18,000 / year |
| Activities Year 1 | ¥20,000 / year |
| Materials Year 1 | ¥55,000 / year |
| International student insurance Year 1 | ¥11,000 |
| Screening fee Year 1 | ¥15,000 |
| Subtotal Year 2 | ¥828,000 |
| Total Year 1 | ¥987,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- The school provides guidance and support for further education or employment in Japan, with a track record of graduates moving on to higher education or finding employment.
Contact
- Address
- 69 Nishi-Kyogoku Kita-Oiri-machi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 615-0881
- Map
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- Nearest station
- (Private line) Nishi-Kyogoku Station
- Phone
- 075-316-0190
- Fax
- 075-316-0191
- [email protected]
Quality signals
- MEXT registered teacher-training institution categories: practical training, training course — Basic Training Course — registration B0242603 (as of 2026-06-13)
- MEXT registered teacher-training institution categories: practical training, training course — Japanese Language Teaching Practicum Course — registration B0242603 (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
- Immigration Services Agency notified-school list (base registry)
- MEXT accreditation portal (name + prefecture match (high))
- MEXT registered teacher-training portal (name + prefecture match (high))
- Nisshinkyo school directory (name + prefecture match (high))