Osaka YMCA Gakuin

Accreditation-transition status

Accredited — Certification number: 20241270013

This school holds an active MEXT accreditation (certification number 20241270013).

Certified October 30, 2024 (as of June 13, 2026)

Overview

Prefecture
Osaka
Institution type
Vocational college
Tuition
From ¥740,000 / year
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 3
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Educational Foundation Osaka YMCA Academy
Corporate number
5140005017987
Official website
https://osakaymca.ac.jp/nihongo/

Courses

Courses offered by Osaka YMCA Gakuin
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
University Preparation Japanese Department (1-Year Course) 1 year ¥915,000 April
University Preparation Japanese Department (1.5-Year Course) 1 year 6 months ¥1,312,600 October
University Preparation Japanese Department (2-Year Course) 2 years ¥1,710,000 April
Career Development Practical Japanese Department (1-Year Morning Course) 1 year ¥875,000 April & July & October & January
Career Development Practical Japanese Department (1.5-Year Morning Course) 1 year 6 months ¥1,252,600 April & July & October & January
Career Development Practical Japanese Department (2-Year Morning Course) 2 years ¥1,630,000 April & July & October & January
Career Development Practical Japanese Department (1-Year Afternoon Course) 1 year ¥875,000 April & July & October & January
Career Development Practical Japanese Department (1.5-Year Afternoon Course) 1 year 6 months ¥1,252,600 April & July & October & January
Career Development Practical Japanese Department (2-Year Afternoon Course) 2 years ¥1,630,000 April & July & October & January
University Preparation Japanese Language Department Not published Not published Not published
Career Development Practical Japanese Department Not published Not published Not published

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
500 (two shifts: morning and afternoon)

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
377

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
75%

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.

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Tuition from ¥740,000 / year

First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.

University Preparation Japanese Studies Program (2 years)

Selection fee ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥100,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥780,000 / year
24-hour mutual aid insurance Year 1 ¥7,000 / year
Printing fee Year 1 ¥8,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥780,000 / year
24-hour mutual aid insurance Year 2 ¥7,000 / year
Printing fee Year 2 ¥8,000 / year
Total (full course) ¥1,710,000

University Preparation Japanese Studies Program (1 year 6 months)

Selection fee ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥100,000
Tuition ¥1,170,000
24-hour mutual aid insurance ¥10,600
Printing fee ¥12,000
Total (full course) ¥1,312,600

University Preparation Japanese Studies Program (1 year)

Selection fee ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥100,000
Tuition ¥780,000
24-hour mutual aid insurance ¥7,000
Printing fee ¥8,000
Total (full course) ¥915,000

Career Development Practical Japanese Program (2 years)

Selection fee ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥100,000
Tuition Year 1 ¥740,000 / year
24-hour mutual aid insurance Year 1 ¥7,000 / year
Printing fee Year 1 ¥8,000 / year
Tuition Year 2 ¥740,000 / year
24-hour mutual aid insurance Year 2 ¥7,000 / year
Printing fee Year 2 ¥8,000 / year
Total (full course) ¥1,630,000

Career Development Practical Japanese Program (1 year 6 months)

Selection fee ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥100,000
Tuition ¥1,110,000
24-hour mutual aid insurance ¥10,600
Printing fee ¥12,000
Total (full course) ¥1,252,600

Career Development Practical Japanese Program (1 year)

Selection fee ¥20,000
Enrollment fee ¥100,000
Tuition ¥740,000
24-hour mutual aid insurance ¥7,000
Printing fee ¥8,000
Total (full course) ¥875,000

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

Job placement support
55 students secured employment (2024 data)

Contact

Address
9-52 Minami-Kawahori-machi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 543-0054
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This program is part of Educational Foundation Osaka YMCA Academy's institution; the map may show the parent institution's listing rather than this program by itself.

Nearest station
(JR/Subway/Private line) Tennoji Station
Phone
06-6779-8364
Fax
06-6779-1833
Email
[email protected]

9-52 Minami-Kawahori-machi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

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Other campuses of this school

Quality signals

  • Nisshinkyo evaluation certified — cert M0001, period 2025.10.1–2030.9.30

Data sources

Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 3, 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) (manually reviewed (NTA prefecture mismatch, decided 2026-07-03))
  • Immigration Services Agency notified-school list (base registry)
  • MEXT accreditation portal (name + prefecture match (high))
  • Nisshinkyo school directory (name + prefecture match (high))
  • Nisshinkyo third-party evaluation (name + prefecture match (high))