Human Academy Japanese Language School
Osaka
About
Established in Osaka in 1987, Human Academy Japanese Language School has locations in Osaka, Tokyo, Kobe, Yokohama, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. Osaka classes use practical communication and peer learning to help students work towards their goals.
Beyond language instruction, Human Academy provides practical knowledge and engaging, easy-to-understand classes, fostering a love for learning. The school’s success is reflected in the high number of students passing the JLPT and advancing to prestigious universities and colleges.
Main Features
- Supports university and vocational-study goals through examination preparation and academic guidance.
- Offers ideal opportunities for practicing conversational Japanese in a supportive and immersive environment.
- Hosts unique exchange events designed to promote conversation and cultural understanding among students from diverse backgrounds.
- Has its own teaching materials developed from years of experience in language education.
Human Academy Japanese Language School Available Courses
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Advancement Course - Long Term
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Japanese Intensive Course
Description
The Advancement Course develops Japanese for further study, including JLPT and EJU preparation and balanced work on reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Enrollment periods and duration
| Intake | 2026 Osaka advancement courses |
|---|---|
| April | 2 years |
| July | 1 year 9 months |
| October | 1 year 6 months |
| January | 1 year 3 months |
The 2026 Osaka lineup also lists a two-year Practical Japanese Course. For 2027, advancement options include a one-year April course and a nine-month July course, and a two-year Employment Preparation Course is planned. The 2027 courses are applying for MEXT accreditation and may change; confirm availability before applying.
Osaka classes: Monday–Friday, 9:15–12:30 or 13:30–16:45 according to placement. Japanese-level requirements vary by intake and course.
Published long-term fees
| Duration | Course fees | Including screening fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | ¥1,732,500 | ¥1,760,000 |
| 1 year 9 months | ¥1,526,250 | ¥1,553,750 |
| 1 year 6 months | ¥1,320,000 | ¥1,347,500 |
| 1 year 3 months | ¥1,113,750 | ¥1,141,250 |
| 1 year (2027 planned) | ¥907,500 | ¥935,000 |
| 9 months (2027 planned) | ¥701,250 | ¥728,750 |
Prices include tax. Course fees include enrollment, tuition, ordinary materials and other listed school fees. Screening costs ¥27,500 separately; the right column adds it. Elective-class materials cost extra. Housing and living expenses are separate. Confirm the rate for your intake.
Applications
Published usual application periods: January intake June 1–August 31; April intake July 1–October 31; July intake November 1–February 28; October intake January 15–April 30. These can vary by year; confirm the current deadline and Japanese-level requirement with Osaka.
2027 planned rules: admission
Applicants need 12 years of schooling or an equivalent programme, an appropriate status of residence or prospect of obtaining one, a reliable guarantor and a financial supporter with adequate, documented means. Placement and admission are decided by the school.
Description
Short-term study develops practical Japanese through level-appropriate classes. Students complete an online written test and an online conversation assessment before placement.
Enrollment periods and duration
The short-term admission guide lists January, April, July and October intakes, with published fees for one week to three months. Confirm your exact dates and class availability with Osaka. The Osaka class timetable is 9:15–12:30 or 13:30–16:45 on weekdays, according to placement.
Short-term course fees
| Duration | Tuition | Total with ¥11,000 enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | ¥16,500 | ¥27,500 |
| 2 weeks | ¥33,000 | ¥44,000 |
| 3 weeks | ¥49,500 | ¥60,500 |
| 4 weeks | ¥66,000 | ¥77,000 |
| 2 months | ¥132,000 | ¥143,000 |
| 3 months | ¥198,000 | ¥209,000 |
Tax included. Textbooks and materials cost extra and vary by class. Accommodation is separate. A longer intensive programme for a Japan resident requires confirmation of the relevant course, period, timetable and individual quote; the short-term rates above should not be treated as a one-year fee.
School Location
Nearest Station:
Osaka main school: Hiei Soken Building 1F, 2-5-9 Kitakyuhojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0057.
Honmachi Station, Midosuji Line, Exit 11 (5-minute walk).
Housing arrangements are separate from tuition. Ask for the accommodation options, conditions and quote for your dates.
Because our counselling is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the schools original tuition fees

Details
School Type: Japanese Language School
School Staff Support Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Spanish
Minimum Course Duration:: Short term: 1 week; 2026 advancement: 15 months; planned 2027 courses from 9 months, subject to confirmation
Location: Hiei Soken Building 1F, 2-5-9 Kitakyuhojimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0057
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