Fukuoka International Academy (FIA)

Fukuoka International Academy (FIA)

Fukuoka

About

Fukuoka International Academy was established on 1 June 1993. Its official school profile lists a capacity of 240 students. The school offers Japanese-language education by level and individual guidance for admission to universities, graduate schools and vocational colleges. Located at 4-4-3 Katakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0043, it is accessible from Hakata and Yoshizuka stations. Official school profile and access.

Main Features

Prestigious and quality education system
- The school has a team of experienced teachers to support and help students develop their learning ability and achieve their set objectives.
Rate of entry into top Japanese universities
- The school prides itself on its annual entrance rate to national universities and large private universities in Japan.
Convenient for students to study and live at school
- The school considers the support of its students to be a top priority, and has created a support system specifically to ensure the safety, security and comfort of its students especially in the dormitories and in their life in general in Japan. The school also supports students by commending those who do their best and achieve high results, and have created a scholarship program to continue to encourage student’ efforts.

Student support via school scholarship programs

JASSO scholarship recommendations are subject to academic results, attendance and other criteria; funding is not guaranteed. Confirm current availability and eligibility with the school.

Applications and Accommodation

Long-term applicants must have at least 12 years of schooling, normally be within five years of their last graduation, have good academic results and motivation, and a sponsor able to fund study and living costs (the official guide specifies a bank balance of at least ¥3,000,000). Admission involves an examination and interview; confirm the current application documents.

Dormitory: shared by two to four students, ¥35,000/month including utilities. Six-month rent ¥210,000 plus dormitory entry ¥35,000 gives a published initial ¥245,000. Meals are self-catered. Confirm vacancies, the housing policy and charges before arrival. Official admissions and housing information (checked 12 October 2026).

Fukuoka International Academy (FIA) Available Courses

Japanese Course

Japanese Courses

Long-Term Student-Visa Course

Classes develop reading, listening, writing and speaking, with placement by Japanese level and guidance for higher education. Morning 9:00–12:30 or afternoon 13:15–16:45; four 45-minute lessons daily. Official course information.

Intake	Duration	Calculated school-fee total
April	2 years	¥1,522,000
July	21 months	¥1,338,500
October	18 months	¥1,155,000

Published Fee Breakdown from April 2026

Payment period	School fees before screening
Initial 12 months (April/October entry)	¥764,000
Initial 9 months (July entry)	¥580,500
Each later six months	¥367,000

Calculated totals above count the ¥24,000 screening fee once. The official table lists initial totals ¥788,000/¥604,500, equal to the listed components plus screening. Initial annual components: enrollment ¥30,000; facilities ¥32,400; utilities ¥27,600; insurance ¥10,000; materials ¥22,000; tuition ¥642,000. National health insurance, examinations and extra preparatory classes are additional. Confirm the applicable intake, insurance charges and final quotation. Official fee schedule (checked 12 October 2026).

Short-Term Study

The school accepts flexible short-term study, including one, three or six months and intensive programs of two to four weeks. Start dates, study content, permitted stay, cultural activities and fees require an individual quotation. Official short-term information.