ISI International Study Institute Nagano
Nagano
About
ISI’s first campus was established in 1992 in Nagano, and over the years ISI has grown to become one of Japan’s largest Japanese language schools, opening another 4 schools in Tokyo and one in Kyoto, reaching over 3,000 students from over 110 countries. The ISI group also opened a university in Tokyo (Beijing Language and Culture University), as well as 2 vocational schools, one in Tokyo (Tokyo Business and Language College) and another in Nagano (Nagano Business and Language College).
Main Features
- Four-year study plan
- The school is attached to a vocational college (Nagano Business and Language College), and upon graduation from the Japanese language course, students are given priority for admission to the vocational courses (Department of International Communication and Global Business) . After completing two years of Japanese language study, students can enroll in a two-year diploma course at a specialized school, and students can receive a total of four years of integrated education.
- Interaction with Japanese people
- The campus is home to both Japanese and international students studying for a specialist degree, so you will be able to interact with them a lot on campus and during out of school activities and cultural festivals.
- Inexpensive student dormitories
- The student dormitory is located within walking distance of the school and has a good value for the price.
- A rich natural environment
- The campus is located in the castle town and the area around the school is rich in nature. There are also ski resorts and tourist attractions with plenty of activities.
ISI International Study Institute Nagano Available Courses
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General Japanese - Long Term
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Short-Term Course
Description
The Academic/General Japanese Course at ISI Japanese Language School is a long-term course for students who want to obtain a student visa and study Japanese for various purposes, such as entering a Japanese university or graduate school, finding a job in Japan, passing the JLPT, or improving their conversation skills.
- 2-year course
- 1 year and 6 months course
The Specified Skilled Workers’ Employment Support Program
The Specified Skilled Workers’ Employment Support Program is a special program that students can add to their General Japanese course. It is designed for people that want to obtain Specified Skilled Worker Visa type 1. Students will take internships and receive employment support throughout this program (8 different levels are offered from April and October enrollment so students from any Japanese level can join this program)
Enrollment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration |
| April | 2 years |
| October | 1 year 6 months |
Classes from Monday to Friday (depending on availability):
- Morning classes are held from 8:50 to 12:00 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:00 to 16:10 (Monday to Friday)
Course Features & Electives
- JLPT PREPARATION CLASS
- Classes for those who wish to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test
- EJU PREPARATION CLASS
- Classes for those who wish to pass the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students test
- PRACTICAL CONVERSATION CLASS
- Participate in role-play and other activities to improve conversation skills
- MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES
- ISI offers activities that include off-campus learning and international exchange events.
- FULL CAREER SUPPORT
- The school provides regular individual interviews with teachers and career advisors who specialize in guidance for higher education and employment.
- Specified Skilled Workers’ Employment Support Program
- This special program will help you obtain a Specified Skilled Worker Visa type 1 through 6 steps: Specified Skills Studies, career guidance, internships, employment support, test application support, visa assistance.
Tuition fees | |
| 1 Year 6 Months | ¥930,000 |
|---|---|
| 2 Years | ¥1,240,000 |
Other fees | |
| Facilities | ¥49,500 (1 Year 6 Months) ¥66,000 (2 Years) |
|---|---|
| Screening fee | ¥22,000 |
| Enrollment fee | ¥55,000 |
| Textbooks, MATERIAL | ¥66,000 (1 Year 6 Months) ¥88,000 (2 Years) |
Specified Skilled Workers’ Employment Support Program | |
| ¥60,000 |
|---|---|
JLPT N4 or above holders:
| ¥30,000 |
Description
The General Japanese Short Term course is one that can be taken for as little as 2 weeks while on a visitor, tourist or short-term stay visa, and is aimed to develop the 4 major skills (“listening”, “reading”, “speaking”, and “writing”), according to your current Japanese level.
Enrollment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration |
| April | Minimum 2 weeks |
| July | |
| October | |
| January |
Classes from Monday to Friday (depending on availability):
- Morning classes are held from 8:50 to 12:00 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:00 to 16:10 (Monday to Friday)
Course Features & Electives
- JLPT PREPARATION CLASS
- Classes for those who wish to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test
- EJU PREPARATION CLASS
- Classes for those who wish to pass the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students test
- PRACTICAL CONVERSATION CLASS
- Participate in role-play and other activities to improve conversation skills
Tuition fees | |
| 2 Weeks | ¥31,000 |
|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | ¥62,000 -¥9,300 (Special Discount) |
| 10 Weeks | ¥155,000 -¥23,250 (Special Discount) |
| 20 Weeks | ¥310,000 -¥62,000 (Special Discount) |
Other fees | |
| Facilities | ¥1,650 (2 weeks) ¥3,300 (4 weeks) ¥8,250 (10 weeks) ¥16,500 (20 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥15,000 |
| Libros de texto, MATERIAL | ¥8,250 (up to 10 weeks) ¥16,500 (20 weeks) |
Details
School Type: Japanese Language School
School Staff Support Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, French, Italian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Japanese
Minimum Course Duration:: Short Term: 2 weeks / Long Term: 1 year 6 months
Location: 2 −５−6 Minamitakada, Nagano, 381-0033