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- Apply now for:
- April
- Deadline to apply:
- Late November
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Recommended for Westerners
The school’s curriculum has accounted for students who need more time and support to learn Kanji, etc.
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Flexible Class Schedule
You are able to request an AM or PM class schedule based on your needs. Not a feature of this school.
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Wifi Available
Rest assured that this school has wifi available.
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Part-time Job Support
This school introduces part-time job opportunities so you can work while studying.
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Higher Education Counselling
This school provides specialized counseling to prepare and apply to colleges and universities after graduation.
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Career Support
counsellors are available to provide specialized support for full-time employment after graduation.
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Dormitories Available
This school introduces affordable shared living spaces.
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Apartments Available
This school introduces private apartments. Not a feature of this school.
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Homestay Available
This school introduceslocal Japanese families where students can live while studying. Not a feature of this school.
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In-School Activities
This school organizes regular interactive & cultural activities in the school. Not a feature of this school.
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Out-of-School Activities
This school organizes out-of-school day-trips, excursions and events throughout the year. Not a feature of this school.
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Student Lounge
Space outside of the classroom is available for students to interact casually and/or study. Not a feature of this school.
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School Introduction
The EHLE Academy was founded in 1967 in Osaka City with the mission of "fully empowering ones dreams", and accordingly, teachers and school staff take an invested interest in their students, support and nurturing their growth. Therefore, the Ehle Academy is not only one of the most prestigious universities with a high quality of education, but also stands out with the achievements of its students, who go on to enter such institutions as the University of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, achieve high grades in JLPT Japanese proficiency exams, and successfully obtain employment with support from the job application course. Moreover, Ehle Academy offers specialized support related to the study plan and daily lives of its international students.| Total Number of Students: | 192 |
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| Class Size: | Max 20 Students |
| Japanese Level Requirement: | JLPT5 or higher, JtestF: 250 points or higher, NAT level 5 or higher |
| School Staff Support Languages: | English, Vietnamese |
| Enrolment Terms: | January, April, October |
| Minimum Course Duration: | 3 months |
Main Features
- Various Student Support Systems
- The school provides various support to its students, including introducing jobs, providing information about scholarships for admission, proving scholarships of its own for excellent students. In this way, Ehle Academy is not only famous for its school size, quality and amount of teaching, but for the support of the lives of its international students, which include specific sessions about Japanese life: bicycle riding, insurance, bank accounts, mobile phones, internet, and Japanese work culture. Personalized Job introduction is also given to students based on their needs and capacity.
- And outstanding rate of exam acceptance
- The academy is recognized for the outstanding achievements of its students, namely that 8,000 of their students, which is nearly 100%, passed the university entrance exams and were admitted. For many consecutive years, the number of their students who enter & eventually graduated universities and graduate schools, is a pride of the school, and a testament to the quality and prestige of the teaching.
- A variety of courses with a specific, professional teaching system
- The typical teaching methods of this school, include a classroom model with both a class leader and a teacher in charge to be able to monitor and support promptly, providing an all-encompassing explanation of the Ryugaku test and Japanese Language Proficiency Tests and administering these at the school, while providing professional & highly-qualified teachers.
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School Location
The Namba area, where this school is located, is a major entertainment district in Osaka where stations for JR trains, private railways and subways all converge. You will be amazed by how many restaurants are around the school, all competing with each other on price and flavor.
You can walk to Dotonbori and other popular tourist attractions. There are also numerous shops within a 10-minute walk, and the ward office and post office are located close by, making it convenient for daily life and shopping.
Nearest station: Namba Station (7-min walk)
Available Courses
- Higher Learning Preparation Courses
- Art Course
- Japanese Companies’ Employment Course
- Short Term Courses
Higher Learning Preparation Courses
Course Description
Prepare to enter Japan’s best schools and universities.
With 50 years of experience in preparing students for entry into top academic institutions, EHLE has created a proven and effective education program that includes daily tests so that the student can measure his or her own achievements and areas to be worked on, as well as rigorous preparation for EJU (Japanese university entrance exam for international students), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and all types of interviews. Moreover, the students will improve their Japanese language communication skills to the highest level and will be prepared to pass the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) N1 or N2 and will benefit from a scientific education taught by eminent professors as well as individualized career guidance based on skills and interests.
Available courses:
- The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Osaka University Course
- National and Public University Preparatory Course
- Graduate School Preparatory Course
- General School Preparatory Course
Enrolment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | 1 year / 2 years | Early September |
Late November |
| October | 1.5 year | Early March |
Late May |
Morning and afternoon classes:
Universities and Graduate School Preparatory Courses
- Morning classes are held from 8:30 to 12:20 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:25 to 16:45 (Monday to Friday)
General School Preparatory Course
- Morning classes are held from 9:00 to 12:20 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:25 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday)
Course Features & Electives
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DAILY QUIZ
A quick quiz is given before classes every day to help student identify their strengths and weaknesses
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TOEFL & TOEIC PREPARATION
Get prepared for English language required by universities or schools.
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JLPT PREPARATION
Prepare for JLPT 3 to 1 by learning everything you need in order to pass the exams successfully.
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ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION
Intensive conversation courses to get prepared for the chosen academic institution entrance exams interviews and presentations.
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SCHOOL SEMINAR / CAREER DESIGN
One-on-one preparation classes specifically designed according to the student’s institutions choices.
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PRIVATE CAREER GUIDANCE
Students receive career counseling from their class mentors, tailored to the student’s wishes and abilities.
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EJU PREPARATION (university courses)
In order to get a high mark for EJU, the course focuses on Japanese reading, writing, listening, grammar and vocabulary.
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EJU SCIENCE AND ART EXAMS PREPARATION (university courses)
Focus on the entrance exams on the student’ main courses.
Tuition Fees
| Tuition fees APRIL TERM (1 year) |
Tuition fees OCTOBER TERM (1.5 year) |
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| The Univ. of Tokyo, Kyoto Univ., Osaka Univ. Preparatory Course |
¥720,000 (- ¥20,000 if paid at once) |
¥1,080,000 (- ¥30,000 if paid at once) |
| National and Public University Preparatory Course | ||
| Graduate School Preparatory Course | ||
| General School Preparatory Course |
| Screening fee | ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 |
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| Registration fee | ¥70,000 | ¥70,000 |
| Miscellaneous |
¥100,000 General School Preparatory Course: |
¥150,000 General School Preparatory Course: |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Art Course
Course Description
Learn the art of “capturing” the essence of an object and portraying it, bring your character designs to life, express yourself through art and create your own comic book as you go along. The Art Course gives you a foothold in the creative and design industry and will even give you priority application to Osaka Sogo College of Design! Furthermore, this course ensures a high quality preparation if you want to enter a Japanese university or Vocational School and challenges you to pass the JLPT N1 or N2. Finally, benefit from individual career guidance specially tailored to your goals.
Enrolment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | 1 year / 2 years | Early September |
Late November |
| October | 1.5 year | Early March |
Late May |
Morning and afternoon classes:
- Morning classes are held from 9:00 to 12:20 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:25 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday)
Course Features & Electives
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GENERAL JAPANESE SKILLS
Writing, reading, speaking and listening skills will be thoroughly enhanced alongside your vocabulary and grammar abilities.
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SCHOOL SEMINAR / CAREER DESIGN
Learn how to achieve your goals by learning the best methods and the right path to follow
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INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES / JLPT PREPARATION
Get fully prepared for JLPT exams from N3 to N1 and take regular quizzes.
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THE BASIS OF ART
Learn how to draw and how to capture the essence of an object or organic entities.
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ART 1 “COMIC”
Learn how to bring to life comic’s characters by drawing expressions, global posture and movement understandable by an audience.
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ART 2 “CHILDREN’S BOOK”
Create from A to Z a children’s book through Japanese techniques, experimenting the full process and assuming the responsibilities of all the involved parts in a production of a work of art.
Tuition Fees
| Tuition fees APRIL TERM (1 year) |
Tuition fees OCTOBER TERM (1.5 year) |
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| Art Course |
¥720,000 (- ¥20,000 if paid at once) |
¥1,080,000 (- ¥30,000 if paid at once) |
| Screening fee | ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 |
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| Registration fee | ¥70,000 | ¥70,000 |
| Miscellaneous |
¥100,000 |
¥150,000 |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Japanese Companies’ Employment Course
Course Description
If your ambition is to work in a Japanese company, the EHLEC’s Japanese Companies’ Employment Course is made for you. With 100% placement rate in International Business/Communication Course for the last 5 years, this course immerses you in the Japanese business world and teaches you about its culture and manners alongside expert instructors. Improve your Japanese to a business level, benefit from individual coaching by a specialized career coach, discover new talents and skills in the afternoon technical classes with the idea of making yourself desirable or even indispensable to a Japanese company.
Enrolment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | 1 year / 2 years | Early September |
Late November |
| October | 1.5 year | Early March |
Late May |
Course Features & Electives
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GENERAL JAPANESE SKILLS
Enhance all your writing, reading, speaking and listening skills and develop at the fullest your vocabulary and grammar abilities.
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BUSINESS MANNERS
Business in Japan has its own manners and customs and this course will help you learn the basics.
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BUSINESS SKILL BUILDING
Develop current skills and build new ones to turn you completely essentials for all the businesses you are aiming for.
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IT IN BUSINESS
Learn basic PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.) and presentation skills usually required in companies.
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COMPANY RESEARCH
In order to do job-hunting effectively you must first learn to understand how companies and businesses work in Japan.
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CAREER GUIDANCE
Get career counseling from a specialized coach or from mentors in order to find a job in Japan.
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JOB SUPPORT PROGRAM
Get all the necessary keys in order to get a job in Japan.
Tuition Fees
| Tuition fees APRIL TERM (1 year) |
Tuition fees OCTOBER TERM (1.5 year) |
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| Japanese Companies’ Employment Course |
¥720,000 (- ¥20,000 if paid at once) |
¥1,080,000 (- ¥30,000 if paid at once) |
| Screening fee | ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 |
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| Registration fee | ¥70,000 | ¥70,000 |
| Miscellaneous |
¥70,000 |
¥105,000 |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Short Term Courses
Course Description
Maximize your Japanese communication skills in the fastest time possible with the Short Term Course. For three months, you will take the same courses as EHLE Long Term Course students and improve all four areas of language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Enrolment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration | Placement Test |
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| October | Mid October – Late December | Early October |
| January | Early January – Late February | Early January |
Morning and afternoon classes:
- Morning classes are held from 9:00 to 12:20 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:25 to 15:00 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday only)
Tuition Fees
| Tuition fees | |
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| October |
¥180,000 |
| January |
¥120,000 |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Student Demographics
| China |
41.67% |
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| Vietnam |
29.17% |
| Indonesia |
18.75% |
| Taiwan |
7.29% |
| Hong Kong |
1.56% |
| Thailand |
1.04% |
| Korea |
0.52% |
Our Free Services
For this reason, we provide all of these services at not cost to you.
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School & Visa
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Free Japanese
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Accommodation
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24-Hour
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