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Message usSendagaya Japanese Institute (SJI)
- Apply now for:
- October 2024
- Deadline to apply:
- May 2024
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Flexible Class Schedule
You are able to request an AM or PM class schedule based on your needs.
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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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Career Support
Counselors 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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Homestay Available
This school introduces local Japanese families where students can live while studying.
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School Introduction
Sendagaya Institute of Japanese Language is a school that specializes in teaching Japanese to foreign students and training Japanese teachers. It was established in 1975 and has a long history and tradition of more than 40 years. It has taught Japanese to over 22,000 students from more than 100 countries around the world. It is also accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan as an official preparatory education institution.
Sendagaya Institute of Japanese Language is a school that aims to cultivate international talents and promote international exchange through Japanese language education. It is a school that welcomes students who want to learn Japanese and experience Japanese culture in a friendly and professional environment.
| Total Number of Students: | 1301 |
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| Class Size: | Average of 18 |
| School Staff Support Languages: | Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Swedish, English, Japanese, Arabic |
| Enrolment Terms: | April, July, October, January |
| Minimum Course Duration: | 1 Year 3 Months |
Main Features
- Atypical educational methods
- From an academic perspective, the school has developed a method of effective teaching that goes beyond memorizing grammar and new words in a mechanical way but rather is designed to get students to think in Japanese naturally through effective repetition. In addition, all of the teachers have completed the Japanese teacher training course at Sendagaya, ensuring consistent quality in teaching. In addition, the school has built a rich lesson schedule, supported by a series of digital textbooks developed over 40 years and specialized for various levels. Additionally, the school has books for practising handwriting, and CDs for listening, and introduces supplementary materials into its curricula such as newspapers, magazines, comics, novels, and movies.
- High pass rate in post-graduation studies
- The school is constantly updating and diversifing its information about colleges, universities, and technical schools, and organizes seminars to introduce these to students. Every year, about 30% of its students enter professional schools and 65% of its students enter university and graduate programs. Most students at this school are determined to succeed, with students helping each other, thereby creating a warm and encouraging learning environment.
- Many opportunities to interact with Japanese students
- In the center, there are not only international students attending the school but also Japanese students who are undertaking Japanese teacher training, so students have many opportunities to interact with Japanese students naturally as well as in official school festivals and trial lessons offered by teachers-in-training for as part of their program.
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School Location
Sendagaya Japanese Institution has several campuses, but most of them are located in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, in the center of Tokyo. Students have access to many places from this area. In addition, there are many universities and vocational schools in the surrounding area, making it one of Japan’s leading student towns.
Nearest Stations
Takadanobaba Campuses: Takadanobaba Station (3-5 minute walk)
Shimo-Oichai Campus: Shimo-Oichai (1-minute walk) / Takadanobaba Station (10 minute walk)
Komagome Campus: Komagome Station (3-minute walk)
Available Courses
- University/Vocational School Prep Course - Long Term
- Graduate School Prep Course - Long Term
- General Japanese Course - Long Term
University/Vocational School Prep Course - Long Term
Course Description
The University/Vocational School Prep Course is designed for those who want to enter a Japanese University, Grad School or Vocational School.
The course can be taken for 1 year and 6 months or 2 years. During the classes, students will be given the opportunity to participate actively. Students that have reached the lower-intermediate level throughout this course are able to choose elective courses.
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1
2-year course
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2
1 year and 6 months course
Offered at the Takadanobaba Campus
Enrolment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | 2 Years | N/A |
6 months before intake |
| October | 1 Year 6 Months | N/A |
6 months before intake |
Morning or afternoon classes:
- Morning classes are held from 8:50 to 13:00 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:30 to 17:40 (Monday to Friday)
Course Features & Electives
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4 MAIN SKILLS
Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking
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JLPT PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)
This elective focusses on vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading skills for the JLPT N3~N1
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EJU PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)
This elective prepares you for several subjects of the EJU such as Mathematics, Science, Japan and the World, English and Japanese
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GRADUATE SCHOOL PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)
In this elective students practice writing research a plan, read thesis papers and focus on interview skills
Tuition Fees
| Tuition fees | |
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| 1 Year 6 Months | ¥1,035,000 |
| 2 Years | ¥1,380,000 |
| Other fees | |
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| Facilities | ¥40,000 |
| Screening fee | ¥20,000 |
| Enrollment fee | ¥60,000 |
| Textbooks | ¥3,000 every 3 months |
| Insurance | ¥6,000 |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Graduate School Prep Course - Long Term
Course Description
The Graduate School Prep Course is designed for those who want to enter Japanese Grad school and is offered to Japanese beginners.
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1
2-year course
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2
1 year and 9 months course
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3
1 year and 6 months course
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4
1 year and 3 months course
Offered at the Shimo-Ochiai/Takadanobaba campus
Enrolment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | 2 Years | N/A |
6 months before intake |
| July | 1 Year 9 Months | N/A |
6 months before intake |
| October | 1 Year 6 Months | N/A |
6 months before intake |
| January | 1 Year 3 Months | N/A |
6 months before intake |
Morning or afternoon classes:
- Morning classes are held from 9:00 to 12:20 (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon classes are held from 13:30 to 16:50 (Monday to Friday)
Course Features & Electives
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JLPT PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)
This elective class prepares you for the JLPT N2~N1
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EJU PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)
Preparatory class for the university entrance exam
Tuition Fees
| Tuition fees | |
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| 1 Year 3 Months | ¥840,000 |
| 1 Year 6 Months | ¥990,000 |
| 1 Year 9 Months | ¥1,170,000 |
| 2 Years | ¥1,320,000 |
| Other fees | |
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| Facilities | ¥33,000 |
| Screening fee | ¥22,000 |
| Enrollment fee | ¥55,000 |
| Insurance | ¥6,000 |
| Textbooks | Not included |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
General Japanese Course - Long Term
Course Description
The General Japanese Course can be taken for 1 year and 6 months or 2 years and offers different classes focussing on daily conversation, business, Japanese exams and further electives for students after reaching an intermediate Japanese level, so that students can find the right classes which are matching their interest.
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1
2-year course
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2
1 year and 6 months course
Offered at the Komagome Campus.
Enrolment Periods & Duration
| Intake | Duration | Application Start Date | Application Deadline |
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| April | 2 Years | N/A |
6 months before intake |
| October | 1 Year 6 Months | N/A |
6 months before intake |
Course Features & Electives
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JLPT PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)
The focus of this elective class is on vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading skills for the JLPT N3~N1
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EJU PREPARATORY (OPTIONAL)
Preparatory class for the university entrance examination
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BUSINESS JAPANESE (OPTIONAL)
The focus of this elective class is on business communication
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JAPANESE CULTURE (OPTIONAL)
Students learn about Japanese culture and hold presentations in this elective
Tuition Fees
| Tuition fees | |
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| 1 Year 6 Months | ¥990,000 |
| 2 Years | ¥1,320,000 |
| Other fees | |
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| Facilities | ¥33,000 |
| Screening fee | ¥22,000 |
| Enrollment fee | ¥55,000 |
| Insurance | ¥6,000 |
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 |
61% |
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| Vietnam |
10% |
| Arab |
10% |
| Thai, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Europe |
19% |
Our Free Services
For this reason, we provide all of these services at not cost to you.
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