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Message UsSendagaya Japanese Institute (SJI)
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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. Not a feature of this school.
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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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Higher Education Counselling
This school provides specialized counseling to prepare and apply to colleges and universities after graduation. Not a feature of this school.
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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.
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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
Established in 1975, the Yoshioka Educational Foundation Sendagaya Japanese College is a language school with a long tradition and history in Japan. At present, the school has taught students from over 100 countries around the world, such as China, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hongkong, Malaysia, and France, and is the 3rd largest language school in Japan with an annual number of students of up to 1,500. In order to suit differing student needs, the school offers courses at a variety of times, for example morning, afternoon, Saturday, so students can choose the class which is most convenient for them. In addition to Japanese language lessons, the school also holds a variety of extra-curricular activities such as cultural experiences, picnics, and bus or tram trips, so that students can get the most out of their experience living and studying abroad.| Total Number of Students: | 1400〜1500 students |
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| Class Size: | Average of 18 |
| School Staff Support Languages: | China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Egypt. There are also English and Arab-speaking staff. |
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.
School Location
Nearest Stations
・4 minutes walk from Takadababa station (JR Yamanote line, Seibushinjuku, Tozai line)
This school is located in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, in the center of Tokyo. It is accessible to many places from this school. In addition, there are many universities and vocational schools in the surrounding area, making it one of Japan's leading student towns.
Available Courses
- Preparatory education course
- Exam preparation course for college, graduate, undergraduate school
- General course
- Special Courses
- Tutoring Courses
Preparatory education course
Tuition Fees
1 year
| Admission fee | 60,000 |
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| Tuition | 690,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | 26,000 |
| Facility | 40,000 |
1.5 year
| Admission fee | 60,000 |
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| Tuition | 1,035,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | 26,000 |
| Facility | 40,000 |
2 years
| Admission fee | 60,000 |
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| Tuition | 1,380,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | 26,000 |
| Facility | 40,000 |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Exam preparation course for college, graduate, undergraduate school
Tuition Fees
1 year
| Admission fee | 60,000 |
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| Tuition | 660,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | 26,000 |
| Facility | 30,000 |
1.5 year
| Admission fee | 60,000 |
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| Tuition | 990,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | 26,000 |
| Facility | 30,000 |
2 years
| Admission fee | 60,000 |
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| Tuition | 1,320,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | 26,000 |
| Facility | 30,000 |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
General course
Tuition Fees
Common Japanese Course (Day)
4 weeks
| Admission fee | 32,400 |
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| Tuition | 97,600 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
1 semester (10 weeks)
| Admission fee | 32,400 |
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| Tuition | 207,600 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
1 year
| Admission fee | 60,000 |
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| Tuition | 660,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | 26,000 |
| Facility | 30,000 |
1.5 years
| Admission fee | 60,000 |
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| Tuition | 990,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | 26,000 |
| Facility | 30,000 |
2 years
| Admission fee | 60,000 |
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| Tuition | 1,320,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | 26,000 |
| Facility | 30,000 |
Common Japanese Course (Night)
1 semester (20 classes)
| Admission fee | 11,000 |
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| Tuition | 70,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Common Japanese Course (Saturday only)
1 course (10 classes)
| Admission fee | 11,000 |
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| Tuition | 35,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Commercial Japanese Course (Night) A
1 course (10 classes)
| Admission fee | 11,000 |
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| Tuition | 44,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Commercial Japanese Course B
1 course (10 classes)
| Admission fee | 11,000 |
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| Tuition | 88,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Special Courses
Tuition Fees
Summer Course A4 weeks
| Admission fee | 200,000 |
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| Tuition | |
| Document | – |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Summer Course B
4 weeks
| Admission fee | 220,000 |
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| Tuition | |
| Document | – |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Summer Course C
8 weeks
| Admission fee | 370,000 |
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| Tuition | |
| Document | |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Japanese Proficiency Exam Preparation Course
1 course (20 classes)
| Admission fee | 11,000 |
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| Tuition | 60,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
1 course (10 classes)
| Admission fee | 11,000 |
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| Tuition | 45,000 |
| Document | According to the actual usage cost |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Commercial Japanese Exam Preparation Course
1 course
| Admission fee | 10,500 |
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| Tuition | 14,750 |
| Document | |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Because our counselling service is free,
the tuition fees listed here will be the same as the school’s original tuition fees.
Tutoring Courses
Tuition Fees
Tutoring course, small group
50 mins
| Admission fee | 10,800 |
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| Tuition | 5,500 |
| Document | – |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
100 mins
| Admission fee | 10,800 |
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| Tuition | 10,000 |
| Document | – |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
150 mins
| Admission fee | 10,800 |
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| Tuition | 14,000 |
| Document | – |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
Class required by you
60 mins
| Admission fee | 10,800 |
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| Tuition | 7,400 |
| Document | – |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
90 mins
| Admission fee | 10,800 |
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| Tuition | 10,500 |
| Document | – |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
120 mins
| Admission fee | 10,800 |
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| Tuition | 13,500 |
| Document | – |
| Enrollment and Insurance | – |
| Facility | – |
※ Tutoring course, small group: Tuition fee will be reduced depending on the number of hours of the day and the number of students in the group.
※ Required course: Tuition fees will vary by location, number of people and number of requests.
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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School & Visa
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Free Japanese
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Accommodation
Setup -
24-Hour
Emergency Assistance
