Interculture Language Academy Kobe, Japan
5-5, Sanban-cho, Nagata-ku - 6530011 Kobe - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free selective classes for long-term students to strengthen their language abilities.
- Enrollment ceremony.
Location: Interculture Language Academy (ILA) Kobe is located about twenty minutes by public transport from downtown Kobe, in the Nagata Ward. It is extremely well connected, with several train and subway stations within walking distance from the school. ILA Kobe is housed in a modern building, on a main thoroughfare, with many supermarkets and restaurants in the vicinity. Though the large part of the tourist attractions in Kobe are located near the large harbour and the downtown area, the school is only a ten minute walk from Nagata Jinja, one of the three most important Shinto shrines in the city.
Study options: Kobe makes for a good choice when studying Japanese because, where it is smaller, it provides more opportunities to interact with the local population and because of its close proximity to larger cities Tokyo and Osaka. At Interculture Language Academy, their aim is to aid students learn the Japanese language, culture and mores, for better a understanding and integration. They offer both long and short term Japanese language programmes.
Extras: Interculture Language Academy Kobe has exclusive partnerships with several universities and colleges in the area. Their long term programmes focus around preparing international students to further their education in Japan and they have special agreements with their partner institutions to that end.
Japanese Courses
General Language
Intensive Course (1 month)
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥17,125¥16,269 / week More
Intensive Course (1 month)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥17,125¥16,269 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 68,500 65,075 |
| Price in US$ | 413 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 16:40 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Intensive Course (2 months)20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥17,125¥16,269 / week More
Intensive Course (2 months)
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥17,125¥16,269 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 8 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 137,000 130,150 |
| Price in US$ | 825 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 16:40 - Possible course durations
- 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Intensive Course (3 months)20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥17,125¥16,269 / week More
Intensive Course (3 months)
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥17,125¥16,269 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 12 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 205,500 195,225 |
| Price in US$ | 1,238 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 16:40 - Possible course durations
- 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Course - Double room For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)Offer!from¥51,250¥49,969 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Course - Double room
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Offer!from
¥51,250¥49,969 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 205,000 199,875 |
| Price in US$ | 1,267 |
See Availability
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Double room
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Course - Single room For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)Offer!from¥61,750¥60,207 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Course - Single room
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Offer!from
¥61,750¥60,207 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 247,000 240,825 |
| Price in US$ | 1,527 |
See Availability
If you need MK Taxi picking up at the Kansai airport, you will have to pay JPY 2300 (one way ticket).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Single room
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Course - Triple room For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)Offer!from¥48,375¥47,166 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Course - Triple room
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Offer!from
¥48,375¥47,166 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 193,500 188,663 |
| Price in US$ | 1,196 |
See Availability
If you need MK Taxi picking up at the Kansai airport, you will have to pay JPY 2300 (one way ticket).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Hotel / Hostel, Triple room
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20 - Possible course durations
- 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Interculture Language Academy include
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
Interculture Language Academy
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Association for the promotion of Japanese Language Education (A.P.O)- Japanese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Interculture Language Academy.
- Year of school foundation
- 1988
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Lounge
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24% |
| China | 20% |
| Thailand | 6% |
| Korea | 4% |
| England | 1% |
| USA | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 44% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 60% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 40
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years16 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 3Adult courses Throughout the year: 18
- Average age of students
- In summer: 18 yearsThroughout the year: 22 years
Information for all courses offered by Interculture Language Academy
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- ¥22,000
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 13 Jan 2026, 11 Feb 2026, 24 Feb 2026, 20 Mar 2026, 29 Apr 2026, 30 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 May 2026, 03 May 2026, 05 May 2026, 06 May 2026, 21 Jul 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 15 Sep 2026, 23 Sep 2026, 13 Oct 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 24 Nov 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 13 Jan 2027, 11 Feb 2027, 24 Feb 2027, 20 Mar 2027, 29 Apr 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 02 May 2027, 03 May 2027, 05 May 2027, 06 May 2027, 21 Jul 2027, 11 Aug 2027, 15 Sep 2027, 23 Sep 2027, 13 Oct 2027, 03 Nov 2027, 24 Nov 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Accommodation
Chateau Dormitory (Large room) Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals 
Shared bathroom
from
¥15,500/ week Show more
Chateau Dormitory (Large room)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥15,500/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 62000 | 77500 | 93000 | 108500 | 124000 | 155000 | 186000 | 15500 |
| Price in US$ | 393 | 492 | 590 | 688 | 786 | 983 | 1,179 | 99 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
For long-term student, there is dormitory entering fee JPY 50 000.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Average distance from school
- 5 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Chateau Dormitory (Small room) Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥10,750/ week Show more
Chateau Dormitory (Small room)
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥10,750/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 43000 | 53750 | 64500 | 75250 | 86000 | 107500 | 129000 | 10750 |
| Price in US$ | 273 | 341 | 409 | 477 | 545 | 682 | 818 | 69 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
For long-term student, there is dormitory entering fee JPY 50 000.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 5 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Heights Miyagawa Dormitory Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥11,250/ week Show more
Heights Miyagawa Dormitory
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥11,250/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 45000 | 56250 | 67500 | 78750 | 90000 | 112500 | 135000 | 11250 |
| Price in US$ | 286 | 357 | 428 | 500 | 571 | 713 | 856 | 72 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
For long-term student, there is dormitory entering fee JPY 50 000.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 10 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
No extra nights bookable
Miwaboshi Dormitory Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥28,375/ week Show more
Miwaboshi Dormitory
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥28,375/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 113500 | 141875 | 170250 | 198625 | 227000 | 283750 | 340500 | 28375 |
| Price in US$ | 720 | 900 | 1,079 | 1,259 | 1,439 | 1,799 | 2,158 | 180 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
For long-term student, there is dormitory entering fee JPY 50 000 , and you must pay for utility bills that you have used.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 5 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Miwaboshi Dormitory Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥17,875/ week Show more
Miwaboshi Dormitory
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥17,875/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 71500 | 89375 | 107250 | 125125 | 143000 | 178750 | 214500 | 17875 |
| Price in US$ | 454 | 567 | 680 | 793 | 907 | 1,133 | 1,360 | 114 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
For long-term student, there is dormitory entering fee JPY 50 000 , and you must pay for utility bills that you have used.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Average distance from school
- 5 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Shared House Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥21,250/ week Show more
Shared House
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥21,250/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 85000 | -- | -- | -- | 170000 | -- | 255000 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 539 | 1,078 | 1,616 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Price per person
Price per person
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 40 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
FAQ about Interculture Language Academy, Kobe
I have a dog. How does that work in getting an apartment?
“I am afraid the school cannot accept a dog in the student accommodation, for safety and allergy reasons and to guarantee a quiet environment to every participant. Please contact us and we will be happy to send you some links to look for pet-friendly accommodations in the area. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 08, 2025
Which countries are students of Interculture Language Academy from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Interculture Language Academy comes from Vietnam with a 24% representation, followed by students from China (20%) and Thailand (6%).”
Interculture Language Academy offers courses for which ages?
“Interculture Language Academy offers courses from 18 years to 99. The average age is 18 during the summer and 22 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Interculture Language Academy
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 1400-010020672
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Calculator | Reservation
Share: ![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
Ratings of LanguageCourse.net booking service:
Trustpilot
4.8/5
1,433 reviews Data transparency:
How the school data is collected and measures taken to ensure data accuracy
Interculture Language Academy Kobe Japan | Pay Less
https://backup.languagecourse.net/school-interculture-language-academy-kobe.php3
Do you know someone in particular with whom you would love to explore life in Kobe? Just tag them in your post on Facebook or send them a link to this page in a message or email.
Email
WhatsApp
Copy link
Messenger
Kobe
Kobe city attractiveness as rated by our students:
4.7
Find more information about Kobe, including climate data and events, on our Kobe page, which includes a list of all 2 Japanese schools in Kobe.
If you need MK Taxi picking up at the Kansai airport, you will have to pay JPY 2300 (one way ticket).