ISI Language School Osaka, Japan
5F Oak Shinsaibashi Bldg., 3-5-8 Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, - 542-0081 Osaka - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- A wide variety of cultural experiences and activities offered.
- Free counseling offering.
- Winner of ST Star Awards 2023 Finalist "Outstanding Language School".
- Top rated school facilities4.7
- Osaka is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
- Cancellation fees if visa is rejected.
Location: ISI Language School Osaka is a Japanese language centre located in the bustling designated city of Osaka, the capital city of the Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The school is housed in the city centre, close to many shops, shopping centres, eateries, modes of public transport and places of social and cultural interest. Such places within walking distance of the school include the Orix Theater and the Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street.
Social and cultural: Osaka is a great city with much history and culture. There are many social outlets and places of interest to visit and enjoy whilst in the city. ISI Language School Osaka assists students with their plans for social engagements through many social and cultural activities and outings. Such activities can include field trips, speech contests, tours of Universities, food sample making and Kabuki appreciation.
Course selection: The school offers several starting dates for new short and long-term students throughout the year.
Getting around: The school is within walking distance of several train and subway stations, ensuring travel in and around the city can be made with ease. Taxi services are also available throughout the city at any time of the day.
School facilities: A finalist in the ST Star Awards for "Outstanding Language School", ISI Langauge School Osaka is renovated and modern, with everything a student may need to have a productive and memorable stay in Osaka.
Japanese Courses
General Language
Japanese Language Course Short-Term
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥24,780¥23,541 / week More
Japanese Language Course Short-Term
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥24,780¥23,541 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 49,560 47,082 | 74,340 70,623 | 99,120 94,164 | 106,200 100,890 | 127,440 121,068 | 148,680 141,246 | 155,760 147,972 | 159,300 151,335 | 177,000 168,150 | 354,000 336,300 |
| Price in US$ | 299 | 448 | 597 | 640 | 768 | 896 | 938 | 959 | 1,066 | 2,132 |
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- 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: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 20 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 20 / Average: 15
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Japanese Language Course Short-Term" at ISI Language School
Constantin
"This school was great. Thank you very much."
Nadja
"The courses are not designed for short-term enrollment. You join an ongoing course. In other words, there isn't a course at your specific level."
Additional information for all courses
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Japanese Language Course Long-Term20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from¥14,750¥14,013 / week More
Japanese Language Course Long-Term
20 lessons per week | 20 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
¥14,750¥14,013 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 24 | 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) | 354,000 336,300 | 708,000 672,600 |
| Price in US$ | 2,132 | 4,263 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Extra compulsory fees
For both 6 months and 1 year courses:
- Visa application: JPY 33000.
- Admission: JPY 77000.
For 6 months (2 terms): - Materials: JPY 22000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 40000.
For 1 year (4 terms): - Materials: JPY 44000.
- Facilities and management fees: JPY 80000.
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: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10 - Possible course durations
- 24, 40 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 20 / Average: 15
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for ISI Language School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
Student opinions about ISI Language School, Osaka
4.7
Overall school rating of
ISI Language School, Osaka
ISI Language School, Osaka
3 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Constantin
18 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked the way of teaching and the sounding area.”
“Nothing, there was nothing that I disliked.”
Insider tip: “None”
Quality of teaching / language progress: This school was great. Thank you very much.
Other comments: None
Verified
Course: Japanese Language Course Short-Term - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jul. 2026
Nadja
41 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The class provides plenty of opportunities to practice with classmates. A wide variety of materials are provided.”
“The pace is sometimes very fast, and students joining a course midway through do not receive sufficient support. In many areas, there is a lack of explanations regarding procedures, materials, and the use of digital tools, etc. The quality of instruction varied depending on the individual instructors.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The courses are not designed for short-term enrollment. You join an ongoing course. In other words, there isn't a course at your specific level.
Other comments: The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Verified
Course: Japanese Language Course Short-Term - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Jun. 2026
Yibo
39 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I like the teachers and classmates at school, as well as the location.”
“There's nothing I don't like.”
Verified
Course: Japanese Language Course Long-Term - 24 weeks
Review date: 20. Apr. 2026
Ratings of ISI Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Japan
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ISI Language School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
ISO29991:2014, Association for the Promotion Japanese Language for Education- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- 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 ISI Language School.
General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Student Age
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
Information for all courses offered by ISI Language School
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- ¥20,000
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately ¥11,000 per course level.
- Comments about courses
FULL PAYMENT OF FEES:
For Short-term courses: please check the due date on the invoice.
For Long-term courses: check the due date on the invoice but due to visa implications it's recommended to pay as soon as possible to avoid delays.
Best method to make the payment of full fees is by Flywire.
IMPORTANT for Long-term courses starting at the end of 2026 / beginning of 2027: to enter Japan, students need to do an online interview with the school and they need to demonstrate a A1 (N5) level of Japanese, so it's highy recommeneded that you study some basics before booking a corse.- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 12 Jan 2026, 11 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 20 Mar 2026, 29 Apr 2026, 03 May 2026, 04 May 2026, 05 May 2026, 06 May 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 11 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 22 Sep 2026, 23 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 11 Jan 2027, 11 Feb 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 21 Mar 2027, 29 Apr 2027, 03 May 2027, 04 May 2027, 05 May 2027, 19 Jul 2027, 11 Aug 2027, 20 Sep 2027, 23 Sep 2027, 11 Oct 2027, 03 Nov 2027, 23 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. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample leisure activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Orientation.
- Cultural Experiences. Adults - Paid activities
- Not published.
- Video about leisure activities at ISI Language School Osaka
Accommodation
Homestay
1 rating Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
¥43,550/ week Show more
Homestay
1 rating
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
¥43,550/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 87100 | 134000 | 210900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 40 | -- | -- | 30000 |
| Price in US$ | 552 | 850 | 1,337 | 1 | 191 |
| 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: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 30000¥.
- Price extra night
- ¥6,700 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Dates
- High season dates: 23 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per day: 2500 ¥
Weekly Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥44,200/ week Show more
Weekly Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥44,200/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 88400 | 136000 | 183600 | 231200 | 278800 | 326400 | 374000 | 469200 | 564400 | 47600 | 30000 |
| Price in US$ | 561 | 862 | 1,164 | 1,466 | 1,767 | 2,069 | 2,370 | 2,974 | 3,577 | 302 | 191 |
| 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: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 30000¥.
- Price extra night
- ¥6,800 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
Weekly Apartment Twin room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥29,250/ week Show more
Weekly Apartment
Twin room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
¥29,250/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 58500 | 90000 | 121500 | 153000 | 184500 | 216000 | 247500 | 310500 | 373500 | 31500 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 371 | 571 | 770 | 970 | 1,170 | 1,369 | 1,569 | 1,968 | 2,367 | 200 | 127 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 20000¥.
- Price extra night
- ¥4,500 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
Guest House Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥26,600/ week Show more
Guest House
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥26,600/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 53200 | 79800 | 106400 | 133000 | 159600 | 186200 | 212800 | 266000 | 319200 | 26600 | 40000 |
| Price in US$ | 338 | 506 | 675 | 843 | 1,012 | 1,180 | 1,349 | 1,686 | 2,023 | 169 | 254 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| 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
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40000¥.
- Price extra night
- ¥3,800 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
Guest house Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥21,700/ week Show more
Guest house
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
¥21,700/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 43400 | 65100 | 86800 | 108500 | 130200 | 151900 | 173600 | 217000 | 260400 | 21700 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 276 | 413 | 551 | 688 | 826 | 963 | 1,101 | 1,376 | 1,651 | 138 | 127 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in ¥ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 20000¥.
- Price extra night
- ¥3,100 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Includes
- Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
Questions and answers about ISI Language School
Can my 16-year-old son study Japanese in Osaka for 2 weeks? He has already had 10 private lessons online and would like to live with a host family.
“Yes, the school accepts students of that age and host families are also organized. Please send us the desired travel dates as soon as possible.”
Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 13, 2024
When is the high season in Osaka? Will I pay more in summer than the rest of the year?
“The high season surcharge only applies to the New Year vacations, so we will not apply it in July.”
Astrid , Admissions Counselor from ISI - Jun 13, 2024
How far away are the host families in Osaka usually from the school?
“Homestays are generally located around 60 minutes away from the central location (such as a language school).
- From April to August, some homestays may be located 60 to 90 minutes away.
- Guests will take public transportation to the school”
- From April to August, some homestays may be located 60 to 90 minutes away.
- Guests will take public transportation to the school”
Astrid , Admissions Counselor from ISI - Jun 13, 2024
When is the best time to check in and check out of a host family?
“In most cases, guests arrive at the host family in the afternoon of their arrival day and leave the host family in the morning of their departure day. If you are scheduled to arrive very early or very late, please contact us to coordinate with the family.”
Astrid , Admissions Counselor from ISI - Jun 13, 2024
FAQ about ISI Language School, Osaka
What is the best price for a course at ISI Language School, Osaka?
“Japanese courses at ISI Language School start at 14013 ¥ for a Japanese Language Course Long-Term course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Terms of ISI Language School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tōgen Group Ltd | Tax registration ID: 5011701013920
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.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 33000 ¥
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 12000 ¥
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