Overview of International Study Institute (ISI)
ISI Japanese language school has four campuses located in Kyoto, Nagano and Tokyo (Takadanobaba and Ikebukuro). Every year the 4 campuses welcome in total more than 2,000 foreign students from all over the world, providing those students with the best environment to study Japanese language and its culture.
Programs have been designed for each purpose: whether you want to learn Japanese for leisure, or go to University in Japan, or make a career … ISI has a program for you.
School data of ISI
Location | Tokyo (Takadanobaba, Ikebukuro), Kyoto, Nagano | Accommodation | Home-stay, Student House etc. |
Establishment | 1992 | Membership | N/A |
Student capacity | 2,196 Total Capacity | No. of teachers |
N/A |
Features of ISI 
・A curriculum designed for your purpose, whatever that may be
・Support for higher education
・Support for job hunting
・Excellent locations to experience Japanese culture, food, nature and seasons
Programs and fees
1. Enrollment with a student visa
Start Date | April, July, October, January Depending on each campus – Contact us to know more |
Duration | One to two years |
Schedule | 8:50-12:20 Mid-Advanced levels
13:00-16:30 Beginner-Mid levels |
Number of Lessons | 20 lessons of 45 minutes each/week |
Number of students in class | 15 – 20 |
Required Japanese Skills | Contact us to know more |
Here are the Fees to study one year:
Takadanobaba | Ikebukuro | Kyoto Academic Japanese course |
Kyoto General Japanese Course |
Nagano | |
Visa |
22,000 ¥ | 22,000 ¥ | 22,000 ¥ | 22,000 ¥ | 20,000 ¥ |
Entrance fee |
55,000 ¥ | 55,000 ¥ | 55,000 ¥ | 55,000 ¥ | 50,000 ¥ |
Tuition |
660,000 ¥ | 660,000 ¥ | 660,000 ¥ | 780,000 ¥ | 580,000 ¥ |
Material fee |
33,000 ¥ | 33,000 ¥ | 33,000 ¥ | 33,000 ¥ | 30,000 ¥ |
Facility fee |
33,000 ¥ | 33,000 ¥ | 33,000 ¥ | 33,000 ¥ | 20,000 ¥ |
Student association fee |
– | – | – | – | 20,000 ¥ |
First Year |
803,000 ¥ | 803,000 ¥ | 803,000 ¥ | 923,000 ¥ | 720,000 ¥ |
2. Enrollment with other types of visa (up to 3 months)
Duration | At least two weeks |
Schedule | 8:50-12:20 Mid-Advanced levels
13:00-16:30 Beginner-Mid levels |
Number of Lessons | 20 lessons of 45 minutes each/week |
Number of students in class | 15 – 20 |
Required Japanese Skills | Beginners accepted |
Here are the fees to study 3 months (contact us for other lengths):
Takadanobaba | Ikebukuro | Kyoto Academic Japanese course |
Kyoto General Japanese Course |
Nagano | |
Entrance fee |
15,000 ¥ | 15,000 ¥ | 15,000 ¥ | 15,000¥ | 15,000¥ |
Tuition |
165,000 ¥ | 165,000 ¥ | 165,000 ¥ | 195,000 ¥ | 145,000 ¥ |
Material fee |
8,250 ¥ | 8,250 ¥ | 8,250 ¥ | 8,250 ¥ | 7,500 ¥ |
Facility fee |
8,250 ¥ | 8,250 ¥ | 8,250 ¥ | 8,250 ¥ | 5,000 ¥ |
First 3 months fee |
196,500 ¥ | 196,500 ¥ | 196,500 ¥ | 226,500 ¥ | 172,500 ¥ |
Activities offered by ISI
Students learn about Japanese culture through a variety of events such as Cherry blossom viewing, Bon-dance, Calligraphy and many others. You can also enjoy Tea ceremony, Zen Meditation at the Kyoto campus …
Accommodations at ISI
Here are the options offered by ISI. Feel free to contact us to get more details or to get our help to find the accommodations that suit you best.
Student House
The most reasonable type of accommodation. Students live with Japanese students in the International House run by ISI.
Home-stay *
Students can live with a Japanese family and learn Japanese customs and lifestyle while learning Japanese.
For a maximum length of 12 weeks.
* Those who chose Home-stay need to submit the Home-stay application form at least two months in advance.
Guest-House (Tokyo only)
You can live and communicate with guests of all nationalities. Double rooms available only for two people applying together.
Weekly Mansion
Fully equipped with furniture and home appliances. Double rooms available only for two people applying together.
Accommodations – Long stay discount price (12 weeks)
Student House | Type | Takadanobaba | Ikebukuro | Kyoto | Nagano |
Single |
A B |
323,000 ¥ 296,000 ¥ |
323,000 ¥ 296,000 ¥ |
296,000 ¥ 260,000 ¥ |
204,000 ¥ 170,000 ¥ |
Twin |
A B |
239,000 ¥ 236,000 ¥ |
239,000 ¥ 236,000 ¥ |
230,000 ¥ 218,000 ¥ |
153,000 ¥ 125,000 ¥ |
Accommodations – Short stay price list (4 weeks)
Accommodation Type | Room Type | Tokyo (Takadanobaba, Ikebukuro) |
Kyoto | Nagano | Features |
Student House |
Single Twin |
130,800 ¥ 101,200 ¥ |
119,600 ¥ 92,800 ¥ |
81,600 ¥ 67,600 ¥ |
Shared kitchen, bathroom, Meals: self |
Guest House |
Single Twin |
130,800 ¥ 101,200 ¥ |
– | – | Shared Kitchen, bathroom, living room, Meals: self |
Home-Stay |
Single | 165,100 ¥ | 165,100 ¥ | 165,100 ¥ | Meals: Half board |
Weekly Mansion |
Single Twin |
200,200¥ 143,500¥ |
– | – | Equipped with small kitchen, bathroom Meals: self |
To learn more, contact-us here or by email: info@motivistjapan.com