Japanese schools in Kobe

3 Best Japanese Language Schools in Kobe in 2026 (from $529)

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Interculture Language Academy (ILA) locates in the heart of Kobe which developed as a cosmopolitan city having the largest trading harbor in Meiji era in Asia with a lot of foreigners living in and the many exchange groups of each country. Now, Kobe is the 5th largest city in Japan and has been selected the 5th cleanest city in the world by Forbes. Since ILA was established, students coming from 65 different countries (Asia, Europe and the USA) have been studying the Japanese language and cultures at ILA. Whether you're preparing for the college entrance exam, looking for employment here in Japan or just study Japanese as your interest, our experienced staff will be happy to help you achieve your goals. We are always trying to do our best in order to meet our students' needs by teaching them at their level and providing them with all the supports they need. We offer many different courses: Graduate School/ College Preparatory Course, Short-term Course, Japanese Language & Culture Course and Private. We also hold free JLPT/EJU Preparatory selective classes ( Mathematics I & II, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, General knowledge), and also free classes of English or Japanese Conversation, Kanji and additional catch up a level. We can advise you in a helpful manner such as the interview manner, the way how to write the proposal for Graduate School, etc. The most hard-working students are awarded scholarships and awards such as the Grand Prize Excellence Award. Our top-ranking students have the opportunity to advance to some selected colleges, universities or graduate schools without entrance examination as the recommended students by ILA.

starting price
$6,142

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Lexis Japan is located just a few steps from Kobe's Motomachi Station, in one of Japan's best known shopping and entertainment areas. Lexis Japan fills the entire 9th floor of the landmark UFJ Shintaku Ginko building, part of the iconic Daimaru Department Store complex - Kobe's traditional meeting point. With floor to ceiling glass, the school boasts views of the city, the mountains and over the waters of Osaka Bay. Literally hundreds of cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs are within a short walk, while the nearby shopping options are endless. With 10 large, air-conditioned classrooms, a student lounge and kitchen, Lexis Japan has world-class facilities designed to ensure that students can make the most of their study experience in a safe, comfortable environment.

starting price
$529

COMMUNICA INSTITUTE has more than 25 years of experience in teaching Japanese at Kobe Japan, since 1988. It is also a Japanese language school for intercultural communication. -Philosophy We practice Japanese language education as intercultural education. While our behavior and ways of thinking are greatly influenced by our own cultures, intercultural communication does not work when we stick to our own way of thinking. Usually, we are unaware of “culture,” value or way of thinking as something natural as air. At Communica Institute, we aim to be aware of it and to share it. Our aim is to build a foundation on which, while cherishing your own culture, you can get over its boundary, find a new way and build a third culture by synergy. It is our mission to make a solid foundation on which you can transcend “cultures,” and create new or third value while cherishing your own culture.

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$813

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Lexis Japan

The teachers very nice,the apartment ok, near the academy. All was ok.The only thing is that the level of the class was a bit low..but because my course was only for two weeks and a half, I didn't protest.The personal classes of speaking were very... more

Lexis Japan

Overall the experience was good. Most of the teachers were good, however each week they mix the new and old students so I think that affects everyone’s progress. Facilities and location were amazing. Housing was not good nor bad, pretty average the... more

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General Japanese courses are for adults who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Japanese. Most general Japanese courses are for adults age 16 and up. 2 - 48 week courses available. Most courses average 30 classes per week.

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