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ISI Language School, Osaka

5F Oak Shinsaibashi Bldg. 3-5-8 Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 542-0081, Japan
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ISI Language School, Osaka offers the following course types:

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$3,366
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School description

ISI Japanese Language School, located in the heart of Osaka, offers a safe and supportive learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet diverse student needs, ranging from everyday communication to preparation for university, graduate school, and employment opportunities in Japan.

During the General Japanese Language Course, ISI Osaka offers a wide range of elective classes for students at the upper levels. Students will be able to take conversation, job search, prep classes, college admissions, and extensive academic and career support from our permanent staff and an extremely qualified staff.

Year opened
2024
Number of classrooms
43

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native Japanese speakers
All
Teachers with Japanese teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ISI Language School, Osaka varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 22.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
12 Jan 2026, 11 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 20 Mar 2026 - 03 Apr 2026, 29 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026 - 08 May 2026, 22 Jun 2026 - 03 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026 - 02 Oct 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 03 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 04 Jan 2027, 11 Jan 2027, 11 Feb 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 22 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2027

School location

Osaka’s downtown is concentrated and easy to navigate, with efficient public transportation connecting students and visitors to popular attractions. The city also serves as a gateway to nearby cultural treasures such as Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe. Osaka is famous not only for its cuisine and commerce but also for the friendliness of its people. The locals’ open and welcoming spirit makes it an especially inviting place for international students to feel at home. Known as the “Nation’s Kitchen,” the city is celebrated for its vibrant food culture, from takoyaki and okonomiyaki to Michelin-starred dining. Tourists are drawn to its lively districts such as Dotonbori and Umeda, while residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle supported by relatively affordable rent and living costs compared to Tokyo. ISI school is located in the heart of Osaka, giving easy access to all the major famous spots of the city.

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housing

Housing

ISI Language School, Osaka offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single Room - Half-Board

$317
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, free internet, air conditioning, heating, and bedding
Distance to school: 15 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$317
The price includes gas, water and electricity, beddings rent, and 2 meals per day.
We will arrange the suitable host family, based on the client requests, preferences, and health condition.

This accommodation can be booked for a maximum duration of 11 weeks. Students will be able to extend their accommodation on site after their arrival in Japan. Students need to ask the host family for the extension at latest 1 month before the check-out date. There is a possiblity that you cannot extend the stay in the same family.
student-residence

Guest House - 2 Person Room - No Meals

$147
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and other
Distance to school: 40 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$147
This accommodation is ideal for the students who wish to make Japanese friends, practice Japanese conversation a lot.

Half of the residents is Japanese, and you meet many new people in the living room everyday, have a lot of parties at the weekend.

Shared kitchen and bathroom. Air conditioner, fridge, tv, hangers, internet LAN cable is available in the room.

The gas, water, electricity bill is included in the fee.

This accommodation can be booked for a maximum duration of 11 weeks. Students will be able to extend their accommodation on site after their arrival in Japan. Students will be asked by the accommodation staff if they would like to extend their stay one month after they check in.

Guest House - Single Room - No Meals

$180
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and other
Distance to school: 40 - 50 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$180
This accommodation is ideal for the students who wish to make Japanese friends, practice Japanese conversation a lot.

Half of the residents is Japanese, and you meet many new people in the living room everyday, have a lot of parties at the weekend.

Shared kitchen and bathroom. Air conditioner, fridge, tv, hangers, internet LAN cable is available in the room.

The gas, water, electricity bill is included in the fee.

This accommodation can be booked for a maximum duration of 11 weeks. Students will be able to extend their accommodation on site after their arrival in Japan. Students will be asked by the accommodation staff if they would like to extend their stay one month after they check in.
apartment

Weekly Apartment - 2 Person Room - No Meals

$213
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Osaka
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, free internet, air conditioning, heating, and bedding
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$213
This accommodation is ideal for the students who wish to have a private space.
Private kitchen and bathroom, air conditioner, fridge, tv, hangers, internet LAN cable is available in the room.

The gas, water, electricity bill is included in the fee.

This accommodation can be booked for a maximum duration of 11 weeks. Students will be able to extend their accommodation on site after their arrival in Japan. Students need to ask the receptionist in the residence for the extension at latest 1 month before the check-out date. There is a possiblity that you cannot extend the stay in the same room.

Weekly Apartment - Single Room - No Meals

$322
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Osaka
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, free internet, air conditioning, heating, and bedding
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$322
This accommodation is ideal for the students who wish to have a private space.
Private kitchen and bathroom, air conditioner, fridge, tv, hangers, internet LAN cable is available in the room.

The gas, water, electricity bill is included in the fee.

This accommodation can be booked for a maximum duration of 11 weeks. Students will be able to extend their accommodation on site after their arrival in Japan. Students need to ask the receptionist in the residence for the extension at latest 1 month before the check-out date. There is a possiblity that you cannot extend the stay in the same room.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Osaka based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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