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ISI Language College Tokyo Ikebukuro

Tokyo, JapanJapanese

Official school website ↗ 日本語版

Overview

ISI’s Ikebukuro campus offers Japanese in Tokyo and has links with vocational education, including a co-located vocational school. It suits learners who want to explore progression to vocational study and students looking for a short language course in a major city. Tokyo’s Ikebukuro campus shares a building with Tokyo Business and Language College. ISI describes opportunities to interact with vocational students, which can help a language student see how Japanese is used in further education. Its campus guide identifies a library area, space for studying independently and individual guidance for students considering higher education. These facilities serve different purposes, from reviewing classwork between lessons to discussing a future vocational course. The campus is in a major rail district, so students can compare commutes from different parts of Tokyo. Check the specific building and classroom on the timetable supplied for your enrolment.

Official source 1 · Official source 2 · Checked 2026-11-08

Student mix

ISI’s group profile reports the nationality mix of its Japanese-language school students as of April 2024. The table shows selected country and region categories. The source does not identify Ikebukuro-specific shares, age distribution or programme-level counts.

Country or region of origin
Country or region of originShare
China36%
Nepal12%
Myanmar7%
United States5%
Taiwan4%
South Korea4%
Mongolia3%
Hong Kong3%
Russia2%
France2%
Germany2%

Official student mix · Checked 2026-11-09

Courses

ISI offers both short-term and long-term Japanese study. Short-term study can begin from two weeks on eligible schedules. The school’s four-week example is for its short-term route. Check the campus start dates, timetable and placement conditions, especially if you have never studied Japanese before. The campus guide distinguishes its long-term academic Japanese course from short-term general Japanese. It also describes private lessons and describes study options for students considering vocational education. Ask which electives the school can offer at your level and within a four-week booking.

Official source 1 · Official source 2 · Official source 3 · Checked 2026-11-08

Fees

The FY2027 short-term manual lists JPY 154,550 for four weeks at Ikebukuro. The school’s promotional page lists JPY 138,120 for the same campus and duration. Ask ISI which price applies to your intake before paying. The manual total covers admission, tuition, materials and facility management. The separately published first-year long-term total is JPY 1,015,000. Accommodation and airport transport are separate. The Tokyo tariff lists four-week dormitory singles from JPY 154,800 and single weekly apartments from JPY 213,600. Adding the short-term manual price gives indicative subtotals of JPY 309,350 and JPY 368,150 respectively. The FY2027 four-week Tokyo homestay tariff is JPY 219,000. These figures use the published housing categories, which are quoted separately. Confirm the property available for the Ikebukuro campus and whether the four-week price covers the exact 28 nights. The school’s simulator distinguishes accommodation and transfer charges from course fees.

Official source 1 · Official source 2 · Official source 3 · Official source 4 · Checked 2026-11-08

Accommodation

ISI lists Tokyo housing options including weekly apartments. The school also publishes Tokyo homestay pricing. Confirm eligibility for the specific housing property, the route to Ikebukuro and the dates and fees in the housing offer. A weekly apartment is generally self-catering and has a mini-kitchen, bath and toilet. ISI’s homestay category includes breakfast and dinner. The dormitory and guesthouse tables list both single and double options, depending on the property. Ask for the address, the route to the Ikebukuro building and the exact room dates before accepting an offer. Confirm whether utilities and any move-in charges are included.

Official source 1 · Official source 2 · Checked 2026-11-08

Location

1-13-13 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0022, Japan

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