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JASSO Osaka Japanese Language Education Center

Osaka, JapanJapanese

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Overview

JASSO’s Osaka centre provides preparatory education for students planning higher education in Japan. It has a school-site dormitory in Uehonmachi, Tennoji. The programme suits applicants preparing for a formal academic progression and able to commit to the scheduled course length. The centre is run by the Japan Student Services Organization and offers a programme designed for applicants moving into Japanese higher education. Its classes are organised by Japanese level, with homeroom teachers following students’ progress. The curriculum includes preparation for the EJU and JLPT and practice tests, so it is especially relevant to learners planning entrance examinations. The centre also provides progression guidance. The dormitory is on the same property in Tennoji, with resident assistants who help students adjust to daily life. Students can therefore compare the academic calendar and housing dates before committing to the April or October route.

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Student mix

JASSO’s Osaka centre reported 132 enrolled students as of 1 November 2025. Its list covers 36 countries and regions, including South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Uganda, Sweden and Brazil. JASSO does not give counts by origin, age distribution or a course breakdown for this snapshot.

Official student mix · Checked 2026-11-09

Courses

The published admissions table distinguishes a one-year April course and an eighteen-month October course. Applicants should consult the relevant guidance for eligibility, required documents and application dates. The centre lists preparatory education for higher education, and the published durations are used for the fees below. JASSO lists 1,140 study hours for the April route and 1,680 for the October route, with up to 20 students in a class. Japanese and basic subjects may have supplementary summer classes. Check the current calendar and ask which subjects apply to your intended field of study.

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Fees

The Osaka admissions page lists JPY 822,867 in school expenses for one year and JPY 1,192,337 for eighteen months. The application fee is JPY 20,000, giving JPY 842,867 or JPY 1,212,337 before housing. School expenses include admission, tuition, teaching materials, facilities and activities. Confirm the figures in the guide for the intended intake. On the dormitory schedule, one month of rent and Wi-Fi adds JPY 28,000. The JPY 20,000 dormitory admission charge is separate. The centre also requires a JPY 30,000 refundable deposit, so admission, one month of rent and Wi-Fi, and the deposit would come to JPY 78,000 before electricity and bedding charges. This is a housing budget illustration and depends on a confirmed place. The published course amounts apply to the stated April and October routes. JASSO says school expenses are payable without instalments and may change. Confirm the invoice and payment dates for your specific intake. The monthly dormitory figure does not include the cost of meals.

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Accommodation

The on-site dormitory lists 54 furnished single rooms, shared facilities and resident assistants. Rent is JPY 26,000 per month plus JPY 2,000 for Wi-Fi and separate bedding and electricity costs. The dormitory lists JPY 20,000 admission and a refundable JPY 30,000 deposit. Eligibility and availability depend on enrolment and student status. Each private room is listed at 9.6 square metres. Rooms have a desk, bed, storage, air conditioning and a refrigerator. Shared spaces include a kitchen, lounge and cafeteria, with coin-operated laundry and showers. The dormitory is about seven minutes on foot from Shitennouji-mae Yuhigaoka Station. Check the published eligibility requirements, move-in timing and bedding costs with the centre.

Official source 1 · Checked 2026-11-08

Location

8-3-13 Uehonmachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka 543-0001, Japan

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