Item: ISI Takadanobaba
Author: Daniel Rhys Coleman

About ISI Takadanobaba

ISI Group has been providing high quality lessons throughout the whole of Japan since 1992. They have campuses in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nagano.

ISI Takadanobaba is based in the area where there are many well-known educational institutions such as Waseda University and Gakuin University, and where the first most famous manga hero character, Astro Boy, was "born".

Accommodating over 1,300 students from around world, ISI Takadanobaba is the biggest school within the ISI Group, and offers a variety of 40 different levels from complete beginners to advance.

Information updated on 2020/2/05

ISI TakadanobabaThis review of ISI Takadanobaba is part of our Tokyo Japanese Language School Directory. Visit there to discover what other school options you have and see our top 5 schools lists.

This is the ideal school if you are looking for

Variety of Levels
Beginners, intermediate & advance
Flexible Elective Classes
Variety of elective classes that focuses on JLPT/EJU preparation, university, graduate school & employment
Univeristy
Preparation for entering into top universities in throughout the country
Employment
Support for finding full-time/part-time employment in Tokyo or throughout Japan
Class intensity
High-intensive courses
Accommodation
Offers student accommodation in Tokyo (Weekly Apartments, Student House, Homestay and Guest House)

"All the staff are very attentive and courteous, and the teachers care about the students a lot. I'm really enjoying my experience with this school."-Satisfied Student

Specifics

Japanese Course Style

Focus is on entering Japanese university and passing the JLPT test and EJU, so more lessons are focused on test preparation than speaking.

Lesson Focus

80% of lesson time is focused on test preparation and grammar revision.

20% of lesson time is focused on conversation skills.

Location

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ISI Takadanobaba Campus

2 Chome-14-19 Takadanobaba,

Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0075

Opening Hours: 8:30AM - 5:30PM

03-5155-6886

SHINJUKU CITY, TOKYO

Nippori Station

JR Yamanote Line
Tozai Line

Course Information

Long-term Study

Short-Term Study

Those who are interested in studying and living in Tokyo for more than 3 months, the school will sponsor you a student visa in order to go through the application process. The school reviews your documents and will apply for the visa to the Immigration Bureau as your proxy.

General course

Want to find out how to apply for a student Visa on your own? Head on over to our Ultimate Guide to Japanese Language School in Tokyo

Long-Term Study Courses

General Course

Course Intro

This course in ISI Takadanobaba consists of standard lessons, JLPT, EJU and cultural activities throughout the year. This is a high intensive course, meaning that students improve their Japanese at a faster rate than the average.

Course Duration + Cost

12 months - 849,000￥ (Total amount)

18 months - 1,181,150￥(Total amount)

24 months - 1,569,000￥ (Total amount)

Starting Period

January, April, July & October.

Schedule

Weekdays (Mondays to Fridays)

Mornings - 8:50-12:00

Afternoon - 13:00 - 16:10

Course hours: 20h/week

Location: Shinjuku, Tokyo

Depending on your level of Japanese, you would have classes either in the mornings or in the afternoons

Short-Term Study Courses

General Course

Course Intro

This course in ISI Takadababa consist of standard lessons, JLPT, EJU and cultural activities throughout the year. This is a high intensive course, meaning that students improve their Japanese at a faster rate than the average.

Course Duration + Cost

3 months - 201,500￥ (Total amount)