ISI Language College - Tokyo Ikebukuro
1-13-13 Minami Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
ISI Language College - Tokyo Ikebukuro
The Long Term General Japanese Course is for all level of students who wish to study and live in Japan for a long. It is absolutely no problem even if you have no idea what to do in the future. ISI Language School has about 25-35 classes from beginner to advance, so you will find the most suitable class for you.
The course can be booked for 6 calendar months (2 terms of 10 weeks of classes each) or for 1 year (4 terms of 10 weeks of classes each). In each term there are weeks where the school is closed for vacation.
The experienced teachers devise the better method day by day, using original photos and pictures, so that students can relax and practice for many situations. The special direct teaching method is used. You have a lot of chances to speak up in the elementary classes.
Once you reach the intermediate level, you can take 16 hours general lessons and 4 hours elective lessons. The elective lessons can be chosen from conversation, JLPT preparatory, EJU preparatory, or post graduate exam preparatory.
Beginner to Intermediate students are generally placed in the afternoon class, and Upper intermediate to Advanced students are generally in the morning class. The class will be decided as a result of the placement test on your first day.
Minimum enrollment is 20 weeks (6 months including holidays), and available to extend the course onsite, up to 2 years
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
ISI Tokyo - Ikebukuro does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 15 students |
Maximum | 20 students |
Age range | 18 - 54 years old |
Average | 20 years old |
ISI Tokyo is located in Ikebukuro, one of the busiest areas of Tokyo. If you would like to experience the exciting life of one of the largest metropolises in the world, this will be the place for you.
Our campus divides the same building with a local vocational school (Tokyo Business and Language College). This will give students several opportunities to practice their newly acquired language skills with native Japanese speakers.
At the end of our General Japanese Language Course, ISI Tokyo Ikebukuro 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.
The nationality and age mix at ISI Language College - Tokyo Ikebukuro varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 20.
ISI Tokyo - Ikebukuro teaches students from all over the world, including:
ISI Tokyo - Ikebukuro 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.
At only 5 minutes away on foot from the Ikebukuro station, ISI Language College is located in one of the biggest commercial district of Tokyo. Not only will the students be able to enjoy a magnificent shopping scene but also a number of well known restaurants and cafes. While Ikebukuro is packed with so many fun places, the school itself features some of the best facilities inside Japan. Ample and modern classrooms are housing students from all over the globe, making the school a great environment to study the Japanese language.
I enjoyed my experience in every part, it was amazing.
My class was really nice, the average age was around mine so I met nice people that I would love to meet again
We were also not to much pupils so it was easy for everyone to participate
The teachers were really qualified and patient (special mention to Satou Sensei)
The facilities were well, clean and the material fonctional
The different activities were really interesting and fun, I had the best time here
After 3 months at learning from the Minna No Nihongo vol.1, my skills In Japanese definitely improved way faster than if I did it by myself.
I’m really happy to have spend those 3 months with ISI. The teachers are really good and the organization of the school too.
ISI Language College in Tokyo Ikebukuro helped me a lot with improving my Japanese. Highly recommend to everyone :)
Show details » Read more...I was not aware that the semester had already started when I arrived. I had studied Japanese before and reviewed my material before attending the school. I think I would have gotten more out of the class if I had the books and material that I would be studying before I got to Japan. I would have been able to review what u needed to know and learn anything that I hadn’t been taught yet. Before I arrived I had trouble getting information and wasn’t really sure until 2 weeks before I went if I had a spot in the class. However this could have been to the change in government during that time in japan. I also wasn’t aware that the teacher wasn’t fluent in English. His English was better than my Japanese but I wasn’t expecting to have trouble explaining what I didn’t understand.
Show details » Read more...Hi everyone, I have been in ISI for one month (intensive short course). The location is very convenient as Ikebukuro station, one of the biggest station in Tokyo,is just few minute walk.
Teachers were great, they changed everyday so we could have different learning experiences. We had tests (3-4) every week) which encouraged us to study more seriously and evaluate our understanding.
I had to stop as I had to restart working, but definitely will be back to ISI as soon as I can.
Dear Houda-san,
Thank you very much for your positive comments on our Ikebukuro Campus. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed our language lessons. It was our pleaseure to have you on campus even though it was short period. We would love to see you again at ISI !!
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Japanese in Tokyo. These homes are often between 30 - 60 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. You must check out 1 day after your classes end (usually a Saturday). Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Tokyo, but this tends to be more expensive. ISI Tokyo - Ikebukuro provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
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.
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 Tokyo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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