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AILC - Asia International Language Center
Yokohama, Japan

Naka Ku, Kotobukicho 1-1-11, Kowa Building 2F, Yokohama, 231-0026, Japan - 231-0026 Yokohama - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Awarded the "Class A Excellent School" by the Tokyo Immigration and Residency Administration.
  • The school organises rich extracurricular activities: kimono experience, takoyaki party, red leaves viewing and more.
  • Yokohama is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 70% of students are from China

Location: AILC - Asia International Language Center is located in the bustling city of Yokohama, Japan. Surrounded by convenience stores, shopping areas and within walking distance of the Yokohama Stadium, Yokohama Park and the Aquarium, students have many attractions nearby to enjoy. The Ishikawacho JR train is within a 5-minutes walk of the school, with the famous Yokohama Chinatown also within walking distance.

Course selection: AILC offers short and long-term courses, with a level placement test given on the first day of class. Absolute beginners are required to take the long-term course, with specific start dates staggered throughout the year.

Accommodation: Accommodation in the Yuikai Dormitory is available within a 5-minutes walk of the school, subject to minimum stay requirements. The Yuikai Dormitory is an excellent way to interact with other students socially during your time in Yokohama.

School facilities: The school's facilities consist of a lounge area, library, microwave use for students and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms have heating and air conditioning, with most having ample natural light to create the optimal learning environment.

Social and Cultural: Many excursions, activities and sightseeing opportunities are available locally. The AILC student support desk is happy to assist with any information or assistance required, making each student's stay in Yokohama as comfortable and memorable as possible.

Japanese Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120,000 114,000
Price in US$ 738
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:40
Possible course durations
12 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
15 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 30 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 48
Price at school (¥) Our price (¥) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 640,000 608,000
Price in US$ 3,932
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:40
Possible course durations
48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
15 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 14
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for AILC - Asia International Language Center include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance

Photos

  • AILS students
    AILS students1/7
  • Students at the beach
    Students at the beach2/7
  • Student holding language certificate
    Student holding language certificate3/7
  • Students at national parade
    Students at national parade4/7
  • Students and faculty
    Students and faculty5/7
  • Party at school
    Party at school 6/7
  • Students
    Students7/7

AILC - Asia International Language Center (AILC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Japanese teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at AILC - Asia International Language Center and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1993

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 18
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 70%
Vietnam 10%
Other nationalities 20%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 90%
25-34 years 7%
35-50 years 3%
>50 years 0%
Minimum age of students
15 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 20 years

Information for all courses offered by AILC - Asia International Language Center

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
¥30,000
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
16 Sep 2026, 23 Sep 2026, 14 Oct 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 01 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026 - 12 Feb 2026, 27 Apr 2026 - 06 May 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 20 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026, 29 Sep 2026, 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026, 12 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 01 Apr 2026 - 02 Apr 2026 - 15 Jul 2026, 15 Jul 2026, 04 Nov 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 30 days before the course is due to start.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

School visit, national parade, speech contest, sports festival, Cup Noodle Museum.

Adults - Paid activities

Kirin Beer Factory, Aquarium, Tea ceremony Cultural Experience, Christmas party.
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Baseball1 km
Basketball10 km
Cooking1 km
Dancing1 km
Football (soccer)10 km
Music1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis10 km
Tennis10 km
Volleyball10 km
Yoga1 km

Accommodation

Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in ¥ -- -- -- 57000 -- -- -- 114000 -- 171000 --
Price in US$ 369 738 1,106
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday

Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of ¥70,000 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
61

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FAQ about AILC - Asia International Language Center, Yokohama

What is the best price for a course at AILC - Asia International Language Center, Yokohama?
“Japanese courses at AILC - Asia International Language Center start at 9500 ¥ for Short-term Japanese Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
AILC - Asia International Language Center offers courses for which ages?
“AILC - Asia International Language Center offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 20 for the rest of the year.”

Terms of AILC - Asia International Language Center

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 1020001083396

Visa Documents

Nationals from Bangladesh require a visa to enter and study in Japan.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
50000 ¥
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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