ISI Language School
The language school ISI Language School was founded in Nagano, Japan in 1992. For those students who feel more comfortable in a small town surrounded by rich nature and history.
Within the Campus there is also a vocational college so you can interact with Japanese nationals and practice your Japanese with them.
For those of you coming to Japan with a student visa, you can work part time and there are plenty of job openings in Nagano! The school will help you out to find these part time jobs.
From intermediate level, you will be able you choose elective lessons that aim for your objectives. Theses lessons will be held twice a week within the course's schedule.
The school address is: 3-5-18 Chuo, Ueda-city, 386-0012 - Nagano, Japan (see on map)
Legal name / parent company: ISI Educational Corporation| Tax registration ID: 19335
Accreditations and Quality seals
CSNSchool Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
26Number of public PC workstations:
10Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 12
- Adult courses throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
- in summer: 21 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 12
- Adult courses throughout the year: 12
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
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):
2
15
3
2
1
2
2
4
3
1
1
4
1
5
35
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2020 - 13.Jan.2020, 11.Feb.2020, 20.Mar.2020 - 04.Apr.2020, 29.Apr.2020 - 06.May.2020, 23.Jul.2020 - 26.Jul.2020, 01.Aug.2020 - 16.Aug.2020, 19.Sep.2020 - 02.Oct.2020, 03.Nov.2020, 23.Nov.2020, 21.Dec.2020 - 31.Dec.2020.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Japanese Courses
General Language
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 31000 29450 | 46500 44175 | 62000 58900 | 93000 88350 | 124000 117800 | 217000 206150 | 248000 235600 | 279000 265050 | 310000 294500 | 15500 14725 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 274 | 411 | 547 | 821 | 1094 | 1915 | 2188 | 2462 | 2735 | 137 |
Material fee is JPY 8,250 for up to 10 weeks, then it's JPY 8,250 every ten weeks.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
2020: 14.Jan.2020, 20.Jan.2020, 27.Jan.2020, 03.Feb.2020, 10.Feb.2020, 17.Feb.2020, 24.Feb.2020, 02.Mar.2020, 09.Mar.2020, 13.Apr.2020, 20.Apr.2020, 11.May.2020, 18.May.2020, 25.May.2020, 01.Jun.2020, 08.Jun.2020, 29.Jun.2020, 06.Jul.2020, 13.Jul.2020, 20.Jul.2020, 17.Aug.2020, 24.Aug.2020, 31.Aug.2020, 07.Sep.2020, 12.Oct.2020, 19.Oct.2020, 26.Oct.2020, 02.Nov.2020, 09.Nov.2020, 16.Nov.2020, 24.Nov.2020, 30.Nov.2020.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
07.Apr.2020, 05.Oct.2020
07.Apr.2020, 05.Oct.2020
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: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Morning: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
14725 ¥ per week
(Based on the price of 20 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 310000 294500 | 465000 441750 | 620000 589000 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2735 | 4102 | 5470 |
Material fee is JPY 16,500 per 20 weeks (2 terms) and JPY 33,000 for 40 weeks (4 terms).
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
2020: 07.Apr.2020, 05.Oct.2020.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Japanese course before:
07.Apr.2020, 05.Oct.2020
07.Apr.2020, 05.Oct.2020
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: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Morning: 8:50 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | 68000 64600 | 136000 129200 | 192000 182400 | 256000 243200 | 320000 304000 | 342000 324900 | 399000 379050 | 456000 433200 | 513000 487350 | 570000 541500 | 684000 649800 |
| Price in US$ | 600 | 1200 | 1694 | 2259 | 2823 | 3017 | 3520 | 4023 | 4526 | 5029 | 6034 |
Material fee is charged onsite.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Note: All courses offered by ISI Language School, Nagano can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 6800 ¥. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:Advanced and intermediate level in the morning, elementary and pre-intermediate levels are in the afternoon.
JLPT exam preparation course, university and vocational school preparation, and conversation classes are also available for intermediate-advanced students.
JLPT exam preparation course, university and vocational school preparation, and conversation classes are also available for intermediate-advanced students.
Accommodation
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 81200 ¥ per month
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 40600 | 60900 | 81200 | 101500 | 121800 | 142100 | 162400 | 203000 | 243600 | 20300 | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 377 | 566 | 754 | 943 | 1131 | 1320 | 1508 | 1885 | 2262 | 189 | 186 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
2900 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 71500 | 110000 | 148500 | 187000 | 225500 | 264000 | 302500 | 379500 | 456500 | 38500 | 22000 |
| Price in US$ | 664 | 1022 | 1379 | 1737 | 2094 | 2452 | 2809 | 3524 | 4239 | 358 | 205 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
The maximum period to stay is 23 weeks. Utilities included in the price.
Price extra night:
5500 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Dates:
High season dates 23.Dec.2020 - 31.Dec.2020
High season:
High season supplement per day: 2500 ¥
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 56000 ¥ per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in ¥ | -- | 28000 | 42000 | 56000 | 70000 | 84000 | 98000 | 112000 | 140000 | 168000 | -- | 20000 |
| Price in US$ | 260 | 390 | 520 | 650 | 780 | 910 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 186 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
2000 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
Includes:
Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18 Long term students get priority for student house booking. Check the availability in advance.
Airport Transfers (one way per person):
Shared Taxi - JPY 18,000.
Advanced booking necessary - flight details must be sent 10 business days before arrival. 2+ suitcases will be charged at JPY 1,000 per case (1 case is free). Available from 05:00 to 15:00.
Shared Taxi - JPY 18,000.
Advanced booking necessary - flight details must be sent 10 business days before arrival. 2+ suitcases will be charged at JPY 1,000 per case (1 case is free). Available from 05:00 to 15:00.
- What is the best price for a course at ISI Language School, Nagano?Japanese courses at ISI Language School start at 14725 ¥ for Japanese Language Course - No Student Visa required course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by ISI Language School?The accommodation Student House is the most popular among all our clients of ISI Language School
- Is it possible to take a course at ISI Language School as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Japanese Language Course - No Student Visa required, Japanese Language Course - Student Visa required
- What is the number of students per class at ISI Language School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ISI Language School varies from 10 students (Japanese Language Course - No Student Visa required) to 10 students (Japanese Language Course - No Student Visa required)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at ISI Language School?100% of teachers at ISI Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of ISI Language School from?The highest Nationality percentage at ISI Language School comes from Vietnam with a 35% representation, followed by students from China (15%) and Thailand (5%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- ISI Language School offers courses for which ages?ISI Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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