What we like about the school
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Japanese Courses
General Language
20 Lessons per week
20 Students (max)
Offer!
from
23900¥
22705¥
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in ¥ | 23900 22705 | 44300 42085 | 63900 60705 | 76000 72200 | 89200 84740 | 102500 97375 | 119500 113525 | 136400 129580 | 153600 145920 | 176600 167770 | 204600 194370 |
Price in US$ | 178 | 329 | 475 | 565 | 663 | 762 | 888 | 1013 | 1141 | 1312 | 1520 |
The tuition includes course materials and textbooks.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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: 9:00 - 12:25
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:25
Morning: 9:00 - 12:25
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:25
Possible course durations
1-12 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 76000 72200 | 102500 97375 | 136400 129580 | 170600 162070 | 204600 194370 | 221600 210520 | 238400 226480 | 255500 242725 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 565 | 762 | 1013 | 1267 | 1520 | 1646 | 1771 | 1898 |
This course is for those who have dependent visa, family visa etc.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
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: 9:00 - 12:25
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:25
Morning: 9:00 - 12:25
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:25
Possible course durations
4-15 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 15
Only limited places left for the summer months!
20 Lessons per week
15 Students (max)
Offer!
from
58967¥
56019¥
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | 176900 168055 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | 1314 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes the teaching materials and taxes.
Course specific data
Starting dates
2022: 21 Jul. 2022
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: 9:00 - 12:25
Morning: 9:00 - 12:25
Possible course durations
3 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
20 Lessons per week
20 Students (max)
Offer!
from
18608¥
17678¥
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 48 |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 446600 424270 | 788700 749265 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3317 | 5858 |
Designed for students who intend to study at universities, graduate schools or technical schools in Japan.
Period of entry and course length:
April: 1 or 2 years
July: 1 year 9 month
October: 1 year 6 months
January: 1 year 3 months
Period of entry and course length:
April: 1 or 2 years
July: 1 year 9 month
October: 1 year 6 months
January: 1 year 3 months
Course specific data
Starting dates
2022: 04 May 2022, 04 Jul. 2022, 03 Oct. 2022
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 - 12:25
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:25
Morning: 8:50 - 12:25
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:25
Possible course durations
24, 48 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 20 / Average: 15
Information for all courses offered by Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Level testA test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Days without class
In 2022 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan. 2022, 01 Oct. 2022, 02 Nov. 2022, 05 Mar. 2022, 05 Apr. 2022, 05 May 2022, 08 Nov. 2022, 01 Oct. 2022, 11 Mar. 2022.
01 Jan. 2022, 01 Oct. 2022, 02 Nov. 2022, 05 Mar. 2022, 05 Apr. 2022, 05 May 2022, 08 Nov. 2022, 01 Oct. 2022, 11 Mar. 2022.
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.
Our 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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Note: All courses offered by Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo (JLI)
Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo is on the North Island of Hokkaido, part of the wonderful country of Japan. There are two things that Soporro is famous for and these are its mountainous activities and its fabulous beer. Mount Okura Ski Jump Stadium is just 30 minutes by bus from the school, for those wanting to give this extreme sport a ...- go. If relaxing with a cool beverage in your hand is more your thing, then look no further than the Sapporo Beer Museum, a former brewery of the area, a simple 45 minutes from the Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo by public transport. Japanese Language Institute has good transport links close by, with the well connected Maruyama Koen subway station just over a 10-minute walk from the premises, the perfect way to explore all that the city has to offer.
The school was founded in 1986 and has over 30 years of experience in teaching Japanese as a foreign language. The school offers both a short term and a long term course as well as a 3-week intensive course for the summer months. The school motto is “your dreams start in Sapporo” and where better to experience the 4 seasons of Hokkaido than attending a course in one of the oldest language schools in the area.- The language school Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo was founded in Sapporo, Japan in 1986.
- Legal name / parent company: Sapporo Kokusai Nihongo Gakuin
- Tax registration ID: 4300-02-007682
- Abbreviated name of school: JLI Sapporo
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
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Japanese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
First day of course:
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
School Size:
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 12Number of public PC workstations: 2
Recommended type of transportation to city centre and name of most convenient stop for the school: * Maruyama Koen.
Walking distance from the school to recommended public transport stop: 7 minutes
Travelling time from recommended stop to city centre by public transport: 6 minutes
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
- In summer: 180
- Throughout the year: 180
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 9
- Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Average age of students
- In summer: 27 years
- Throughout the year: 27 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Shin Chitose airport.
New Chitose Airport:13600 ¥ one way
27200 ¥ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application:
YesExpress shipment fee (via courier):
5500 ¥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.Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 68000 ¥ per month
1 review
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 68000 | -- | -- | -- | 136000 | -- | 204000 | -- | 5500 |
Price in US$ | 532 | 1064 | 1595 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
One-time fee:
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 5500¥.
Linen rental: JPY 2700 per month.
Internet: JPY 1080 per month.
Internet: JPY 1080 per month.
Check-in:
Monday 9:00-21:55
Check-out:
Saturday 9:00-17:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night:
2000 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Private bathroom:
Included.
Distance from school:
20 minutes walking.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals:
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students:
16Student comments
KWIYEON: "The meals were really good."
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 35000 ¥ per month
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 35000 | -- | -- | -- | 70000 | -- | 105000 | -- | 5500 |
Price in US$ | 274 | 548 | 821 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
One-time fee:
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 5500¥.
Check-in:
Sunday
Check-out:
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Private bathroom:
Included.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking.
Includes:
Private bathroom.
Meals:
No meals.
Minimum age of students:
16
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 43000 ¥ per month
1 review
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 43000 | -- | -- | -- | 86000 | -- | 129000 | -- | 5500 |
Price in US$ | 337 | 673 | 1009 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Monday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
One-time fee:
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 5500¥.
Linen rental: JPY 4860 per month.
Check-in:
Monday 10:00-18:00
Check-out:
Saturday 10:00-18:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night:
2000 ¥
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking.
Includes:
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals:
No meals.
Minimum age of students:
20Reviews
4.3
Overall school rating of
Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo, Sapporo
3 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usJapanese Language Institute of Sapporo, Sapporo
School
Location of the school
3.7
Organisation
4.3
Facilities
3.7
Social activities
3.3
Course
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3
Value for money
4.3
Accommodation
Homestay
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Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
5.0
What students liked about Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo, Sapporo
Joanne
21 years“The teachers are very enthusiastic and the lessons are always interesting. There is always a mix of talking and theory classes, so that is very neat!”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0
Other
3.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0
Joanne
“I loved the teachers and the classes.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
2.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.0
Other
3.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0
Additional information
Positive aspects of school:
I loved the teachers and the classes.
Other comments: I haven't experienced the course at the Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo as a very fast paced course. I still had a lot of free time which I really enjoyed! I was able to make many friends and have a lot of time to hang out with them while enjoying my stay in Sapporo.
Other Japanese schools in Sapporo offering Japanese courses:
- Can I pay by credit card as I am not sure we can do international bank transfers?“The school can only accept bank transfers.”Sayo from Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo18-12-2019
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Japanese Institute?The accommodation Dormitory is the most popular among all our clients of Japanese Institute
- Is airport pickup offered by Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo?Yes. The school offers pickup from New Chitose Airport (13600 ¥)
- What is the number of students per class at Japanese Institute?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Japanese Institute varies from 15 students (Summer Intensive Japanese Course) to 20 students (General Japanese Course (Short-Term))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo?100% of teachers at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo from?The highest Nationality percentage at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo comes from Thailand with a 14% representation, followed by students from China (12%) and Korea (11%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo offers courses for which ages?Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.
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