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Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo, Sapporo, Japan

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3 students - overall rating
2-7 Nishi-26 Minami-6 Chuo-ku - 064-0806 Sapporo - see on map

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

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General Japanese Course (Short-Term) Popular Japanese course
20 Lessons per week
20 Students (max)
Offer! from
23900¥ 22705¥
Course for Visa Holders
20 Lessons per week
20 Students (max)
Offer! from
19000¥ 18050¥
Summer Intensive Japanese Course
Only limited places left for the summer months!
20 Lessons per week
15 Students (max)
Offer! from
58967¥ 56019¥
Japanese for Higher Education Course (Long-Term)
20 Lessons per week
20 Students (max)
Offer! from
18608¥ 17678¥
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.
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.
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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

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

First day of course:

Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30

Languages 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: 12
    Number 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

  • Bank Transfer - logo

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

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:
Yes
Express 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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Skiing10 km
Swimming1 km

Accommodation

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Dormitory Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal  | Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 68000 ¥ per month

Rating: 5.0/5.0
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1 review
Apartment
Single room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 35000 ¥ per month
Dormitory
Single room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 4
From 43000 ¥ per month

Rating: 5.0/5.0
5.0
1 review

Reviews

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo, Sapporo
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Social activities

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3.3
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Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3
Value for money

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3
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“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!”
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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.
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    FAQ about Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo, Sapporo

  • “The school can only accept bank transfers.”
    Sayo from Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo
    18-12-2019
  • The accommodation Dormitory is the most popular among all our clients of Japanese Institute
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from New Chitose Airport (13600 ¥)
  • 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))
  • 100% of teachers at Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • 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%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • 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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