
What we like about the school
- JCLI has a tea room with traditional tatami mats, where students can experience Japanese culture.
- Top rated school facilities (4.4/5.0)
- Tokyo is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from China
Location: JCLI Japanese Language School is located in the fascinating metropolis of Tokyo, Japan. A city that is abundant in creativity, bright lights, breathtaking art and manga, Tokyo offers students a unique backdrop for furthering their understanding of the Japanese language and will be sure to assist students in creating memorable moments.
The school is housed in the North of Tokyo, in the Kita City District, close to green spaces, the Ojikamiya station and within a 20-minute train journey of the Asukayama Park, where students can see Cherry Blossoms in bloom from late March to early April. With infamous sites such as The Imperial Palace, the shopping of the Ginza District and the Sensō-Ji Temple all around a 40-minute train ride away, students have an incredible amount of activities and attractions to keep their time in Tokyo busy and full of new experiences.
Course selection: Course selection consists of both Short and Long Term programmes, with specific start dates given throughout the year. The school is happy to assist with accommodation in several local student dormitories that they use frequently.
School facilities: The facilities of JCLI offer everything a student may need to further their studies of Japanese. These facilities include a computer lab, library, lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with heating, air conditioning, televisions and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
- The language school JCLI Japanese Language School was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1980.
- Legal name / parent company: Kokusai Jinzai Kaihatsu Co., LTD.
- Tax registration ID: 8011101044183
- Abbreviated name of school: JCLI Tokyo
Japanese Courses

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 71500 67925 | -- | -- | -- | 143000 135850 | -- | -- | 214500 203775 |
Price in MYR | -- | -- | -- | 2284 | -- | -- | -- | 4568 | -- | -- | 6852 |
There's no minimum age, but minimum requirement for short trem course is middle school graduate.
Students studying less than 3 months and not complete beginners can start every month.
Levels A1/A2/B1 have lessons in the afternoon and levels B2/C1/C2 have lessons in the morning.
Prices includes materials and facility expense.
For this curriculum, you can apply on a monthly basis, which allows for a various visa holders such as Working Holiday visas, family stay visas, and short-term stay visas.
The staff will interview you in advance and propose a class that meets your objectives.
The short-term student course is a 3-month units course that joins the two existing courses (Admission Course and General Japanese Course).?
Depending on the results of the placement test, students will join the class appropriate to their level in each course.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 60 | 72 | 84 | 96 |
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Price in ¥ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1027180 975821 | 121520 115444 | 1411720 1341134 | 1599200 1519240 |
Price in MYR | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 32810 | 3882 | 45093 | 51081 |
There's no minimum age, but minimum requirement for long term course is high school graduate.
Levels A1/A2/B1 have lessons in the afternoon and levels B2/C1/C2 have lessons in the morning.
Prices includes application fee, admission fee, utility fee, materials and student insurance.
The medical insurance fee is compulsory for all students studying for 1 year and for all students studying in August.
Please contact the school by 6 months prior to your desired enrolment month if you need to apply for a student visa.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
03 Apr. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 16:40
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in ¥ | 50000 47500 | 100000 95000 | 150000 142500 | 200000 190000 | 250000 237500 | 300000 285000 | 350000 332500 | 400000 380000 | 500000 475000 | 600000 570000 | 50000 47500 |
Price in MYR | 1598 | 3195 | 4792 | 6389 | 7986 | 9583 | 11180 | 12777 | 15971 | 19165 | 1598 |
The level and content of the textbook can be arranged according to the purpose and goals of each student.
In addition, the school can also offer classes such as preparation for each exam, and catch-up classes, tailored classes for preparation for higher education and/or employment.
The school has a lot of students taking Private Lessons, who have a variety of purposes.
To give you as examples:
- Those who want to study although it is difficult to go to school every day due to work reasons,
- Those who want us to use a specific material as a textbook to teach,
- Those who have already acquired general Japanese though, but want to be more fluent in Japanese,
- Those who are worried about preparation for the Japanese language exam, and want to have an intensive sessions, and
- Those who want a course that can meet various needs such as to improve Japanese while playing a role in a different situations from usual.
Special note for 2023 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2023 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2022 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2023 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Morning: 10:45 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 16:40
Without student visa:
- Minimum age: 18 or high school graduate.
- Must have your own travel insurance.
With student visa: - Students must be high school graduates.
- Mandatory to join the National Health Insurance in Japan.
Visa application fee: JPY 22 000
Complementary students insurance: JPY 12 000 per year
Health check fee (once a year): JPY 8 800
01 Jan. 2023, 09 Jan. 2023, 11 Feb. 2023, 23 Feb. 2023, 21 Mar. 2023, 29 Apr. 2023, 03 May 2023, 04 May 2023, 05 May 2023, 17 Jul. 2023, 11 Aug. 2023, 18 Sep. 2023, 23 Sep. 2023, 09 Oct. 2023, 03 Nov. 2023, 23 Nov. 2023.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
Level (CEFR) | Level descriptions | LESSONS needed per level | WEEKS needed (20 lessons per week) | ||
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A1 | Beginner | No knowledge, or an understanding of only a very few basic words/phrases. | A1 to A2 | 240 | 12 |
A2 | Elementary | Can understand and speak about simple topics: i.e. family, shopping, hobbies. | A2 to B1 | 480 | 24 |
B1 | Intermediate | Can speak about future and past events, give reasons and explanations for a situation. | B1 to B2 | 540 | 27 |
B2 | Higher Intermediate | Can speak about abstract topics, produce clear detailed text on many subjects. | B2 to C1 | 600 | 30 |
C1 | Advanced | Can use language flexibly and effectively. | C1 to C2 | 660 | 33 |
C2 | Profiency | Can express himself/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely. |
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 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 in finding flats for long-term students
JCLI Japanese Language School (JCLI)






General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
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: 37Number of public PC workstations: 4Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Accommodation

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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 33000 | -- | -- | -- | 66000 | -- | 99000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 1110 | 2220 | 3329 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 53000 | -- | -- | -- | 106000 | -- | 159000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 1782 | 3564 | 5346 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 66000 | -- | -- | -- | 132000 | -- | 198000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 2220 | 4439 | 6658 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 53000 | -- | -- | -- | 106000 | -- | 159000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 1782 | 3564 | 5346 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 2287 | 4573 | 6859 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 56000 | -- | -- | -- | 112000 | -- | 168000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 1883 | 3766 | 5649 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 69000 | -- | -- | -- | 138000 | -- | 207000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 2320 | 4640 | 6960 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 58000 | -- | -- | -- | 116000 | -- | 174000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 1951 | 3901 | 5851 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 55000 | -- | -- | -- | 110000 | -- | 165000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 1850 | 3699 | 5548 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 54000 | -- | -- | -- | 108000 | -- | 162000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 1816 | 3632 | 5447 | 2354 |
Price per person
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 ¥ | -- | -- | -- | 56000 | -- | -- | -- | 112000 | -- | 168000 | -- | 70000 |
Price in MYR | 1883 | 3766 | 5649 | 2354 |
Price per person
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FAQ about JCLI Japanese Language School, Tokyo
- What is the best price for a course at JCLI Japanese Language School, Tokyo?Japanese courses at JCLI Japanese Language School start at 16264 ¥ for Long-Term Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by JCLI Japanese Language School?The accommodation Akabane Dormitory is the most popular among all our clients of JCLI Japanese Language School
- Is it possible to take a course at JCLI Japanese Language School as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Long-Term Course
- What is the number of students per class at JCLI Japanese Language School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at JCLI Japanese Language School varies from 1 students (Private Lesson Package) to 20 students (Short-Term Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at JCLI Japanese Language School?100% of teachers at JCLI Japanese Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of JCLI Japanese Language School from?The highest Nationality percentage at JCLI Japanese Language School comes from China with a 40% representation, followed by students from Vietnam (25%) and France (3%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- JCLI Japanese Language School offers courses for which ages?JCLI Japanese Language School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.