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ISI Language SchoolNagano, Japan

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4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of ISI Language School, Nagano
Ranked #1 of 0 Japanese schools in Nagano
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Welcome party.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: ISI is in Ueda city, to the north of the province of Nagano. It is just underneath the capital city of the region, also called Nagano. The school is centrally located in Ueda, and has lots of amenities around the immediate area including shops, cafes and restaurants.

Ueda city: Due to its location, most of Ueda is walkable from the school. The Ueda City Historical Museum and the Ueda Castle Ninomaru ruin are just over 10 minutes by foot from ISI. The Ario Ueda Shopping Mall is 20 minutes from the school.

Exploring the area: The school is 13 minutes away from the Ueda Transportation Station which has trains that stretch across the region. From this station, the city of Nagano is a 45-minute train ride. The Zenk?-ji Temple is 20 minutes from the train station in Nagano. There is lots of natural beauty within the region, such as the KamikochiValley. This takes either 4 hours by public transportation or 2 hours by car. Matsumoto is a picturesque town with the Matsumoto Castle. This southern city is an hour and a half away by train or a 60 minute drive.

Course structure: ISI has courses that are created in two formats; one that students will need a visa for and one that does not require a visa. These are both group classes for learning general Japanese. The school offers packages of individual classes.
  • The language school ISI Language School was founded in Nagano, Japan in 1992.
  • Legal name / parent company: ISI Educational Corporation
  • Tax registration ID: 19335
  • Abbreviated name of school: ISI Nagano

Japanese Courses

General Language

Information for all courses offered by ISI Language School

Comments about courses

Advanced and intermediate level in the morning, elementary and pre-intermediate levels are in the afternoon.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
22000.00 ¥
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 11000 ¥ per course level.
Individual classes
Single 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 11 Feb 2024, 20 Mar 2024, 03 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024 - 06 May 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 31 Jul 2024 - 16 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
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.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

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.

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 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
Note: All courses offered by ISI Language School, Nagano can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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ISI Language School (ISI)

“We offer the opportunities to make Japanese friends and join the local community, as well as language lessons. You can experience the real Japan!”
Takatoshi Asano
– 
Takatoshi Asano
Director of ISI Language School
Accreditations and Quality seals
ISO29991:2014, Association for the Promotion Japanese Language for Education
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at ISI Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • 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: 26
    Number of public PC workstations: 10

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 12
Throughout the year: 12
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 12
Adult courses Throughout the year: 12
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

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)
6000 ¥
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Baseball7 km
Basketball2 km
Cooking7 km
Dancing5 km
Diving2 km
Football (soccer)20 km
Music2 km
Rugby20 km
Skiing20 km
Squash5 km
Swimming4 km
Table Tennis2 km
Tennis3 km
Yoga7 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Flower viewing
Soccer
Speech contest
Sports day

Accommodation

Student opinions about ISI Language School, Nagano

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
Welcoming and friendly staff. They always listen and try to help on all issues (there is a rather big BUT, about it further on). They help to find a part-time job, solve administrative issues, help with housing, relocation, household issues. Sunohara-sensei is a man of the world! Very diverse students, both in age and nationality. Having travelled to one country, I have interacted with people from all continents. The hostel is a bit expensive, but if you don't mind the constant company or pushing in the kitchen, I recommend it as a place to live, at least for the first time. It is clean, cosy, the common areas are constantly cleaned and it is not far from the city centre. One class is taught by several teachers at once, which is a big plus for me. Since everyone has their own approach and interests, so you can talk about different topics and learn a lot about culture and life within the school classes. There is an opportunity to move to another class depending on your level of Japanese, either to a higher level or to a lower level, at any time. As long as there is room in the class you want to move to. The school itself is also good because it has several branches around the country and you can always try to transfer to another city if the one you are in doesn't suit you.
Disliked
I will write about a big BUT about the staff. It is true that they are always ready and willing to help, but they do not always know how to do it. There were times when quite simple questions put them in a stupor or their answers did not correspond to reality. Therefore, many things like buying a SIM card or bank card registration had to be done by myself. One more thing, all the staff speaks only Japanese. So without at least a basic level of language you may have difficulties. For learning the language it is useful, but for solving everyday situations - definitely a minus. As for teaching: here the minus is more the programme itself than the school. They teach according to Minna no nihongo. This programme involves very little practice during classes. And since my school is located in the small town of Ueda, there are not many places where you can find this practice. So be prepared to do a lot of practice on your own, because, for example, you will be given new kanji every day, and you will be asked about their knowledge about once every 3 weeks. It's easy to forget characters without constant repetition. And some teachers present the material rather dryly.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Students from the Russian Federation should of course initially be concerned about how to transfer money and what means of payment to use there. My advice is to transfer rubles into crypto. No one will give you a normal bank card like a visa or a master card in the first six months in Japan. The chances are very small. But, in the application line, which is a popular messenger, you can get a virtual visa card, on which you can withdraw money from crypto wallets. I also had a solidarity bank Union Pay card working there on good terms that the commission on ATM withdrawals was very small.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: I enjoyed the course. I was very pleased with the trip. I got a taste of real life in the Japanese countryside and made a lot of new and interesting acquaintances. With the help of Languagecourse I collected all the necessary documents and got my visa without any problems. It took me 6 months to submit the documents and get everything done. But I recommend that you start doing all of this 10 months before your planned trip, so that you can be sure to be on time in case there are any nuances.
Other comments The school is good. The curriculum is not so good. And, as it is Japan, be prepared for bureaucracy.
Course: Japanese Language Course - Student Visa required - 40 weeks
12. Jul. 2023

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3-5-18 Chuo, Ueda-city - 386-0012 Nagano
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FAQ about ISI Language School, Nagano

  • In Nagano, most of the time you can get around by bus or bike.
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023
  • The accommodation Student House is the most popular among all our clients of Nagano Business and Language College
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Nagano Business and Language College varies from 10 students (Japanese Language Course Short-Term) to 20 students (Japanese Winter Program)
  • 100% of teachers at ISI Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ISI Language School comes from Vietnam with a 35% representation, followed by students from China (15%) and Thailand (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ISI Language School offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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