Tochigi International Education Institute Utsunomiya, Japan
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What we like about the school
- Having an opportunity to find a full time job in Japan after graduation
- Learning progress guarantee.
- Optional language workshops.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from Vietnam
Location: Tochigi International Education Institute (TIEI) is located in the heart of Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan. Surrounding the school there are many eateries, including several popular dumpling restaurants. Attractions, such as the Oya History Museum, the Oya Temple, the Four Seasons Bamboo Forest and the Tochigiken Central Park, are all within a 30-minute journey of the school via public transport.
Getting around: The school is a moment's walk from the Tobu-Utsunomiya train station and is an 11-minute journey from Utsunomiya's central train station. There are also bus routes within walking distance, offering excellent access to many of the city's main attractions. The school is within a 90-minute journey of Tokyo via train. Narita International Airport is a 2-hour car journey or a 3-hour train ride from the school.
Course selection: Tochigi International Education Institute offers a Job Preparatory Programme, open to students aged 18-30 years. The course includes Japanese lessons, business manner lessons, job hunting and interview practice.
Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in local apartments and dormitory facilities, both within 15-minute bicycle rides of the school. Options with cooking and washing facilities are available.
Social and cultural: The Tochigi prefecture is famous for its strawberries and dumplings. It also is where you find the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō.
Japanese Courses
Our prices for Tochigi International Education Institute include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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 Learning progress guarantee
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Tochigi International Education Institute
“If you want to become a professional working person, come with us we can help you shape your future!”
- Japanese teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 20% male / 80% female
- Year of school foundation
- 2015
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Italy | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 53% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 40% |
| 25-34 years | 60% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Minimum age of students
- 21 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 4Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Tochigi International Education Institute
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- ¥44,000
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately ¥44,000 per course level.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026, 12 Feb 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 20 Mar 2026, 29 Apr 2026, 03 May 2026 - 06 May 2026, 15 Jul 2026, 12 Aug 2026, 16 Sep 2026, 23 Sep 2026, 14 Oct 2026, 04 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Japanese language level
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.
FAQ about Tochigi International Education Institute, Utsunomiya
Can I book 12 weeks of course only?
“Unfortunately, this school only offers a yearly programme. This course is for high school and university graduates who plan to get a job in the hotel industry in Japan after the course.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 29, 2023
Which countries are students of Tochigi International Education Institute from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Tochigi International Education Institute comes from Vietnam with a 40% representation, followed by students from Russia (10%) and Turkey (5%).”
Terms of Tochigi International Education Institute
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 225686
Visa Documents
Nationals from Japan do not require a visa for travelling to Japan and attending a language course.
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
- 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.
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