Admission Guide 2026
Admission Requirements
- 1）Who completed more than 12 years of school education (high school, equivalent to high school, or higher level)
- 2）Less than 2 years of study gaps after graduation from the last education
*In case of 2 years or more study gap after the last education, reasons and personal background are required - 3）Who has the Japanese Language ability such as JLPT N5, equivalent to JLPT N5, or higher level
- 4）Who has a strong will for study and has positive student behavior
Class Hours
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Class Morning Class Afternoon Class 1st period 9:00 – 9:45 1:10 – 1:55 2nd period 9:50 – 10:35 2:00 – 2:45 3rd period 10:45 – 11:30 2:55 – 3:40 4th period 11:35 – 12:20 3:45 – 4:30 -
Class time: 45 minutes per class
1 day: 4 lectures
5 days a week: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, and Fri
📖Tuition Fee（A）（JYP, tax included）
| Course | Year | Screening fee | Entrance fee | Tuition fee | Teaching material fees | Facility expenses | Activity fee | Total（Ａ） |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years course | First year | 36,850 | 57,200 | 693,000 | 33,000 | 39,600 | 33,000 | 892,650 |
| (April enrollment) | Second year | 693,000 | 693,000 | |||||
| 1 year and 9 months course | First year | 36,850 | 57,200 | 693,000 | 30,800 | 34,650 | 29,700 | 882,200 |
| (July enrollment) | Second year | 519,750 | 519,750 | |||||
| 1 year and 6 months course | First year | 36,850 | 57,200 | 693,000 | 28,600 | 29,700 | 27,500 | 872,850 |
| (October enrollment) | Second year | 346,500 | 346,500 |
Kobe International Language SchoolRefund Policy (Effective Until Year of 2024)
| Unrefundable | Refundable | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Coming to Japan | Before COE granted (Before initial payment) |
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| After COE granted (Regardless VISA results) |
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other than left | |
| After Arrived in Japan | Leaving school at your own reason | In principle, there are no refunds for tuition fees and dormitory fees that have already been paid. | |
- ◆ The selection fee must be paid even if the COE is not granted.
- ◆ Bank transfer fees are to be beared by the recipient.
Kobe International Language SchoolRefund Policy (Effective from Year 2025)
| Unrefundable | Refundable | |||
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| Before Coming to Japan | Before COE granted (Before initial payment) |
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| After COE granted |
VISA granted |
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other than left | |
| VISA Not granted |
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other than left | ||
| After Arrived in Japan | Leaving school at your own reason |
In principle, there are no refunds for tuition fees and dormitory fees that have already been paid. | ||
- ◆ The selection fee must be paid even if the COE is not granted.
- ◆ Bank transfer fees are to be beared by the recipient.
- *From April 2025 onwards, individual applicants will be required to pay the screening fee in advance (after passing the interview).
Student Dormitory
*Sharing an apartment with 3 or 4 students
📖Dormitory Fee(B) （JYP, tax included）
| Item | Dormitory entrance fee | Security deposit | Dormitory fee (7 months) | Total（B） |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost/yen | 43,000 | 35,000 | 301,000 | 379,000 |
- ※（B）＝ Dormitory entrance fee + Security deposit + 7 months dormitory fee
- ※ 43,000 = (Dormitory fee 32,500 + Utilities 9,000 + Internet 1,500)
- ※ The security deposit will not be refunded after moving in.
📖 OTHERS (C)（JYP, tax included）
| Others | Charge for a futon | Key | Kansai Airport Pick-up fee | Stamp | Life Insurance | Health Checkup fee | Administration fee | Total (C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost/yen | 7,700 | 1,100 | 14,410 | 1,100 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 6,600 | 54,910 |
- ※Note: Administration fee is required for the second year as well.
- ※If you enter Japan outside the period specified in the entry guide at that time, you will be billed separately after entering Japan.
- ✔Equipped with wifi
- ✔Funiture and appliances are included.
- ✔Dorm Entry fee is not refund.
- ✔Please pay the dormitory fee for 7 months at the time of the Initial Deposit.
- ✔Utility expenses up to 9,000 yen per month are included in the dormitory fee.
If the utility expenses is exceeded, additional charges will be made. - ✔If you do not wish to live in a dormitory, please inform us during the interview.
Your application will be approved only if you meet the applicable conditions.- ①Please provide information of two people as your guarantors*.
*Guarants must be real estate management companies, instructors from study abroad agencies residing in Japan, foreigners with work visa, or Japanese nationals residing in Japan.
※If the school makes a comprehensive judgment and deems you unsuitable, for example if you want to have an international student from another school as your guarantor or your accommodation is in an unsuitable location for commuting to school, you will be required to live in the dormitory.
*If you cancel your stay after your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) has been issued and you have paid your dormitory fee, we will refund the amount minus the dormitory entrance fee,
bank transfer fee, and administrative fee.
📖Initial Deposit Information（JYP, tax included）
【When entering a dormitory】
【2 years course (April enrollment)】
| First year tuition (A) | Dormitory fee (B) | Others（C） | Amount payment at enrollment （A+B+C） |
|---|---|---|---|
| 892,650 | 379,000 | 54,910 | 1,326,560 |
【1 year and 9 months course (July enrollment)】
| First year tuition (A) | Dormitory fee (B) | Others（C） | Amount payment at enrollment （A+B+C） |
|---|---|---|---|
| 882,200 | 379,000 | 54,910 | 1,316,110 |
【1 year and 6 months course (October enrollment)】
| First year tuition (A) | Dormitory fee (B) | Others（C） | Amount payment at enrollment （A+B+C） |
|---|---|---|---|
| 872,850 | 379,000 | 54,910 | 1,306,760 |
- *Tuition for the second year must be paid by the 12th month after enrollment.
- *The dormitory fee for the 8th month and thereafter must be paid by the 25th of the month prior to the month.
【When not entering a dormitory】
【2 years course (April enrollment)】
| First year tuition (A) | Others（C） | Amount payment at enrollment （A+B+C） |
|---|---|---|
| 892,650 | 31,700 | 924,350 |
【1 year and 9 months course (July enrollment)】
| First year tuition (A) | Others（C） | Amount payment at enrollment （A+B+C） |
|---|---|---|
| 882,200 | 31,700 | 913,900 |
【1 year and 6 months course (October enrollment)】
| First year tuition (A) | Others（C） | Amount payment at enrollment （A+B+C） |
|---|---|---|
| 872,850 | 31,700 | 904,550 |
- *Subject to change depending on the status of immigration and enrollment procedures at that time.
- *Others (C*) = Stamp + Life insurance + Health Checkup fee + Administration fee
※Notes on Payment
- ① Please cover the bank transfer fee.
- ② Please make your payment in Japanese yen.
- ③ For smooth immigration procedures, please make your payment as soon as your Certificate of Eligibility is issued.
- ④ If a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is issued in Japan, but the visa is not issued locally,
or if you cancel your enrollment for personal reasons, please refer to the school’s refund policy for the current year.
Required Documents
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1）a set of Application Forms for Admission
Admission form, Reason for Studying in Japan, Health Certificate
(Prescribed Form provided by the school) -
2）Copy of your passport
Copy of your passport or Copy of your national ID showing your name, nationality, date of birth, and sex
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3）Graduation Certificate and Academic Transcript
*From the last educationSubmit the original
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4）Documents showing your present status
Running students → Certificate of Enrollment
Employed → Certificate of Employment
Unemployed → Resignation Certificate -
5）Documents certifying your Japanese language skills
Certificate and Score Report from JLPT, NAT-TEST, TOP-J, or others
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6）Certificate of Japanese language learning
Issued by Japanese language school or educational institute
*Some items are required on it. -
7）Documents showing your family structure
Family register book (including all family members)
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8）Documents certifying the relationship between Financial Supporter and Student
Birth Certificate, Certificate of Relationship, or others
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9）Letter of Support
Prescribed Form provided by the school
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10）Certificate of bank balance
Covering student’s full tuition fee and life expenses while living in Japan
*In case of 2 years course, it’s equivalent of 2.5 million JPY -
11）Copy of bank book
Bank statement of last 3 years issued by the same bank as Certificate of bank balance
*If it is difficult to prove your fund formation by your bank statements, it is necessary to prepare the Fund Formation Letter separately. -
12）Certificate of Employment
General Employee → Certificate of Employment
General Manager or Chairperson of a company → Copy of corporate registration
Private Business → Copy of the company’s business permit -
13）Certificate of Income, Tax Certificate
For last 3 years
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14）Document showing family structure
If this document is as same as that of “For Student No. 07”, no need to submit.
For students
For his/her Financial Supporter
Flow of Procedures
| Admission Session |
April | July | October | Details *refer to the below |
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| Deadline for Applications |
～15th November | ～15th February | ～15th May | ① |
| Application Date to Immigration |
Beginning of December | Beginning of March | Beginning of June | ② |
| Announcement of the Results |
End of February | End of May | End of August | ③ |
| Procedure for Enrollment |
March | June | September | ④ ⑤ |
| Arrival | Beginning of April | Beginning of July | Beginning of October | ⑥ ⑦ |
- Details
- ①Receiving applications and preparing essential documents for application procedure
- ②Submitting the documents to Immigration Office（We submit them on behalf of students）
- ③Announcement of application results by Immigration Office and Issuance of the “Certificate of Eligibility” (School will ask you to complete the payment)
- ④Payment of tuition (After confirming your payment, we will send the “Certificate of Eligibility” and the “Admission Letter”）
- ⑤Apply for visa in Embassy or Consulate General of Japan and book an air ticket (After confirming your flight number, please let us know)
- ⑥Arrival (When arriving at Japan airport, please get your Residence Card and also apply for the “Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under status of residence previously granted”)
- ⑦Placement Test, Orientation, and Entrance Ceremony
FAQ
- ①How many times can I enroll in a year?
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It is 3 times a year: April session (2 years course), July session (1 year and 9 months course), and October session (1 year and 6 months course). You can study Japanese for up to 2 years.
- ②How many hours of lessons are there per day?
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Classes are operated on a two-shift system, morning and afternoon shift.
Both shifts have four classes (about 4 hours). Beside regular class, there are also preparation courses and supplementary classes for various exams. - ③From which counties the students are from?
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We have students from over a dozen countries around the world.
Multinational students have enrolled from many different countries, including China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Cambodia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and so on. Everyone understands each other’s culture and enjoys learning Japanese. - ④I want to know the period of Short Course.
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The period of Short Course is usually for not more than 2 weeks to 3 months. In addition to learning Japanese, the social tour and extracurricular activities are also available in this course. There are lots of students who have applied for the long course after finishing the short course.
*Short course students are not permitted to do part-time job by law. - ⑤How much is the cost of living per month?
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The cost of living is 70,000 to 80,000 yen on an average of a month, including dormitory fee, food costs, and others. When you come to Japan, it is safe to prepare about 200,000 yen for cost of living for about 3 months.
- ⑥Do you have the student dormitory?
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Yes, KILS has dormitory system. The dormitory is 15 to 20 minutes far from the school by bicycle. It is very convenient because there are supermarkets, convenience store, and hospitals are available at neighborhood.
- ⑦Could I get your support when looking for a part-time job?
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We provide guidance on how to write Japanese resume and attend an interview. We also help the students look for a part-time job. International students are allowed to work under designated criteria. The part-time job for international students is limited to 28 hours per week, so please be careful it should not make disturbance in your studies.
- ⑧If I get sick, what should I do?
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You can feel safe here because the interpreter staffs will accompany while you need care and need to go hospital. When you feel sick or get injured, please let us know.