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Japanese school in Tokyo: ISI Language School

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Key points

Established school with a friendly atmosphere and excellent teachers
Central location in one of the world's largest cities

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: XL
Accommodations: Host family, Guest house, Residence
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 24 years
Nationality mix: China, South Korea, Taiwan, etc..
ratings: 54 authentic opinions

ISI Tokyo is located in the Takadanobaba district, a stone's throw from the Takadanobaba metro station. In this vibrant part of Shinjuku, you’re right in the centre of Tokyo. Universities, a large library, sports halls, cultural centres and a wide variety of restaurants and shops help make this one of the city’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. The large, modern language school has a welcoming atmosphere that attracts students from all over the world. In 20 comfortable classrooms, teachers use modern communicative techniques and technologies to make the learning of Japanese exciting. A large open plan lounge encourages lively discussions. Use the library to find information complementary to your Japanese course. A café serving hot food and vending machines for snacks and drinks are available. There is also hot water to prepare coffee and tea. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.

During the high season and depending on the number of participants, the school offers extra classrooms near the main course centre.

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Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 19 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:50-12:00; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates beginner

12.01 / 07.04 / 07.07 / 06.10.2021

Starting dates (new session)

12.01 / 07.04 / 07.07 / 06.10.2021

Starting dates

18.01 / 25.01 / 01.02 / 08.02 / 15.02 / 22.02 / 12.04 / 19.04 / 10.05 / 17.05 / 24.05 / 31.05 / 07.06 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 18.08 / 23.08 / 30.08 / 06.09 / 11.10 / 18.10 / 25.10 / 01.11 / 08.11 / 15.11 / 22.11 / 29.11.2021

Bank holidays

11.02 / 23.02 / 20.09 / 23.09 / 03.11 / 23.11.2021

Holidays

20.12.2020 - 11.01.2021
21.03.2021 - 27.03.2021
29.03.2021 - 06.04.2021
29.04.2021 - 08.05.2021
27.06.2021 - 06.07.2021
22.07.2021 - 23.07.2021
08.08.2021 - 17.08.2021
26.09.2021 - 05.10.2021
19.12.2021 - 10.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 20 - 40 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 08:50-12:00; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

Free quote

Enrol

488500 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates beginner

12.01 / 07.04 / 07.07 / 06.10.2021

Starting dates (new session)

12.01 / 07.04 / 07.07 / 06.10.2021

Starting dates

Bank holidays

11.02 / 23.02 / 20.09 / 23.09 / 03.11 / 23.11.2021

Holidays

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

The indicated beginner and new session starting dates correspond to the actual course start dates. But please note that if you start courses on any of those days (12.01, 07.04, 07.07, 06.10.2021), you will have an orientation a few days before: (08.01, 05.04, 05.07, 04.10.2021)
Please note that there may be other days with activities instead of lessons.

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These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.4/5

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96% of students recommending this school

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54 students gave their opinion about this school

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Charlotte F.

18 years old - France

/ 5

Très bon séjour linguistique, professeur très agréable, le quartier où se situer l’école était sympa, ma famille était super accueillante . Dommage que ma famille d’accueil habiter à 1h de l’école alors que une de mes amie du séjour habiter à 15min . Il est un difficile de se souvenir pour le premier jour de l’emplacement du building de cours ( même si les professeurs nous y avait amené le jour d’avant) . A pars ça il est super moderne, il y a le wifi gratuit, un emplacement au rez-de-chaussée pour mangé et une petite bibliothèque au deuxième étage ainsi que des distributeurs. Autour du bâtiment il y avait deux conbini dans un rayon de 300m parfait pour aller ce chercher des gâteaux ou des bonbons à tester avec vos amis pendant la pause ! C’est super d’être avec des personnes d’autre nationalité ! N’hésitez pas à aller parler au autres mêmes si vous êtes une personne timide . Il ne vous enverront pas boulet au contraire. Ma famille d’accueil était très accueillante. Ils m’ont offert de nouvelles chaussettes car il voyait que j’en mettais à la poubelle car elles étaient trouées à force de trop marcher .

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2 weeks, July 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui je pense avoir fait des progrès même si je ne suis resté que deux semaines car je comprends une conversation de base en japonais maintenant »

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« Une professeur , impossible de me souvenir de sont nom ,je l’avait le vendredi. On ne s’ennuyait jamais dans sont cours et ont rigoler bien. »

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, communiquer exclusivement en japonais avec mes professeurs m'a permis d'améliorer mon écoute et mon parlé. »

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« La bienveillance des professeurs. »

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Value for money (4 / 5)
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Nicolas D.

23 years old - France

/ 5

Très bon Séjour ! Une École de très bonne Qualité et professionnel , Des professeur à l’écoute , un établissement bien placé . L'enseignement est très bien adapté pour apprendre la langue , mais peut parfois être compliqué à cause des nombreux Contrôle / Test dans la semaine . Avec une bonne motivation on surmonte facilement cet difficulté et on apprécie l'évolution qu'on à fait dans l’apprentissage de la langue que cela apporte . Très bonne Famille d'accueil , respect de l'intimité , gentil , à l'écoute , Soutien dans la vie de tout les jours . Profité de la multitude des différente culture dans votre classe pour s’enrichir Humainement et faire des rencontre .

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11 weeks, April – June 2018

Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui je pense avoir fait des progrès dans l'apprentissage de la langue Japonaise , avant mon départ je connaissait à peine l'écriture hiragana , maintenant je li sans difficulté et je peut commencé à m’exprimai , posez des questions , répondre , avoir une discutions Basic en japonais. »

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« L'écoute des professeur et de l'équipe de l'école et de leurs gentillesse / compréhension. »

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« Profité de la diversité Gastronomique , Visité les villes proches de Tokyo . »

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Elsa L.

17 years old - France

/ 5

Le Japon est un pays merveilleux et accueillant. C'était la première fois que j'allais au Japon et j'ai envie dis retourner dès que je le pourrais. C'est le gros point fort de mon voyage !! Je n'aurais pas pu rêver mieux comme famille d'accueil ! Jai pu faire des sorties avec eux et découvrir leur tradition et leur mode de vie a la japonaise !! Je recommande a tous ceux qui veulent connaître le Japon de la vie de tout les jour de loger en famille d'accueil !

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4 weeks, July 2017

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Noemi B.

18 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Mi ha impressionato la vitalitá delle cittá che ho visitato.La cucina era ottima e non ci si annoiava mai. La scuola é ben organizzata e per ogni evenienza é pronta ad aiutare Gli insegnanti sono stati molto cortesi e i metodi d'insegnamento variavano da docente a docente, ma sempre chiari Famiglia fantastica, molto allegra e sempre disponibile e affettuosa.I pasti erano eccezionali

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23 weeks, October 2016 – March 2017

Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Sì, ho iniziato a studiare giapponese come principiante e dopo sei mesi riesco a capire le conversazioni quotidiane e a fare delle frasi di uso quotidiano o scolastico. »

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School highlights

« I docenti e la mescolanza delle classi »

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« In inverno le varie illuminazioni per il periodo natalizio. Il capodanno é stupendo, c'é molto movimento. »

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Testimonials

Marine Agostini

ISI Tokyo
Duration: 4 weeks

Tokyo is a fascinating town and the trip was very well-organised. When I arrived, I found the accommodation in the Guest House was very nice and the atmosphere was multicultural, which allowed me to make new friends rapidly. The ISI school is beautiful and the courses are very dynamic. This way, you learn very fast. The activities organised by the school are very interesting. I could take part in a tea ceremony and a city tour. My whole stay was simply great. But a month is definitely too short if you want to see all of the attractions of the Tokyo metropolis.

Iris Vloothuis

ISI Language School, Tokyo
Duration: 4 weeks

I felt very excited to go to Tokyo because I had wanted to visit Japan for a long time. Tokyo is a very large city with lots of interesting places to visit. Even though it's always busy or crowded, it’s comfortable to live there, and also very convenient (especially to travel between cities). Studying at ISI has also been a pleasant experience. The lessons are taught in a fun and energetic way. They are easy to understand and you can apply them in your daily life in Japan. In the afternoon, we often went sightseeing. It was very fun and interesting to learn about Japanese culture. During my stay in Japan, I stayed with a Japanese host family. I loved it. They were all very kind and helpful. I could practice my Japanese speaking and writing with them and learn about their daily life. All in all, I loved being there and wished I could have stayed longer. Thank you all.

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Host family
This is the ideal option if you wish to immerse yourself in daily Tokyo life. In a country with a very different culture, staying with a Japanese family can be a comfort and allows you to experience the lifestyle of a typical family from the Tokyo area. You will stay in a single room and receive half-board accommodation. The families live within an hour to 90 minutes of the course centre by public transport. A homestay can be a convenient option to get your bearings in Japan for the first few weeks. You then have the possibility of choosing another accommodation type among those offered by the school in order to discover a different, more independent way of living in Tokyo.

Guesthouse
ISI Language School-Tokyo offers the chance to stay in a guesthouse (Warabi, Matsudo or Nerima). This is the option which is most often chosen by European students. You will have your own small bedroom and share the common areas (kitchen/dining area, laundry, showers, living room with TV and Wi-Fi) with the other residents. You will need to allow about 45 minutes by train to get to school and around 12,000 yen per month for transport costs.

Residence
Depending on the duration of your stay in Japan, the school can offer you two pleasant residences located a short distance from public transport. Situated at about 25 minutes by train from the school, the Tokiwadai and Ekoda residences are available for stays of 2 weeks and upwards. You will have a single room with a private bathroom, air conditioning, free internet access, a TV, small refrigerator and telephone (receiving calls is free, but an extra charge applies for making calls). Cooking equipment is available at reception upon request. Microwave ovens, vending machines for drinks and newspapers as well as coin-operated laundry facilities are available on-site. Bed linen is provided.

After class, you will certainly find plenty to occupy your afternoons and evenings. Travel around Tokyo, from the Imperial Palace to the electric town of Akihabara, passing through the City of Dolls (Ningyocho). Do some shopping, learn about Japanese tea ceremonies, take a course in Ikebana or contemplate the far-out designs of Metabolist architecture. Anything is possible in the immense capital of Japan. The school will also give you ideas and advice on what to do and see: climbing trails on Mount Fuji, water sports in summer and hiking, ice-skating, skiing and snowboarding in legendary Japanese powder snow in the winter.

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International bank transfer fee	4500 JPY
Administrative fee	1100 JPY

Extra night (host family)	5500 JPY
Extra night (guest house)	3800 JPY
Airport transfer from Haneda (pick-up) (Taxi - 08:00-15:00) (guest house)	31000 JPY
Airport transfer from Narita (pick-up) (Taxi - 08:00-15:00) (guest house)	31000 JPY
Airport transfer from Haneda (pick-up) (Public transport - 08:00-18:00) (host family)	18000 JPY
Airport transfer from Narita (pick-up) (Public transport - 08:00-18:00) (host family)	18000 JPY

International bank transfer fee	4500 JPY
Visa	22000 JPY
Administrative fee	1100 JPY

Extra night (host family)	5500 JPY
Extra night (guest house)	3800 JPY
Airport transfer from Haneda (pick-up) (Taxi - 08:00-15:00) (guest house)	31000 JPY
Airport transfer from Narita (pick-up) (Taxi - 08:00-15:00) (guest house)	31000 JPY
Airport transfer from Haneda (pick-up) (Public transport - 08:00-18:00) (host family)	18000 JPY
Airport transfer from Narita (pick-up) (Public transport - 08:00-18:00) (host family)	18000 JPY

ISI Language School

Japanese school in Tokyo: ISI Language School

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54 students gave their opinion about this school

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