Six features that ISI is proud of
POINT 1 Improve Japanese language skills with ISI's unique education system
At ISI, we have an educational system to maximize students’ Japanese language skills not only in the classroom but also in the entire process of learning Japanese.
In the beginner’s class, as shown in the figure on the right, learners are shown videos of familiar situations to help them understand the day’s learning objectives and draw out their interest by putting them into their own context. Classes are taught by experienced and qualified Japanese language teachers. With ISI’s original teaching materials and communication-oriented classes that aim to help students “be able to say what they want to say”, students can learn in a fun atmosphere while gaining a sense of accomplishment.
All of the supplementary materials for beginner level students to develop their speaking, presentation, and writing skills, as well as the cultural understanding activity materials are all ISI originals, carefully selected and prepared by ISI’s professional teachers.
Introduction Video
High educational achievement in figures
Success in EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) and JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) is the key to enter Japanese universities, graduate schools or vocational schools. In addition to the above methods, ISI has achieved success through thorough test preparation.
POINT 2 Practice your Japanese with a full range of extracurricular activities
Each school regularly offers a variety of activities for the purpose of “exchange” and “experience”. ISI Group has more than 3,000 students from more than 50 countries and regions around the world, and international exchange events organized by ISI Group are attended by students from other schools in the group as well as Japanese students who are considering enrolling, so you will have a chance to make many new friends. Students will deepen their understanding not only of Japanese culture, but also of other cultures and multiculturalism, and at the same time, through various activities, improve their overall Japanese language skills and acquire the ability to communicate and express themselves in Japanese.
School Annual Events
Flower Viewing Flower Viewing
Sport Day Sport Day
Culture Day Culture Day
Halloween Party Halloween Party
Speech Contest Speech Contest
Graduation Ceremony Graduation Ceremony
Japanese Culture Experience
Maiko experience Maiko experience
Kabuki appreciation Kabuki appreciation
Japanese drum experience Japanese drum experience
Yukata Experience Yukata Experience
Sumo Experience Sumo Experience
Shamisen Experience Shamisen Experience
Exchange meeting
ISI International Friendship Party ISI International Friendship Party
Japanese Exchange Party Japanese Exchange Party
Festival Festival
Band Activities Band Activities
Bowling Competition Bowling Competition
Culinary Events Culinary Events
POINT 3 Full support for your peace of mind from enrollment to graduation
Reliable support by professional staff from application to graduation
ISI’s professional staff will support you from the preparation stage to graduation.
Counseling in your native language
Specialized counselors provide free support in each language before studying abroad. We are politely responding so that everyone’s anxiety can be resolved as much as possible. The following 11 languages are supported: English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean, Spanish, Russian, French, Italian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Japanese. Please contact us in your native language.
We will support you.
ISI Career Support
ISI also focuses on career support for students. From the time of enrollment to the time of graduation, professional Japanese language teachers will be assigned as class teachers and will provide career guidance according to each student’s learning status and progress. In addition, the Career Center has been set up at the Head Office to provide special courses to help students pass the entrance examinations of their schools of choice and find employment. The homeroom teachers and the Career Center will work together to support your career path.
Information session on higher education (ISI original)
Company Information Session (ISI original)
Career Orientation (ISI original)
Special Lecture on Career Development
ISI Group Career Results (excerpt)
Higher education
【Graduate School】
＜National Universities＞The University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Hitotsubashi University, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama National University, Hokkaido University, Nagoya University, Shinshu University, Osaka University, Osaka City University, Kyoto University of Education, Kyoto City University of Arts, Kobe University, Kyushu University
＜Private Universities＞Waseda University, Keio University, Sophia University, Meiji University, Rikkyo University, Aoyama Gakuin University, Hosei University, Gakushuin University, Nihon University, Kansai University, Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto University of Arts, Tama Art University, Musashino Art University, Tokyo Zokei University, etc.
【University 】
＜National Universities＞The University of Tokyo, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Yokohama National University, Osaka University, Osaka Kyoiku University, Gunma University, University of Toyama, Yamaguchi University, Kagawa University, Utsunomiya University, The University of Kitakyushu
＜Private Universities＞Waseda University, Keio University, Sophia University, International Christian University, Meiji University, Rikkyo University, Chuo University, Hosei University, Kansai University, Kwansei Gakuin University, Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto University of Arts, Kyoto Seika University, Musashino Art University, Tama Art University, Joshibi University of Art and Design, Osaka University of Arts, etc.
【Vocational School】
Japan Electronics College, Bunka Fashion College, Japan Animation & Manga college, Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry, Tsuji Gakuen Culinary and Confectionery College, TOHO GAKUEN Sound Technology College, Tokyo Business and Language College, Nagano Business and Language College, etc.
【Employment】
【Industry (employers)】
IT, software and information processing（Rakuten Group, Inc.／NTT DATA AURORA CORPORATION）、Real Estate and management（TBS Planning）、Education and learning support（NOVA Holdings Co., Ltd.）、General retailing（Don Quijote Co., Ltd.）、Hotel, Hospitality & Tourism（Hoshino Resort Co., Ltd.／Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo）Others
POINT 4 Highly rated and Certified by external organizations
The highest level of Japanese language study, certified by international organizations.
ISI Group has been certified by a number of international organizations.
At the “Study Star Awards,” which is said to be the “Academy Award for the study abroad industry,” we received the grand prize (Winner title) as the language education institution with the best quality and service of education. As one of the world’s top language schools, we strive every day to provide the best service to our customers.
Award history
Obtained certification under the international standard ISO29991:2014
ISO 29991:2014 is a set of requirements specifically for language learning service providers, aimed at improving the quality of language learning services and the resulting customer satisfaction.
The certification recognizes that the school’s management system, learning programs, instructors, learning environment including learning materials, sales promotion and publicity, and provision of information to customers meet the requirements of international standards, and that the school maintains a high level of quality in the language learning services it provides.
| Registration Date | School Name | Screening Details |
| December 9, 2019 December 9, 2022 |
ISI Language School (Takadanobaba) | Initial Examination Renewal Examination |
| March 1, 2021 March 1, 2024 |
ISI Language School Kyoto | Initial Examination Renewal Examination |
| March 8, 2021 March 8, 2024 |
ISI Language College (Ikebukuro) | Initial Examination Renewal Examination |
| March 1, 2024 | ISI Career and Language Academy, Harajuku | Initial Examination |
Affiliated Organizations
The ISI Group is a member of the following certification organizations with the aim of gathering information, networking, and improving educational skills.
Student Surveys
ISI Group conducts regular questionnaires twice a year to survey students’ overall satisfaction.
In the questionnaire, we use the NPS®, which quantifies customer loyalty, to evaluate the “degree of recommendation” of ISI’s education and service content, and based on the results, we are working on various improvement activities.
ISI Japanese Language School – Overall satisfaction：78.9％ (December 2023 survey)
POINT 5 Improving learning effectiveness with latest facilities/equipment
Excellent facilities in a safe and secure location prepared for students.
All ISI campuses are located in the center of each city, within 10 minutes walking distance from the nearest train station, and surrounded by many restaurants and stores, making it very convenient for students to enjoy shopping and living.
Each school building is designed with a particular design concept to create a learning space that enhances the “quality of learning”. The entire school, including classrooms, is equipped with free Wi-Fi. The school is also equipped with study rooms, a library, a student lounge, a café, a Japanese-style room, and a prayer room, providing a suitable environment for learning.
We also offer accommodation at ISI, where you can enjoy a full student life outside of class hours.Click here for details.
Learning in the best environment
Self-study room (area)
Counseling room
Library Corner
Student Lounge
Japanese-style room
Prayer room
*Installed at Takadanobaba and Kyoto Campus
POINT 6 Learn to be diverse in a global learning environment
ISI Japanese Language School has welcomed more than 30,000 students from more than 110 countries and regions around the world.
Students at ISI come from various countries. In this international learning environment, you will have a chance to not only learn Japanese language, but also to come in contact with multinational cultures and values that are different from your own country and Japan.
Nationality ratio (96 countries and regions)
(Cumulative results for the past three years)
Aya
・Japanese
・English
Felix
・English
・Japanese
Jorge
・Spanish
・English
・French
・Italian
・Portuguese
・Japanese
Martin
・French
・English
・Japanese
Elisabeth
・Indonesian
・English
・Japanese
Lieu
・Vietnamese
・Japanese
Shakhov
・Russian
・English
・Japanese
Ollie
・Italian
・English
・Japanese
Yoan
・French
・English
・Japanese
Nana
・Spanish
・English
・Japanese
Ame
・Chinese
・English
・Japanese