★Tokyo-Ikebukuro Campus

If you are interested in entering a vocational school or university in Japan, or if you are interested in SDGs or subculture, why not study at Ikebukuro Campus?

The Ikebukuro Campus is one of the smaller ISI Japanese language schools, which means that students and teachers are closer to each other and there are more events to participate in.
The school is also located in the same building as TBL (Tokyo Business and Language College), an ISI group school, so students can have the opportunity to learn practical Japanese while interacting with Japanese students attending TBL.

Ikebukuro Campus also makes efforts to help students go on to vocational schools in all fields and within the group by offering trial classes at various vocational schools. Ikebukuro, where the school is located, is bustling with activity as the future city of SDGs and a sacred place for subculture, making it a stimulating environment even outside of school.

Features of Ikebukuro Campus

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One of the authorized schools approved by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government♦

The Ikebukuro Campus has been approved by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as a school of various kinds. The high quality of Japanese language education and blessed learning environment will enrich your learning.

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There is also a vocational school (group school) with many Japanese students enrolled.

Ikebukuro Campus has a group vocational school at same building , and many students go on to study at the group school. You can feel the atmosphere of a Japanese vocational school, and this environment is also attractive because it allows students to interact with each other.

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SDGs Future City × Sacred Land of Subculture

Ikebukuro is Japan's representative SDGs city, and you can study in an attractive environment that is bustling as a sacred place for subculture. The school offers a wide range of classes and extracurricular activities related to SDGs and subculture.

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The teachers at Ikebukuro Campus present their Bento (Japanese lunch box)!

Ikebukuro Campus, which places great importance on its connections with vocational schools in various fields, offers students the opportunity to take trial classes at vocational schools. This is a very well-loved opportunity for students to get an idea of what they can learn at the vocational school and what they can expect after entering the school.

In the advanced and intermediate classes, students study the SDGs in class, do group work, and participate in activities familiar to them, such as picking up trash around Ikebukuro with students from the group schools.

At the Intermediate II level and above, students can choose to take elective classes. This provides an environment for students to focus on what they really want to learn for their future.
*For “Job Finding Class” the applicant must meet the criteria for obtaining a work visa, such as Intermediate level III or higher, and graduation from a university or junior college in their home country.

EJU Preparation Class

EJU Preparation Class

Prepares students in using academic Japanese and studying for the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) which is required when applying to universities in Japan. (*subject: Japanese)

JLPT Preparation Class

JLPT Preparation Class

Focuses on problems that are likely to appear in the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) or problems that have been previously used on the JLPT. Practice tests are administered before the actual JLPT.

Job Finding Class

Job Finding Class

The course prepares students for job hunting through practical learning such as "Resume writing", "Interview practice", and "Presentation skill improvement".

Practical Conversation Class

Practical Conversation Class

Seeks to improve conversation skills through activities such as role-play, debate and field work.

※ Please note that the content may change depending on the year you enroll.

Vocational school trial class (1)

Vocational school trial class (2)

Culture festival

Group School Exchange

Halloween

Speech Contest

Noh Theater Appreciation Class

Shamisen Experience

Food Sample Making

Beer Factory Tour

Practical Conversation Class Field Trip

Group School Information Session

Study abroad in Tokyo

Discover Tokyo Night Life

Tokyo Ryugaku Life

Lobby

In the bright lobby, the staff always welcomes you with a smile.

Library Area

Library Area

We have a collection of books selected by ISI staff. Please feel free to read them.

Student Lounge

Student Lounge

It is used for studying, resting, eating, and as a place for students to interact with each other.

Self-study Room

Self-study Room

Students can concentrate on their studies while being stimulated by other students and each other.

Counseling Corner

Counseling Corner

Please feel free to consult with us about your life and career in a private space.

Career Center

Career Center

We have a wide variety of information and materials on career paths. Please feel free to consult with us about your career path.

Lecture hall

★Lecture hall

Various information sessions and events are held in the spacious lecture hall.

Cafe

Cafe

Delicious coffee and specially prepared snacks are available to accompany your studies. ※ Currently closed

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi

Vending Machine

Vending Machine

Chargeable Copy Machine

Chargeable Copy Machine

Ikebukuro, the gigantic terminal of 8 transportation lines. Around the station you can find the representation of the expanding downtown of Tokyo: famous shopping malls and commercial facilities, restaurants and electric shops, and even gatherings of young people who like anime and games. On the other hand, it is full of important cultural amenities such as parks, theaters and well-known universities. Without a doubt, the best environment for international students.

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Teacher Interview

Thank you for considering Japan as a place to study. I know it will be hard to study Japanese, but I would like to do my best in Japan with you all.

Chihomi Ide

Ikebukuro Campus
Academic Affairs Director

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Atsushi Iwabuchi

Ikebukuro Campus
Japanese Teacher

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I like Japan, I like the Japanese language, I like Japanese culture, and I want to do my best in Japanese! We would like to encourage students who are motivated to do their best in Japanese language and culture to enroll in our program.

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Ikebukuro Campus
Japanese Teacher

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About Ikebukuro Campus (ISO29991 certified)

With a capacity of 400 students, it is aimed to those students who want to enroll in higher education or look for a job in Japan. Since its opening as ISI Tokyo in 2002, many graduates have experienced the "know-how" and many others are active all over the world. Even though the new campus was open in October 2012 in Shinjuku, it was eventually moved to Ikebukuro, and since July 2014 students have been learning Japanese in the current Ikebukuro Campus.

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