Would you like to learn Japanese while experiencing traditional culture in Kyoto, a city of students and history?
Kyoto is the most famous of Japan’s ancient capitals and is one of the top three most desirable cities to visit in the world.
Kyoto has a wide range of fields of study, from Nobel Prize-winning frontier research to animation and Zen, and is also famous as Japan’s top student city, with one out of every ten people being university students.
Taking advantage of Kyoto, a historical city that attracts people from all over the world, we provide Japanese language education to realize the dreams of students visiting from all over the world with a curriculum that meets the needs of various students, from cultural experiences to daily conversation, from entering universities and graduate schools to finding employment in Japan.
ISI strongly supports students to go on to higher education in Kansai region with our unique guidance and elective classes to meet students' needs.
*south-western region of Japan’s main island.
We offer events that allow you to experience the Japanese seasons and cultural experiences that take advantage of Kyoto's traditional characteristics.
The Kyoto Campus has many repeat students. The school has a warm, family-like atmosphere and support system that makes students want to study in Kyoto again and again.
There are many prestigious schools in the Kansai region, where the Kyoto Campus is located, including Kyoto University, one of the top university in Japan as well as The University of Tokyo. The school has a wealth of information on schools in the Kansai region and all over Japan, which can be freely accessed.
In addition, the school holds events to prepare students for higher education, such as inviting career counselors from universities and vocational schools, as well as special courses such as preparing for application documents or interviews which are tailored to students’ examination schedules.
At the intermediate level, there are elective classes such as graduate school entrance, and EJU/ JLPT preparation. Many of our students are able to go on to the schools of their choice every year with the guidance of our experienced teachers.
Ma Chuang
Kyoto University,
Graduate School of Informatics Department of System Science
Tong Xiaoqing
Kyoto University,
Graduate School of Informatics Department of System Science
Yin Mengqian
Kansai University,
Graduate School of Literature Comprehensive Humanities
Yang Yuxuan
Ryukoku University,
Department of International Cultural Studies, Faculty of International Studies
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.
Prepares students in writing research proposals and short theses that are required when applying to graduate schools in Japan.
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)
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.
The course prepares students for job hunting through practical learning such as "Resume writing", "Interview practice", and "Presentation skill improvement".
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.
Maiko Experience Maiko Experience
Kabuki Appreciation Kabuki Appreciation
Kimono Dressing Experience Kimono Dressing Experience
Ritsumeikan University Information Session Ritsumeikan University Information Session
Career Guidance Career Guidance
Employment Guidance Employment Guidance
Japanese Kite Making Japanese Kite Making
Ikebana Experience (arranging flowers) Ikebana Experience (arranging flowers)
Zen Meditation Experience Zen Meditation Experience
Bowling Competition Bowling Competition
Exchange meeting with local elementary school students Exchange meeting with local elementary school students
Samurai Experience Samurai Experience
It is used for studying, resting, eating, and as a place for students to interact with each other.
We have a collection of books selected by ISI staff. Please feel free to read them.
The Wi-Fi environment is ideal for self-study and group study. It is a liberating learning space.
We have a wide variety of information and materials on career paths. Please feel free to consult with us about your career path.
Delicious coffee and specially prepared snacks are available to accompany your studies.
*Currently closed
When the weather is good, you can see Arashiyama, and the open space is perfect for refreshing yourself.
It is used for special classes where students can experience Japanese culture, such as tea ceremony and kimono dressing.
We have a permanent prayer room equipped with prayer mats and hand and foot washing facilities.
Kyoto, the most famous historic Japanese city and the ancient capital, has been selected as one of the world’s top 3 cities to visit.
It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and several rivers, like Kamo River and Katsura River, that run through the city, which leads to different landscapes every season. You can also visit many old historical sites such as temples and shrines while enjoying the Japanese traditional culture that emanates from those buildings.
Besides the more than 1,000 years of history as the ancient capital, it is a famous student city due to its prestigious universities.
ISI is a school with great support for individuals wanting to improve their Japanese language studies.
Hannah Pettorini
From The United States
You should work hard on your studies and at the same time, you should definitely attend a lot of school events.
Chen Shiyu
From China
The appeal of the Kyoto School is the close relationships between homeroom teachers and students, and the fact that faculty members other than homeroom teachers also pay attention to each student.
Natsuko Hori
Kyoto Campus
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Because of the nature of the area, there are many shrines, temples, traditional events, and nature, and I hope to help deepen everyone's interest and concern.
Maki Ogawara
Kyoto Campus
Japanese Teacher
Taking advantage of Kyoto, a historical city that attracts people from all over the world, we provide Japanese language education to realize the dreams of students visiting from all over the world with a curriculum that meets the needs of various students, from cultural experiences to daily conversation, from entering universities and graduate schools to finding employment in Japan.
ISI is not only a great place to learn Japanese, but also to create a great experience.
Aline Tirado Najera
From Mexico
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