Kyoshin Language Academy at a Glance
Kyoshin Language Academy（共信语言学院）is a Japanese language school operated by the Kyoshin Group, welcoming international students who want to learn Japanese in Japan and, for many, go on to a Japanese university, graduate school, vocational school or art school. The school’s own homepage describes its teaching method, called “Reaching,” as built on brain science, and says it aims to support every student from the moment of arrival. It also states that it has set up a dedicated safety team to look after student wellbeing.
The school presents itself as a full academic-pathway provider rather than a conversation-only school: its homepage highlights a 100% advancement rate among Shinjuku campus students who wish to continue their studies in Japan, and describes exam preparation for the Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU) as a core part of daily support. Everything in this guide comes from KLA’s own website and its official admission guidance for the April 2026 intake, accessed on August 5, 2026.
Courses and Programs at Kyoshin Language Academy
Kyoshin Language Academy offers five course tracks. Four sit under its Study Abroad Course heading: the University course for students who want advanced Japanese and entry to the university of their choice; the Graduate School course for those aiming at a Japanese graduate school; the Vocational School course for admission to specialised schools in fields such as IT, business, design and culinary arts; and the Arts course for students targeting fine arts universities. The fifth, Short Term, is a general course for students who want to study Japanese for 1 to 3 months.
For the University course, Kyoshin Language Academy’s annual schedule runs from April to November around two pillars: events and exams, and guidance counselling. Term tests and private consultations are held three times a year, in April, July and October; the EJU takes place in July and November, with entrance exams at the end of November. For the Graduate School course, the school describes three forms of support from April to around July or August — research topic counselling, finding an appropriate professor, and school visits — plus preparatory classes in research proposals and essays.
Campuses: Where You Will Study
Kyoshin Language Academy has nine campuses, and the admission guidance lists a full address for each. In Tokyo: Shinjuku School (Nishi-Waseda, in the Takadanobaba student area), OLJ School (Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward) and DBC School (Nishi-Nippori, Arakawa Ward). Outside Tokyo: Nagoya-Kita (Kasugai, Aichi), Kyoto-Chuo (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto), Osaka-Chuo and Osaka-Naniwa (both in Hiranomachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka), Biwako (Otsu, Shiga) and Kobe (Nada Ward, Hyogo).
The campuses differ in character. Kyoshin Language Academy’s Shinjuku School, located in one of Japan’s leading student districts, says most of its students aim for prestigious universities and graduate schools and that it supports EJU preparation; it also mentions a special language course for students training to become nurses. The OLJ School describes roughly 20 nationalities studying together with an emphasis on listening and speaking. DBC School, established in 1991, reports a near-100% advancement record and notes that admissions to art graduate schools have increased in recent years, with native-language staff available for daily consultation. Note that Biwako accepts students only in April and October.
Entry Requirements and the Application Process
Kyoshin Language Academy’s admission requirements are two: applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of entry, and must have completed a school education of 12 years or more, or hold an equivalent educational background. Screening is by document review, with an interview and a written examination if the school considers them necessary.
The process, per the school’s admission flow page, runs in seven steps: admission consultation; preparing and submitting documents; payment of the application fee; tuition payment; visa application; entering Japan; and the entrance ceremony. The application form itself is issued after contacting the school, and all documents must be submitted by the due date for each intake. The school’s guidance notes that documents must be issued within 3 months, that applicant and sponsor sign the forms themselves, and that a Japanese or English translation must be attached for any document not written in those languages. Applications close roughly 6 months before the course start date, and an intake closes early if it fills to capacity.
For the student visa, Kyoshin Language Academy states that long-term study is possible for a maximum of 2 years, and that with special permission students may work up to 28 hours per week at a part-time job.
Tuition, Fees and Payment Schedule
Kyoshin Language Academy publishes a single fee table on its official site, current for the April 2026 intake guidance. For a 1-year course the breakdown is: examination (processing) fee JPY 30,000, admission fee JPY 70,000, tuition JPY 680,000, facility fee JPY 50,000, activity and material fee JPY 50,000, and insurance and health check-up JPY 10,000, plus 10% consumption tax of JPY 89,000 — a total of JPY 979,000 for the year.
If you prefer to pay by semester, the first 6 months come to JPY 544,500 (including JPY 49,500 of tax), and the second 6-month payment is JPY 434,500 including tax. The school notes that the examination fee is paid at application and is not refunded after the Certificate of Eligibility application is filed, that all remittance fees are paid by the applicant, and that the insurance fee here does not refer to National Health Insurance premiums. Payment is due in full for the initial period, with the option of switching the first payment from one year to 6 months if arranged in advance. If Japan’s consumption tax changes, the difference is collected even from enrolled students.
Accommodation and Monthly Living Costs
Kyoshin Language Academy runs dormitories at most campuses, with rates that differ by city, room type and property; the admission guidance publishes sample figures only. Examples from the guidance: a shared double near Shinjuku costs about JPY 33,000–38,000 per month in rent with utilities included and an initial 6-month payment of roughly JPY 258,000–288,000; a single studio near OLJ runs about JPY 78,000 per month; Nagoya-Kita’s shared rooms are around JPY 31,000 per month; and Kobe’s shared rooms range from about JPY 25,000 to 58,000 per month depending on occupancy. DBC School does not offer accommodation. Airport pick-up and bedding may carry additional fees, and cancellation charges can apply after the school arranges a room, so the dormitory application form is the place to confirm exact terms.
For day-to-day living, KLA’s living-expenses page cites the JASSO 2023 survey of privately financed international students: the national average monthly cost of living is about JPY 105,000, with Tokyo at roughly JPY 130,000 and the Kinki region at about JPY 101,000. The national-average breakdown is housing JPY 41,000, food JPY 32,000, miscellaneous JPY 9,000, hobbies and entertainment JPY 8,000, utilities JPY 8,000, commuting JPY 4,000 and insurance and medical JPY 3,000. National Health Insurance for students typically costs around JPY 10,000–12,000 per year and covers 70% of medical costs, leaving the student to pay 30%.
Scholarships and Part-Time Work
Kyoshin Language Academy runs its own scholarship system for academically minded students. Scholarship I awards Top Student, Outstanding Student and Hard-work prizes at graduation. Scholarship II rewards perfect attendance (100% attendance, no lateness, no missed classes): JPY 30,000 for the 2-year course, JPY 25,000 for the 1-year-9-month course, JPY 20,000 for the 1-year-6-month course, and JPY 10,000 each for the 1-year-3-month and 1-year courses.
The school also makes recommendations for the Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship for international students, JPY 30,000 per month for one year with multiple recipients, and notes that top EJU performers can request a deferred scholarship of JPY 48,000 per month to be paid when they later enrol at a university. On part-time work, the school’s living-costs page states that students with immigration permission may work up to 28 hours per week during term and up to 8 hours per day (40 hours per week) during long vacations, and that part-time income is ordinarily enough to cover living expenses.
Key Dates and Application Timeline
Kyoshin Language Academy accepts students four times a year — April, July, October and January — and the admission guidance links each intake to a study length: April offers a 1-year or 2-year course, July a 1-year-9-month course, October a 1-year-6-month course, and January a 1-year-3-month course. The January intake has no beginners class.
The official admission flow page gives the deadline rhythm. For the April intake, applications close in October of the previous year, the Certificate of Eligibility is issued at the end of February, and visa application follows in early March. For July: applications close in January, eligibility certificates come in mid-May, visas in early June. For October: applications close in April, certificates at the end of August, visas in early September. For January: applications close in July, certificates in mid-November, visas in early December. Applications are also accepted in order until capacity is reached, so the published deadlines are the outer limits rather than a guarantee.
Before You Apply: Practical Checks
Before applying to Kyoshin Language Academy, it is worth checking four things against the school’s own latest pages. First, the Japanese-language evidence: the guidance asks for proof of Japanese ability equivalent to JLPT N5 or higher, or a certificate of at least 150 hours of Japanese study at a language institution in your home country — requirements differ by nationality, so confirm your own. Second, the sponsor documents: bank statements, transaction records for the past year, occupation certificates and income or tax certificates vary depending on whether you self-sponsor, are supported by family abroad, or by a sponsor living in Japan. Third, the fee schedule: the figures above are the school’s April 2026 published values, and fees, dates and tax rates change, so the school’s latest official information is the final word. Fourth, the campus: since the nine campuses differ in character and one accepts only April and October intakes, match your goals to the right location before you commit.
All facts in this guide were taken from Kyoshin Language Academy’s official website and its admission guidance for the April 2026 intake, accessed on August 5, 2026. If you would like to weigh your own academic background, Japanese level and budget against these requirements, our advisers can help you think through course choice, campus, timelines and the document list for your specific situation.