Thanks to your support, ISI Group celebrated our 45th anniversary last year. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to all of our partners who have supported us to this day.
ISI Group will continue to build stronger relationships with our customers, continue to create the best educational programs and services that our customers expect, and continue to take on the challenge of creating new value that meets the needs of each era.
We sincerely appreciate your unwavering support and assistance in our endeavors.
Masaaki Ogino
CEO, WEWORLD Inc.
CEO, ISI Inc.
President, Education Corporation ISI Gakuen
Yukiko Inoue
Director, WEWORLD Inc.
Director, ISI Inc.
Trustee, Education Corporation ISI Gakuen
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ISI's Initiatives
1. ISI Group Educational Quality Assurance Initiatives
1
Unique Curriculum Development
We select and produce an original curriculum development and learning materials that meet the needs of learners and society in order to maximize learning effectiveness.
2
Training Excellent Japanese Language Teachers
Training areas are defined based on the regulations of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and training is provided according to the growth stages of teachers. We nurture teachers equipped with in-depth knowledge and advanced leadership skills.
3
Conducting Student Satisfaction Surveys
Twice yearly student surveys are conducted to analyze satisfaction and feedback on curriculum, class progress, etc. We are engaged in activities to enhance our educational capabilities.
4
Conducting Internal Audits
Taking advantage of our strength in operating multiple schools, we conduct internal audits as a group every year. We evaluate the results systematically and by specialty, and link them to improvements and enhancements.
5
Self-inspection and Evaluation
We self-inspect and evaluate our educational activities and proactively disclose information. Our basic policy is to always set our own agenda, and to work with autonomy and sincerity.
6
Evaluation and Certification from External Organizations
Three of the group's schools have obtained ISO 29991 certification, the international standard for language learning services. We have been evaluated by external organizations, including awards from international organizations.
2. School Events and Activities (example)
Athletic Festival Athletic Festival
Halloween Party Halloween Party
Speech Contest Speech Contest
Kabuki Appreciation Kabuki Appreciation
Local Festival Local Festival
Band Activities Band Activities
Student Satisfaction
ISI Group conducts an annual student survey to determine the level of satisfaction with the curriculum, coursework, faculty and services offered.
Among others, we analyze the following evaluation items related to education and conduct activities to improve the quality of education through the R-PDCA cycle.
ISI Japanese Language School overall satisfaction rate: 78.9％ (December 2023 survey)
| Evaluation items related to educational content | |
| 1 | Do you understand the learning objectives of the course? |
| 2 | Do you achieve your learning objectives? |
| 3 | Are you satisfied with the structure of the curriculum? |
| 4 | Are you satisfied with the progress of the class? |
| 5 | Are you satisfied with your teachers in general? |
Successful Admissions and Employments
Successful Admissions for FY 2022 (selected excerpts)
■ Graduate School
| University name | Major/Graduate School Name |
| The University of Tokyo | Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, Department of Environmental Systems |
| The University of Tokyo | Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Interdisciplinary Sciences |
| Kyoto University | Department of Systems Science |
| Kyoto University | Graduate School of Medical Sciences |
| Kyoto University | Graduate School of Science, Chemical Sciences, Inorganic Synthetic Chemistry |
| University of Tsukuba | Comprehensive Human Science Psychology |
| Waseda University | Graduate School of Creation Science and Engineering |
and many more
■ University
| University name | Faculty / Department Name |
| Ochanomizu University | Faculty of Arts and Education, Department of Humanities |
| Waseda University | Faculty of International Liberal Studies, Department of International Liberal Studies |
| Waseda University | Faculty of Creative Science and Engineering, Department of Management Systems Engineering |
| Sophia University | Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Information Science and Technology |
| International Christian University | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Arts and Sciences |
| Tokyo University of Science | Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture |
| Meiji University | Department of International Japanese, Faculty of International Japanese |
and many more
Successful Employments for FY 2022 (selected excerpts)
| Nationality | Company name | Industry |
| USA | Amazon Japan, LLC. | IT, EC Business, Retail |
| Turkey | Rakuten Group, Inc. | Service industry |
| Canada | Rakuten Group, Inc. | Service industry |
| France | Dentsu Inc. | Service industry |
| Spain | Keio Plaza Hotel | Hotel & Tourism |
| Taiwan | GEO Holdings, Inc. | Retailing |
| Korea | PayPay Card Co. | Service Industry (Credit & Consumer Credit) |
and many more
Breakdown of companies and industries with job offers
※ISI Group – Companies with Offers for FY2022 Breakdown of Industries (as of January 16, 2023)
Students' Voices
The University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering
Chen Kashiyuan（China）
I was able to study efficiently with the guidance of the teachers and the excellent facilities.
I studied at Takadanobaba School for two years. The teachers were very patient with me in class. The facilities are spacious and well-equipped, so I was able to use many on-campus facilities for self-study and study very efficiently. I am currently enrolled in the General Studies Department at the University of Tokyo, but in my junior year I will be assigned to the Engineering Department to study specialized knowledge. I am interested in environmental issues, so in the future I would like to research plastics that have the least environmental impact.
Waseda University Graduate School of Commerce and Management
Liu Kaize（China）
I realized that the learning environment has an impact on the results.
When I first enrolled in the program, I was not very confident that I would be able to enter the graduate school of my choice considering my home university, my age, and my Japanese grades. Thanks to the kind counsel of my homeroom teacher and classmates, I think I was able to overcome the most difficult period of my life.
If you want to go on to higher education in Japan, the learning environment and atmosphere are important. At Takadanobaba School, I made friends with classmates who had the same goal of going on to higher education, and we were able to study while engaging in friendly competition. I feel that the environment has an influence on people. I believe that a good environment will lead to good results.
Amazon Japan, LLC.
Ben Kopf（U.S.A.）
The excellent job placement support gave me confidence.
It was my dream to work in Japan, and I decided to enroll in this school because it offered support for finding a job and a good study of business Japanese and keigo (honorific language). So glad I learned as much as I hoped I would!
At the school, I had many interview practices in Japanese with the teachers, and there was excellent support for my resume. In class, we had to give presentations in front of our classmates, and I think that each time I gave a presentation, I gained more confidence, which was a plus for my job hunting activities. In the future, I would like to do business analysis consulting for Japanese and U.S. companies.
Rakuten Group, Inc.
Keles Erdem Ozkan（Turkey）
A “top-notch place” for those with strong will and enthusiasm.
If you want a high level of Japanese language education and have a goal of finding a job in Japan, ISI’s Harajuku Campus is the right place for you. It is a really good environment to steadily improve your Japanese level step by step. My homeroom teacher was very supportive in helping me prepare my resume and other necessary documents, and there was a specialist teacher at the career center for job interviews, which was very reassuring.
If you are willing and able to put in the proper amount of study time, this school is a top-notch place to study.
Greetings from ISI Staff
ISI’s knowledgeable counselors are assigned to each country, area, and language.
Please feel free to contact us not only about ISI Japanese language school, but also about applying for a student visa, short-term course, and general Japanese language study. Whatever you need, we are here to help you in an easy-to-understand and courteous manner!
