ISI Language College Overview

School Overview

School Name

ISI Language College

School Location

1-13-13 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0022

Phone Number

03-5957-2410

Founding Body

Masakazu Ogino, Chairman of ISI Gakuen School Corporation.

Founding Body Address

12F Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-6112

Student Capacity

400 Students

Number of Students and Staff

Students: 400
Principal and Teaching Staff: 37
Administrative Staff: 4

Educational Curriculum

Feld	Course Name	Duration	Start	End	Total Study Hours	Target Level	Capacity	Number of Classes	Students per Class
Study Abroad	2 Year Academic Japanese Course	2 Years	April	March	1,536時間	B2	120人	6	20人
Study Abroad	進学1年９カ月コース	1 Year and 9 Months	July	March	1,344時間	B2	120人	6	20人
Study Abroad	進学1年６カ月コース	1 Year and 6 Months	October	March	1,152時間	B2	120人	6	20人
Study Abroad	進学1年３カ月コース	1 Year and 3 Months	January	March	960時間	B2	40人	2	20

Class Content

Subjects and Their Content

Level	Learning Objectives
Beginner Level I	Reading Comprehension	- Can understand short, simple texts sentence by sentence, drawing on familiar words and expressions. - Can understand very short, simple sentences on everyday, familiar topics written in hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji.
	Listening Comprehension	- Can listen to exchanges in everyday situations (such as the classroom or daily surroundings) and understand them well enough to meet specific practical needs. • Can understand simple instructions or questions in everyday situations when spoken slowly and clearly.
	Writing	- Can write very short, simple inquiries or replies about personal information using hiragana, katakana, and everyday kanji, and can fill in very simple procedural forms. - Can write simple phrases or sentences about oneself and one's family, such as where they live and what they do.
	Presentation	- Can give a presentation introducing oneself or others very simply, using basic words and phrases strung together.
	Conversation	- Can exchange simple greetings. - Can engage in very short exchanges, answering or asking very simple questions about oneself or familiar topics.
	Basic Japanese	- Can understand basic Japanese to some extent. - Can carry out very basic exchanges needed to accomplish behavioral goals, and can handle everyday life tasks. - Can develop the habit of preparation and review, and acquire strategies for independent learning. - Can introduce oneself or others, and can ask questions about personal information.
	Characters and Vocabulary	- Can understand and use very basic vocabulary needed to accomplish behavioral goals. - Through reading, writing, and understanding basic kanji, can grasp the meaning of a limited set of N5-level kanji needed for daily life, and can use appropriate expressions for different situations.
	Learning Management	- At the start of each term, can objectively assess their current Japanese level and, based on that, autonomously set goals for the term and plan strategies for achieving them. - After studying, can reflect on and objectively, introspectively understand their own learning.
Beginner Level II	Reading Comprehension	- Aim to understand short and simple texts about everyday and familiar matters. - Can understand information (notices, postings, warnings) frequently encountered in everyday, familiar situations. - Can understand short, simple written correspondence.
	Listening Comprehension	- Can generally understand simple announcements or conversations spoken slowly in everyday, familiar situations.
	Writing	- Can write simple inquiries needed for daily life about basic facts related to oneself, using hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji. - Can fill in simple information such as name, nationality, and address on standard forms at hospitals and government offices. - Can string together simple phrases or sentences about various daily matters around oneself (school life, living environment, learning experiences, etc.).
	Presentation	- Can give a presentation introducing themselves using simple expressions, including preferences, interests, and people close to them.
	Conversation	- Can engage in simple exchanges about themselves and their interests. - Can engage in simple exchanges involving invitations or suggestions, and can appropriately express agreement or disagreement with the other person's opinion. - Can exchange information on simple, everyday matters.
	Basic Japanese	- Can understand basic Japanese. - Can carry out the exchanges needed to accomplish behavioral goals, and can handle everyday life tasks. - Can develop the habit of preparation and review, and acquire strategies for autonomous learning. - In addition to asking simple, everyday questions, can also receive questions and respond simply on the spot, or ask for clarification.
	Characters and Vocabulary	- Can understand and use basic vocabulary needed to accomplish behavioral goals. - Through reading, writing, and understanding basic kanji, can grasp the meaning of a limited set of N4-level kanji needed for daily life, and can use appropriate expressions for different situations.
	Learning Management	- At the start of each term, can objectively assess their current Japanese level and, based on that, autonomously set goals for the term and plan strategies for achieving them. - After studying, can reflect on and objectively, introspectively understand their own learning.
Intermediate I	Reading Comprehension	- Can read familiar and simple sentences and understand the subject. - Can read simple correspondence and informational texts and understand the facts and necessary information.
	Listening Comprehension	- Can listen to a coherent talk on a familiar topic, spoken clearly in standard Japanese, and understand the main points
	Writing	- Can write simple sentences by combining several elements related to familiar topics into a single flow. - Can describe in detail about familiar topics of personal interest.
	Presentation	- Can give a brief, somewhat extended presentation on their own experiences or events, focused on facts.
	Conversation	- Can convey facts or respond to questions politely regarding familiar topics.
	Applied Japanese	- Can understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain extent. - Can use slightly more difficult Japanese expressions seen in daily life, employing paraphrasing and other techniques. - Can understand the meaning, form, and readings of familiar kanji vocabulary and idiomatic expressions at the N3 level, and can write short sentences. - Can engage in conversations about familiar topics encountered in work, school, or community settings, asking questions and listening to simple explanations in standard language.
	Learning Management	- At the start of each term, can objectively assess their current Japanese level and, based on that, autonomously set goals for the term and plan strategies for achieving them. - Students can share the goals they set using Japanese with each other. After studying, in addition to self-reflection, can conduct peer evaluations with fellow learners, and objectively and introspectively understand their own learning.
Intermediate II	Reading Comprehension	- Can understand the main topic, the writer's feelings, and an overview of the facts. - Can read simple correspondence or informational text and understand not only the necessary information but also an overview of the facts.
	Listening Comprehension	- Can listen to a coherent explanation on a topic of interest spoken in standard Japanese, understand the main points, and list the important points. - Can listen to familiar exchanges and understand the main points and key information.
	Writing	- Can write compound sentences about familiar topics related to oneself, creating relatively coherent texts. - Can write short texts (including communications such as emails) to explain everyday facts or reasons.
	Presentation	- Can focus on social issues and challenges, gather basic information, and present one's own opinions. - Can present facts related to personal experiences and events, as well as dreams, hopes, and ambitions for after graduation, along with reasons.
	Conversation	- Can participate in discussions aimed at addressing a task, simply convey their own opinions, and politely respond to others' opinions.
	Applied Japanese	- Can understand Japanese used in everyday situations in detail. - Can use slightly more difficult Japanese expressions seen in daily life, employing paraphrasing and other techniques. - Can understand the meaning, form, and readings of familiar kanji vocabulary and idiomatic expressions at the N3 level, and can write short sentences. - By engaging with local people, can participate in society and deepen understanding of the local community.
	Learning Management	- At the start of each term, can objectively assess their current Japanese level and, based on that, autonomously set goals for the term and plan strategies for achieving them. - Students can share the goals they set using Japanese with each other. After studying, in addition to self-reflection, can conduct peer evaluations with fellow learners, and objectively and introspectively understand their own learning.
	Elective Subjects	See below
Intermediate III	Reading Comprehension	- Can obtain personally relevant information from texts about daily life, their field of specialization, and social topics, as well as correspondence related to fields of interest. - Can read correspondence, learn its format, and effectively gather information.
	Listening Comprehension	- Can listen to talks about daily life, specialized subjects, or social topics and understand the main points, provided they are in standard Japanese. - In discussions within one's field of expertise, if spoken in a common language, one can grasp the key points whether the topics are abstract or concrete.
	Writing	- Can write clear and detailed texts on various topics of interest. - Can think about paragraphs and structure for writing logical texts.
	Presentation	- Can explain topics of personal interest (such as books, movies, or recent news) clearly and convey personal impressions and opinions in a presentation format. - Can organize thoughts and express them while considering a structure that is easy for the audience to understand.
	Conversation	- Can smoothly and effectively give or conduct interviews. - Can pick up on the other person's responses and, if necessary, change the prepared questions to create a flow suitable for the situation, drawing out interesting answers. - Can engage in appropriate exchanges using words suited to the relationship and age of the other person.
	Applied Japanese	- In addition to understanding Japanese used in everyday situations, one can understand Japanese used in a wider range of contexts to some extent. - Can select appropriate sentence patterns to match the scene or situation, and use natural Japanese suited to that context. - Can understand the meaning, form, and reading of N2-level kanji vocabulary and idiomatic expressions needed for reading and writing in specialized studies and daily life, and can write somewhat complex sentences using them. - Can communicate appropriately while being considerate of the other person's culture, customs, and feelings.
	Learning Management	- At the beginning of the semester, students can autonomously think about and plan their semester goals based on an objective understanding of their current Japanese level and desired path. - Students can explain the goals they set using Japanese to others. - After studying, in addition to self-reflection, can conduct peer evaluations with fellow learners, and objectively and introspectively understand their own learning.
	Elective Subjects	See below
Advanced Level I	Reading Comprehension	- Can read effectively to obtain personally relevant information from texts about daily life, their field of specialization, and social topics, as well as correspondence related to fields of interest. - Can read information, thoughts, and opinions from materials in one's own field of expertise. - Can read communications, learn formats, and effectively gather information.
	Listening Comprehension	- Can listen to talks about daily life, their field of specialization, or social topics and understand the main points, as well as follow long talks or the flow of complex discussions, provided they are in standard Japanese. - In discussions within their field of specialization, can understand the main points of both abstract and concrete topics, provided they are spoken in standard Japanese.
	Writing	- Can convey their own thoughts in logical, multi-paragraph writing, using appropriate vocabulary from the perspective of their specialization, on topics related to daily life, their field, or social issues. - Can write general inquiries addressed to parties related to their future path.
	Presentation	- Can present a wide range of topics clearly and in detail, related to areas of personal interest. - Can acquire and execute the necessary performance for presentations.
	Conversation	- Can communicate on a wide range of topics using appropriate expressions and vocabulary, convey messages accurately to avoid misunderstandings, and understand the other person's opinions clearly.
	Applied Japanese	- In addition to understanding Japanese used in everyday situations, you can understand Japanese used in a wider range of contexts. - Can select appropriate sentence patterns to match the scene or situation, and use natural Japanese suited to that context. - Can understand the meaning, form, and reading of N2-level and some N1-level kanji vocabulary and idiomatic expressions needed for reading and writing in specialized studies and daily life, and can write simple sentences using them. - Can efficiently learn Japanese by linking new language use to previously learned material. - Can experience classes at a vocational school, reflect on their own Japanese ability, and autonomously plan their studies.
	Learning Management	- At the beginning of the semester, students can autonomously think about and plan their semester goals based on an objective understanding of their current Japanese level and desired path. - Students can explain the goals they set using Japanese to others. - After studying, in addition to self-reflection, can conduct peer evaluations with fellow learners, and objectively and introspectively understand their own learning.
	Elective Subjects	See below
Advanced Level II	Reading Comprehension	- Can read somewhat complex texts related to daily life, personal expertise, and social topics. - Can effectively and accurately gather necessary information from somewhat complex texts.
	Listening Comprehension	- Can listen to talks about daily life, specialized subjects, or social topics and understand the main points, as well as follow long talks or the flow of complex discussions, provided they are in standard Japanese. - Can understand the main points of complex lectures, talks, reports, and specialized presentations.
	Writing	- Can convey their own thoughts in logical, multi-paragraph writing, using appropriate vocabulary from the perspective of their specialization, on topics related to daily life, their field, or social issues. - Can write text to consult about their own circumstances regarding academic advancement.
	Presentation	- Can organize their own thoughts on current events of interest from multiple angles and give a presentation that conveys them clearly to the listener, explaining with awareness of the listener's understanding.
	Conversation	- Can engage in exchanges on a wide range of topics effectively, using appropriate words and expressions, communicating their own and the other person's thoughts appropriately, naturally, and fluently, including details.
	Applied Japanese	- Can understand Japanese used in a wide range of situations (daily life, career activities, educational institutions) to a considerable extent. - Can select appropriate sentence patterns according to the situation and use natural Japanese suitable for that context. - Can understand the meaning, form, and readings of N1 level kanji vocabulary and idiomatic expressions necessary for specialized study and daily life, and can write simple sentences using them. - Can infer the meanings and usages of N1 level vocabulary while reading essays and short papers. - Can efficiently remember Japanese by linking it with previously learned items during language use. - Can obtain necessary information on general and academic topics even in conversations with proficient Japanese speakers.
	Learning Management	- At the beginning of the semester, students can autonomously think about and plan their semester goals based on an objective understanding of their current Japanese level and desired path. - Students can explain the goals they set using Japanese to others. - After studying, in addition to self-reflection, can conduct peer evaluations with fellow learners, and objectively and introspectively understand their own learning.
	Elective Subjects	See below
Advanced Level III	Reading Comprehension	- Aims to read complex texts on matters of interest related to daily life, one's specialization, or social topics. - Can understand the logical development of complex texts. - Can read effectively in order to obtain personally necessary information.
	Listening Comprehension	- Can understand the main points of complex lectures, talks, reports, and professional presentations. - Can understand conversations between proficient Japanese speakers, provided they can check the meaning of slang and idiomatic expressions.
	Writing	- Can write structured texts on personal viewpoints regarding lifestyle, professional, and social topics using appropriate vocabulary across multiple paragraphs. - Can write reports or essays by developing arguments and points of discussion, assuming post-advancement in education.
	Presentation	- Develops the ability to accurately understand the background and main points of highly specialized topics and social issues, organize their own opinions and thoughts, and present them logically. Can convey ideas clearly to the listener while appropriately using materials and data.
	Conversation	- Can engage in complex, detailed exchanges on a wide range of topics, using appropriate words and expressions and adjusting according to the other person's level of understanding. Can respond appropriately to complex, opposing opinions.
	Applied Japanese	- Can understand Japanese used in a wide range of situations (daily life, career activities, educational institutions, etc.). - Can select appropriate sentence patterns according to the situation and use natural Japanese suitable for that context. - Can understand the meaning, form, and readings of N1 level kanji vocabulary and idiomatic expressions necessary for specialized study and daily life, and can write simple sentences using them. - Can infer the meanings and usages of N1 level vocabulary while reading essays and short papers. - Can efficiently memorize and appropriately use Japanese by linking it with previously learned items during language use. - Can deepen understanding of society, be aware of involvement with the local community, and participate in society.
	Learning Management	- At the beginning of the semester, students can autonomously consider and plan semester goals based on an objective understanding of their current Japanese language level and the Japanese language skills required for their future studies. - Students can explain the goals they have set using Japanese to others. - After learning, in addition to self-reflection, students can conduct peer evaluations among learners, enabling them to understand their own learning objectively and introspectively.
	Elective Subjects	See below

Level	Subject Name	Learning Objectives
Intermediate II Intermediate III Advanced I Advanced II Advanced III	Preparation for the EJU	- Develops the Japanese proficiency and academic fundamentals required at Japanese institutions of higher education (long-passage reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and the ability to respond to written-response questions). - Understands the EJU's exam structure, question tendencies, and key problem-solving points, and can reach the level needed for further education.
	JLPT Preparation (N3)	- Understands Japanese used in everyday situations, and can read and write simple conversations and texts, as required at N3 level. - Understands the JLPT's exam structure, question tendencies, and key problem-solving points, and can reach a passing level for N3.
	JLPT Preparation (N2)	- Not only understands Japanese used in everyday conversation, but also understands, to a certain degree, Japanese used in situations beyond everyday conversation, as required at N2 level. - Understands the JLPT's exam structure, question tendencies, and key problem-solving points, and can reach a passing level for N2.
	JLPT Preparation (N1)	- Understands Japanese used in a wide range of situations, including not only everyday conversation but also business conversation, honorific language, and polite language, as required at N1 level. - Understands the JLPT's exam structure, question tendencies, and key problem-solving points, and can reach a passing level for N1.
	Conversation	- Aims to develop practical, solid Japanese ability and strong communication skills. - Develops the ability to communicate appropriately with others by collaboratively planning, researching, summarizing, and submitting results in order to accomplish tasks.
Intermediate III Advanced I Advanced II Advanced III	Career Planning	- Develops the ability to understand the thinking, knowledge, and information-gathering skills needed for career planning after completing studies in Japan, and to autonomously plan and carry out career-path activities. - Aims to cultivate individuals who can act autonomously with an eye toward their path after graduation or after further education, in order to succeed as active members of Japanese society.
Intermediate III Advanced I Advanced II Advanced III	Graduate School Preparation	- Develops the ability to understand studies at Japanese graduate schools, understand the preparation needed for entrance exams while receiving guidance, autonomously and systematically prepare application materials, and steadily carry out one's plans.

Level-specific achievement targets

Level		JLPT	Reference framework for Japanese language education	Duration	Selection Class	Attainment Goal
Beginner	I	N5	A1	6 months	–	- Can understand very simple, repeatedly used expressions in everyday situations to satisfy concrete needs. - Can engage in very simple exchanges if the other person speaks slowly and clearly, or offers support.
Beginner	Ⅱ	N4	A2	6 months	–	- Can understand simple, repeatedly used expressions in everyday situations, such as with people close to them, shopping, part-time work, and leisure activities. - Can exchange information on simple, everyday matters.
Intermediate	Ⅰ	N3	B1	9 months	–	- Can understand short, simple sentences seen or heard in everyday situations such as school, part-time work, hobbies, and leisure activities. - Can create simple, personal texts on familiar topics.
	Ⅱ	N3~N2	B1		〇	- Can understand the general meaning of topics commonly seen or heard in everyday situations such as school, part-time work, hobbies, and leisure activities. - Can create simple, short, but coherent texts on topics of personal interest.
	Ⅲ	N2	B2		〇	- Can understand the general meaning of a variety of topics seen or heard in everyday situations such as school, part-time work, hobbies, and leisure activities. - Can create coherent texts on topics of personal interest.
Advanced	Ⅰ	N2	B2	9 months	〇	- Can understand the general content of topics likely to be encountered in one's intended field of further study, as well as social topics, and can exchange opinions on them. - Can present their own ideas and work collaboratively on tasks in a multicultural environment.
	Ⅱ	N2~N1	B2			- Can understand the main content of highly specialized topics likely to be encountered in one's intended field of further study, as well as social topics, and can exchange opinions and communicate logically. - Can present their own ideas and work collaboratively on tasks in a multicultural environment.
	Ⅲ	N1	B2			- Can understand the main content of highly specialized topics likely to be encountered in one's intended field of further study, as well as social topics, and can exchange opinions and communicate logically. - Can flexibly and proactively present their own ideas in a multicultural environment, while actively encouraging the group as a whole to work collaboratively on tasks. - Can understand long, complex texts in a variety of situations and contexts, and can express themselves naturally using language appropriate to their purpose.

Cost

First payment

Unit: Japanese Yen

	2 Year Academic Japanese Course	進学1年9カ月コース	進学1年6カ月コース	進学1年3カ月コース
Application fee	33,000
Admission fee	77,000
Tuition	708,000（1年）
Materials	44,000（1年）
Facility and Management fees	80,000（1年）
Total	942,000

• The entrance examination fee is to be paid at the time of application.
• The facility management fee includes student insurance.

Second payment

	2 Year Academic Japanese Course	進学1年9カ月コース	進学1年6カ月コース	進学1年3カ月コース
Tuition	720,000（1年）	540,000（9カ月）	360,000（6カ月）	180,000（3カ月）
Materials	55,000（1年）	41,250（9カ月）	27,500（6カ月）	13,750（3カ月）
Facility and Management fees	100,000（1年）	75,000（9カ月）	50,000（6カ月）	25,000（3カ月）
Total	875,000	656,250	437,500	218,750