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Tokyo Meisei Japanese Language Academy
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Tokyo Meisei Japanese Language Academy
東京明生日本語学院
Airport pickup
9 min from Ryogoku
Route into group colleges
About the school
A small Japanese language school in historic Ryogoku, opened in 2017. After the course you can continue at the Asahi Gakuen group’s colleges in IT, business or aviation.
Founded2017
Course length18 months – 2 years
IntakesApr · Jul · Oct
What makes it different
A language school with a route into college
Tokyo Meisei belongs to the Asahi Gakuen group, which runs its own vocational colleges: after the language course you can go on to study IT, business or aviation, and graduates also enter universities in Tokyo.
Schedule
Morning or afternoon classes
Classes 5 days a week, 9:00–12:30 or 13:30–17:00, 4 lessons a day. Courses of 2 years, 1 year 9 months and 1 year 6 months.
After the course
Asahi Gakuen group colleges
You can continue at the group’s colleges: IT and business in Matsudo, aviation in Narita. Graduates also enter universities such as Sophia, Keio, Gakushuin and Toyo.
Support
From the airport to a part-time job
Airport pickup, help with registration, insurance, a bank account and doctor visits, part-time job matching and interview practice.
Location
Ryogoku, home of sumo
9 minutes from Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line and Oedo subway line). The Kokugikan sumo arena and the Edo-Tokyo Museum are nearby, and Akihabara is a few minutes away by train.
Tokyo Meisei Japanese Language Academy (東京明生日本語学院) opened in April 2017 in Ryogoku (Sumida ward), 9 minutes on foot from Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line and Oedo subway line). Ryogoku is the centre of sumo and traditional culture in Tokyo: the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena and the Edo-Tokyo Museum are close by, and Akihabara is a few minutes away by train.
The school was founded by the educational corporation Asahi Gakuen (学校法人朝日学園), which has taught Japanese to international students for more than 25 years. The group includes 日本国際工科専門学校 in Matsudo, an aviation college in Narita and a social welfare college in Funabashi. Tokyo Meisei graduates can continue at the group’s colleges and also go on to universities and colleges in Tokyo.
The main programs are preparatory courses for higher education: 2 years (April or October start, from A1 to C1), 1 year 9 months (July) and 1 year 6 months (October, from A1 to B2). Classes run 5 days a week, in a morning shift from 9:00 to 12:30 or an afternoon shift from 13:30 to 17:00, 4 lessons a day. The school picks students up at the airport and helps with registration, insurance, a bank account, doctor visits and part-time work.
Programs
University preparation — 2 years (進学2年コース)
For students starting at beginner level who want to enter a Japanese university or college. Japanese from CEFR A1 to C1 and the academic skills you need for admission; 4 lessons a day.
Whole course¥1,728,000
University preparation — 1 year 9 months (進学1年9か月コース)
Japanese from A1 to B2 and preparation for entering a university or college.
Whole course¥1,520,750
University preparation — 1 year 6 months (進学1年6か月コース)
Japanese from A1 to B2 and the skills you need to enter a vocational college.
Whole course¥1,313,500
Continuing at Asahi Gakuen group colleges
After the language course you can enter the group’s colleges: 日本国際工科専門学校 in Matsudo (IT, business), the aviation college in Narita (成田国際航空専門学校) and the social welfare college in Funabashi.
First-year costs
Application fee¥20,000
Enrollment fee¥50,000
Tuition, first year¥600,000
Other fees, first year¥229,000
Total, first year¥899,000
Whole course, 2 years — ¥1,728,000
Payment terms and extra costs
Scholarships and discounts
Medical costs reimbursed
Under the school’s own scheme, students are reimbursed for hospital treatment. Chronic conditions and dental care are not covered.
Student commuter pass
The school is run by an educational corporation (学校法人), so students can buy a discounted student commuter pass for the trip to school.
Intakes
April Main intake
2-year course (A1 to C1). The steps: application, document check, interview, payment for the first year, visa. The school gives exact deadlines on request — plan on about six months before the start.
July Summer intake
1 year 9 months (A1 to B2). Documents about six months ahead, early in the year.
October Autumn intake
2 years or 1 year 6 months. Documents about six months ahead, in spring of the same year.
The school applies for your Certificate of Eligibility; with the visa this takes about 4–6 months. Places are limited — apply early.
Student visa. For a long-term course you study on the Student status of residence: the school applies for your Certificate of Eligibility, then you get the visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate. Student visa for Japan · Which documents do I need?
Working while you study. With permission, up to 28 hours a week: Part-time work for students
Housing
Partner dormitory
Single room
¥60,000 / monthfrom ¥270,000 on moving in
On moving in: 3 months’ rent ¥180,000, move-in fee ¥70,000 and insurance ¥20,000, plus bedding ¥6,000. Minimum contract 6 months; from the 4th month rent is paid monthly.
Partner dormitory
Shared room
¥45,000 / monthfrom ¥175,000 on moving in
On moving in: 3 months’ rent ¥135,000 and move-in fee ¥40,000, plus bedding ¥6,000. Minimum contract 6 months; from the 4th month rent is paid monthly.
Your own place
The school has no dormitory of its own; if you wish, it refers you to partner dormitories where many international students live. You can also choose your own housing.
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Location
1-2-10 Midori, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0021 — 9 minutes on foot from Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line / Toei Oedo Line)
Questions about Tokyo Meisei Japanese Language Academy
Can I start with no Japanese at all?
The courses start from A1 (beginner). For a student visa you usually need to show some basic Japanese study — about 150 hours or JLPT N5. Ask us about the exact requirements in your case.
I have 11 years of school. Can I apply?
The school’s website does not state a minimum number of years of education, but a Japanese student visa usually needs 12 years. With 11 years you will most often need extra proof of education, such as a college diploma or a certificate of university study. It is best to check your case with us before you apply.
How much does the first year cost?
For the April 2027 intake the first year is ¥899,000: selection fee ¥20,000, enrollment fee ¥50,000, tuition ¥600,000, facilities ¥200,000 and materials ¥29,000. The second year is ¥829,000, so 2 years cost ¥1,728,000.
Is there a dormitory?
There is no school dormitory, but the school refers students to partner dormitories: a single room is ¥60,000 a month and a shared room ¥45,000 a month. On moving in you pay the first 3 months and a fee; the minimum contract is 6 months.
Can I work while studying?
Yes, once you have permission: up to 28 hours a week, and up to 8 hours a day in school holidays. The school’s student support officer finds part-time jobs that match your level of Japanese and helps you practise interviews.
Can I go on to college after the language school?
Yes. The school is part of the Asahi Gakuen group, so after the language course you can enter the group’s colleges — IT and business in Matsudo, aviation in Narita. Graduates also enter universities such as Sophia, Keio, Gakushuin and Toyo, as well as graduate schools.
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