Japanese-Language Education

International High School with Japanese Language School

A unique school where you can learn both English and Japanese.
Your career is open to universities either in Japan or overseas.

Academic and daily life support

  • Assistance is available in English, Chinese, Korean and Thai.

  • Peer tutoring by students from your own country (planned).

Osaka YMCA International High School

At Osaka YMCA International High School, students are of a variety of nationalities and different backgrounds. It offers a well-balanced curriculum with subjects conducted in English, such as math, world history, art, and ones taught in Japanese, such as Japanese history and modern Japanese Literature. Students receive a diploma of 'koto-senshu gakko,' which is equivalent of a senior high school diploma, and a College Admission Qualification from the Ministry of Education and Science. IHS graduates study at institutions of higher learning domestic and abroad.

Osaka YMCA International College,Faculty of Japanese Language

The Japanese language school boasts one of the longest histories in Osaka. From the very basic to the advanced, we can offer a class at a suitable level to your ability. A lot of students from various countries, such as China, Korea, Taiwan, and some western countries attend classes in preparation for Japanese university admission. Students receive personalized attention while learning reading and writing, as well as listening and speaking.

Build and strengthen your basic Japanese ability by attending classes in the Faculty of Japanese Language for one semester or a full year.
Upon completion, you can attend regular classes at the International High School. The period you attended the Faculty of Japanese Language classes will be included in the three years necessary in satisfying requirements for graduation.

Tuition

Only high school fee is needed.

Yearly payment: ¥1,117,000 (approximately US$14,000) (¥200,000 as admission fee is needed)

You can receive Senior High School Academic Support Grant.

¥118,000 - ¥237,600 from the national government. If your parents are residents of Osaka Prefecture, maximumly ¥677,000 will be supported by the national and Osaka prefectural governments, and our school.