ISI group has many years experience in the Japanese education field. We have established stable educational technique and we also have experienced guidance counselors at each school. Our students have good results and are able to continue their desired career at elite universities, graduate schools, and colleges in Japan.
Our school is just around JR Shin-Okubo station. Shin-Okubo is the most cosmopolitan city in Shinjuku area. You can enjoy various cultures and ethnic food. Even though Shinjuku, the center of Tokyo, is within walking distance, you can relax in Toyama Park. Here is the best place to enjoy both urban air and rural life. Out school has 10 classrooms, a computer room and a library, which enable students to study with full equipment.
Facilities
High university advancement rate and a special commendation system for college in ISI group.
ISI group has two colleges in Japan and we have special recommendation system for our students. ISI students preferentially treated when they select a University.
Clean and sophisticated schools and facilities
Schools are located in urban areas and suburban areas depending on the students needs, but the study environment is all the same; clean, quiet and large.
All of our schools have a library and a PC room for free.
School dormitories are on the school campus or within walking distance of the school.
It is a big advantage for students to start their new life on the school campus because school staff can take care of students right after their arrival.
Student Information
Student Requirement
Applicants must be 18 years or over (unless being accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Must be sincere and diligent and have a strong commitment to study.
Applicants must be able to get a visa to stay in Japan or already have a valid visa.
Evaluation
i) Students will be continually evaluated during each term and distributed into five levels based on their test results, attendance rate and behaviour in class.
ii) Students will be evaluated at the end of the course based on the grades they achieve in each term.
Current times of study
i) Classes are held from Monday to Friday. Class schedule is as follows:
Morning Class: 8:50 – 12:40
Afternoon Class: 13:00 – 16:50
Programs offered by ISI
Practical communication lessons using the communicative teaching method.
Preparation for Japanese Proficiency Test 1st or 2nd grade.
Preparation to pass the entrance examination to one of Japan’s universities.
Courses
Short-term course: For students who wish to study Japanese for 2weeks to 3 months intensively.
Long-term course: For students who wish to study at higher institution in Japan or for those who want to use it for Japanese Business. This course length is 1-2years and aims to achieve advanced Japanese level.
Clases
Classes are held from Monday to Friday (20 hrs per week)
No classes are held on Japanese National Holidays
Each student is tested on arrival and then placed in the appropriate class.
Course Cancellation fees for visa exempt countries:
Cancellation more than 2 weeks prior to arrival: JPY 15,000.
· Cancellation less than 2 weeks, more than 1 week prior to arrival: JPY 25,000.
· Cancellation less than 1 week, more than 4 business days: 60% of tuition
· Cancellation less than 4 business days: 80% of tuition
· Cancellation after course starts: No refund
All refunds after the cancelation fee deducted will be sent to you within 40 days of notice of cancellation.
Course Cancellation fees for visa countries:
Cancellation before the visa is issued: JPY 25,000
Once a student pays all the relevant fees, and is granted a visa, no refund will be given unless there are exceptional circumstances.
The question of refunds will only arise in the following cases:
i. Inability to obtain a visa
ii. Illness or disability
iii. Death of the student or a close family member (parent, sibling, spouse or child)
In the case of (i) a visa refusal number must be supplied. In the case of (ii) and (iii) the student must have returned to their home country and evidence of this fact will be requested. In all cases an administration fee to cover bank charges will be retained.
All refunds after the cancelation fee deducted will be sent to you within 40 days of notice of cancellation.
Terms
Cancellation fee of accommodation booking:
No refunds will be made to students who request host family accommodation after booking is confirmed.
· Cancellation more than 2 weeks prior to arrival: JPY 30,000.
· Cancellation less than 2 weeks, more than 1 week prior to arrival:40,000
· Cancellation less than 1 week, more than 4 business days: full deposit (or entrance fee) + 1month rent
· Cancellation less than 4 business days: No refund
Cancellation fee of airport pick up booking:
No refunds will be made on airport pick up, once the payment is done.
Curtailment policy:
No refunds will be given for late arrival, early departure or days missed during the course. However, if a student is absent for one or more weeks at a time, arrangements can be made for the course duration to be extended at no extra cost.
Change of the course
No refund will be made for shortening the course duration after the payment.
Bank charge on refund
Please bear the bank charge to wire the refund. The refund by Credit Note doesn’t cost bank charge.