List of recommended Japanese language schools in Saitama! Explanation of tuition rates and points to consider when choosing a school!

update date 2024/05/21

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For foreigners who want to learn Japanese, it is often difficult to know which school to choose.

In addition, in order to attend a Japanese language school, you need to prepare money for tuition and living expenses. Before you study abroad, you will want to make sure that you are aware of the costs involved.

In this article, we carefully select and introduce five recommended Japanese language schools in Saitama Prefecture. In addition to basic information on each school's features, tuition fees, accessibility, etc., we will also explain in detail the key points on how to choose a Japanese language school.

In the latter half of the article, we will explain specific preparations for enrolling in a Japanese language school, as well as the costs associated with studying abroad, including living and housing expenses in addition to tuition. Please refer to it.

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How much does it cost to attend Japanese language school school in Saitama?

First, let's look at the cost of attending a Japanese language school in Saitama.

Tuition (fees) rates for Japanese language schools in Saitama

The tuition (cost) for Japanese language school in Saitama Prefecture is approximately 700,000 yen per year. Depending on the school, there are "1 year and 6 month course" or "2 year course," etc. The cost required to graduate varies depending on the course.

We have compiled a list of tuition fees for five recommended Japanese language schools in Saitama, which will be explained in detail later in the article.

	Admission fee and screening fee	Tuition (1 year)	Facility fees, etc. (1 year)	total amount
Saitama Japanese Language School	70,000 yen	540,000 yen	80,000 yen	690,000 yen
Yono-Gakuin Japanese Language School	10,000 Yen	579,000 yen	Actual cost of materials and out-of-school learning expenses	589,000 yen
Musashiurawa Japanese Language Institute	20,000 yen	720,000 yen	Included in tuition	740,000 yen
Saitama Brier Japanese Language School	77,000 yen	686,400 yen	49,500 Yen	812,900 yen
Yamate Japanese Language School	80,000 yen	685,000 yen	25,000 yen	790,000 yen
average	51,400 yen	642,080 yen	51,500 yen	724,380 Yen

The average enrollment fee is about 50,000 yen, but there are two schools that charge 10,000 yen. Scholarships are available at some Japanese language schools, so please consider using them if necessary.

There are four main types of scholarships

Scholarships offered by the Japanese government
Scholarships offered by organizations that support students studying in Japan
Scholarships offered by local governments and related international exchange organizations
Scholarship programs set up by Japanese language schools

In addition to tuition, there are various other expenses such as textbooks, extracurricular activities, and medical examinations. Since the required fees vary from school to school, we recommend that you check in advance.

Reference:Saitama Japanese Language School, Yono-Gakuin Japanese Language School, Musashiurawa Japanese Language Institute,
Saitama Brier Japanese Language School, Yamate Japanese Language School, Scholarships for Study in Japan Pamphlet

Estimated cost of living in Saitama｜How much is rent and food for a single person?

Prices in Saitama Prefecture are slightly lower than those in Tokyo. Nevertheless, rents are higher due to the fact that Saitama is a bedroom community for Tokyo.

The market rent in Saitama Prefecture, depending on the area, is around 50,000 yen for a studio, and around 60,000 yen for a 1K room. In major cities such as Saitama City, the rent is higher than this, and the average rent for a studio around Omiya Station, a major station, is about 83,900 yen.

For utilities, a single person living alone should expect to spend about 10,000 yen per month for electricity, gas, and water combined, and about 6,000 yen per month for cell phone usage.

Food costs are about 20,000 to 30,000 yen per month if you cook for yourself. If you eat out more, it will cost a little more.

Transportation costs are estimated to be around 10,000 yen per month for a train or bus commuter pass. If you commute to school by bicycle, you may be able to keep the cost down.

These total up to 50,000 yen for rent, 10,000 yen for utilities, 6,000 yen for cell phone, 30,000 yen for food, and 10,000 yen for transportation, which means at least 100,000 yen per month is needed for living expenses.

These are only guidelines and will vary depending on your lifestyle. If you want to live with some leeway, you should estimate an additional 20,000 to 30,000 yen more.

It is important to consider that tuition and living expenses combined will require approximately 2 million yen per year.

Many international students earn their living expenses through part-time jobs, but it is important to balance this with their studies and to do so within a reasonable range.

3 points to choose a Japanese language school in Saitama

Here are three points to keep in mind when selecting a Japanese language school.

1. whether the location is easily accessible

First, it is important to note whether the school is located within easy reach of your home.

No matter how attractive a school may be, if it is located far from home, getting to the school itself can be a challenge. If students find it difficult to commute to school, the hurdle to continuing to attend the school will be raised, and attendance may drop.

If your attendance rate drops, you may end up taking a leave of absence or withdrawing from the school as it is. Because all the preparation and costs incurred up to the time of enrollment will be wasted, we recommend that you choose a school that is easy to get to, unless you are certain that you "really want to attend this school! Therefore, unless you have a specific school in mind, we recommend that you choose a school in a location that is easy to get to.

In addition, you will have to pay for your own transportation to school (train, bus, etc.) in most cases, so if the school is far from your home, the financial burden will be greater.

It is important to choose a school that is less burdensome in terms of both time and effort and cost of commuting to school.

Saitama Prefecture has many areas with convenient access to the city center, such as Omiya, Urawa, and Kawagoe. Those who wish to commute to the city center should choose Japanese language schools located in these areas.

On the other hand, schools located in areas far from Tokyo may offer lower rent. It is important to make an overall judgment and choose the school that best suits your needs.

Does the content of the class meet my expectations?

The content and method of instruction differs somewhat from school to school. Many schools have a curriculum based on the level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), such as "JLPT level XX.

After considering the degree to which you wish to improve your Japanese language skills, choose a Japanese language school that will allow you to study to your desired level.

If you have a specific goal, such as "I want to pass JLPT N2," we recommend that you ask the school if you can study accordingly. Some schools offer class tours, so it is a good idea to check the actual class atmosphere.

Another factor in choosing a school is whether the class size is small or large.

In a small class, it is easier to get detailed feedback from the teacher, but you may have fewer opportunities to talk with your classmates.

逆に A large group will give you more opportunities to talk with your classmates, but you may get less feedback from the teacher.

It is important to choose a school that offers a style of teaching that suits you.

3. do you have a track record of success in higher education and employment?

It is also important to make sure that you have a concrete vision of your career path after graduation from a Japanese language school.

After graduating from school, each person may have his/her own career path, such as going on to a Japanese university, finding a job in Japan, or returning to his/her home country. If you want to go on to a Japanese university or find a job in Japan, we recommend that you also check whether the school supports your higher education and employment.

Some schools have a "recommended admission" system that makes it easier to enter the university of your choice, so if there is a Japanese university you wish to enter, check to see if they offer recommended admission. Some schools may have affiliated vocational schools or universities and support students to enter those schools.

Also, if the school is strong in employment, it will provide extensive support such as classes, guidance, and individual counseling to help you find a job. It is also a good idea to check the career paths of graduates.

In any case, it is most important to consider "what you want to do after graduating from a Japanese language school" before deciding which Japanese language school to enter.

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5 recommended Japanese language schools in Saitama

Here are five recommended Japanese language schools in Saitama. We have summarized each school's features, tuition fees, accessibility, etc.

Saitama Japanese Language School｜Saitama City

Home Page	Saitama Japanese Language School
Location	1-58-1 Dote-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
cost	Admission fee: 70,000 yen Tuition for the 1st and 2nd terms (1 year): 540,000 yen Facility fee (for one year): 80,000 yen Total tuition for the first year: 690,000 yen
course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)	2-year course (April enrollment) 1 year and 6 month course (October enrollment)
School Features	Easy access from central Tokyo, 25 minutes from Ikebukuro and 30 minutes from Shinjuku. Classes are divided according to ability, allowing students to learn as they see fit.
School Facilities and Life Support	Student dormitory available (Entrance fee: 30,000 yen, Rent: 40,000 yen per month and up) Scholarships available Guidance for higher education is available. Visa and entry support available

You can choose between a 2-year course and a 1-year/6-month course.

Students are assigned to four classes according to their abilities to start classes, so there is no need to worry that the level of classes is too high for them to keep up. The school has a track record of admission to the University of Tokyo and Waseda University, and is recommended for those who are aiming to enter Japanese universities.

With easy access from Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, students may easily choose to go on to a university with a campus in Tokyo. Student dormitories are also available to reduce commuting time.

Scholarships are also available for those who wish to reduce the burden of tuition fees.

Yono-Gakuin Japanese Language School

Home Page	Yono-Gakuin Japanese Language School
Location	4-78 Yoshiki-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
cost	For nationals other than Chinese or OECD members Admission fee: 70,000 yen Selection fee: 20,000 yen Tuition (1 year): 608,400 yen Materials fee: 21,500 yen Facilities and equipment fee: 30,500 yen Health checkup fee: 5,000 yen Student Mutual Aid Association Fee: 10,000 yen First year total: 745,400 yen
course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)	1 year and 6 month course 1 year and 9 month course 2 years course
School Features	Preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), and other tests. Excellent career support after graduation
School Facilities and Life Support	Student dormitories are available (rent from 38,000 yen per month). Guest house available (private room rent from 47,000 yen per month) Homestay support available (145,200 yen per month rent) One-room apartments are available (rent from 55,500 yen per month). Career guidance is available (universities, vocational schools, graduate schools, and employment)

In addition to effective and efficient classes and support for home study, the school offers career guidance for all career paths.

You will receive detailed support tailored to your career path after graduation. The school is characterized by its generous support not only in terms of study, but also in terms of daily life.

Another major attraction is the excellent housing support for international students, including introductions to dormitories, guesthouses, and homestay families.

There is also a service that checks your study status between the application for the Certificate of Eligibility and your arrival in Japan, which will reduce your anxiety before coming to Japan.

Musashiurawa Japanese Language Institute｜Saitama City

Home Page	Musashiurawa Japanese Language Institute
Location	4-14-7 Shikatebukuro, Minami-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
cost	For College Preparatory Course Admission fee: 10,000 yen Selection fee: 10,000 yen Tuition (1 year): 720,000 yen First year total: 740,000 yen
course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)	1 year and 6 months of preparatory course Preparatory course 2 years Japanese Language Preparatory Course 1 year and 6 months Japanese Language Preparatory Course 1 year and 9 months Japanese Language Preparatory Course 2 years
School Features	Individual Study Program System" provides personalized study and career guidance. and graduate school and fine arts colleges.
School Facilities and Life Support	Student dormitory available (rent from 25,000 yen per month) Part-time job support available Guidance for higher education is available.

Unusually for a Japanese language school, the school is unique in that it offers counseling on entering graduate schools and art universities. Our experienced staff members are available for consultation with confidence.

The "Individual Study Program System" allows students to create a study plan tailored to their individual goals and level of proficiency, allowing them to learn more efficiently.

Another attractive point is that we provide part-time job support for those who want to work part-time while attending school (introduction to part-time jobs that do not require Japanese language skills, guidance on how to write resumes, mock interviews, etc.).

It is also nice to know that the rent for student dormitories is set at a low rate. This is within the range that can be covered by part-time income, thus reducing the financial burden.

Saitama Brier Japanese Language School｜Sayama City

Home Page	Saitama Brier Japanese Language School
Location	1-14-15 Fujimi, Sayama-shi, Saitama
cost	Selection fee: 22,000 yen Admission fee: 55,000 yen Tuition (1 year): 686,400 yen Fees for teaching materials, extracurricular activities, and equipment: 49,500 yen First year total: 812,900 yen
course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)	Study Abroad Course: 1 year and 6 month course Study Abroad Course: 2 Years Course Short-term study abroad courses: 2 weeks to 90 days available
School Features	Preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), and other tests. We provide detailed career guidance.
School Facilities and Life Support	Student dormitory available (rent from 20,000 yen per month) The school has its own scholarship program. Admission by recommendation is available. Guidance for higher education is available.

In addition to exam preparation and other studies, career counseling is available for each student, including interview practice and guidance on how to write application forms. We have a number of students who have gone on to higher education. We also offer preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), so we recommend this program to those who have a target exam or university in mind.

The school's own scholarship system and recommended admission system will make it easier for you to pursue your desired career path while reducing the burden of tuition fees.

Rent for student dormitories is also set at a low rate, so the total cost of tuition and living expenses is likely to be relatively reasonable for a study abroad experience.

Gakkohojin Aikogakuen Yamate Japanese Language School｜Kawagoe City

Home Page	Aikogakuen Yamate Japanese Language School
Location	11-10 Wakita Honmachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
cost	Admission fee: 60,000 yen Selection fee: 20,000 yen Tuition (1 year): 660,000 yen Materials fee: 25,000 yen Equipment fee: 15,000 yen Miscellaneous expenses: 10,000 yen First year total: 790,000 yen
course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)	1 year and 6 month course 2 years course
School Features	Classes are divided by level, so you can receive the study that best suits your needs. Preparation for the JLPT is included in the regular curriculum.
School Facilities and Life Support	Student dormitory available Guidance for higher education is available. Preparation for EJU and JLPT are available. Preparation for each school of choice is available.

The school has an extensive record of advancement to Meiji University, Toyo University, Takushoku University, and other well-known universities. Since the school also has a record of advancement to graduate schools, it is recommended for those who wish to enter graduate schools.

Classes are divided by Japanese language level, allowing students to study at a pace that suits them. Preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is also incorporated into the regular curriculum, so students can prepare well for the test.

In terms of higher education guidance, we also offer measures for each school of your choice and will do our best to help you pass the entrance exam of your first choice. They will provide total support from learning to exam preparation and application procedures.

With a variety of recreational activities outside of study, such as new student camps and off-campus study, students will be able to improve their Japanese language skills while enjoying school life to the fullest.

Preparation before entering Japanese language school in Saitama

Here are some of the preparations you need to make before enrolling in a Japanese language school in Saitama.

Confirmation of eligibility and admission requirements

The following requirements are set as the admission requirements for long-term study at Yono-Gakuin Japanese Language School.

As a general rule, applicants must have completed at least 12 years of school education.
Applicants must have passed or be expected to pass the JLPT, J-TEST, Nat-Test, etc.
Those who can live in the school's dormitory or in the neighborhood after coming to Japan.
If the last education was high school, the applicant must be 23 years old or younger. If the last education was college, the applicant must be 27 years old or younger.

Each school has different admission requirements and conditions, so it is important to carefully check the application guidelines of the school of your choice.

In many cases, there are age restrictions, so care should be taken.

Some schools also require students to have passed (or be expected to pass) the Japanese Language Proficiency Test or other Japanese language examinations in order to be admitted.

It may be necessary to take some kind of Japanese language test beforehand, so it is important to prepare early.

Reference: For Chinese nationals who wish to study abroad for a long term - Japanese Language School in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo

Required Documents

Documents required for admission vary from school to school.

Typical examples include the following

application for admittance to a school
curriculum vitae
Photo
Copy of passport
Diploma and transcript from the last school attended
Certificate of Japanese Language Study
Reimbursement form prepared by the remitter
health certificate

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In particular, many documents are required to apply for the issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility.

Since required documents vary from school to school, it is important to check in advance and prepare well in advance.

In most cases, a checklist of required documents is included in the application guidelines of the school you wish to apply to. While looking at the checklist, you should prepare the documents one by one.

It may take more than six months from the application for the Certificate of Eligibility to enrollment and entry into Japan. It is important to make preparations in a systematic manner.

Procedures

As an example, this section introduces the process from application to entry for Chinese students at Yono-gakuin Japanese Language School.

Confirmation of important information. Submission of application documents. Selection by the school. After acceptance, the screening fee is transferred to the school's bank account. The school applies for the Certificate of Eligibility to the Immigration Bureau. Notification of selection results. After the Certificate of Eligibility is issued, the first year's tuition and dormitory fees (for those who live in a dormitory only) are transferred to the school's bank account. Also, send a written pledge to the school. Send the necessary documents for visa application (certificate of eligibility, etc.) to the applicant. Apply for the visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate. Obtain visa. Arrive in Japan.

Confirmation of important information. Submission of application documents.
Selection by the school. After acceptance, the selection fee will be transferred to the school's bank account.
The school applies to the immigration office for a certificate of eligibility.
Notification of selection results.
After the Certificate of Eligibility is issued, transfer the first year's tuition and dormitory fees (for those entering a dormitory only) to the school's bank account. Also, send a written pledge to the school.
Documents required for visa application (certificate of eligibility, etc.) are sent to the applicant.
Apply for a visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate.
Obtained visa. Arrive in Japan.

Reference: For Chinese nationals who wish to study abroad for a long term - Japanese Language School in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo

It usually takes about four months from the time of application for a Certificate of Eligibility to the time of arrival in Japan. If you need to obtain a college student visa, it is most important to gather information and prepare your application as early as possible.

Since the required procedures and documents to be submitted may differ from school to school, be sure to check the application guidelines of the school of your choice for the most up-to-date information. If you have any questions, please contact the school as soon as possible to ensure a smooth application process.

We also recommend using Saitama Prefecture's Japanese language study support.

I would like to attend a Japanese language school, but I don't have the money, and there is no Japanese language school within my reach.

If this is the case, we also recommend using Japanese language study support.

Japanese language study support refers to a place to support Japanese language learning for foreigners, which is conducted and provided by the community (local government) or volunteer organizations, and is characterized by very low costs, such as 100 yen per session or free of charge.

At the study support classes, volunteer teachers who are native Japanese speakers carefully teach daily conversation and grammar. In many places, students are free to attend classes at their own pace, making it easy for them to balance work and schoolwork.

Information on Japanese language study support for foreigners living in Saitama Prefecture is summarized in the following page. Please refer to the following page.
▶️ Japanese language learning support for foreign residents - Saitama Prefecture

Those who are considering entering a Japanese language school but are not yet ready may want to attend a learning support class to develop basic Japanese language skills.

Many of the students who attend our study support classes work hard and pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. You will be able to improve your Japanese language skills to a level that will allow you to keep up with the classes at the Japanese language school.

It is also recommended to start by using a learning support class, as it is a great way to learn Japanese without spending a lot of money.

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summary

We have provided detailed information on recommended Japanese language schools in Saitama Prefecture and points to consider when selecting a school.

For school selection,

Is it in an easily accessible location?
Does the course content meet my learning objectives?
Do you have a track record of higher education and employment?

There are several important points to consider, such as Please use the information about the schools presented in the article as a guide to find the school that best fits your needs.

In addition, there are many things you need to do to attend a Japanese language school, such as preparing the necessary documents for admission and obtaining a certificate of eligibility. Make sure to check the school's application guidelines carefully and prepare systematically.

For those who feel that attending a Japanese language school is too much of a hurdle, we recommend using a Japanese language study support class. This is an inexpensive (or free) way to learn Japanese, and is a great place to start learning.

Whether you choose to go on to a Japanese language school or use a learning support class, please choose the best method according to your own objectives and budget.

I wish you a fruitful study abroad experience in Saitama!