Kanto Foreign Language Academy（関東外国語学院）

About the school

A Japanese-language school opened in 2010 (operated by Lightmark Co., Ltd.). 2-5-13 Makuharihongo, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba; about 5 minutes' walk from Makuharihongo Station on the JR Sobu Line. Capacity 480 (293 enrolled as of June 2026). 33 teachers, 2 staff. Further-study course (study-abroad course) only. Uses the textbook "Tsunagu Nihongo". Has exchange with Kanda University of International Studies.

Fees

Annual tuition

¥880,000

Fee basis

Year 1 total of ¥880,000 from the admission guidelines (PDF) for the April 2027 intake (screening fee ¥20,000, admission fee ¥60,000, tuition ¥660,000, materials ¥50,000, other ¥90,000). Tax-included indication is based on the admission guide page. Year 2 is ¥200,000 to ¥800,000. Tuition alone is ¥660,000.

Admission fee

¥60,000Fiscal 2027 recruitment, tax included. The ¥20,000 examination fee is separate (paid at application).

Application / screening fee

¥20,000

Dormitory

YesFrom ¥30,000 per month

Dormitory & housing

Dormitory available (within 15 minutes' walk of the school). Dormitory entry fee ¥90,000 (plus consumption tax). Utilities separate. Fully equipped with bed, bedding, air conditioner, refrigerator, washing machine, etc.

Admission requirements

Intake months

• January15 months(1 yr 3 mo)
• April24 months(2 yrs)
• July21 months(1 yr 9 mo)
• October18 months(1 yr 6 mo)

Study period

Further study 2 years (April) / 1 year 9 months (July) / 1 year 6 months (October) / 1 year 3 months (January). 5 days a week, 20 hours (45 minutes per period). Part 1 9:00-12:30 / Part 2 13:20-16:50.

Admission requirements

Completion of 12 or more years of school education, JLPT N5 or equivalent, and a financial sponsor who can pay all expenses during enrollment. Documents: 8 photos, application form, CV, original graduation certificate, transcript, various certifications, proof of occupation, passport, Japanese-Language Proficiency Test pass certificate (N5 etc.) or proof of 150 hours of study history, financial sponsorship statement, balance certificate, copy of bankbook (past 3 years if self-funded, past 1 year if the sponsor is abroad), employment, income and tax certificates, notarized proof of kinship/identity document/family register copy. Age and nationality-specific conditions are not stated. Only for applicants living overseas.

Japanese level requirement

JLPT N5 equivalent (any of a pass certificate for N5, J-TEST, NAT-TEST, etc., or proof of 150 hours of study history).

Graduation & further-study support

Life and career consultation; has advancement results to universities and vocational schools (figures not stated).

Accreditation

Not confirmed (the official site states that it plans to apply to transition to a Certified Japanese Language Institution on October 1, 2027).

Nepal applicants

Nepali is explicitly listed among supported languages (dormitory and pages). No country-specific restrictions are stated.

Language support

Japanese, English, Chinese, Nepali, Burmese (staff support and site).