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Our school offers a variety of benefits to fully support students experiencing their first study abroad and life in Japan.

Commuter Pass

Tokyo has an extensive train network, and students generally commute by train or bus. While riding trains or buses requires paying fares, our school is eligible for student discounts, allowing students to purchase commuter passes at a discounted rate. These commuter passes are significantly cheaper than regular fares. Although it may not be a major consideration when choosing a Japanese language school, the ability to purchase commuter passes can make a significant difference in living expenses between schools that offer this benefit and those that do not.

National Health Insurance

Japan has a National Health Insurance System, and foreign residents who stay in Japan for more than three months are required by law to enroll in this system.

Although enrollment is mandatory, it also provides the benefit of reducing your medical expenses to 30% of the total cost. For example, if your medical bill is 10,000 yen, you only need to pay 3,000 yen.

By enrolling in National Health Insurance, you can receive medical care with peace of mind during your study abroad in Japan.

National Pension

All residents of Japan aged 20 or older are required by law to enroll in the National Pension System. International students are also covered by this requirement; however, they may apply for an exemption from pension contributions or use the Special Payment System for Students.

Health Checkup

The school conducts annual health checkups for all enrolled students at the school's expense. These checkups are held within the Japanese language school building, allowing students to attend before or after classes.

Student Accident and Liability Insurance

All students at this school are covered by insurance paid for by the school, which provides compensation in the event of injury sustained during educational activities, or if they cause injury to another person or damage another person's property while under the school's supervision, resulting in legal liability for damages.

Disaster Prevention Measures

Our school conducts a disaster preparedness orientation for new students upon enrollment. Additionally, since there is a disaster prevention center near Ikebukuro Station, we encourage students to visit it to gain hands-on experience with disaster preparedness. The center features areas where students can experience simulated earthquakes and practice using fire extinguishers. It is very important to become familiar with these procedures through hands-on experiences and by seeing and touching actual equipment on a regular basis.

Campus Members

Our school participates in the Campus Members Program of the National Museum of Art, Japan (Kanto Block), the Tokyo National Museum, and the National Theatre of Japan. We have also established a university partnership with the National Museum of Nature and Science.

By presenting their student ID cards, students can enjoy various benefits, including free admission to permanent exhibitions and discounted admission to special exhibitions. Students can visit these facilities as many times as they wish, so we encourage everyone to take full advantage of this program.

TIU Ikebukuro Campus Cafeteria Privileges

Located next to Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, the Ikebukuro Campus of Tokyo International University, the parent institution of our school, accommodates approximately 4,000 students.

The campus has two cafeterias, the GOOD HEALTH CAFETERIA and the INTERNATIONAL CAFETERIA. These cafeterias are open to the local community and can be used not only by university students but also by visitors from outside the university.

Students of Tokyo International University Japanese Language School can use these cafeterias at student prices, just like Tokyo International University students. We encourage you to take advantage of these facilities whenever you visit Ikebukuro.