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Overview of Japanese Language School affiliated with
Tokyo International University

　School Name: Japanese Language School affiliated with Tokyo International University
　Establishing Body: Tokyo International University Educational Foundation
　　　　　　　　　　 Chancellor and Chair, TIU/Nobuyuki Kurata
　School Address: 4-23-23 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075, Japan
　Phone Number: +81-3-3371-6121
　Faculty Members: 50
　Administrative Staff:12
　Number of Enrolled Students: 284 (as of May 1, 2025)

Characteristics of the Japanese Language School affiliated with
Tokyo International University

We don't just teach the Japanese language, we also conduct guidance and counseling corresponding to the goals of each student.
The amount of annual learning time offered at our school significantly exceeds that of a majority of other Japanese language schools, so students can receive a substantial, solid Japanese language education.
We deeply consider the student's living conditions and life throughout their stay in Japan. Students can relax and enjoy their time living abroad while attending our school.

Educational facility affilliated with a university

Operated by a nonprofit educational foundation

Tokyo international University Home Page

A school with validity and reliability

Selected as an appropriate school(Class I)by the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau

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Half-day course & Full-day course

Choose a course that suits your goals

Course Guide

Conveniently located

Only 5 minutes away from Takadanobaba station, located in the center of Tokyo

Access & Campus Environment

Student discount train passes & long-distance train tickets

Save money by receiving train passes

Prospective Student Q&A

Homeroom teachers

provide attentive guidance for every studen

Meet the Teachers

Recommendation system for TIU

And recommendation system for many other famous private schools

Recommendation Schools List

Safe living quarters

School dorms are available for students

About Housing

Fun clubs and activities

Students can learn and experience Japanese culture after school

Clubs and Activities

Elective classes (full-day course)

Strengthen the weaknesses for each student

Advanced Academic Course (full-day)

A myriad of scholarship opportunities

Our school scholarships & many different types of scholarships

Scholarships Program

EJU Preparation Courses

Substantial learning time, course content and high-quality teachers

University Preparatory Courses

The history of the Japanese Language School affiliated with
Tokyo International University

1987	April	■The Japanese Language School Affiliated with Tokyo International University was established in Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, Takadanobaba
1994	April	■Authorized as a chairperson school for Association of Japanese Language School accredited by Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
1995	February	■Nominated as a model school for Japanese language teacher training course by Japanese Broadcasting Corportation (NHK)
1996	June	■Taiwan / Ming-Der Girl's High School summer short-term study program
1997	April	■Approved by the Ministry of Justice as a school in which students could apply for and receive a full one-year visa without the need of a guarantor
	October	■10th year anniversary since the founding of the Japanese Language School Affiliated with Tokyo International University
	October	■Congratulatory speeches from the Taiwanese, Korean, and Malaysian Ambassador to Japan
1998	April	■Approved by the Ministry of Justice as a school in which students can apply for and receive a pre-college visa
1998	April	■Authorized as a chairperson school for the Association of Specialty Schools and Japanese Language Schools
2000	May	■Approved by Tokyo・Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education (A total of 310 students were granted permission to study at our school)
2000	July	■Campus tour and school visit for student's parents
2001	November	■Designated as a school with a "University Preparatory Course" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology
2003	January	■Start of interaction activities with Japanese elementary schools
2004	April	■Start of original text books designed our school
2004	July	■Korea/Geumgang University Short-term Study Program
2005	January	■Korea/Hansung University Short-term Study Program
2006	Jun	■Korea/Geumgang University Short-term Study Program
2006	July	■Korea/Semyung University Short-term Study Program
2007	July	■Korea/Semyung University Short-term Study Program
2007	September	■Construction of the new school building was completed
2008	May	■Approved by Tokyo・Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education(A total of 340 students were granted permission to study at our school)
	July	■Taiwan/ Mingder High School Short-term Study Program
		■Korea/Semyung University Short-term Study Program
		■Korea/KyungHee University Short-term Study Program
	August	■Hong Kong/Hong Kong Education Center Short-term Study Program
2009	May	■Approved by Tokyo・Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education (A total of 440 students were granted permission to study at our school)
	June	■Malaysia/Nisshin・Penang High Short-term Study Program
	December	■Malaysia/Shorei・Kitashorei・Keat Hwa・Kyowa・Nisshin・Penang High Short-term Study Program
2010	January	■Korea/KyungHee University Short-term Study Program
	June	■Malaysia/Nisshin, Kyowa, Shorei, Monastary, many other schools, Science University Short-term Study Program
	June	■Thailand/International School Short-term Study Program
	July	■Hong Kong/St. Francis Xavier's College, CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School, Hornington School, La Salle College, SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School, David Li Kwok Po College, Tack Ching Girls' Secondary School, Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College, HKCT, working adults, MARYKNOLL CONVENT SCHOOL Short-term Study Program
	July	■Taiwan/ Mingder High School Short-term Study Program
	August	■Korea/KyungHee University Short-term Study Program
	December	■Malaysia/Nisshin, Shorei, Monastery, Kyowa, Short-term Study Program
2011	January	■Korea/KyungHee University・Pukyong University Short-term Study Program
2011	April	■The location of the school moved to 4-23-23 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
2012	January	■Korea/KyungHee University Short-term Study Program
	April	■In addition to full-time course, half-day courses were also established. Course names were changed (Advanced Academic Course・Comprehension Course)
	July	■Taiwan/Yu-Da High School Short-term Study Program
	July	■Korea/KyungHee University Short-term Study Program
	August	■Korea/LG・Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Short-term Study Program
	August	■Korea/KyungHee University Short-term Study Program
2013	January	■Korea/KyungHee University Short-term Study Program
	July	■Korea/KyungHee University Short-term Study Program
		■Taiwan/YuDa High School Short-term Study Program
		■Taiwan Businessmen's Dongguan School Short-term Study Program
2014	July	■Taiwan/YuDa High School Short-term Study Program
2014	July	■Taiwan Businessmen's Dongguan School Short-term Study Program
2015	January	■Korea/KyungHee University Short-term Study Program
2015	July	■Taiwan/YuDa High School Short-term Study Program
2016	July	■Taiwan Businessmen's Dongguan School・HuaDong Taiwan Businessman's School Short-term Study Program
	October	■Approved by Tokyo Metropolitan Government (A total of 460 students were granted permission to study at our school)
	October	■Course names were changed : (Japanese Education Course A・Japanese Education Course B)
2017	July	■Start of July Study Program of Japanese Education Course A (on schedule)
2025	April	■Special Bridge Program (BP) to Proceed to Tokyo International University (TIU) started