JapanJapanese Language Comprehensive Course (Student Visa)
Long-term / student visa · 1 to 2 years
Published price: 792,000 JPY per year (first-year tuition, tax included)
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Japanese Language Program (JLP) — Kobe City University of Foreign Studies
Japanese · Semester exchange · One or two semesters (15-week semesters)
Published price: 267,900 JPY per semester (fee-paying students; waived for exchange students)
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Community class
Published price: 0 JPY (free of charge)
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Compare Kobe providers for Japanese, Russian, keeping verified individual courses separate from provider-wide programme descriptions, then confirm the current campus, timetable, intake and total cost on each official source before applying.
Provider categories describe published options, not confirmed intakes. Confirm fees, dates and eligibility with the provider.
Kobe · Community class
View profile →Kobe International Community Center (KICC)
Offers free Japanese classes and volunteer one-on-one lessons for foreign residents of Kobe.
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Kobe · Cultural institute
View profile →Hyogo Prefecture Japan-Russia Association (兵庫県日本ロシア協会)
Kobe-based association that runs twice-yearly Russian courses for adults, from beginner grammar to reading and conversation with native-speaking teachers.
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Kobe · Language school
View profile →YMCA Japanese Language Schools
A nationwide education network supporting Japanese from beginner level through university admission or employment, alongside visa and daily-life guidance.
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Kobe · Language school
View profile →ECC Japanese Language Institute
Balanced listening, speaking, reading and writing programs for residents, short-term visitors and long-term students pursuing education or work.
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Kobe · Language school
View profile →Interculture Language Academy
Interculture Language Academy has taught Japanese in Kobe since 1988 and is a Ministry of Justice-certified Japanese language school (No. A007).
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Kobe · University centre
View profile →Kobe City University of Foreign Studies
Kobe City University of Foreign Studies runs a Japanese Language Program for exchange and fee-paying students from partner universities.
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Studying a language in Kobe
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- 6
- Current courses
- 7
- Languages
- Japanese, Russian
- Formats
- In person, Online or in person, Hybrid
- Weekly tuition
- Varies by course
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Frequently asked questions
How many language schools are listed in Kobe?
6 providers in Kobe are listed from their official websites, with 7 individual courses that currently publish an intake.
Which languages can I study in Kobe?
Current course records in Kobe cover Japanese (4) and Russian (3). Provider profiles may list further programmes.
How much does a language course in Kobe cost?
7 of 7 current courses in Kobe publish a price, quoted per week, term or course. Compare the basis on each course page, and add registration, materials and accommodation.
Can I start a course in Kobe any week?
The current courses in Kobe follow fixed term or session dates; check each course page for the next start.
Are there university language centres in Kobe?
Yes: Kobe City University of Foreign Studies.
University centres: Kobe City University of Foreign Studies
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