Learn Japanese at I.C.NAGOYA

I.C.NAGOYA is a government-accredited Japanese language school offering student visas for foreigners to study abroad and learn Japanese in Japan. Established in 1982, it was the first Japanese school ever accredited in Japan’s Chubu area, and has now seen 40 years of success in teaching Japanese and preparing students to study at a Japanese university or college, or for a working career in Japan. Join now and find out why thousands of other people like you have chosen to study Japanese at I. C.NAGOYA!

What makes I.C.NAGOYA special?

  • Excellent Classes

    Our qualified and experienced teachers work as hard as they can to deliver interesting and informative classes for you.

  • Professional support

    Whether inside or outside the classroom, staff work hard to help you, with support for study, accommodation, work, career, and more.

  • Modern methods

    Upgraded hi-tech classrooms use digital projectors, and from 2023 classes use an online Learning Management System.

  • Multiple courses

    We offer both academic and non-academic study for one to two years, as well as online lessons, short-term study and more!

  • Diverse students

    We take in students of all ages from all over the world. You’ll make friends for life at I. C.NAGOYA!

  • Nagoya

    Our amazing central location in downtown Nagoya makes it easy to see this wonderful city, and the rest of Japan!

    Find out more about what it’s like to study at I.C.NAGOYA!

Our courses

STUDY AT OUR SCHOOL

  • Comprehensive Japanese Course

    Study intensively for up to 2 years on a student visa, and prepare for university or a career in Japan. Our most popular course!

  • General Japanese Course

    Study Japanese for daily life intensively for up to 18 months in small group classes, on this very special student visa course.

  • Short Japanese Course

    Learn Japanese for up to 3 months without a student visa. Perfect if you don’t have much time, or want to start soon.

  • Course for Japan Resident

    For people already living in Japan, learn the Japanese you need at your own schedule, one to one or in small groups.

  • Group Experience Course

    For groups of 6 or more students, we will prepare a 1 to 4 week personalized and fun course of Japanese lessons and activities!

  • Japanese and Culture Training for Employees

    We offer personalized job skills training to help you (or your employees) perform to your best in Japan.

  • Private lessons

    Study the Japanese you need, at the time and speed that suits you best!

STUDY ONLINE

  • Online Japanese Lessons

    Learn Japanese from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the world with our professional teachers.

  • Online Lessons for Companies

    Help your foreign staff achieve their best by improving their Japanese skills, wherever they are!

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Other Services

  • Student Visa Application Support

    Experienced staff members will guide you through the complex student visa application process.

  • Academic Support

    If you need extra help, teachers will work with you after hours to make sure you get the most from your study.

  • Accommodation Support

    Students may stay in one of our downtown dorms, with a host family, or in private accommodation.

  • Activities

    The school offers a full menu of activities outside of class, for education, for career development or just for fun!

  • Higher Education Support

    Expert staff can counsel you on colleges and universities in Japan, and help with the application process.

  • Career Support

    Staff provide information about suitable jobs in the area, and help with resume writing and interviews.

Apply for a course now!