Kobe Sumiyoshi International Japanese Language School

The school is directed by Yoshiko Wakabayashi. The school is closed on Sundays, national holidays, and during the year-end/new year period.

Courses

The school offers long-term Japanese language programs calibrated to individual study plans, with a stated focus on JLPT and EJU examination preparation and the development of independent academic study skills suitable for higher education in Japan. Students are drawn from China, South Korea, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Location

The campus is in Higashinada-ku, the easternmost of Kobe's central wards, home to the Nada sake-brewing district and the campuses of Kobe University. The Sumiyoshi area is a quieter residential and academic neighborhood compared to Sannomiya, served by JR and Hankyu Kobe lines at Sumiyoshi Station. For someone planning to continue into higher education, the distinction between building general Japanese and preparing for an examination is important. The school’s focus includes both sustained study and independent learning. Its Sumiyoshi address is a practical alternative for learners who expect to travel from the eastern part of Kobe.