Schools in Kobe

Discover Schools in Kobe for Foreign Students

Schools in Kobe are an excellent choice for students who want to study in a compact, stylish city that offers a high quality of life with both mountain and ocean access. This city provides a unique international atmosphere due to its history as an open port, making it a welcoming place for people from all over the world. Living here allows you to enjoy a more relaxed pace than nearby Osaka while still being close to a major metropolitan area for work or travel.

Kobe is a major port city located between the sea and the mountains, offering a stylish mix of Japanese and Western culture. It was one of the first Japanese ports to open to foreign trade, which influenced its modern and open feel. While many people know the city for its famous beef, it also features Japan’s most well-known hot springs and a popular annual fashion week. The port area is a great place to spend time, with many cafes and public spaces where you can relax and practice your Japanese language skills in a comfortable setting.

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Schools in Kobe

Interculture Language Academy

Interculture Language Academy is the 7th oldest Japanese language school in Japan, and the oldest in Kobe. The school is family-run, with a lot of experience in creating a strong international environment and a close-knit culture.

Kobe

Medium intensity

Communica Institute

Communica Institute offers great teachers that have business and language teaching backgrounds and who can work together with students to plan their futures. Course materials include original business Japanese textbooks targeted for three levels and internships are available at Japanese companies.

Chuo, Kobe

Medium intensity

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Founded by language students for language students, Go! Go! Nihon supports your application to study in Japan every step of the way.

From choosing the right school for you, to helping you settle into your new life in Japan, you can rely on us for support and guidance.

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Start researching your options - city, duration, visa, school & contact us with any questions and to start your application

8 months before

Start 150 hours of study to meet visa requirements. You can do this either at a language institution or with our online course.

7-5 months before

Send your application documents & pay the school application fee to reserve your spot

3-1 months before

Pay the tuition fee to your chosen school. Book your flights

2 months before

Consider your accommodation options and book your spot.

1 month before

Receive your COE and submit it to your Japanese embassy to get your Japan student visa. Start packing for Japan!

Arrive in Japan

Get settled in your accommodation, register your residence at the ward office, sign up for health insurance and apply for the pension exemption. Start school!

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