Your Japanese learning journey in Osaka
Established in April 2021, Sakura Kotonoha teaches practical Japanese communication, Japanese culture and preparation for further study. School information and photos below come from the supplied July 2026 presentation.
Programmes & class schedule
April intake: 2-year course. October intake: 1-year 6-month course. Classes run five days a week, Monday–Friday, in either the morning (09:00–12:20) or afternoon (13:00–16:20). Level-based learning progresses from beginner to advanced; N1 is an aim of the two-year course, not a guaranteed outcome.
Facilities & student support
Classrooms, library and health room; cultural activities and excursions. Further-study support includes school selection, application review, statement-of-purpose review, interview practice and written-test preparation. Life support includes bank-account opening, mobile-phone contracts and help when illness or accidents occur. Part-time job support includes CV preparation, interview practice, job-search guidance and workplace manners; employment or earnings are not guaranteed.
Dormitory living
The brochure states that students must live in the school dormitory while enrolled. Dormitories are about a two-minute walk from school. Shared rooms: ¥31,500–33,000 per person/month; single rooms: ¥45,500–48,000/month, including water and utilities in the 2026 brochure. Confirm April 2027 rates and availability with KIA.
Equipment includes air conditioning, refrigerator, study desk/chair, microwave, rice cooker, bed and kitchenware. Laundry is provided by a washing machine or adjoining coin laundry. Wi-Fi infrastructure is installed; monthly usage charges may be separate. Initial dormitory contract: six months, followed by three-month renewals. Admission fee ¥30,000; security deposit ¥20,000. Room photographs and plans are examples and allocations may differ.
April 2027: estimated amount before enrollment
| JPY | Six-month payment option | One-year payment option |
|---|---|---|
| School fee / tuition amount supplied by KIA | ¥459,200 | ¥846,400 |
| Shared dormitory, six months (approx.) | ¥200,000 | ¥200,000 |
| Dormitory admission fee | ¥30,000 | ¥30,000 |
| Security deposit | ¥20,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Screening fee (listed separately in supplied estimate) | ¥22,000 | ¥22,000 |
| Approximate planning budget | ¥≈740,000 | ¥≈1,120,000 |
Important fee clarification: the 2026 brochure includes a ¥22,000 screening fee within its ¥459,200 initial school-fee total. KIA’s supplied April 2027 estimate lists screening separately. Confirm whether it is included before payment. The itemised amounts as supplied add to ¥731,200 and ¥1,118,400; the headline figures are rounded planning budgets. These are upfront estimates, not total course or total living costs.
What else should you budget for?
Food, travel/airfare, personal expenses, phone service, any separately billed internet, external examinations, possible translation/event charges and later tuition or dormitory renewals. Confirm inclusions and current charges with KIA. The annual tuition option still includes only six months of dormitory in this estimate.
2026 brochure fees & offers — historical reference
The brochure lists complete school-fee totals of ¥1,664,800 for two years and ¥1,272,400 for 18 months. These are 2026 figures, not a confirmed April 2027 quote. The brochure mentions 2026 stationery/seal gifts, airport pickup on specified dates, bedding support, examination-fee benefits, full-course payment discounts and merit/progression scholarships. Eligibility and continuation for April 2027 must be confirmed through KIA; no benefit is promised.
Bangladesh applicant guidance
The supplied brochure lists university enrollment or graduation, age 30 or under, graduation within five years, GPA at least 3.0 and no D grades as screening criteria for Bangladesh. Japanese-language proficiency/study evidence is required. Confirm your individual eligibility and accepted tests with KIA; meeting criteria does not guarantee admission or a visa.
School & dormitory photo gallery
Photos supplied in the school presentation; facilities and rooms shown are examples.
Apply through KIA
Contact KIA to discuss eligibility, current April 2027 fees, room availability and the next intake. KIA can guide school selection, documentation and application preparation. Admission and immigration decisions are made by the relevant authorities.
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