On a tight budget? We found the most affordable language schools in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka.

Language school tuition varies wildly. Here are the cheapest Japanese language schools in Japan.

Average Cost

• Standard: 800,000 JPY / year.
• Cheap: 650,000 - 700,000 JPY / year.

1. Fukuoka Foreign Language College (Fukuoka)

• Cost: Approx. 680,000 JPY / year.
• Why: Fukuoka has a much lower cost of living (rent is 50% of Tokyo).

2. Human Academy (Osaka Campus)

• Cost: Competitive.
• Why: Osaka is cheaper than Tokyo, and Human Academy is a huge chain with good resources.

3. Tokyo Central Japanese Language School (TCJ)

• Cost: Reasonable for Tokyo.
• Why: Good balance of price and quality.

Hidden Costs to Watch

• Admission Fee: Usually 50,000 JPY (One time).
• Materials Fee: Textbooks.
• Facility Fee: AC/Heating.

Tip

Don't just look at tuition. Look at Rent. Saving 10,000 JPY on tuition is useless if your rent is 30,000 JPY higher in Tokyo. Go to Fukuoka or Sapporo for the real savings.