Kyoto / Japanese language school
Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center (Kyoto Computer Gakuin Kamogawa Campus)
Study Japanese while experiencing Japanese culture and history in Kyoto and enter one of the KCG group schools!
- Address
- 11 Tanakashimoyanagi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8204
- TEL(JAPAN)
- 075-681-6334／0120-829-628(International Students Admission Office)
- kjltc@kcg.ac.jp
School Features
◇Priority admission to Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) and the Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI)
Upon graduation from KJLTC, students are given priority admission to Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) or the Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI). Those who continue their studies at either affiliated institution may also be eligible for special scholarship programs.
◇A MEXT-designated preparatory education program
To enter higher education institutions in Japan (graduate schools, universities, vocational schools, etc.), applicants must have completed a total of 12 years of primary and secondary education in Japan or abroad. However, even if this requirement is not met due to differences in national education systems, students can obtain eligibility for admission to higher education institutions in Japan by completing the KJLTC program designated by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as a preparatory course.
◇Free use of classroom computers
Each student will be issued their own unique ID and password which they can use to access classroom computers even after classes or during breaks.
◇KJLTC students can attend KCG classes
Students who demonstrate a certain level of Japanese proficiency can audit computer courses at KCG. Upon enrollment into KCG, audited courses will count towards towards credits required for graduation. This program allows students to learn about the latest computer technology while studying Japanese.
KJLTC is a preparatory institution recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Many international students study Japanese at KLTC and continue on to enter one of the KCG Group schools.
Faculties, Departments, and Courses
Preparatory Course (1 year) Coed Daytime 1 year
Preparatory Course (1 year and 6 months) Coed Daytime 1 year 6 months
Curriculum Features
◇How the Japanese Language Classes are Structured
●Students are provided with the necessary Japanese language skills and knowledge required for higher education in Japan (graduate school, university, vocational school, etc.) and in preparation for the N1 and N2 levels of the JLPT.
●Classes are organized according to students' Japanese language proficiency.
●There are over 20 hours dedicated for classes every week. (20 weeks per semester, 40 weeks per year)
●Classes will focus on grammar, vocabulary, listening, conversation, reading comprehension, and composition.
◇How Classes are Structured for the JLPT and EJU
●Classes are organized according to students' Japanese language proficiency.
●Preparation for taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) by studying past exams and other supporting materials.
◇Classes for Basic Subjects
●In addition to Japanese classes, classes for basic subjects are provided to help students improve in other subjects and acquire essential knowledge for advancement into higher education institutions.
●Basic subjects such as English, math, science (physics, chemistry, biology), general subjects (history, geography, civics), and basic IT courses (computer courses) are offered.
＊6 to 8 hours of study per week
Tuition and Fees
- First Year Tuition Fees
- JPY 820,000～1,205,000（※AY 2026）
Entrance Examination
Entrance examination for international students
- Application Period
- Please refer to our school website for details.
- Selection Process, etc.
- Entrance exams will consist of a written assessment and an interview, and will be conducted at a test center in major cities.
※Applicant is evaluated based on the documents review, written examination and interview.
Access
Kyoto Computer Gakuin Kamogawa Campus
- Address
- 11 Tanakashimoyanagi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8204 MAP
- Access
- 1 Min. walk from Demachiyanagi Station
For International Students
The Kyoto Japanese Language Training Center (KJLTC) is a Japanese language institute designated by the Minister of Justice and was established under Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) — Japan's first computer school founded in 1963. At KJLTC, we offer students a high-level curriculum designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as a preparatory education course. The Japanese language courses offered here are designed to prepare international students for Japanese higher education institutions (graduate schools, universities, vocational schools,etc.). The courses also offer foundational courses in preparation for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) level N1 and N2.
KJLTC graduates are given priority admission to our affiliate schools — KCG and the Kyoto College of Graduate Studies in Informatics (KCGI) — where they can learn about the latest trends in computer technology skills.
Come study together at KJLTC in the culturally and historically rich city of Kyoto!