MEXT-Accredited Japanese Language Institution for Study in Japan

No. 20252260085

Top-ranked Japanese language school in Kyoto for higher education

JCL Foreign Language School

Japanese Creative Learning

Admission rate to national, public and top private universities and graduate schools

88.7％

182 of 205 students, 2025

Students who have been accepted to undergraduate and graduate schools

Total as of 2026.10.19

205

Kyoto University

The University of Tokyo

2,258

National or Public University

PHILOSOPHY

Our Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy we set out when we were accredited by the Minister of Education. The three letters of our name are its three pillars.

JJapanese

Japanese for living as part of Japanese society

Not only the language ability that entrance exams demand, but the grounding to understand Japanese society and culture — living language, and people who can bridge Japan and their home country.

CCreative

We change our approach, not the student

We respect each student's individuality and dreams, and vary how we support them according to their own goals. This is the root of JCL's teaching.

LLearning

Still learning after you graduate

Beyond reaching B2 while you are with us, our goal is the habit of going on learning independently after you leave.

How it works

BY THE NUMBERS

JCL by the numbers

Immigration Services Agency of Japan

Class I institution

Since the system began

Fewer documents are required when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility. Class I is the highest of the agency's student-management categories.

2004

Founded

Fushimi, Kyoto

3stops

To Kyoto Station

Keihan, subway, Kintetsu and JR nearby

4buildings

School-owned buildings

Hon-kan, Shin-kan, Chuo-kan and Bekkan

1560hours

Total teaching hours

2-year preparatory course

20or fewer

Students per class

Japanese language lessons

9buildings

School-owned dormitories

Every new student can live in one for the first year

97.3%

Attendance rate of current students

All students, by class hours, cumulative, as of 10/2026

96.5%

“Overall, my studies this semester were worthwhile.”

Teaching evaluation, top 2 of 4 levels, 2026 academic year, second semester, all students

Graduation ceremony at JCL Foreign Language School

CAMPUS

Teaching and Learning Facilities

Hon-kan Building

Classrooms, student lounge, health center, etc.

Shin-kan Building

Classrooms, study rooms, and college guidance rooms are available.

Chuou-kan Building

Classrooms, teachers' offices, and guidance rooms are available.

Annex Building

Classrooms, multi-purpose classrooms, etc.

DORMITORY

Living Facilities

House F rooms

Bed, desk and TV provided

House B rooms

New students are provided with a new three-piece bedding set free of charge upon arrival.

House C1 Kitchen

Pots and pans, etc. will also be provided free of charge upon arrival.

International House single room

Bed, desk, fridge and microwave provided

PORTAL

JCL Portal

The school's own web app for our students and their parents, made for phones. From preparing to come until you graduate, schedules, grades, paperwork and next steps, everything with the school is in one place.