Educational Philosophy

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Through the education of Japanese language and culture, we aim at fostering global citizens
who understand, accept, and love ideas & cultures of people from different countries.

Rather than interactions between countries,
but through interactions between people (民) and people (民) with Japanese language and culture as the catalyst,
we cultivate the mindset of mutual understanding, with the hope that these efforts would contribute to world peace.

This is the educational philosophy of Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School.

Greetings from the Principal

We established our school in 2001 and named it “MINSAI” (民際) with the hope that, through the education of Japanese language and culture, our students would become global citizens who cherish interactions among people and are able to play important roles on a global stage. And by doing so, we would be able to contribute to world peace.

At Kyoto Minsai, our students come from all over the world. So while studying, they are also able to easily interact with other international students in a multicultural environment, building long-lasting, invaluable friendships in the “Minsai” world.
Our curriculum is organized in a way that meets the demands of the times and, using their professional knowledge gained from various experiences and studies, our teachers devote themselves to education so that our students can enthusiastically study and improve their skills. Graduates of our school have also been active in a wide range of fields in various countries.

Kyoto Minsai is located in a quiet environment where one can fully experience the four seasons. A long, beautiful row of cherry blossom trees run along the Tenjingawa river in front of our Tenjingawa Campus. This row of trees bloom in spring and turn bright red in autumn.

We look forward to all of our students’ successes. At the same time, our hope is that all of our students, teachers, and staff alike are able to set goals, to rise to challenges, to have a determination not to give up until the end, and to strive to be global citizens who embody the “Minsai” spirit.

Yamamoto Masamichi
Principal

Distinguishing Features of Kyoto Minsai

  • We provide carefully tailored academic or vocational guidance for students pursuing higher education or seeking employment in Japan.

  • We offer fully-furnished student dormitories to ensure that international students are able to have a comfortable study abroad experience.

  • Counseling is offered by our staff, who are culturally aware and empathetic to the sentiments of each and every student.

  • We actively offer an extensive number of extracurricular activities to our students, such as participating in traditional festivals unique to Kyoto, in order for them to better grasp Japanese culture.

School Overview

School Name Kyoto Minsai Japanese Language School
Principal Yamamoto Masamichi
Location
【Tenjingawa Campus】
69 Nishikyogoku Kitaooiri-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 615-0881

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【Nishioji Campus】
17 Nishinokyo Sanjobo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8435

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【Saiin Campus】
88 Saiinyasuzukacho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 615-0051

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【Nishikyogoku Campus】
Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Ukyo Ward, Nishikyogoku Kitaooiricho 120

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Contact Number
【Tenjingawa Campus】
TEL 075-316-0190 / FAX 075-316-0191
【Nishioji Campus】
TEL 075-822-0002 / FAX 075-822-0004
【Saiin Campus】
TEL 075-316-0190
【Nishikyogoku Campus】
TEL 075-316-0190
Establishment October 2001

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    • Long-term course

    Tenjingawa campas

    69 Nishikyogoku Kitaooiri-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
    615-0881
    TEL 075-316-0190

    • Short-term course

    Nishioji campas

    17 Nishinokyo Sanjobo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
    604-8435
    TEL 075-822-0002

    • Long-term course

    Saiin campas

    88 Saiinyasuzukacho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
    615-0051
    TEL 075-316-0190

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