Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language is a Japanese language educational institution which is a part of the Uryuyama Group which includes Kyoto University of Art and Design and Creative Design College. Courses and instruction are handled by experienced teachers for maximum results, and specialized staff members provide assistance and support for students adjusting to life here in Japan. Exchange with the Japanese students on campus occurs on a daily basis, and KICL students can freely use not only the KICL facilities, but also the university facilities such as the library, student lounge and cafeteria. Furthermore, they can easily come into contact with Japanese culture and traditions through university theaters, galleries and museums. From program to facilities, an ideal environment has been prepared where students can enjoy their experiences and life in Japan.

Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language has been involved in Japanese Language education for foreigners since its establishment as Kyoto English Center in 1969. During the last 40 years, a wide variety of people from more than 70 countries around the world came to Japan to stud at KICL. With the founding of the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education in 19889, we received authorization as Japanese language institution. We reorganized as Kyoto International Center of Languages, with our educational goal focusing on Japanese language education in 1994. In April 2004, we were accredited as an incorporated educational institution in the category of miscellaneous schools and reinforced our educational activities as Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language.

Kyoto-A College Town
Kyoto is a cultural city with more than 1200 year of history. Here traditions and culture have not only been maintained, but also have been constantly created and cultivated. New art and study have also been nurtured and developed in this city. There are many national, public and private colleges and universities in Kyoto. It is the perfect location for students of Japanese language who are especially interested in the pursuit of higher education, such as universities and graduate schools.