Announcements
Two Swedish guys chat about their life in Kyoto, Japan
Karl finished up a fun year at KICL so we caught him on one of his last days in Kyoto!
We hope you enjoy the lively scenery of the Kamogawa river, at this time of year it is full of life as locals relax and enjoy the weather.
We hope this helps with any curiosities you have regarding
-Progressing your Japanese ability at a language school
-Challenges you may face studying abroad
-The fun parts of life in Kyoto & KICL
-Advice from senpais!!!
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Now Accepting 2026 APRIL Application
We are currently accepting applications for the APRIL 2026 enrollment.
For inquiries or to request application documents, please contact us via the inquiry form on our website.
※ Please note that if the quota is reached, the application process may close before the deadline.
The application for the October 2025 enrollment from overseas reached full capacity before the initial deadline and was closed early. Therefore, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
[Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,Vietnam] In principal, we cannot accept applications from these countries
We currently accept applications from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,
Myanmar, Pakistan and Vietnam* only if the applicants have their financial supporters (parents or siblings) within a commuting distance such as in Kyoro, Osaka etc. Furthermore we have received a number of inquiries from agencies who have not checked our website or curriculum, and we do not respond to such inquiries. We appreciate your understanding.
*This goes for other select countries by immigration bureau as well.
Europeans Studying at a Language School in Japan
We interviewed several European students who are currently studying or have studied Japanese at our Japanese Language School.
They shared their experiences at our school and their life abroad in Japan.
1. Can you tell us why you chose to attend KICL? (2 Spanish students)
2. Do you recommend attending KICL, and why? (a Belgium & Norwegian student)
3. How were the elective classes you took at KICL? (a German & Belgium student)
4. Could you tell us about your general experience living in Kyoto? (a Spanish & Britain student)
5. Please tell us about what it is like learning Japanese here ! (a Spanish & German student)
6. And now, a message to those who are thinking of studying abroad from your senpai ! (a Norwegian student)
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"A Journey Through Language and Culture: Studying Abroad in Kyoto"
Hello everyone, I’m Danny from Malaysia. I am currently an Intermediate 2 student that advanced from Beginner 1.
When talking about studying abroad in Japan, while most people would immediately think about the big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, I believe that Kyoto presents a distinctive alternative that deserves attention. This city, steeped in history and tradition, offers a unique blend of cultural immersion, scenic beauty, and a more tranquil atmosphere that can be refreshing compared to the relentless pace of larger cities. With that in mind, I decided to pursue my Japanese Language studies at the Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language, or KICL for short.....
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*Study in Japan* Street Interview with Study Abroad Students in Japan
A KICL student from the US interviewed students from other English-speaking countries on the University campus. Let's see how KICL students think about their student life and what they've experienced in Kyoto, Japan.
Q.1 What do you think are the benefits of learning Japanese in Japan?
Q.2 What do you wish you knew before coming to Japan?
Q.3 What is your most memorable part about being here at KICL?
If you have become more interested in our school after watching the video, please feel free to contact us!
【STUDENT BLOG】Studying abroad together with friends in Kyoto, Japan!
Hello everybody! We are Katherine and Peony! We are roommates, both from America, currently studying together at Kyoto Institute of Culture and Language.
Peony: I’m in the beginner’s level 1 class at KICL.
Katherine: I’m in the intermediate level 1 class
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We originally met in high school and knew of each other through mutual friends but we didn’t really become friends until college. Even after we transferred to different universities, we still kept in touch and hung out whenever we were in town at the same time. One day, while we were hanging out, we were talking about plans after graduating. As half a joke, I asked Katherine how she felt about studying in Japan for a year. A few inquiry emails were made and an application was filled out, then we were on our way to Kyoto.
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