Information about our school

The Osaka International School of Culture and Language is situated in the heart of Osaka City. With our long history and tradition, new educational techniques, enjoyable school life and challenging curricula, we produce over 100 outstanding graduates each year who proceed to higher-level educational institutions and institutions for specialized professional skills.

It is located in Umeda, the gateway to Osaka, the largest business center in western Japan.

Annual events

April
  • Start of a new school term / Entrance Ceremony (April students)
  • Placement test (targeting new students)
  • Cherry blossom viewing
May
  • Alien registration and health insurance subscription (new students; guidance by school)
  • Mock test and preparing for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (held inside the school)
  • Traffic safety instructions
June
  • Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students
July
  • Final examination, health checkup, tour to watch the Tenjin Festival
September
  • Course of future studies for individual students
  • Consultations about living in Japan
October
  • Start of a new school term; Entrance Ceremony (October students)
  • Mock test and preparing for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (held inside the school)
  • Preparation for entrance examinations for Japanese private universities
November
  • Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students
  • Alien registration and health insurance subscription (new students; guidance by school)
  • Mock test and preparing for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (held inside the school)
  • Traffic safety instructions
December
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Final Examination
January
  • Speech Contest
  • Preparation for entrance examinations for national and public universities
February
  • Setsubun (the day before a change in season) and bean-throwing festival
  • Tour of a beer brewery and Panasonic’s factory
March
  • Graduation examination; producing a collection of graduates’ writings
  • Commencement Ceremony

The history of our school

October, 2004
  • Osaka International Language School and Educational Corporation Oka Gakuen Osaka International School of Culture and Language are integrated and unified as Educational Corporation Oka Gakuen Osaka International School of Culture and Language.
April, 2002
  • Oka Gakuen Osaka International School of Culture and Language is established.
October, 1991
  • Osaka International Language School is relocated to Kita-ku, Osaka City.
February, 1985
  • Osaka International Language School is established in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture.