How to Verify a Japanese Language School Before Applying from Nepal
A due-diligence checklist for checking official status, curriculum, progression, fees, housing, refunds and student support before paying a school.
By SJLA School Selection Desk · Published · Updated
Quick Answer
Do not select a school from an agent's ranking or social-media claim alone. Verify the institution through official Japanese school-search or government information, then read the school's own current application guide, invoice, refund policy and student-support details.
12 Checks Before Applying
- Official institutional identity and address
- Course and intake availability
- Entry and Japanese-language requirements
- Full fee breakdown
- Refund and cancellation policy
- Housing cost and contract terms
- Attendance and academic rules
- JLPT/EJU and progression support
- Graduate destinations with context, not promises
- Multilingual emergency support
- Written application and payment channel
- Clear contact details you can verify independently
Red Flags
- “Guaranteed COE, visa or job”
- Pressure to pay a personal bank account
- No written invoice or refund policy
- Photos that cannot be connected to the institution
- Claims of government ranking without a source
- Refusal to let you read the school documents
Compare Like for Like
Total cost should include admission, tuition, facilities, materials, insurance, housing setup and any mandatory fees. A low headline fee may exclude major costs. Compare course length and included services.
Official Starting Points
Use the school-search resources linked from Study in Japan and verify current information with the institution. Official listing does not mean a school is automatically the best fit for every student.
SJLA Approach
We compare school fit against Japanese level, progression goal, budget and city—not a commission claim. The student should understand and approve the final choice.