Educational Facilities
Osaka YMCA International College (Tosabori)
The Yodoyabashi area, in which the school is located, is one of Osaka's leading business districts and it is said to be the commercial cradle of Osaka. There are many multinational restaurants and convenience stores around Tosabori Street, on which the school is located, and it is crowded with businessmen and international students at lunch time.
In addition to public transportation such as buses and trains, you can go to school by bicycle. There is also a private bicycle parking lot next to the school.
Bicycle parking space
Osaka YMCA International College is located on the 7th and 8th floors of the Osaka YMCA Hall. The office is on the 7th floor with teaching staff on duty on days when the school is open. There is a lobby in front of the office, which is a place for international students to relax. There are also individual booths available in the lobby, so you can feel free to discuss your career and daily life with your teachers and staff at your convenience. You can use Wi-Fi for free.
7th floor lobby
7th floor lobby
Classrooms are on the 8th floor, and classes for Japanese and other subjects that can be selected are held there.
Classroom
There are a training gym and a gymnasium in the basement, and you can use them at special rates when you want to refresh yourself.
There is also a chapel on the 10th floor. We occasionally use it for new-student orientation and other events.
Chapel
Gym
gymnasium
Osaka YMCA Gakuin (Tennoji)
The school building, which was relocated in 2017, is located in the southeastern part of Osaka City facing Tamatsukuri-suji Street, which is one of the most important roads in Osaka City, and access is especially convenient. There are 19 classrooms used for Japanese classes in total on the 1st floor through the 4th floor, and a library is on the 2nd floor with plenty of room even for ceremonies and joint classes. In the lobby on the 1st floor, our school’s students can use our free Wi-Fi service and laptops and smartphones can be connected to the Internet. There is a parking lot for bicycles, and students can use it free of charge.
Classroom
Classroom
Bicycle parking space
Library
Rest space
In addition, the educational office not only has many books for learning but also has materials and reference books for pursuing further education. You can browse these anytime you want. There is a sports yard on the rooftop, and you can enjoy basketball and other sports during lunch break. Also, the pool inside the school can be used at special rates.
Sports yard
The pool