ABOUT THIS CENTER
Opened in 2000, Sapporo International Student Center is a dormitory owned by the City of Sapporo for international students. International students and their families from around the world can live in the 100 safe and comfortable rooms, along with a few Japanese students who support their dormitory life.
| Location | 5-35, Toyohira 6-6, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo 062-0906 | ||||||||
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| Site Area | 3264.44㎡ (jointly used with Sapporo International Youth Hostel) | ||||||||
| Building Area | 962.18㎡ | ||||||||
| Total Floor Area | 5022.28㎡, including 188.94㎡ Bicycle Parking | ||||||||
| Structure | Steel-frame reinforced concrete building with 11 floors above ground and 1 basement | ||||||||
| Owner | City of Sapporo | ||||||||
| Designated Administrator | Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation (from April 1, 2018) | ||||||||
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| Start of the Construction | September, 1998 | ||||||||
| Completion | December, 1999 | ||||||||
| Opening | April 1, 2000 |
Sapporo International Student Center aims to support international students by providing comfortable accommodation, and to contribute to the development of internationalization in the City of Sapporo by deepening friendship and mutual understanding between international students and the surrounding community by holding interactive social events.
We have 100 rooms, with 80 single persons use dorm rooms and 20 family use dorm rooms on floors 3-11. Rooms are for international students who go to universities in the City of Sapporo and the surrounding districts, their families, and some Japanese students called RA: Resident Assistant. International students from 20-25 countries and regions having various mother tongues, cultures, and customs live here and study. We have a management office, lounge, gymnasium, and conference rooms are available for both residents and citizens on floors 1-2. In addition, a study room for residents is on floor 2.
We, Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation as designated administrator, support international students to have a comfortable life in the City of Sapporo and work on contributing to the development of a multicultural city by utilizing our experiences and skills accumulated from international exchange and multicultural projects. We often join local events with residents and also hold various events for both international students and citizens all year round.
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Spring
New residents welcome party, flower planting with neighbors, etc.
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Summer
Joining local festivals, etc.
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Autumn
New residents welcome party, Japanese culture workshop, etc.
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Winter
World Exploration Festival: a culture festival organized by residents at the center. Anyone can come and enjoy.
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Year-round
Free Japanese language lessons 3 days a week by Nihongo Volunteer Group "Mado".
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Single persons dorm rooms: 18㎡ (80 rooms)
Study desk, chair, desk light, bed, wardrobes, cabinet, shoe box, bathroom, refrigerator, telephone, internet connection, hot water supply system, heating
Monthly rent: 27,600 yen
Utility fees are calculated by the centers' meters. In addition, heating during winter and telephone fees are separately calculated. Internet is available in each room for an additional monthly fee.
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Family dorm rooms: 36㎡（20rooms）
Study desks, chairs, desk lights, beds, closet, cabinet, shoe box, bathroom, kitchen, dining table, cupboard, refrigerator, microwave oven, laundry machine, telephone, internet connection, hot water supply system, heating, trunk room (Separately installed outside each room)
Monthly rent: 35,500 yen
Utility fees are calculated by the centers' meters. In addition, heating during winter and telephone fees are separately calculated. Internet is available in each room for an additional monthly fee.
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Shared facilities
Kitchen, dining room, laundry room (available on each floor for single persons dorm rooms), study room, gymnasium, lounge, bicycle parking
Please inquire vacancy to the Sapporo International Student Center Management Office before applying.
Downloadable Documents
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Lounge
International students and citizens can communicate freely here from 9AM to 6PM on weekdays, except for times when events are held.
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Conference room (3 rooms)
Each room can accommodate about 16 people. By using movable walls, 3 rooms can be used as one big room which can accommodate about 70 people. It is available for groups consisting of citizens from 9AM to 9PM except 29Dec to 3Jan for a fee. Application before desired use is required.
Conference room (each room, per time period indicated)
Time Fee Morning (9AM-12PM) 1,000 yen Afternoon (1PM-5PM) 1,200 yen Evening (6PM-9PM) 1,500 yen All day (9AM-9PM) 3,000 yen Rental equipment
Item Time Fee Audio Equipment Per allotted time period 200 yen DVD/Video Player Per allotted time period) 50 yen Liquid Crystal Projector Per allotted time period) 250 yen -
Gymnasium
The Sapporo International Student Center (SISC) rent out its gym to the public for a fee.
Eligibility:
Groups should be made up of local residents whose purpose is to promote health promotion or cultural activities.
To accommodate as many people as possible, groups should consist of 5 or more people.
The following cases are not allowed.
(1) Food, drink, weddings/funerals, missionary activities, solicitation of donations, political use, sales, or commercial purposes
(2) When there is a risk of damaging the building or equipment (baseball, soccer, tennis, etc.)
(3) Other activities deemed inappropriate for the operation of SISC.
Dates/time available for public use:
Weekdays (except holidays and new year’s holiday) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and two hours maximum per week per group.
Hours: (1) 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., (2) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., (3) 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., (4) 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
※You must clean the floor with a mop (provided at the venue) 10 minutes before finishing so that users in the next time slot can start using the room without delay.
Fee:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: 390 yen per hour
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: 570 yen per hour
※No refund after payment.Time Fee 9AM-12PM 390 yen per hour 1PM-5PM 570 yen per hour
Advanced application:
As a general rule, the application period is from the 1st to the 7th of the month preceding the month in which you wish to use the gym (the period may vary from month to month).See here for the schedule for FY2023. Application must be sent from the online form dedicated for advanced application.
If you are unable to apply online, you can visit SISC and fill out the form.
A drawing will be held after the advanced application period and you will be notified of the results.
Regular application:
Please call SISC 011-817-3615 to check availability first. Once the availability is confirmed, use the online form dedicated for regular application.
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