1 year · April admission
Total Cost
¥850,000
Fees breakdown
1 year 6 months · October admission
Total Cost
¥1,242,500
Fees breakdown
2 years · April, October admission
Total Cost
¥1,630,000
Fees breakdown
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Hi everyone! I’ve narrowed down my options for an ISI Japanese language school to three campuses: Shinjuku Prime (Tokyo), Shibuya Harajuku (Tokyo), and Osaka. I want a school that offers a great balance between academics and having a fun social life. I really want to make friends and enjoy my time outside of the classroom. If you’ve attended any of these specific campuses, I’d love to hear your thoughts on which one you think is the best and why. FYI, it would be for a short course (like 2 or 3 months)
I'm kind of at a crossroads in my life right now. I'm a software engineer in my late 20s, and I've been seriously thinking about moving to Japan. My current plan would be to first attend a language school and then hopefully find a way to stay long-term. I have a bachelor's degree, my English is officially C2, and I have a few years of experience as a software engineer. The thing is, I honestly don't think I want to continue working as a software engineer. I'd be open to changing careers completely, going to a vocational school or doing something. What I'm trying to figure out is how realistic this actually is. I know software engineering is probably one of the easier ways to get a work visa, so I'm wondering how much harder it becomes if I decide to leave the field. I've talked to three people who moved to Japan for work, and all of them had relatively smooth experiences. However, two of the three are software engineers, so I'm guessing their experience isn't necessarily representative of everyone else. So, based on my profile, do you think it's realistic to expect that I could eventually stay in Japan long-term, even if I don't continue my career in software? I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have taken a less traditional path or changed careers after moving.
I got enrolled in ISI Shinjuku for the October intake this year. I still am not sure about where I will live, what job I should get, and the general do's and don't's of Japan. I wanted to know what the best localities and neighborhoods are for international students to live in. I'd prefer to live near Shinjuku as it's close to my language school, but I've heard it's hella expensive to live there. What are some closer but cheaper alternatives for me to find places to live in? I definitely don't wanna live in a share house cuz i have heard there are a lot of rules and restrictions. Also, what kind of job should I look for that pays well? I'm 22M, and I have a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering. I'm currently N3 level; however, I haven't cleared the level yet ( my exam is in 4 days!), but I can read 700+ kanji and can speak moderately as well. I was thinking of getting a job as an English tutor, but I'd like to find a job that can pay at least 1500 Yen/Hour Would love to hear y'all's suggestions
Hello everyone, This is my first post in the group, and it might be a little long, so please bear with me. :) I need some advice regarding student life in Japan as a foreigner. To give you a little background about myself, I've been studying Japanese for several years, and I am currently preparing for the JLPT N1 (I already have N2). I have been to Japan twice, attending a language school for two weeks on one occasion and for one month on another. (Please don't tell me that's too short a period of time—I already know that, but it was all I could afford back then.) My ultimate goal is to enroll in a Japanese university and study the Japanese language, specifically in the field of linguistics. I understand that, in addition to the JLPT N1, I will also need to take the EJU. I was wondering which path would be more beneficial: * Attend a language school in Japan that offers EJU preparation courses and is recommended by MEXT, or * Continue studying for N1 in my home country, obtain the certification, and then apply to a language school in Japan for EJU preparation before applying to university. My biggest concern with either option is the financial aspect. I really want to study at a Japanese university, but the process seems extremely challenging. I have also applied for the MEXT scholarship three times without success. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar experience or can offer some advice regarding my situation. Also, I currently take online Japanese lessons with native Japanese teachers, so I do have some speaking ability as well. Thank you all for your time!
Hello everyone! Not so quick question. My spouse and I, both 26 currently, lived in Okinawa for 3 years (2022-2025) and picked up the very minimal basics (Rōmaji only). We are currently looking at an opportunity to move back, but to mainland this time. I have my degree in project management, but it’s not what I want to do long term. I dream of becoming a doctor but obviously my current lack of fluency puts a major wrench into things. Upon researching, the Japanese government requires the highest level of language proficiency, N1, to be a licensed medical doctor. The jump from N2 to N1, allegedly, is its own feat in of itself since it introduces more intense vocabulary and dialogue. I would be tested on my language proficiency before I could even begin licensing exams. Before all of that, I would need to be generally fluent to even begin medical school in Japan. By year three, I must be able to speak, read, and write in all forms, introducing the need for N1 at this stage. A little background: My husband is fluent in both English and German. I only speak English. I have tried to learn German through him, but it never stuck. I don’t know if he’s just a bad teacher or I am incapable of learning another language. Maybe both. Maybe I wasn’t consistent enough. Maybe I wasn’t motivated because I didn’t ‘need’ to know German. Who knows. The point of all of this is to say, I am confident he will have no issues with this. I know Japanese and German are no where near similar, but he is insanely intelligent and can clearly learn other languages. So my question is, how long could it possibly take for me to get to the level I need? Everyone is different and I wouldn’t consider myself a sponge, but if you had to guess. Upon moving to Japan, my time would solely be focused on language classes and immersion, not casual learning and conversation. Has anyone who solely spoke English accomplished something of this nature? Not necessarily medical, but another career similar in complexity? Should this be posted in a different, more specific forum that I’m unaware of? I appreciate any feedback, advice, or answers from you all. I am open to any suggestions or questions as well. Thank you!
