Sorry for the long post ahead I'm just very curious about your opinion on whether my profile would allow me to be accepted to language schools. Any opinion helps. Hey guys, I'm planning on applying to a language school in Japan. I'm 28, graduated in 2023 so like 3 years ago, during these 3 years I tried to get into the mobile gaming market for around 1-2 years, failed miserably, so then got into a software company and worked as an software engineer for 6 months (actually worked for 8 months but it wasn't paid.). I've realized I hated my major so I quit on february this year (or december last year if you only count paid work days). I've started learning Japanese 2 months ago and for some reason I love the language. I've decided to go to Japan for around a year or 2 after I reach n3 and master the language and try to get to N1. Then maybe I'll go to a vocational school there or pursue a masters if I vibe with the country, or I'll return if I don't. My question is, since my graduation I have technically officially only worked for around 7-8 months. My gpa was 3.9+ had a paper published and got an international award. Finance wise i can also easily cover my living expenses with my savings but i dont have an income, but i have sponsors with more than enough income, so I was wondering would language schools accept my profile or would I be too old and dangerous for the immigration?
hello everyone, i have a bachelor degree in graphic design. if i went to a japanese language school for a year or two to learn japanese, would it be possible, in your experience, to find a job once i graduate and stay in japan on work visa? or is it extremely difficult to find a job thats willing to sponsor you? thank you very much.
(Edit) To give context: I’m 28m from NZ, still live at home but did temporarily moved out through a toxic relationship, where I used a lot of my money, which was about 2 years ago. Since then I’ve saved up a good amount. I don’t have a bachelors degree but do have a diploma and certificates for different disciplines. I’m currently situated in Fukuoka for the month and ideally would probably want to end up here compared to bigger cities like Tokyo or Osaka. After working in retail most of my adult life I bit the bullet and I finally quit my job and am currently on a 3 month holiday through Japan. I always had a fascination with Japan since I was a child and have been twice before, this is the first time on a solo trip. I love it here, the people, the way of life and so on, and yes I’m fully aware of the cons too that come with the Japanese culture. Being here has made me think that once I come back I will probably look to maybe save for another year and half or so and have let’s say ideally 40-50k NZD. From there I’d like to go on a student visa and enter a language school with the goal of eventually working and living in Japan. I guess I’m just asking for anyone that has similar experiences? Has saved and gone on to language schools? People that have moved with a lot of cash? Those who moved with little? I’d really appreciate any and all input from you guys, because any help or insight goes a long way. Hopefully people see this.
Hey everyone, I will be going to a language school in Tokyo starting in October and I was looking for people doing the same because I wanna socialize before going there ! Feel free to hit me up if that's your case
Does anyone has information on any of ISI's schools? (Takadanobaba, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku) I need to apply to the school this week but i'm still trying to look for information about schools to make the best decision (i'm trying my best to not regret my decision later) My goal is to apply to University or Technical School after, so i'm looking for one that has an academic approach (professional works too I think but I think academic as mi 1st option) The think is: **I obviously have to work to sustain myself in japan**, and even if I really like what I heard and saw about ISI in general (mostly Ikebukuro and Takadanobaba) I've seen some few people taking about how its impossible to do anything but study because is so strict you don't have time for anything else, but I've also seen a lot of posts of people saying they really like it and that it's not THAT extreme and you just need to dedicate what you normally wood learning anything, and that just being a little diligent and dedicating some time to it outside of school is enough. Can anyone confirm this or provide me more info about it? I'm also open about hearing recommendations about other schools in Tokyo (my house will be near shinjuku so I prefer the school being in a close area) I just really need a school that let's me LEARN (for real), work a part time job (4-5h a day) and also have a lil life still to explore japan, meet people, and have a bit of social life still If posible :') I'd **REALLY** appreciate any information and opinions about this
Hi everyone! I’m considering enrolling in Meros Language School (Japanese Language School). I found a few reviews online and the negative mentioned it wasn’t beginner friendly, but that not really matter to me since I’m not a beginner. (n3/n2 level) Has anyone attended this school or heard of it? I’m mostly curious about the overall quality of the courses, but i am primarily interested in the school's arts program and the connections it offers with universities and vocational schools, as described on the website after doing some research, this school seemed to be the only one that had such close ties to the art world and received decent reviews on google and i want to choose a good school that offers opportunities, so if you have any other suggestions, I’d be grateful to hear them.
Soo I am about to go to Japan on July intake in TCJ,Tokyo and I have passed N5 here and so I would Like a few helpful advices on what might make my life a tad bit easier there. As You know now, My Japanese is not that good as I have only been studying for about 6 months and I know my level is not enough for proper Japanese but I want to improve and so If anyone could help me Who might have gone to tcj on what it's like their or what things I need to do for me to be able to find a part time there relatively faster.
I plan to attend a language school in japan in a couple years but i wanted some guidance on how to transition into higher education in the country afterwards specifically for marine biology. would it be recommended to start my marine biology studies in the states before transferring or starting over there. for reference i currently am not attending college/university and have a high school diploma
I spent a couple of weeks in Tokyo during April this year where i visited a number of Japanese language schools in person as I'm looking to move to Tokyo on a student visa in April 2027. I'd done a fair bit of research and trawling through threads prior to my trip, so thought i'd share some of my opinions based on visiting these schools in person which may (or may not) help those looking for a language school in Tokyo. Firstly, a little bit about myself to see how it may align to your preferences: * 35 year old Australian * Bachelors degree * Currently working in tech/marketing software (been doing so for 12+ years) * Have my JLPT N5 * Goal is to study Japanese full time and hopefully get to a point in the coming years when I'm able to get back into my industry within Japan **What I'm looking for in a language school:** * western leaning student base * age demographic skewing a little older * smaller sized classes * business Japanese - *(all schools i visited had this on offer in their courses to varying degrees)* * ideally some social activities - *(all schools i visited had social activities you could engage in)* ***Disclaimer:*** *keep in mind that the below is based on short tours of the schools (30 mins - 1 hour) rather than taking part in lessons. I focus more on the facilities and general feel of the school rather than the specific course content (although that's obviously incredibly important). They are only my opinions though and yours may differ. I'd recommend reaching out to the schools you're considering and seeing if you can organise an online session or if you manage to be visiting Tokyo, an in person tour.* **KAI Japanese Language School (Shinjuku)** * Max class size of 16 * Students were mostly westerners * Seemed to skew a little older (mid/late 20s and 30s) * Students all seemed to be very engaged in the classes, didn't seem to be anyone talking/playing on phones during class * Lots going on nearby - food, shopping, bars, arcades (maybe too much for some) * Facilities seemed to be the most dated compared to all of the other schools i visited * Classrooms look to be cramped * 5 minute walk from Shin-Okubo station **TCJ Japanese Language School (Shinanomachi)** * Max class size of 20 * Students were predominately asian * Most students seemed to be in their 20s * Literally across the road from Shinanomachi Station * Surrounding area seemed very quiet with not a whole heap to do (at least in comparison to other school locations) * Facilities were quite nice and the building looked like it was relatively new **Coto Japanese Institute (Kokubunji)-** *this campus had only just been built so I couldn't observe an actual class* * Brand new building which was really nice * Small class sizes from what i was told * Extremely friendly and helpful staff * Average age range of people in their 30s from what i was told * 4 minute walk from Kokubunji Station * Plenty to do nearby - food, shopping etc but definitely seemed a lot quieter compared to other schools and areas i visited * Was told that the school does practical Japanese where they take students outside the classroom to practice what they've learnt **ISI** **Japanese Language School (Shibuya)** * Max class size of 20 * Students were predominately asian * Most students seemed to be in their 20s * 6 minute walk from Shibuya station * Facilities were nice and modern and didn't feel cramped * They have many different campuses so worth investigating which one suits your needs best * Plenty to do nearby since it's in Shibuya **ARC Japanese Language School (Shinjuku)** * Max class size of 20 * Students were predominately asian * Facilities felt a bit dated compared to other schools * Most students seemed to be in their 20s * 10 minute walk from Shinjuku Station * Plenty to do nearby since it's in Shinjuku * I was told other campuses were bigger and more modern **SNG Japanese Language School (Takadanobaba)** * Max class size of 16 * Seemed to be a fairly even split of western and asian students * Building was quite large but facilities felt a little dated * Most students seemed to be in their 20s * 3 minute walk from Takadanobaba Station * I believe Takadanobaba is a student area with universities nearby, so there's plenty of eating spots, cafes etc however definitely less hectic than say Shinjuku **Summary:** Based on my visits, KAI is the school i'll most likely be looking to enrol in because: * It seemed to have the oldest student base amongst all of the schools I visited * Was predominately western * Had the smallest class sizes (max of 16 but quite a few seemed to be smaller than that) * Had plenty of things to do nearby since being situated in Shinjuku * Students seemed to be the most engaged during class compared to other schools * Very accessible via Shin-Okuba station (Yamanote Line) however the flip side being it's likely always very busy KAI's facilities were definitely the most dated, and maybe the most cramped when compared to all of the other schools i visited however i don't mind too much as it seems to fit the bill for my preferences. Coto was a very close second. They left a really good impression on me and were extremely helpful in giving me a tour of the brand new facility, walking me through their teaching methodology and introducing me to some of their teachers. They even gave me some recommendations of things to do on the rest of my trip which was a nice personal touch. The one thing which ultimately deterred me was the location (Kokubunji) which looks like a nice area, but a bit less accessible/may have a longer commuting time as it's 20-30 minutes from Shinjuku. Hope this helps some of you looking to join a language school in Tokyo!
Hi everyone, I’m planning on moving to Japan in 2027 for about a year, maybe a year and a half. I will be applying to a language school and I wanted to know if roughly 6 months will be enough to submit my visa application and prepare? I will be taking the JLPT exam in July, and from what I know the results should be out by September. Is this early enough to enrol for a semester in April?