Hey all, I’m planning to apply to ISI Language School in Shinjuku starting April 2026. I am aware that immigration requires N5 certification or 150 of documented study for student Visas.
I do not have official N5 certification, though I have no doubt I can pass the test. I do plan on taking it in December, but COE application deadlines are generally around the end of November from what I can tell, so I won’t have my certification in time.
ISI’s website says you don’t need any Japanese knowledge to be accepted into the school, which conflicts with what I’ve heard about Immigration. Should I just wait for a later term to apply for at ISI? I do have a counseling session planned with someone from the school, so I can ask then, but I thought I’d shoot a question here as well.
Edit: I’m American, if that makes any difference, and 25 years old.
by big_fella672