Hi! I’m moving to Japan in April 2026 to study Japanese through Gogo Nihon. I’ve been offered two school options in Yokohama: Yokohama International Education Academy (YIEA) and Yokohama Design College (YDC).
I couldn’t find much detailed information or student reviews online for either school, and I’m trying to decide which one would be a better fit. My main priorities are:
Quality of Japanese language education (I’m a beginner aiming to reach a high level)
Support for students
Opportunities to connect with locals and find part-time work while studying
Overall atmosphere and teaching style
If anyone has studied at YIEA or YDC, or knows someone who has, I’d love to hear about your experience — what you liked, what you didn’t, and whether you’d recommend the school.
Thanks in advance! :))
by Embarrassed-Yam-8949