I’m a bit confused about the admission requirements for Japanese language schools and wanted to get some clarity from people who’ve already gone through the process.
Is it compulsory to have completed around 150 hours of Japanese study or at least pass JLPT N5 before applying? Or is it still possible to get admission without any formal Japanese learning background?
I’ve seen mixed information online—some say it’s mandatory for a student visa, while others say certain schools accept beginners and help you from scratch.
If anyone has applied recently (especially from India), could you share your experience? Did you already have N5/150 hours, or were you able to get in without it?
Also, does this requirement depend more on the school or on visa rules?
Would really appreciate any insights
by gladiator221303