Hi !
I am considering studying in a Japanese Language School and after weeks of research, I've narrowed down to: KCP, ISI (Career Course), plus, I have seen only positive reviews on Coto, so it could be a solid option too.
KCP: I found mostly outdated information / reviews on the school. It seems to have overall great reviews. The program seems to be pretty intense (4h+ homework per day). I have seen there are mostly Asian students preparing for universities (Chinese, Korean) and some Americans. I was wondering about the pace: I am looking for a serious program so that I can make good progress but did you manage to make time for visits, leisure, friends? Heard that in some schools you have papers, written expression in addition to exercises, vocabulary, kanji. And do you have an idea of the nationality ratio?
ISI: I found a lot of info on the General course especially at Ikebukuro and Takadanobaba but almost nothing on the Career Course. I understand that the program combines Japanese language content + business related knowledge but that we really learn business-oriented content only from Intermediate I or II. Has anyone done the Career Japanese Course and has any thoughts on it? I believe at lower levels it will be mostly general japanese courses? Any insights on the nationalities? I have seen different info (mostly Asian – Chinese -, other saying there are more Westerners, …).
I already have some knowledge in Japanese, i've studied for 8 months in Uni. I hope I can join at N4 and not start over at N5 in Tokyo. Any insights on the tests. I've heard they are difficult and people might start at lower level than expected.
Thank you!
by AmyLearn