I applied to Toyo Language School in Edogawa and I'm set to start a 2-year course next month/April. I have accomodation and my CoE all prepared however I'm having second thoughts. I'm not as prepared as I would have liked in terms of the language. I've been working full-time and overtime the last few years and so I don't have that much time to study. On top of that I've also come across some concerning negative Google Reviews that are making me hesitant regarding the teachers not being able to speak English, poor dorm management, a focus on Kanji and Chinese students.
My main goals are to pass the EJU and proceed onto university, to study Chemistry which I originally did in my home country before I had to drop out due to personal obligations.
I'd prefer to study in a quieter area and the party and nightlife culture of central Tokyo doesn't interest me. I'd be a more laid-back and serious person. Which is why I thought Edogawa and Toyo Language School would be a good fit.
However now my April start is approaching soon, I have my appointment with the embassy in a few days and I'll need to hand in notice at work soon. I'm just worried that I may have made a bad choice and I don't want to waste the one opportunity of studying at a language school on a student VISA for 2 years on a bad language school.
Has anyone had any experience with Toyo Language School or similar language schools? Even just the general experience? I'd appreciate any advice and help!
by Black_Asterix