Hi everyone! 👋
I’m planning to move to Japan in April 2026 to join a Japanese language school.
My goal is to study until around JLPT N2 level, then either work in marketing or do an MBA in Japan.
I’ve done quite a bit of research already and shortlisted some schools:
- ISI Japanese Language School (Career Japanese Course, Takadanobaba campus)
- KAI Japanese Language School
- Tokyo Central Japanese Language School (TCJ)
- (also considering Yokohama International Academy & Naganuma School as backups)
But I’d love to hear from people who have actually studied at these schools (or know someone who did):
- How was the teaching style, homework load, and pace?
- Was the career support / job guidance actually useful?
- Did they help with part-time job hunting or internship connections?
- Any pros/cons you noticed (too strict, too relaxed, crowded classes, expensive, etc.)?
- Would you recommend your school to someone planning to work or do MBA in Japan?
A bit about me:
- Indian, currently studying Japanese at N5 level (planning to take JLPT N5 in Dec 2025)
- Bachelor’s in computer science + 1 year AWS work experience + freelance marketing now
- Age: early 20s; realistic goal: study ~1.5–2 years → work or MBA
I know there’s no perfect school, but I’d really love real, honest feedback — good and bad — to help decide which one fits best for someone who wants to build a career in Japan, not just language for travel.
Thanks so much in advance! 🙏✨
by drifter_GOD