Hi, I am investigating language schools for next year. I'm going to get my N5 this winter and I've got plenty of funds (I'll have around $120k USD) for at least the two years. My goal is to get as close to N1 as possible while in Japan. I have about 11 years experience in network engineering / software dev and want to get enough language skills to find permanent work in Japan.
I'm looking to attend a relatively intense school but I'm curious if any exist outside the big cities? I ask because I'd like to keep the housing affordable. I'd be bringing my wife and hopefully our cats, potentially buying a cheap house if necessary.
I studied Japanese in college and probably still have like 50% of N5 info clanking around my skull so I'm not a complete newbie but I'm close lol.
So, any recommendations for language schools in smaller, more out of the way places where someone can buy a standalone house? Thanks so much!
by danielfrances