Hi everyone,
I’m currently in my final year of IT engineering in India, and I’ve been seriously considering moving to Japan after graduation through the language-school route. I’m already at around N5 level, and on the technical side I’m comfortable with Java + Spring Boot and have built a few projects.
My goal is to join a 2-year language school program, reach N2/N1, and then find an IT job in Japan.
However, I’m struggling with a few concerns and would really appreciate honest guidance from people who’ve been through this or know the system well:
- What is the job market like for freshers in Japan?
Is it realistically possible for someone with decent Java/Spring skills and N2 to get hired? Or is it tough even after finishing language school?
- Does the language-school route actually help with job placements?
I understand that many schools don’t directly guarantee jobs. I want to know whether language school grads actually manage to secure IT roles or if it’s rare.
- ROI for this path
Going to Japan is a big financial decision for me. I was thinking of paying the first-year fees myself and then covering the second year’s fees + living expenses through part-time work.
Is this practical or too optimistic? Anyone who has done it, your experience would mean a lot.
- School recommendations
If there are good schools in Osaka/Tokyo that:
support job hunting,
don’t have crazy high tuition,
and are manageable with part-time work,
…please recommend them. I want to choose a school with a solid track record.
I genuinely want to build a career in Japan and I’m trying to understand whether this is a smart and realistic path. Any advice, experiences, or even warnings are completely welcome. I’d really appreciate any guidance — I’m trying my best to make an informed decision.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply. 🙏
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