i am looking for an affordable and diverse language school in Japan

5 comments

1. Look at KAI

2. >i am already n3 level in japanese

3. I’ve seen a few of these posts recently…if you’re looking to go to uni after a language school in Japan be aware your home country will likely not accept nor honor Japanese degrees. That isn’t to say Japanese degrees aren’t good – they are – but that JP unis fall outside of the Anglosphere’s standards and many countries generally. Again, generally good uni’s, *but* there are heavy implications to getting your first – or only – degree here!

   Just a warning. You’d be looking at Japan for your future career path – and that is a lot to consider.

   In the meantime, KAI as mentioned by another commenter is solid. But, there are quite a few so just do your due diligence. Good luck!

   Ah, edit: make sure whatever school you’re interested in is on the ministry of justice’s website as an approved student visa sponsor. I’m presuming you’ll need one – and it’s crucial they can sponsor you for more than a short-term visa.

4. Why not just do online language classes rather than paying to live in Japan just to take language schools? You can then apply for universities.

5. Many language schools will have placement exams which test: reading, writing, listening, speaking. If a student were deficient in one area, that may determine their placement level. IME, incoming students looking for admissions to Japanese university or trade schools may be (strongly) encouraged to start at beginning level classes.

   Several teachers told me the universities & trade schools expect incoming students to be roughly above N2 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

   Check out language school and other visa requirements for your country.

   I don’t know of any “diverse” language school but maybe someone here does. The student mix seems to vary over time, by school, by level, etc.