Applying to SNG Language School through GaijinPot – Concerns and Advice Needed

Hi everyone,

I’m a 32-year-old planning to apply for a Japanese language school (SNG) through GaijinPot for the October 2025 term. I don’t have a bachelor's or master's degree, but I’m currently preparing to sell my apartment to fund my studies.

However, I have a few concerns, and I’m hoping for some advice:

1. Timing of Apartment Sale: I’ll likely need to sell my apartment before being officially accepted to the school. How likely is it that I could be denied a spot after applying? Has anyone faced challenges with school acceptance?
2. Immigration and Study Hours: I’ve heard that immigration may sometimes reject an application if you don't have proof of at least 150 hours of Japanese study. To avoid this, I found a program on Nihongo Career called the “Nihongo Kick-off Package,” which I’m considering. Would this help meet the requirements and reduce the risk of denial? Or is there a better alternative for fulfilling this requirement?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

edit: since gaijinpot asks a lot about my financials. I should have around 23 million yen after selling and paying debts i'm not sure if this info helps.