Yadomaru Yasushi

"Being able to interact with people from many different countries."

There was a student whose Japanese ability wasn't very strong, but who carefully worked with me to properly write out their resume and practiced interviews many times, eventually landing a job at a well-known hotel.
I think that being honest and open to advice is what led to that job offer.

Q: What made you decide to become a Japanese language teacher, or to work at a Japanese language school?

I want to support students who are having trouble finding jobs because it seems enjoyable to work in a position that involves interacting with foreigners.

Q: What do you find appealing or rewarding about working at a Japanese language school?

I also feel happy when a student works hard and receives a job offer from their desired company.

Q: What's the atmosphere like in your class or workplace?

The staff members have a good relationship. They help each other when there are issues in the academic affairs, administration, and career center. They are even more dedicated during events than they are in classes.

What aspects do you feel are appealing about the ISI Japanese Language School?

The location and facilities are good. The staff are very attentive. Since ISI has a large number of students, company briefings and interview sessions can be held at the school. Therefore, there are many opportunities to receive job offers. Additionally, there are many experienced staff members who can accommodate students who wish to change their career paths, such as wanting to advance to a vocational school.

Q: Please share a message for students who will be coming to study abroad in Japan.

Studying abroad can be quite anxiety-inducing. However, with ISI, you can feel at ease. The support is comprehensive. Attendance is crucial for employment and further education. Once you come to Japan, make sure to go to school every day without being late or absent. I look forward to meeting all of you.

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Kyoko Omi

"What I love about Japanese language schools is being able to learn and have fun alongside students from so many different countries."

Through classes and small everyday conversations, I naturally encounter the cultures and ways of thinking of the world, and my own world keeps expanding more and more.
But more than anything, what makes me truly happy is being able to watch, up close, as students grow little by little. Seeing them working hard always gives me energy too.
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Saya Matsuura

"Being able to support students who, despite different nationalities and backgrounds, share the same goal of wanting to learn in Japan."

In my daily front-desk work, I meet no shortage of students who come to consult with anxious expressions, unable to fully express themselves in Japanese yet.
Even when a student is at first unsure how to communicate what they want to say, by listening slowly and working through it together, I get to see them leave in the end with a smile, saying "thank you." Moments like that make me truly feel how important this work is.
I try every day to be someone students can rely on and feel at ease with.
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Miwa Hasegawa

"It started from my own experience learning a foreign language, which made me want to support others learning Japanese in the same way."

At a Japanese language school, I get to interact with learners from a wide variety of backgrounds. Watching their Japanese improve and seeing them go on to find jobs at companies they hoped to join, I feel not only that I'm supporting each student's growth, but that I'm contributing to Japanese society as well.
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Yoshino Hoshi

"My approach is to learn together with the students."

I was impressed when a student, who started studying with me from hiragana in April, happily reported in January, "I interpreted when someone from my country came for a part-time job." It made me very happy to see that they understood Japanese well enough to interpret, and that they took the time to come and share this news with me directly.
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