Kudan Institute of Japanese Language and culture

I have to speak up, because I’ve been holding this in for a long time. I would like to share both the strengths and weaknesses of this school. Cons: The conversation class at level 5（top level)was the most disappointing. The teacher seemed to lack authority, the topics often felt outdated and sometimes caused unnecessary conflicts, and when students behaved inappropriately, the teacher simply tried to please everyone instead of guiding the class. During our final presentation, a student from a lower-level class openly expressed dislike toward people from my country, and the teacher present only smiled and said, “Oh, I see.” As a foreign student, I didn’t express my feelings at the time, but looking back, I feel it should be mentioned. In addition, one teacher once made a careless joke encouraging students to do something illegal related to visas, and also said that when she traveled in Europe, she would dress like people from my country to avoid being robbed. I didn’t care much about it at the time, but later I realized it was actually quite disrespectful, although this teacher was personally still okay toward me. Pros: The teachers who taught my intensive afternoon classes were excellent—professional, patient, objective, caring, and with a good sense of humor. Many of them left a deep impression on me, and I still feel grateful and happy when I think about those classes. The kanji classes were especially fun. The teachers who supported student life were also very responsible and attentive. When I faced difficulties, they helped me with great kindness and care, which I truly appreciated. The location is very convenient—if you like Akihabara, it’s within walking distance, and there are three subway lines nearby. Although the facilities inside the school are somewhat old, it doesn’t seriously affect the overall learning environment. Four stars to express my gratitude to the teachers and students who were kind and supportive!