【Survey of 540 People】Top 10 Concerns Before Enrolling in a School Revealed

Digital Hollywood STUDIO by LIG (hereinafter "DejiLIG"), a web creator school operated by LIG Inc., analyzed responses from 540 participants who attended its school information sessions and expressed concerns or questions in a pre-session questionnaire. Based on this analysis, DejiLIG has released the top 10 concerns and questions commonly felt by prospective students before enrollment.

*Quotation and reproduction of the survey data are permitted, provided that the source is credited as "Survey by Digital Hollywood STUDIO by LIG (LIG Inc.)" along with the URL.

Survey Overview

Survey Period

January 2025 – December 2025

Target Group

Participants of Digital Hollywood STUDIO by LIG information sessions

Analysis Target

540 respondents who wrote concerns or questions in the questionnaire

Survey Method

Online questionnaire

After reviewing and categorizing each of the 540 open-ended responses, the following 10 concerns emerged as the most common.

1st: Subsidies and support programs (27.6%)

2nd: Concerns about career change and employment (13.0%)

3rd (tie): Tuition fees and payment methods (11.1%)

3rd (tie): Availability of online learning (11.1%)

5th: Whether experience or age is a barrier to enrollment (7.0%)

6th: Balancing studies with work or childcare (5.6%)

7th: Content of job placement and career support (4.8%)

8th: Schedule and frequency of attendance (4.4%)

9th: Ability to earn income through side jobs or freelancing (3.5%)

10th: Preparation of PC and learning environment (3.3%)

Others (8.6%)

Other responses included questions about differences from other schools, curriculum details, how to choose a course, and how to decide on a field of study.

Understanding the Top 3 Concerns from Real Voices

Below are selected actual responses from the questionnaire regarding the top three concerns identified in this survey.

1st: Concerns about subsidies and support programs (27.6%)

[Sample questions and concerns received]

• I would like detailed information about the Career Advancement Support Program through Reskilling (20s, full-time employee)

• I plan to resign at the end of May and start working part-time from June onward. By when must I secure an employment contract to qualify for subsidies? (20s, full-time employee)

• As a freelancer living overseas (working for a Japanese company), am I eligible? (40s, self-employed)

There are various subsidy and grant programs such as the "Career Advancement Support Program through Reskilling," "Training Allowance Benefits," and "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy," each with different eligibility criteria and benefit amounts. The more complex one's employment status, the more uncertainty arises. Notably, many questions came from individuals planning to resign, on leave, or students.

2nd: Concerns about career change and future employment (13.0%)

[Sample questions and concerns received]

• Is it possible to immediately transition into a design company with no prior experience? (20s, full-time employee)

• Are there any graduates in their 40s? Have they successfully found jobs, started their own businesses, or begun side gigs? (40s, full-time employee)

• Is there still demand for designers, or is the market saturated? Will studying now actually lead to income? (20s, full-time employee)

Prospective students are not just asking general questions about whether job transitions are possible, but specifically want real-life examples of people in similar age groups or life situations. Additionally, some expressed concerns about the overall demand in the industry.

3rd (tie): Tuition fees and payment methods (11.1%)

[Sample questions and concerns received]

• I'm concerned about the cost, as I don't have much financial flexibility (20s, contract/dispatch employee)

• If I choose installment payments, will interest be charged? Also, can I pay off the balance in full midway through the payment plan? (20s, full-time employee)

• I'm worried the total cost might be unexpectedly high. I'd like to know the full amount including all fees (30s, part-time worker)

Linked to concerns about subsidies, many respondents expressed financial worries, particularly regarding payment methods and total tuition costs.

3rd (tie): Availability of online learning (11.1%)

[Sample questions and concerns received]

• I'm concerned because I won't be able to attend classes in person (20s, part-time worker)

• Since I live far away, I'll need to take the course online. Is that acceptable? (40s, full-time employee)

• I live in a rural area and would study mostly online. I'd like to see examples of graduation projects by similar students to gauge the quality level achievable (20s, part-time worker)

The school offers three formats: in-person, online-only, and hybrid. The concerns expressed go beyond whether online learning is available—they reflect a deeper worry about whether the quality of learning online matches that of in-person attendance.

For more details on other top 10 responses and frequently asked questions, please refer to the article below.

[540 Real Voices] Top 10 Concerns Before Enrolling in a School

https://liginc.co.jp/blog/web-design-school/678534

About Digital Hollywood STUDIO by LIG

Digital Hollywood STUDIO by LIG Official Website

Digital Hollywood STUDIO by LIG (commonly known as DejiLIG) is a web creator school jointly operated by LIG, an award-winning creative agency, and Digital Hollywood through a business partnership. Leveraging the environment of a real web production company, DejiLIG offers live classes taught by working designers and portfolio reviews from the perspective of a design agency, supporting a wide range of learners—from those aiming to transition into creative careers to those seeking side gigs.

Corporate enrollment is also available at DejiLIG. For more information, please visit:

Official website: https://liginc.co.jp/studioueno

Corporate service details: https://liginc.co.jp/studioueno/btob

Company Overview

Company Name: LIG Inc.

Representative: President & CEO Tomohiro Oyama

Founded: June 2007

Headquarters: 2-20-11 Kojima, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0056, Japan

Number of Employees: 228 (as of January 1, 2026, consolidated)

Main Business Activities:

• DX Support Services (system development, app development, website and graphic design)

• Marketing Support Services (operation of owned media "LIG Blog," article-based advertising, advertising campaign management)

• HR Services (operation of web creator school "Digital Hollywood STUDIO by LIG," talent agency "LIG Aent," and online video learning platform "LigAcademy")

Official website: https://liginc.co.jp/

*Quotation and reproduction of the survey data are permitted, provided that the source is credited as "Survey by Digital Hollywood STUDIO by LIG (LIG Inc.)" along with the URL.