Hey everyone

Basically here to ask where are these japanese schools i've heard about. I recently completed my tefl weekend course and was told theres lots of schools hiring in Japan. However on applying I haven't heard back or been told that there not hiring for Japan, some wanted specefic degrees and others more qualifications.

I have 80 hours worth of TEFl and graduated last summer, is there anything else I need? Do I really have to do 120 hours before il be looked at as a candidate. Am I just applying in the wrong places, considering the amount of applications i've sent I guess something must be going astray. 

Does anyone have any suggestions, if so Id love to hear them. 

Thanks a lot

Chris 

As far as i know most places do look for the 120 hour course. But I know there are lots of places that dont need such a qualification. I came across an internet friend who actually hired ALT's and she posted her adds on ohayosensei.com the site looks terrible... but its apparently a legit place. And she was offering to give me a position with just a degree.

basically, I think its going to be hard getting a job in japan with an 80 hour qualification. but not impossible. you need to keep trying and be lucky tbh

Dan

Firstly - do you want to work in language schools/centers OR actual japanese schools?

Language schools are much harder to get into - preferably you need experience as a teacher or have at least 120hrs or CELTA... it depends on the school.

If you are wanting to work in japanese schools (elementary, junior high, high school) - then you have to apply to dispatch companies. For example, interac, joy talk, et cetera. The main intake is in March/April or August/September. Now is the time to apply for march, although you are leaving it a little bit late.
Many dispatch companies like you to apply about 3 to 6 months in advance. Usually they have advertisements on their own websites about current jobs. Many companies also use www.gaijinpot.com
In Japan there is also the JET program. This is a government program and you start in August but usually you have to start applying in October for the following year.

Certain jobs you have to already be living in Japan and have a valid visa permit. If you have applied to any of these jobs, they won't reply to you. 

Many language schools also prefer you to be living in Japan when you apply, so again, if you don't live in Japan they may not reply.

Ideally 120 hours of TEFL is preferred but not always necessary. Most important is having experience or showing that you will be able to teach in Japan. So my advice would be to volunteer with children at a youth group et cetera.

If you want to work in the language schools and want to work with mainly adults then some teaching experience will be required. 

If you let me know more about what kind of teaching you hope to do in Japan, I will be able to help you more.

Until then my advice would be to check out https://www.interacnetwork.com
This is the leading dispatch company in Japan.