Teaching in Japan Questions

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• How long are teaching contracts in Japan?
  
  Contracts range from four to 12 months, depending on where you’re working. Shorter term contracts are sometimes available, but you’re unlikely to get your hands on these unless you’re in-country....
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• How many hours a week do TEFL teachers in Japan usually work?
  
  This just depends. You’ll usually work 35 hours per week. At schools where you have very little preparation, all 35 of these will be contact hours (actually standing up in class teaching). If you’re expected to prepare your lessons,...
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• Will my employer pay for the cost of my flight to Japan?
  
  This is quite unusual, however if you negotiate hard enough with your employer they may include the cost of your flight as an end of contract bonus....
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• How much TEFL training do I need to teach in Japan?
  
  Most schools in Japan will want to see that you’ve done at least 120 hours of TEFL study either online, in the classroom, or a mixture of both, especially if you don’t have previous teaching experience. These courses will all qualif...
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• Do I need to speak Japanese in order to teach English in Japan?
  
  No, not at all. Employers will want you to create an English-speaking atmosphere in your classes, so you won’t be expected to speak Japanese in a work context. However, you might want to learn a few key phrases to help you in your day-to...
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• How much can I earn teaching in Japan?
  
  The average salary for a new teacher working in Japan is 250,000 Yen per month, but you can earn as much as 350,000 Yen per month depending on where you are....
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