This is our highest paid TEFL job. You can earn 250,000 Yen (*) a month with up to 19 days holiday and every weekend free!. This means there's plenty of time and money for sake, sushi and exploration after work. Ready to go but not sure how long you can go for? Not a problem! Contracts vary from just 2 months to 12 months depending on when you depart.
Don't know much about Japan?
Walk around the pristine streets and grand shopping centers, and you'll never be far from a sight that will get your heart racing – whether it's the magnificent imperial palace or a man in a green dress casually shopping for food.
With subways criss-crossing the cities and the famous bullet trains speeding through the countryside at up to 300km/h, getting around is easy. Wherever you’re headed, expect to get there in a comfortable and efficient style that’s unique to this enigmatic country.
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What will you get in Japan?
- You'll earn around 250,000 Yen (*) a month
- You'll get full support in finding an apartment (it'll cost around 40,000 – 80,000 Yen a month)
- You'll usually be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel.
- FREE Japanese lessons provided for all teachers
- Full orientation
- A cast iron contract with a reputable school
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What do you need to get the job?
- To be a Native English speaker
- 12 years of education in an English speaking institution
- The recommended level of TEFL training (see below)
- University degree holder
- Minimum age requirement 21 years of age
Recommended TEFL Training
Our in-country partners recommend these top-level courses in order to find work with them.
A top level course will increase your prospects, as you'll qualify for more specialised and challenging TEFL jobs with higher salaries. And once you have your TEFL certificate you'll be able to apply for jobs like this all over the world.
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Ready to apply?
If you're ready to apply or just want to find out more, call our TEFL advisors on 800-352-1793, request a free call-back or send us an e-mail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What age and level of students will I be teaching?
You will be teaching students between 6 and 18 years old.
- How many students will there be in each class?
There will be 30 to 40 students per class
- How long are the classes?
Most classes are 45 minutes long
- Are there teaching resources available?
There will be plenty of resources available to you.
- Will I be teaching alone or team teaching?
You will be team-teaching with the Japanese English teacher.
- What kind of school will I be teaching in?
Teaching is in state schools. You are also welcome to undertake your own private lessons outside schools hours.
- How much will I be paid?
You will be paid a monthly salary of 250,000 Yen (*) per month, before withholding taxes which average 10%. The monthly salary includes an attendance bonus component which is paid in full each month if all professional responsibilities are executed. There are a number of positions that pay between 250-260,000 Yen per month. These special positions are dependant upon certain specific criteria such as your Japanese ability, teaching experience and willingness to accept an isolated assignment.
- Do I receive a bonus or flight re-imbursement?
Bonuses vary with positions.
- How many days holiday will I receive per year?
You are entitled to school holidays and public holidays of which there are 19 days throughout the year.
- When will my teaching position begin?
Exact start dates will be provided later on in the application process. Teaching placements start approximately five to ten days after arrival, once candidates have undertaken the training and orientation programme. Applicants that wish to start at the beginning of September should travel to Japan by mid to late August for training. Applicants that travel after August are alternates (ALTs) and will cover positions, so the exact date that you will start teaching will depend on when a teaching position is available. In this situation, the contract will start after the training, even if there isn't an immediate teaching position, so the salary is guaranteed. You may be required to do some admin tasks in the branch office you are assigned to until a position comes up.
- What are my working hours?
Working hours are Monday to Friday and between 8am and 5pm.
- Can I renew my contract?
Your contract can be extended; you would need to discuss this with the agent.
- What happens if I need to break my contract?
As the work visa has been applied for by the school, to break the contract would directly cause your stay to be illegal. You would lose your bonus and any other related payments.
- What will my accommodation be like?
You will be given full support in finding your own apartment, often teachers take on departing teachers' apartments.
- Can I be placed with somebody else?
While at one time it was possible to be placed with a friend or partner, it is now highly unlikely that you will be placed in the same area or school if applying with a friend. If you still wish to go ahead and apply with a friend / partner it is best to apply in March or September (the two main intakes). No requests can be guaranteed.
- What is the application process?
Once you have completed the application form, our partners will contact you for a telephone interview. If successful, you will be invited to attend a seminar where you will be required to complete certain tasks and attend an interview. You will be required to present a demonstration lesson as part of the interview process. More information about the demonstration lesson will be made available at the time of the interview confirmation. All information will then be forwarded to our partners in Japan and a final decision is made. On acceptance, our partners will apply for your Certificate of Eligibility. Once you have received this, you should convert this to a Working Visa at your local Japanese Embassy. This process can take one month to two months depending on the country of residence.
- When should I book my flights?
It is your responsibility to book and pay for your flights, and to arrive in good time for your flight. We advise you refrain from booking your flights until you have signed your teaching contract.
- Who is my contract with?
The contract you sign will be with the language school or institute that you will be teaching at, not with i-to-i or with our overseas partner.
- What visa do I need?
Our in-country partner will advise on the visa process and requirements for this. It is important that you meet all the requirements outlined for the placement as some or all of these may be essential requirements to get the correct working visa.
- Where will I be teaching?
Mainly Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Hamamatsu, Yokohama, Chiba City, Hitachi and the suburbs of Tokyo
- How long are the contracts?
If you arrive in March the contract is 12 months, arrive in August and it's 7 months, September is 6 months, October is 5 months, November is 4 months. The next available start date is now March 2011.
- Any Visa restrictions?
Due to visa regulations, US and Canadian applicants can only apply for positions in the main intake months of March and August.
*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.
Important Information
The TEFL job placement service does not guarantee that an applicant will be offered a position to teach English overseas. A TEFL job offer will be made providing you meet the initial requirements, successfully pass any interview process and that a suitable position is matched to your profile. i-to-i UK Limited is acting as an employment agency for the purposes of the job placement service.
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