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Teaching English in Japan

If you are interested in Japanese culture, becoming a teacher is one of the best ways to go to Japan. By working in a state school system, you learn a lot about Japanese daily routine and life through interacting with students and teachers. Learning basic Japanese is not difficult, and with a little effort you will appreciate a new found independence in what you can read and hear as well as be appreciated by the people around you whether in school, town, or during a trip. It's important to always be open minded; Japan moves in its own way and on its own time. So don't worry about feeling weird, it is just a different culture. Please note you will have to undertake an interview

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By using the free job placement service for Japan included in the 100-hour TEFL course you will earn around $2100 a month.

What can you expect in Japan?

• Salary: Minimum 250,000 Yen, approximately $2100 per month. (Correct at time of publication)
• Accommodation: Full support and assistance given to find an apartment. A flat is 50,000 – 70,000 Yen per month
• Arrival: All teachers are met at the airport and given a week of orientation and training for teaching in Japan
• Locations: Mainly Fukoka, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nagoya, Hamamtsu, Yokohama, Tokyo, Chiba city, Hitachi.
• Contract length: From 6 Months to 12 Months (Renewable), March 12 Months, April 11 Months, May 10 Months, June 9 Months, July 8 months, Sept 7 months (Arrive last week in August), October 6 months
• Departure dates: Monthly, March to October
• Student age range: 6 - 18 years old
• Japanese lessons: Free Japanese lessons provided for all teachers
• Cost of living: Accommodation 50,000 – 70,000 per month depending on location. Cost of living is approximately $900 per month

Requirements in Japan

• Native English speaker or 12 years in an English Speaking Educational Institution
• TEFL qualification (100-hour TEFL course included).
• University degree holder.
• Minimum age requirement 21 years of age

Frequently asked questions about teaching in Japan?

1. What age and level of students will I be teaching?

You will be teaching students between 6 and 18 years old.

2. How many students will there be in each class?

There will be 30 to 40 students per class

3. How long are the classes?

Most classes are 45 minutes long

4. Are there any teaching resources?

There will be plenty of resources available to you.

5. Will I be teaching alone or team teaching?

You will be team-teaching with the Japanese English teacher.

6. 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.

Frequently asked questions about employment in Japan?

1. How much will I be paid?

You will be paid a monthly salary of 250,000 yen approximately $2100 per month, before withholding taxes, which average 7%. 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 260-280,000 yen per month. These special positions are dependant upon certain specific criteria such as location.

2. Do I receive a bonus or flight re-imbursement?

Bonuses vary with positions.

The cost of living in Japan is approximately $900 per month.

3. 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.

4. What are my working hours?

Working hours are Monday to Friday and between 8am and 5pm.

5. Can I renew my contract?

Your contract can be extended; you would need to discuss this with the agent.

6. 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.

7. What will my accommodation be like?

You will be given full support in finding your own apartment, often teachers take on departing teachers’ apartments.

8. Can I be placed with somebody else?

While one time is 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.

9.Application process

Once documents have been passed to the agent / partner you may be invited to attend a presentation, complete certain tasks and attend an interview. After you have attended a presentation, and all information has been assessed and, if offered, the agent will apply for a Certificate of Eligibility which is taken to The Japanese Embassy and converted into a working visa. This process can take from one month to two months depending on the country of residence.

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