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Teaching English in Japan

Teaching English Jobs

The Asian market is one of the largest in the world for English teachers, and Japan has one of the longest traditions of employing English instructors. The Japanese have mandated that English be taught in all of their public schools, beginning at age 5 and lasting until the completion of high school. This broad base of child learners has opened a large market for English teaching in Japan. Adults are taking English language classes in the millions as well, with language schools on every corner of a city block much like Starbucks coffee shops here in the US.

English teachers can find jobs year round, and in-person interviews are conducted 3 to 6 months in advance throughout the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Instructors are responsible for airfare and housing costs, although schools do assist in finding housing and sometimes provide accommodations. Most teachers live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many room with coworkers.

A solid hourly wage allows English teachers to live a comfortable lifestyle, while saving up to 800 USD per week. Schools typically offer 20 to 25 hours of work per week, leaving plenty of time to travel and explore. English teachers need a bachelor’s degree, and TEFL certification is required. Major cities for English teaching jobs include Tokyo, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto, and Osaka.

English Teaching Requirements in Japan

Education: BA/BS is required; TEFL TESOL Certification is required and students can obtain certification in any of our Worldwide TEFL locations or by taking the Online TEFL Class.
Citizenship Requirements: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, others with fluent speaking ability and 12 years education in a native English speaking country

Typical hiring process: Face to face interviews in U.S., Canada, or U.K. at least 3–6 months in advance
Average teaching hours per week: 20–25 hours of classroom plus extra prep time
Types of students: business professionals, children in public schools and private language schools
Cost of living per month: 1,800–2,800 USD; 150,000–200,000 JPY
Average monthly pay: 2,500–2,800 USD; 250,000–280,000 JPY
Start-up cost: 2,600–4,200 USD
Potential to save or break even: save 600–800 USD/month

Accommodation/housing benefits paid: yes some, paid or subsidized depending on school or program.
Medical Insurance - co pay, national health insurance
Vacation - paid 2 weeks & sick days
Flight reimbursement: some

english teaching interviews: face to face in country

save a lot of money teaching English in Japan

Interesting Facts About Life in Japan

Japan has the third-largest economy in the world.
Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with more than 30 million residents.
Japan is the only Asian country in the G8.
70% to 80% of Japan is forested, mountainous, and unsuitable for residential or industrial use, resulting in heavily populated urban areas like Tokyo.
Japan has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the world, at well over 80 years of age.

Living in Japan Teaching English...

From ancient temples and elaborately dressed geishas to lightning-fast bullet trains and toy robots, Japan is a country of contrasts. On any given day, you can visit one of the estimated 100,000 Shinto shrines, sample some of the world's freshest seafood, test out the newest Sony gadget, or catch a magnificent sunrise over the vast Pacific Ocean. Other highlights include hiking the slopes of Mount Fuji, drinking sake in a historic brewery, and discovering the unique charm of ancient cities like Kyoto and Osaka. Japan teaching English Abroad

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