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The hillside town of Yoshinoyama in Nara, Japan, its houses and cherry trees glowing at dusk with misty mountains behind.

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Japan Work Visa for Teachers: The Current Document Checklist

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Aug 5, 2026, 6:41:30 PM

Current as of August 2026. Japanese immigration rules, processing times, and requirements change periodically — this post is reviewed annually. Always confirm the latest requirements with your placement coordinator and official Japanese government...

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An English teacher laughing with a group of young students in costumes on a small classroom stage, with a teaching assistant joining in.

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August, Abroad: What the First Weeks of Teaching in Asia Feel Like

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Aug 3, 2026, 10:41:06 PM

There's a particular feeling that arrives in August, and if you grew up in the United States, you know it in your body: the light changes, the stores...

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Five English teachers holding hand-lettered colour cards reading yellow, orange, blue and pink while teaching a group of local children seated on the floor of an open-air classroom in Thailand.

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Exchange Goes Both Ways: A New Rule and What It Signals

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 29, 2026, 4:00:01 PM

This post describes a U.S. regulatory change as of late July 2026 and its implications for international exchange. Rules and effective dates can...

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A graphic comparing teaching salaries in Japan and Cambodia, showing that Japan's higher salary of $1,400–$1,900 yields only $150–$400 in monthly savings after deductions, while Cambodia's lower salary yields $300–$500.

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What You'll Actually Keep: Teaching Salaries Across 7 Countries

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 27, 2026, 4:00:01 PM

All figures reflect our own program data as of July 2026 and are subject to change. Salaries in local currency fluctuate against the dollar. Confirm...

Teach Abroad
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A large group of Cultural Exchange Project teachers cheering with raised arms in front of a golden Buddha statue during orientation in Thailand.

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Final Weeks to Apply for Thailand's November Semester

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 24, 2026, 3:30:00 PM

Placement availability and dates below are current as of late July 2026 and change as spots fill. Confirm the latest with us before making plans. A...

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The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, its spires and gate silhouetted and lit against a vivid orange sunset sky.

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Cambodia's Year-Round Start Dates: The Options Nobody Talks About

Picture of Randy LeGrant Randy LeGrant: Jul 22, 2026, 1:30:00 PM

Program details and figures reflect our Cambodia program as of mid-2026 and can change. Confirm current intake dates and specifics with us before...

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