Teach English Abroad In Japan

GENERAL INCLUSIONS - Guaranteed Paid Teaching Placement; Resume, Video, and Interview guidance and support; Online, comprehensive, Japanese Cultural Foundation Course; Online Japanese language course; pre-arrival dedicated trip coordinator to help support you every step of the way; Comprehensive visa guidance; Housing provided by the school or assistance by our staff in Japan; Lifetime Placement Gaurantee; 24-7 support line; Additional Inclusions for Placement Program include - Cultural Orientation Weekend within a few months of arrival; Arrival support and assistance; ADDITIONAL INCLUSIONS FOR IN-CLASS TESOL PROGRAM - One-week culture and language orientation; 120 Hour in-class TESOL course; Airport pick-up (if arriving on designated days, and using our accommodation); TESOL course accommodation private room in shared apartment.

Flights; Medical insurance; Permanent accommodation – Please note that in most cases the participant will need to put down a deposit for their accommodation, and pay 1-2 month's rent upfront. Please see the budget for more information. We recommend that they bring this amount in cash; Visas and visa-related expenses and costs; Meals & Entertainment; Transport costs (although this is often reimbursed by the schools); Any sort of financial assistance; Entertainment; Day-to-day living expenses.

BA/BS Required

Absolutely no visible tattoos whatsoever. Tattoos are taboo in Japan. For this program, visible tattoos are considered "visible" if in the following locations: Face; Neck; Behind the Ear; Within 10cm of the wristline.

21-55. Those ages 56 - 59 can be considered if they have previous teaching experience and a degree in education/teaching on a case-by-case basis.

Only TB Test is required in some cases, and sometimes random drugs tests. Medical Disqualifiers -- ADHD; Epilepsy; Dyslexia; Any disorder that requires stimulant medication; Autism; Legal blind or deaf; Physical disabilities affecting movement; Anything severe and visible, or that may affect their day-to-day teaching ability (physical issues with standing, etc); Speech impediments such as a stutter that are severe and affect clarity. CONDITIONS THAT REQUIRE DISCUSSION WITH SCHOOLS BEFORE APPROVAL -- Cancer; Any immune disorder or genetic disorder; HIV/AIDS; Sickle Cell Anemia; Hemophilia; Any disorder requiring treatment with injected/transfused biologics or monoclonal antibodies (severe cases of asthma, psoriasis, Crohn's Disease, IBS, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.); Any condition requiring injectable long-duration psychiatric drugs (typically resistant schizophrenia); Any condition with implanted medical devices (pacemakers, nerve stimulators, etc); Any condition with wearable medical devices (CGMs, insulin pumps, etc.); Any condition requiring injectable hormone therapy (hypogonadism, transgender, etc); Cardiac conditions where the person is on >3 concomitant medications of different categories, or where they are taking blood thinners; Psychiatric conditions where the person is on >3 concomitant medications of different categories (usually indicating severe, complex mood disorders). **For those with medical conditions, especially those on prescription medications and mental health issues, placement options will be limited to 2 intakes per year with a public school as an ALT (March and August arrivals). These intakes close about 7 months prior to arrival, so the lead time from placement to arrival will likely be longer. If taking any medication for mental health, must have doctor’s note.

Dependents: No dependents can be accommodated on this program. Pets: No pets can be accommodated on this program.

Clean background check. Any offenses will be disqualifiers.

Placement Program: Native English speaker; Must have USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa citizenship. All other nationalities can be considered on a case-by-case basis, except for the Philippines. IN-CLASS TESOL + PLACEMENT PROGRAM: Only Native from 6 nationalities (USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand,) can be accepted. **South Africans are ineligible for the in-class TESOL + Placement program as they cannot do a visa trip to South Korea. We recommend that they do the online TEFL Plus and then they will receive guaranteed placement.

A minimum 120 hours accredited TEFL and/or TESOL certification approved and internationally accredited. Our TEFL Plus certification is highly recommended.

Those signing up for a Fall Public school ALT position will initially be offered a 6-month contract, running to the end of the school year the following March, and then offered a renewal for the next school year (barring exceptional circumstances such as poor performance etc).

Salary: $1,400 USD to $1,900 USD per month. Savings Potential: $150 USD - $400 USD or more per month.

Public schools and private language schools (Eikaiwas).

Public School Network: Our network is small. For Eikaiwas (Private School) Network: 100's across the country. Top Benefits: 1. Guaranteed job placement 2. Online and In-Country Cultural and Language Orientation and activities. 3. 24/7 support, both pre-arrival and whilst in the country. 5. Lifetime placement guarantee within our network 6. In-depth support in job applications and interview prep, including thorough mock interviews Special: For Public Schools Only - Nearly free car rental provided for the duration of the contract along with fuel stipend.

K-12 (4 - 18 years old) Note: Some adult classes may be required at certain Eikaiwas in addition to younger learner classes. Adults only is currently not available.

Teaching English only.

Applicants should be fully open regarding location preferences. Teachers typically interview for a job with a school or language center that has branches across the country. Location is assigned shortly before or during their training week. Placements are often in smaller towns. Applicants SHOULD NOT expect to be placed in more touristy areas such as Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto. Participants need to be open to being placed anywhere in Japan for their first year. Preferences are requested, but placement location is NOT Guaranteed.

40 hours per week (25-35 hours of teaching).

5 - 15 for private schools (solo teacher); 25 - 30 public schools (co-teacher).

We try our best to match your preferences. We ask for preferences at the beginning of the process but we cannot guarantee that preferences can be met. Teachers are encouraged to be flexible with location, age group & school type. We CANNOT place couples or friends in the same location together. They must be open to teaching in different areas of Japan. The likelihood of being placed close to each other is as follows: Same region: We will try our best, and the candidates would know while they are accepted on whether they will be in the same region. Same prefecture: Possible but can't be guaranteed and wouldn't be known until much closer to arrival. Same are (city, etc. within the prefecture): Very unlikely and wouldn't be known until much closer to arrival. Able to live together: Not possible.

We typically provide one qualified job offer that most closely matches the teacher's preferences. If there is more than one position available at the time, we will present other options, however, it is unlikely as schools typically move fast to fill positions so we get them in quickly and they are filled quickly. If a teacher rejects the well-qualified offer, we may provide additional placements, but this will depend on the teacher's openness and flexibility. Our terms and conditions state that we will provide one quality position, and any further offers are at our discretion. If a teacher rejects a well-qualified offer, they must be patient and prepare additional funds as we cannot say when the next placement will be available.

No Blackout dates for a position in Japan but must be open to private schools. Eikaiwas (Private Schools) in Japan hire throughout the year. December-January and July-August tend to be quieter hiring times but otherwise, eikaiwas hire year around. Public schools have two main hiring times: March and September. Hiring for public schools happens around 7~12 months in advance.

Language Academies (Eikaiwas): Schools hire throughout the year. Lower hiring periods are July-August and December-February, due to school vacation and end of semester. Public Schools : Only 2 intakes per year. Start dates April 1st (larger intake) and September 1st (smaller intake). Placement Program: Placements are rolling, and are available year-round. Teachers arrive once they have a contract in hand.

FULL

Feb 17, Apr 21, May 19, July 28, Oct 20.

Placement Program: Minimum 5-months prior to desired start date, 6-7 months preferred. Hiring for public schools happens around 7~12 months in advance. In-Class TESOL - Cut-off for sign up is 3 months prior to intake date. The shortest possible timeline is 75 days. Acceptance for shorter timelines can be handled upon enrollment on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Program: Placement and visa is arranged prior to arrival. Teachers usually start immediatley (within 1 week) upon arrival. Onsite TEFL & Placement Program: Typically start teaching placement within 1-2 weeks following completion of the onsite course. This could stretch to 3-4 weeks in cases where there are delays to the placement process, such as with document collection, turning down interviews/offers, delays with visas or delays at immigration.

Shortest Signup Timeline for Private Schools: 75-90 Days. Shortest Signup Timeline for Public Schools: 5 Months.

Usually takes about 4-5 months.

Factors that impact timeline include, but not limited to: Speed of document collection; degree of teacher placement flexibility; interview performance; school breaks and/or long holidays; immigration visa processing.

Both onsite and Placement Program - 90 days before intake and departure date.

Once teachers have been offered a position, they will send their required documents to their school. The school will then apply at immigration for a ‘Certificate of Eligibility’ (CoE). This process takes on average 4 – 6 weeks to complete but can take up to 10 weeks. The CoE will then be posted to the teacher’s home address or emailed if digitally processed once ready. Once this is received, applicants will submit the Certificate of Eligibility, passport & an application form to their closest Japanese embassy/consulate, which will then issue the work visa.

Housing once at Placement - It's common for landlords to ask for 1-2 months of rent up front when the person signs the lease. Rent usually ranges from $350 USD - $550 USD/month, but can be higher in a metropolitan city (Central Tokyo)--------------------------------Placement Program Startup Costs - $3,000 USD - $4,000 USD to get teachers through to their first paycheck. On-site TEFL + Placement Startup Costs - $4,500 USD - $5,000 USD to get teachers through to their first paycheck, and cover a visa trip if needed--------------------------------Health Insurance - Teachers should purchase travel insurance that covers them for the first six weeks of their time in Japan, until their health insurance with their school takes effect.

Guides and templates sent, filled out by the teacher and reviewed by the school. Constructive feedback given when edits need to be made. Mock interviews are required.

Create a teacher profile (Resume, picture, intro video). Submit documents, such as degree, teaching certificate, and criminal record. Schools may require additional documents such as academic transcripts, 2 professional references, etc. The staff in Japan coordinates interviews with school partners. The interview process generally involves 1-3 calls with the school. Interview is 1-to-1.5-hours. A teaching demonstration may be required (depending on the school) and if so, information will be provided in advance to help you prepare. Before interview, a mock interview is provided with the staff in Japan.

Placement Program: 100% of our teachers are placed before arrival. Onsite TEFL & Placement Program: 90% placed prior to arrival, 10% placed whilst on the course. Factors that determine placement before arrival or once in country include, but not limited to: Speed of document collection, Teacher flexibility regarding placement preferences, Interview performance, School breaks and/or long holidays, Immigration visa processing.

Online Culture and Language Course (40 hours): Interactive course. Course materials included. Topics include Japanese history; Japanese culture; living & working in Japan; Japanese language & diversity in the local context. =============In-Class TESOL Orientation Week: In-class one-week culture and language program upon arrival in country, including:- Welcome Meal (sushi); Tokugawa Art Museum; Japanese Cooking Class; Inuyama Castle Tour; 6 Hours of Beginner Japanese language Classes; Toyota Commemorative Museum; Presentations of Japanese food, culture, culture shock plus more***Exact itinerary and orientation week activities are subject to change.======================In-country Orientation Weekend (Placement Only/Online TESOL Program): One in-person weekend culture and language program within the first few months of arrival in country, including:-One night's accommodation; Welcome meal; Multiple excursions based on location (eg. castle/temple visit, museum visit, guided walking tour, tea tasting experience).

We offer a very high level of support. Participants are strongly encouraged to contact us at any time if they need help with issues at their school or in their everyday lives. They are also strongly encouraged to reach out to multiple contacts for each country in cases of emergency.

South Korea, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, provided they are eligible for the program.

Placement Program: Arrive and start working on Instructor Visa (Public Schools) or Specialist in Humanities visa (Private). No Visa Trip Required.

35 days prior to intake date.

No change fee applied prior to 35 days ahead of intake date. $550 change fee applies if the participant drops or pushes back to a later intake date within the 35 day timeframe.