Teaching in Japan
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- mantrakid
Anyone here know anyone who has gone to teach english in Japan. I have a pal who is interested in doing so, but has no idea where to start. Google is a mess on the topic. If theres anyone who would be down for a quick couple of questions from him over email, it would mean the world to him I'm sure... Or even just spill some advice on this thread and I can pass it on to him. I realize this is a weird place to ask, but you guys seem 'worldly'. :P
Thx in advance. Mega love.
- Ironmonkey0
I always wanted too. I know alot of places want you to have a college degree of some sort, it doesnt matter what. Then you have to find a sponsor that will pay you. With the uber high price for rent you want to make sure they will help with your housing in some sort. (Its going to be literally a walkin closet with a toilet)
As far as leads, have you tried using twitter or facebook? If I were to try thats where I would start....
- indeed, complete agreement. they WILL live in a closet.panacea
- panacea0
^ my bad
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea…
Japan
In Japan, the JET Programme employs assistant language teachers and teaching assistants to work in Japanese high schools and elementary schools. Other teachers work in eikaiwa (private language schools). The largest of these chains are Aeon and ECC. The sector is not well regulated. Nova, one of the largest chains with over 900 branches, collapsed in October 2007, leaving thousands of foreign teachers without income or for some, a place to live. Other teachers work in universities. Agencies are increasingly used to send English speakers into kindergartens, primary schools, and private companies whose employees need to improve their Business English. Agencies, known in Japan as haken, or dispatch companies, have recently been competing among themselves to get contracts from various Boards of Education for Elementary, Junior and Senior High Schools and wages have decreased steadily.
- mantrakid0
huge thanks guys, this is a good couple of tidbits to help his research. Ill keep you posted on how it goes for him in case he can impart any wisdom back unto youse guys once he's out there. :)
- honest0
be aware of policies that state that your desired city may not be the one you end up with. Nova put my friend in Hokkaido
- ismith0
JET takes forever to get in (the whole process is very slow). Check gaijinpot.com
I'll post again after food... rushing... bahh