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Teaching Demand
Hiring Seasons
Year Round
Interview Procedure
Interview in US, Canada, UK 3 - 6 months in advance
Potential to Save or Break-Even
Can save up to 600 - 800 USD per month
English Teaching Jobs in Japan: Few countries offer the opportunities, lifestyle and ability to save money that Japan presents to TEFL instructors. Depending on what you fancy, you can find yourself in a rural village, completely immersed in the pace of small town life. Or if the latest/greatest electronic toys are your true passion and the bustling city is where you feel most comfortable, than head to Tokyo. Language schools are everywhere, and it is not uncommon to have a session with a student who just came from a 10-hour school day or an 11-hour work day. The common factor is the warmth, eagerness and persistence your students will exert when learning English while also learning about you.
Major Cities: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto
- Requirements: BA required; TEFL Certification required
- Peak Hiring Months: Year Round
- Typical Hiring Process: Interview in advance in US, Canada and the UK
- Types of Jobs: Foreign language schools, public schools
- Type of Students: Adults and children
- Average teaching hours per week: 25 classroom hours plus preparation time
- Accommodation/Housing Benefits Paid: No
- Flight Reimbursement: No
- Cost of Living per Month: 150,000 - 200,000 JPY; 1,800 - 2,800 USD
- Average Monthly Pay: 250,000 - 280,000 JPY; 2,500 - 2,800 USD
- Start-up Cost: 2,600 - 4,200 USD
- Potential to Save or Break-even: Can save up to 600 - 800 USD per month
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