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Internship Experience
Teach in Japan
Teach English In Japan
Looking to spend a year teaching English in a beautiful and unique location in Asia with awesome TEFL opportunities and a great salary? Look no further. Japan is a beautiful nation with a rich culture. While enjoying the cultural delights of Japan, you'll earn a lifelong TEFL qualification and improve your teaching skills with this TEFL internship.
Ideal for first-time English teachers looking to gain valuable teaching experience in a unique, safe and secure environment.
12 months teaching placement – 10 spaces remaining.
Overview
Teaching in Japan is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to immerse oneself in one of the world’s most fascinating cultures, while also experiencing some of the most magnificent scenery. Japan provides teachers with an opportunity to immerse themselves in an ancient culture rich in fine traditions and art, delectable cuisine, and cutting-edge technology.
In Japan, our internship participants are assigned to either private language centres (eikaiwas) or public schools. On one-year contracts, teachers are paid between $1,650 and $2,300 per month (€1550 – €2150). They will be able to take advantage of multiple public holidays, as well as some vacation time to travel across the country, making the most of every spare moment available to them. From old Buddhist and Shinto shrines to ascending the famed Mount Fuji, discovering the nooks and crannies of huge Tokyo, and skiing in Sapporo, Japan has something for everyone. No prior teaching experience is required in Japan, and only four-year bachelor’s or equivalent degrees are now accepted.
Essential information about your trip to Japan
What's included?
- 12 month renewable contract
- Monthly Salary of $1,650 and $2,300 per month (€1550 – €2150)
- 120 Hour Premier TEFL Course Included
- 30 Hour Teaching Young Learners Course
- 30 Hour Advanced Grammar Course for Teachers
- Lesson Planning Guide & Grammar Guide incl.
- 40 hour Cultural Orientation
- In-country cultural weekends during internship
- Accommodation Assistance
- In-Country Support
- Full assistance with job application documents
- Working visa guidance
What’s required before applying?
- Bachelor's Degree
- TEFL qualification (included in the fee)
- Native English speaker
- Passport holder from one of the following countries: Ireland, UK, Canada, Australia, USA or New Zealand
- Applicants should be between the ages of 21 and 40 years of age. Applicants outside of this age bracket can be taken on a case by case basis (contact our recruitment team)
- Applicants should be fully open regarding location preferences.
- Drivers License. Not needed for eikaiwas. This is required for public schools. Not for language centres. Public schools prioritise applicants that can drive. If teachers are allocated a driving position the school will help them get set up with a car.
- Applicants must be in good physical and mental health
- No criminal record
What do I need to organise?
- Budget: Participants should be prepared with funds to cover their startup costs to cover the period of time before they receive their first paycheck (approximately 1 – 1.5 months after arriving). Participants should arrive with access of a minimum of USD 3000.
- International flights
- Police check: Each applicant must have a clean criminal record
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive cover for travel & medical insurance
- Vaccines: Consult your doctor
- Visa costs: Specific to each country & usually cost around €100-€250
Internship Eligibility Form
When you arrive, our in-country team will greet you along with the other interns (unless you are required to complete a quarantine). After the one-week orientation, you’ll travel to your placement area by bus, train, or plane.
When you arrive, you’ll get a full week of cultural orientation.
You will learn about Japanese culture, language, and society at orientation, as well as build friendships with other teachers over the welcome meal. Visits to famous landmarks local museums that bring the country’s history to life have all been previous cultural excursions.
Master the local greetings, become acquainted with the local customs, put your TEFL abilities to the test, meet new people, and eat, a lot! It’s time to begin teaching English in Japan, whether at a private language school, a private primary or secondary school, or a government school.
Interns have been placed in cities all across the world in the past! As a fast developing country, interactive whiteboards and digital tools are becoming more frequent in private language school classes. Public schools have larger class sizes and less technology than private schools, but they make up for it with high levels of student engagement.
Congratulations, you did it! Be sure to congratulate yourself on your accomplishment. It’s time to choose whether you want to see more of Japan, travel, or teach (or both).
By renewing your contract, you may be able to extend your stay in Japan and teach for a longer period of time. As a confident and experienced TEFL teacher, your options are limitless.
Saoirse
Hi everyone, My name is Saoirse! I’m from Ireland and I’m currently a kindergarten teacher in Hiroshima, Japan. I’m also an actor and a singer. On my days off, I like to travel, go for walks and buy bagels.
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Cultural Excursions
Wondering what you’re going to do with your precious free time? We know there are certain adventures that cannot be missed out on! So make sure to take a look above at these recommendations from past TEFL interns in Japan, and create your own Japan bucket list!
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Japan has a well-developed and user-friendly public transportation system. High-speed trains connect many cities. This makes travelling within Japan a breeze. You can experience so much of Japan and what it has to offer throughout your trip!
Teach & Travel
Teach & Travel
With the opportunities we have available, the average monthly income ranges from $1650 to $2300. The savings potential for new teachers is projected to be between $150 and $400 per month, depending on spending patterns and pay.
Work Schedule
Work Schedule
There are two main types of teaching positions available in Japan – public schools and private language centres. The role is slightly different in each school type, as are the working times.
