Teach English In Japan
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Ellen Said:
What kind of an education do you need to teach English in Japan?We Answered:
My Aunt taught English in Japan for a year at the University of Tokyo - typically, it's through a company which supplies you with accommodation as well as wages. She'd never really had a 'proper' job before and certainly never a teaching one. In order to become a teacher she took an intensive 1 month course, got her certificate, and applied to teach through a company.There's also the well known 'JET' program which is very helpful to anyone wanting to teach in Japan. It's longer term, but people I know who've done it never regret doing so!
Also, you don't need to know Japanese, but it's best to take a short course on the language anyway as few people in Japan speak English.
All the best!
Tonya Said:
Is it possible to teach English in Japan if English is not your mother tongue?We Answered:
I guess it depends on your level of competency. They will probably make you write/orally take a competency test and probably do some grammar courses before they send you off. That is my guess of how an educational institution would operate.I know in Canadian universities, they have the TOEFL test which an English competency test for entering university students.
Carol Said:
What kind of education do you need in order to teach English in Japan?We Answered:
you must have a masters in English and Japanesemark k
Jonathan Said:
What college education would I need in order to teach English in Japan?We Answered:
That's a great goal, and it's smart of you to plan ahead.I would recommend the following as either majors, minors or useful individual classes to take:
English-- English classes will help you to understand grammar, writing and reading comprehension, and make teaching easier for you and more beneficial for your students. There is a steep learning curve for many teachers, so the more you know about what you're teaching, the easier it will be for you.
Japanese--Many teaching applications for Japan asked me if I had visited Japan before. The jobs to teach children (instead of Business English to adults) said they preferred people who had some Japanese language ability. If you major or minor in Japanese, you might be able to study abroad in Japan during school.
Teaching--This one is obvious, but if you learn about Education in school, it will help you to be a better teacher. If you want to make a career out of teaching children back in the US, you definitely need to be a state certified teacher. No matter what you study as an undergraduate, you could later get an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language and then teach foreign students or immigrants at a college/university.
Business--Teaching Business English usually pays more than teaching General English or English to children. There are no set requirements to qualify as a Business English teacher, but learning the terms and concepts of Marketing, Finance, Human Resources etc. will make you stand out from other candidates for these positions.
Good luck!
Carrie Said:
How can I go on to teach English in Japan without any real qualifications?We Answered:
In general you'll need a degree (although there are still possibilities if you do not have this) and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate to get a visa and work.The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house or online at your own pace which is a much cheaper option.
Since you don't have a degree your best bet may be to save money and go over there on spec and see if you can't find work directly with the schools. It's a risk but if you plan it properly then you might be able to make it.
Richard Said:
Can I teach English in Japan without my credentials?We Answered:
♡You definitely need a BA.To get the visa you'll need to:
* have a bachelor's degree in any discipline.
* have a Japanese company or resident willing to sponsor you. In most cases, it will be the company that is offering the teaching position.
* make the visa application at a Japanese consulate outside Japan.
Are you a citizen/national of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or Korea, Germany, and the United Kingdom currently residing in your country of citizenship? If so, take a look at The Working Holiday Program:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_hol…
You might be able to do that. Good luck!♡
Ella Said:
What's the best route to teach English in Japan?We Answered:
Although you missed the deadline for the JET program, it might be worth it to wait another year to apply. It is by far the best way to teach English in Japan.You can still teach in public schools outside the JET program, through private dispatch companies such as Interac and Heart. However, the pay is less and the support you get is not so great.
There are also the private eikawas, of course, and for this there are a bunch of companies that accept people through the year (Aeon, Geos, ECC, Berlitz). However, the conditions at private eikawas vary a lot so it's more of a risk.
Really, if you can wait you should. That's my suggestion! Hope this helps.