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June 02, 2005
Teaching Spots - Japan
Sushi Anyone?
Hello everyone!
Are you are looking for a serious cultural experience? If so, you might want to give Japan a try. While it’s true that you won’t get to spend your free time on the beach, you will get to experience a culture so different than anything you’ve likely known, that the memories are sure to last a lifetime.
Japan has an intricate and complex culture, and the language schools are no exception. For example, if you teach in a tiny school, it’s quite possible that you will become good friends with your students. In addition you’ll have some input with your lesson plans and get to use a little creativity. On the other hand, if you accept . . .
. . . a position in a larger chain school, you’ll be on a tight schedule with little or no chance for deviation in the lesson plans.
In the eighties and early nineties, there were rumors abound about the fantastic salaries being offered to ESL teachers. People believed that all you had to do was “show up,” and you would soon be earning thousands of dollars per month. While the opportunities were great—they were also largely exaggerated!
Today, there are plenty of good jobs in Japan, and in all likelihood, you will be able to leave with a good amount of savings, but remember, you’ll work hard for it! You’ll need a certificate in most schools at a minimum, and Japanese immigration requires that you have a degree (in anything.)
If cherry blossom trees, sushi, trains, cities full of lights and people sound great to you, then you may be perfectly cut out for Japan!
I'm sure many of you are teaching in Japan--let us hear about your experiences!
Until next time,
Michelle
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Comments
i have been teaching in thailand for less than 2 years now. but now that you have mentioned japan, do you think i would be able to fit in there? i have a bachelor's degree and been teaching for some time. what do you think of my chances? how do i get employed there? thanks for the information you give me here it's been useful especially the lesson plan topic. till then. have a nice day!!!!
Posted by: brando at June 8, 2005 01:57 PM
i am looking for a teaching job can you get me one.am a graduate and am keen on teaching in a different country and culture.pls get back to me.thanks alot.
Posted by: motunmori oyedotun at July 14, 2005 12:38 PM
Michelle, it was interesting reading the testimonies about teaching in Japan.Well I'm a holder of a B.Sc in Mathematics with a Minor in Computer science.I've been teaching for close to 13 years now and will like to experience teaching in Japan.
I am a Cameroonian; is there any possibility of getting a school where I can teach there?
Waiting to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Roland
Posted by: Roland at July 14, 2005 03:32 PM
