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There is a constant demand for native English language teachers in Japan, with private conversation schools and the JET Programme as the main sources for teaching positions. There is also a certain demand for teachers of other foreign languages.
Conversation Schools
"Eikaiwa" or English Conversation schools are a big business in Japan, offering Japanese people of all ages the opportunity to practice their English communication skills with native speakers in small classes or private lessons.
Geos, Aeon and ECC are some of the leading conversation schools, each operating more than 200 schools across Japan. In addition, there are countless mid sized and small language schools.
The major conversation schools operate recruitment offices overseas, including the USA, Canada, UK and Australia. The requirements to get a job differ from school to school, but many require little more than a university degree in any field.
Note that due to the recent collpase of the leading conversation school Nova, the job situation for foreign teachers has temporarily turned problematic.
JET Programme
JET stands for "Japan Exchange and Teaching", and is a government operated program that recruits non Japanese people for foreign language teaching and counseling positions at schools and companies in Japan. Most JET participants work as Assistant Language Teachers (ALT) at high schools and junior high schools in Japan.
The citizens of over 30 countries are eligible to apply for a position in the JET Programme at the Japanese embassy or consulate of their home country. Requirements are a university degree in any field and good language skills. There is an age limit of 40 years, but exceptions are made.
The duration of JET positions is initially one year, but can be extended by up to two more years. The JET Programme is considered by many the best way of teaching in Japan.
Languages other than English
At conversation schools and in the JET Programme, there is also a certain demand for native speakers of foreign languages other than English, especially French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean and Chinese.
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Click here for job listings.
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JET:
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JET Programme
Information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The JET Programme
Information provided by the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations.
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Major conversation schools:
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GEOS: Teach English in Japan
Recruitement website of Geos.
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AEONet
Recruitement website of Aeon.
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ECC Japan Bound
Recruitement website of ECC.
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English Teaching:
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ELT News
Lots of resources, articles and job listings for English teachers in Japan.
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EFL Press
Provides teachers and students with the materials for learning English in Japan.
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121sensei.com
Japan's teacher and student matching service. Set your own rates, schedule and workplace. Free service for all language teachers. Online sign-up.
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FindaTeacher.Net
Need students? Language teachers nationwide sign up so students living near you can contact you directly.
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Recommended Book:
A Practical Guide to Living in Japan
This living guide covers every topic from immigration and accommodation to health matters and the Japanese etiquette. It includes lots of valuable advice, important vocabulary and useful phone numbers and addresses.
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Teaching English in Japan
Book by Jerry Osullivan
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