Description

If you're interested in Japanese culture, becoming a TEFL teacher is the perfect way to really explore it! Earn your TEFL certification with a few short courses, and you'll be able to really dive into this diverse culture! Work to change the lives of locals through education in the English language.

It's the ideal way to get involved in Japanese life: you'll be respected, interact with locals, take part in extra-curricular activities and work closely with students and local teachers. And, seeing as we all like to make a little extra, Japan is great because it's one of the highest-paying TEFL locations out there.

One of the most tempting placements abroad, you can earn 230,000 to 255,000 Yen per month, approx. 2,852 - 3,162 USD, (less national income taxes of approximately 10%), paid vacation entitlements (including all school vacation periods and public holidays), reimbursement of commuting expenses, subsidized health insurance, and free online Japanese lessons are offered to qualified candidates.

Highlights

* Salary: earn 230,000 to 255,000 Yen per month (2,852 - 3,162 USD)
* Accommodation: Full support and assistance given to find an apartment. A flat is 40,000 80,000 Yen per month
* Arrival: This varies from city to city but in the vast majority of cases you will be met at the airport when you arrive. When this service cannot be provided you will be given clear instructions telling you how to get from the airport to the hotel where the training will be held.
* Locations: Mainly Fukoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Hamamtsu, Yokohama, Chiba City, Hitachi and Tokyo (not central Tokyo).
* Contract length: First Contract is approximately 7 to 11 months, depending on the Start Date. There is no maximum tenure at Interac and contracts may be renewed annually subject to contract renewal with the client and satisfactory performance.
* Due to visa regulations, US and Canadian applicants can only apply for positions in the main intake months of March and August.
* Student age range: 6 - 18 years old
* Japanese lessons: Free online Japanese lessons provided for teachers
* Cost of living: Approximately 70,000 Yen (USD 730*) per month

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

Qualifications

* 12 years of education in an English speaking institution.
* TEFL qualification (100-hour or 120-hour TEFL course recommended).
* University degree holder.
* Minimum age requirement 21 years of age.
* Be able to commit to the duration of the contract. First Contract is approximately 7 to 11 months, depending on the Start Date. There is no maximum tenure at Interac and contracts may be renewed annually subject to contract renewal with the client and satisfactory performance.

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

329 USD

Program Fees Include:

Your 100 Hour TEFL Course includes:
* An internationally recognized 100 hour TEFL certificate
* 60 hours of in-depth TEFL training right online Find out more
* 20 hours of complete English grammar study Find out more
* 20 hours of specialist teacher training Find out more
* Detailed feedback on your progress from our experienced online tutors
* FREE lifetime TEFL advice
* More than 8,000 job contacts worldwide

Salary/Pay

Salary: 250,000 Yen ($2600*) per month.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

i-to-i TEFL Courses & TEFL Jobs Abroad's Mission Statement

If you speak English, you can learn how to teach English overseas through i-to-i's internationally recognized TEFL courses. i-to-i's TEFL courses ensure that you have all the teaching essentials necessary to effectively teach your students abroad and overcome any language barriers you might face in the classroom. With 18 years of TEFL experience, over 100,000 TEFL graduates and thousands of job contacts overseas, i-to-i can help you grasp the best paid opportunities teaching English in countless corners of the globe.

Year Founded

1994