GoAbroad

A unique, funded opportunity in Japan designed for U.S. college & university students to gain experience teaching non-native speakers of English. College students and recent graduates spend 6-8 weeks in summer, fall or spring in Japan. Participants earn a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate, team teach in a public school system, and engage in deep cultural exchange with Japa...

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Program Highlights

Complete a Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) training program while engaging in low-stress team-teaching experiences in the Munakata public school system.

Join a week-long, on-site training program that includes sessions on all program lesson plans and teaching techniques.

Experience a fun and rewarding teaching. Teams of 5-10 students present lessons to groups of Japanese students. Classes are on weekdays during normal school hours.

Choose to learn and/or improve Japanese language skills with local university tutors.

Join one of the most cost-effective professional immersions available in Japan—students are only responsible for their airfare, international insurance, a background check, and weekend meals.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Fukuoka, Japan
Starts At: No Upfront Fees
Availability
Teach Duration:
  • Short Term
  • Summer
Age Requirement: 18-25
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Last Updated: Jul 02, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Fukuoka, Japan

Availability

Teach Duration:
  • Short Term
  • Summer

Age Requirement

18-25

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian

Starts At

No Upfront Fees

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Program Cost Excludes

  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • International Airfare

Refund Policy

Other

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Salary & Compensation

Participants receive all items listed under "Program Cost Includes" at no cost to them.

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • University Freshman (1st Year)
    • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
    • University Junior (3rd Year)
    • University Senior (4th Year)

    Application Procedures

    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Resume
    • Online Application
    • Disciplinary Clearance Form

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