Is it worth waiting for JET?
So as of now my career is in a pretty bad position. I graduated with a CS degree…
Unsure if this will be a good decision
Hi everyone, I just got past the first interview with Aeon and am scheduled for another soon. I…
Teacher Water Cooler – Month of August 2024
Discuss the state of the teaching industry in Japan with your fellow teachers! Use this thread to discuss…
Inquiry: Teaching in Japan
Hello all – I am a 28 y/o F who is a NYS certified teacher. I have been…
Science Teacher Iwate Boarding School £3K- £4K plus Benefits
This is just one single data point, but since it is recent, I think it is worth sharing…
Can Indians teach English in Japan?
I have a master's in English Literature from a central university in India. I have experience as content…
Can’t decide which teaching certification would be best in context of my specific history. Do I wait 6 months for a CELTA, or get a faster & cheapter TESOL/TEFL? How many hours in case of the latter?
I'm a second-year PhD student at the University of Tokyo (graduating March 2026 provided I don't lose what's…
Is it possible to teach french in schools?
Hi everyone, I'd really like to try to live in Japan as a huge fan of this country…
A Little Lost on where to start.
Hey everyone, I’m really keen on working as an English teacher in Japan, but all I’ve heard about…
MEXT sponsored IB Symposium is online, free this year
https://ibconsortium.mext.go.jp/news/10th-symposium2/ There’s a lot of talk about getting some experience with IB, which then leads to the discussion…
TOEIC e-learning recommendations?
My boss has asked me to help pick out an e-learning package to help our students get better…
On call during the summer?
I'm new to being an ALT, and I was expecting to have the entire summer off. But apparently…