NOVA – Contract Bait and Switch
It has come to our attention that NOVA is engaging in a deeply concerning hiring practice that may…
Private School Holidays and Experiences
Hello! I'm an ALT and I saw a job posting about a teaching position in a private JHS/SHS.…
Any IELTS Examiners there?
I’ve applied for an IELTS Speaking Examiner position one month ago. I was invited to an interview. How’s…
Currently working at NOVA, would be ALT be better (hear me out)
Working at Nova. Making about 170,000 (after deductions) for ONLY about 30 hours a week. My managers and…
Rejection Next Steps
Hello, I just got rejected from a dream program and I am absolutely crushed. It was a sister…
Where have all the Nova dinosaurs gone?
Before the bankruptcy there were bunches of Nova veterans with salaries in the 400,000 yen region after multiple…
Teacher Water Cooler – Month of May 2025
Discuss the state of the teaching industry in Japan with your fellow teachers! Use this thread to discuss…
Private versus Public University pay (and when can you ask)
Two questions: Does anyone have experience going from well-paying low-level private university work to respected public university work…
My Coworker Cares Too Much About Assessment
Context: I’ve been teaching EFL at the JHS/HS level in Japan for over 10 years in public and…
Did I luck out or do I not know what I’m getting myself into? (New Eikaiwa teacher)
I came to Japan on working holiday last year and have been working at a 子供英会話 バイト more…
Teaching children vs adults?
Hello, I'm relatively new to Japan and this will be my first job teaching English. I plan on…
Proper procedure for walking to elementary school
I am an ALT to an elementary school and I take the train every morning. Every morning, there…