What role would suit me best teaching in Japan?
Hello! Like many I’d love to bring my teaching career into Japan. I’ve seen a lot of posts…
Does anyone else’s students only have bread for breakfast?
Me: What did you eat for breakfast this morning? Elementary schooler: Bread. Junior high schooler: Bread. High schooler:…
University Admin: What does it Entail?
Many of you may or may not know me from over the years but I am one of…
For Direct Hire ALTs: How were the interview and practical exam?
Hello everyone, I have a question regarding employment as a Direct Hire ALT. From what I have searched…
University part-time – 14,700 yen per ‘koma’ means what?
So I have taught at various Japanese unis part-time for around 10 years. I have always been quoted…
Is it normal for ALT dispatch companies in Japan to reach out to your previous employers?
I applied to a smaller ALT dispatch company known as A to Z. The interviewer wanted to know…
Change Classrooms or Stay in the Same Room
Since there are of course many teachers who follow this Reddit, I thought I would get your respective…
Interac posting “If you are required to be relocated, we will cover your moving cost up to 300,000yen.” (detail in comments(
Interac posting “If you are required to be relocated, we will cover your moving cost up to 300,000yen.”…
International schools
Hi all, So I'm interested in working and living in japan and I'm wondering if anyone would have…
Are private school hires shaving the summer breaks down?
Trying to gauge an average summer break schedule to see if I should skip the interview. School is…
Interview for a small Eikawa – advice please!
Hello! I’ve never worked in Japan nor an English school so I’m unsure of how any of this…
As a dispatch ALT would you stay in Gunma or move to Nagano?
I am seeking opinions from all you lovely people. Basically I have been in Gunma on the JET…