What surprised you about Japan when you came here / gave you culture shock?
For those young or new enough to remember what life was like before coming to the land of…
Teacher Water Cooler – Month of September 2024
Discuss the state of the teaching industry in Japan with your fellow teachers! Use this thread to discuss…
Dispatching agencies suggestions ?
I found like 4 already but I was wondering if anyone had good agencies they’d recommend working with…
(For ALTS) How much yearly training does your BOE offer?
Mine sends us off to 3-4 different training events a year. Is this normal? How many of you…
Slow responses from potential eikaiwa
This is about ECC. I've been having trouble coordinating flight plans, hotels, and days off work to go…
Wait for JET before applying to ALTs?
Everyone seems to agree that the JET Programme is by far and away the best opportunity, but they…
KAIS International School?
Anyone know what it’s like to teach at this school in Tokyo? It’s not on Glassdoor and after…
Who would you hire?
SCENARIO: Having been an English teacher for a while, you and the wife have decided to open up…
Catholic School Connections in Japan
Hello all, please forgive me if this post isn’t allowed. I’m a teacher looking to set up a…
Teaching in Japan_IB or nonIB school
Hi Teachers, I have been teaching highschool full-time in BC for 3 years and heading to my 4th…
Using Teaching job to get into the country for a long-term ulterior goal?
Hello. So, let me start with my background. I am a 30 year old artist working in the…
Tattoos and piercings as an English teacher?
I worked at an Eikaiwa a few years ago and am thinking about moving back to Japan. Only…