“Trial” but not a demo lesson
I was invited next week to come to a 2 hour “trial” but I’m not expected to teach,…
Teaching in Japan to bolster my CV/ resume and get language and cultural experience?
I have a BA in Asian Studies with a TEFL concentration and minor in Japanese. My plan is…
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam by shinjikun10
Are we not “allowed” to leave at lunch time?
The school doesn’t seem to care at all, whether I stay or leave to go to the konbini…
How does the teaching at the popular eikaiwas *actually* look like?
Long time lurker, first time poster here. Thinking of applying for these eikaiwas, mostly since I have another…
ALT jobs in Tokyo besides Interac currently hiring?
I just applied for Borderlink. I just finished a year contract with Shane Eikaiwa, and before that I…
The Only Options for ALTs and Drones
There have been an increasing number of concerning posts from ALTs and eikaiwa drones. ALTs complaining school lunches…
Is it okay to accept two different job offers? (and plan to transition from one to the other)
I have been hired by an eikawa that is supposed to start in September, but I also got…
Best ALT experiences
I was hoping people would share some of their best experiences with the staff at their schools. The…
Bad Eggs in Japan’s Teaching Industry
Have you ever come across any bad eggs in the teaching industry in Japan? For example; Mini Hitler…
Company is not renewing contract but wants me to sign saying I will finish the contract? Red flag?
They have also have said they would be fine if I broke contract because I found another job.…
How to spot an eikaiwa on the verge of collapse.
For people who have worked at smaller eikaiwa schools and had the rug pulled out from under them,…