Japan TEFL Internship
- 120 Hour Online TEFL Course
- Teaching in Japan Course
- Internship Preparation Course
- 12-month teaching internship
- US$1550 - $1800 (£1,300 – 1,500) monthly salary
- Reimbursement/stipend for work-related transport costs
- Assistance finding accommodation
- Cultural in-country weekend
- Orientation & support throughout
- Group Size: up to 50
- Pay monthly available
- SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY with a deposit of just £99/$99/€99/R1999
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TEFL Course, Internship Prep Course & 12-month internship!
Overview
SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY with a deposit of just £99/$99/€99/R1999
Call us to find out more: 877 526 3959 or request a callback
Must hold a Bachelors Degree | Must have at least 12 years of Schooling in English | Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated
Interested in getting paid to teach English in Japan? Then our Japan TEFL Internship is perfect for you.
You’ll kick off your Japan adventure by completing our 120-Hour TEFL course (this will be needed for your visa application) and it’s jam-packed full of all the information you need to know to become an awesome TEFL teacher. You’ve then got to complete a 40-hour online orientation (Teaching in Japan course) where you’ll learn all about Japanese culture, history, language, and what it’s like to live and work in Japan.
After this, you’ll be jetting off to “the Land of the Rising Sun” (so called because the Japanese word for Japan is Nihon, which literally means ‘where the sun rises’)!
Next step, let’s get you teaching! For the first 1-2 weeks your school will give you a full orientation, so you’ll know all about the teaching requirements and what’s expected of you. It’s also a fully paid orientation, so you start earning the second you get in the school!
Over the next 12 months, you’ll get hands-on teaching experience in a Japanese classroom, putting your TEFL skills and knowledge into practice. You will be placed in either a public or private language school and could be teaching students of all ages, from infants to adults. You will also have plenty of spare time away from the classroom to explore everything that Japan has to offer, from amazing dishes of sushi and ramen to the famous Mount Fuji and the iconic bullet trains! This wonderful country, a perfect blend of modern innovation and traditional values, will not disappoint!
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*please note, this is a guide only
- 120 Hour Online TEFL Course
- Teaching in Japan Course
- Internship Preparation Course
- 12-month teaching internship
- US$1550 - $1800 (£1,300 – 1,500) monthly salary
- Reimbursement/stipend for work-related transport costs
- Assistance finding accommodation
- Cultural in-country weekend
- Orientation & support throughout
- Group Size: up to 50
- Pay monthly available
- SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY with a deposit of just £99/$99/€99/R1999
Enquire Now - Japan Internship
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Trip details
Before arrival
Before jetting off to Japan, you’ll complete your TEFL course, which will teach you how to effectively teach English to your Japanese students.
Online orientation
To ensure you’re as prepared as you can possibly be, you’ll also complete a 40-hour online orientation – the Teaching in Japan Course. This amazing mini-course will ensure you know all the essentials about Japanese culture, history, and language, as well as explaining what it’s like to live and work in Japan, so you’re ready to hit the ground running!
Day 1
Getting there
You’ll arrive in Japan and either be met by someone from your school, or will be assisted in finding transport to your accommodation for the orientation period.
Day 2 - 7/14
Welcome to Japan!
During your orientation period, as you get to know how your school works, you can continue to work through your internship preparation course in your spare time, if you haven’t already completed it. Once you’ve finished, why not make a start on a Japan travel blog, with the new blog writing skills you’ve learned? That way you’ll be able to document all your adventures in Japan for your friends and family back home!
Day 7/14 - 365
Your teaching experience
You should be feeling prepared for teaching in Japan after all your training and orientation, so now it’s time to put your TEFL skills to the test!
Your 12-month teaching experience gives you an amazing chance to get rewarding, hands-on teaching experience in a Japanese classroom. Teachers are very well-respected in Japanese culture and learning English is of the utmost importance, so you are likely to find you have very engaged and charming students!
Teaching opportunities are in both public and private language schools (eikaiwas), in both urban and suburban areas across the country. Your monthly living allowance/salary is generous and will enable you to live comfortably during your internship.
You'll have 20 - 30 hours of contact time per week (40 working hours per week total) with 2 days off, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore.
In your free time there is lots to see. Japan is a beautiful and diverse country, offering a wonderful combination of modern technology, in the form of bullet trains and efficient apartments, as well as perfectly preserved traditional values and cultural practices, like tea ceremonies, sumo wrestling, and onsen baths. There really is so much to experience and enjoy!
Day 365
After teaching
After your teaching experience you’ll have the opportunity to extend your stay for another year - lucky you!
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Inclusions
What's included?
- 120 Hour TEFL Course
- Teaching in Japan Course
- Internship Preparation Course
- 12 months teaching internship - run by our trusted partners
- Advice & pre-departure preparation
- Visa support
- Support in arranging airport pick-up & transfers to school
- Orientation - run online prior to departure
- Assistance in finding long-term accommodation
- US$1550 - $1800 (£1,300 – 1,500) monthly salary during teaching (paid in Japanese Yen)
- Paid holidays (5 days in a 12 month contract), plus public holidays
- Ongoing in-country support
- Academic support and advice on future employment
What's not included?
- Flights
- Visa fees
- Police check - Please consult your national police (not local police)
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Medical check on arrival (approx. US$40)
- Rent & Utility bills (approx. US$550 - $800 a month)
- Budget of US$2900 to cover you for the first 1.5 months in-country, until you receive your first salary payment
- International Driving Permit (required for public schools only) & Rental car costs (required for public schools only)
Call us to find out more: 877 526 3959 or request a callback here >
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Course Breakdown
To ensure that you’re fully prepared to embark on your TEFL Internship, we’ve included additional training!
Teaching in Japan Course
- A 40-hour online ‘cultural orientation’, this course will take you through all the essentials you need to know about Japanese history, culture, and language, as well as explaining what it’s like to live and work in Japan.
Internship Preparation Course
- Classroom Behaviour Course – learn how to effectively manage pupil behaviour in your TEFL classroom with our Classroom Behaviour Course. From making a strong first impression and creating a positive learning environment, to working with children with Special Education Needs and managing conflict – you’ll be a behaviour expert by the end of this course.
- Confidence Building Course – we know how daunting it can be taking your first steps into the TEFL classroom as a newly qualified teacher, that’s why we’ve included this specialist course to give your confidence the boost it needs.
- Writing Travel Blogs Course – whether you want to make some extra money, start a new hobby, or make your social media followers green with envy, this course will teach you how to write high-quality blogs – a great skill to have as an English teacher.
Call us to find out more: 877 526 3959 or request a callback here >
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Am I eligible?
What you need:
- Be a fluent English speaker
- Be aged between 21-40 (some exceptions made on a case-by-case basis)
- Hold a bachelor's degree & have 12 years of schooling in English
- No criminal record
- In good health
- No visible tattoos (you must be able to cover any you have)
- International driving permit (only required for public school placements)
- Be fully COVID-19 vaccinated
- Be ready for an adventure teaching English abroad
What you don't need:
- Prior teaching experience
- A specific passport
- A second language
You’ll need to be fully TEFL trained to teach English in Japan – that’s why we include our excellent 120 Hour Online TEFL training in our Internship packages.
Call us to find out more: 877 526 3959 or request a callback here >
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What will I need to organise?
Before you travel, there are a few things you need to sort. Keep things easy for yourself and don’t leave them ‘til the last minute!
- International Flights: You’ll need to book your flight to Japan but it’s best to wait until your placement details are confirmed, so you can fly to the right location!
- Visa: The visa type you apply for will depend on whether you’re placed in a public or private school, but our Internship partners will help you with your application.
- Police check: You must carry a clean police check, please consult your national police department (costs may vary).
- Budget: You’ll be on a generous living allowance – for basic needs you’ll be fine on around US$20 per day for food, transport, and laundry costs.
- Travel/Medical insurance: Make sure you don’t forget to arrange this before you travel! Travel insurance can be complicated, and you want to try and ensure it covers you for medical care as well, so click here for some great advice from the FCO.
- International Driving Permit: Only applicable for public school placements, so wait until you have your placement confirmed before organising this in your home country.
- Inoculations: You may need to obtain appropriate inoculations, check with the FCO for more information. You will also need to be fully COVID-vaccinated before you travel.
Call us to find out more: 877 526 3959 or request a callback here >
Where will I be teaching?
Fukuoka
Only 200km from Busan in South Korea, and the recipient of more than its fair share of warm weather and sunshine, Fukuoka is very popular with South Korean and Japanese holidaymakers alike. Known as the oldest city in Japan, it’s also one of the most welcoming, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by smiling faces wherever you go!
Hiroshima
Known worldwide as the first city to be targeted by a nuclear weapon, Hiroshima has managed to rebuild itself since the devastation of 1945 – it's officially been crowned the ‘City of Peace’ by Japanese Parliament. Peace is definitely the main theme of this amazing city, as it’s also situated on one of the main rivers in Japan which divides the city into sections and definitely creates a very peaceful environment to live in - you’re never far from the sound of water!
Hokkaido
Prefer natural wilderness and stunning views to the bright lights of the city? Then you should head to Hokkaido! It’s definitely the place to be if you’re looking for adventure and nature as there are 6 national parks, with vast expanses of forests and lakes to hike through and explore. Hokkaido has a much cooler climate that the rest of Japan and it turns into a snowy wonderland in the winter months, so it’s also perfect for those that love to ski!
Nagoya
Often overlooked, due to the popularity of nearby Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya is definitely a hidden gem! It’s a really friendly place, with amazing shopping facilities and beautiful museums, temples, and castles to explore. Despite its industrial reputation, as it’s the birthplace of Toyota cars, you’ll also find a number of lovely parks to relax in and it’s a great base for exploring the Japanese Alps, so nature is never far away!
Osaka
The culinary capital of Japan, Osaka is a great place for foodies. The unofficial motto of Osaka is ‘kuidaore’, which roughly translates as ‘to eat oneself bankrupt’, and you can definitely do that here! There are a wealth of delicious dishes to try, with the most popular ones being 'okonomiyaki' (a layered savoury pancake), 'takoyaki' (fried octopus balls), 'kushikatsu' (fried vegetable and meat skewers) and, of course, 'oshizushi' (pressed sushi/box sushi – which takes serious skill to master!).
