I want to teach in Japan.. what can I do? Please help me!!
 

Hello, my name is Beu and I'm mexican. I speak Spanish, English and French; it is my desire to teach any of those languages in Japan and live there for a few months.

Why? well I'm not going to say because of the anime or the perfect society, because I'm actually not an anime fan. I want to live in Japan because I have already been to US and Europe and to me Japan is a little bit more exotic; I also have a japanese sweetheart and I'd like to see him again for a longer period of time. Maybe he'll give me my heart back because he's keeping it there :).

I do have the will to work and to work even more. I'm just 22, I'm a lawyer but I know that right now I do not own the experience for Japan...

That's why I'm asking if someone could please tell me how can I contact a School or the way to become a language teacher in Japan?

I would glady take any suggestion, wether they're possitive or negative.

Please help me!!!

ever hear of the jet program? japan exchange and teaching program:
The JET Programme--Official Homepage of The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme--
it's amazing! i've never heard of any past participants having a bad experience... ever! i plan on going through the program myself after graduation

People from non-native English-speaking countries will not likely be hired for JET. However, you can look into teaching Spanish.

Are you Mexican-American or Mexican?

Hiya

If you get the TEFL (or equivalent etc) teaching qualifications, it should not matter if your from a native speaking English country or not, as long as you have the certificate to prove your fluent and can teach, then I see no problem with getting a job.

I have read though that the contracts for jobs tend to be given after a face to face interview, this is a way the Japanese schools can avoid dissapointment with you canceling due to no longer comeing to Japan etc.

Good luck and hope this info helps.

It shouldn't matter, but it does. JET doesn't hire from non-native speaking countries and most Japanese who want to pay to learn English want to learn from a native speaker, not a former student of English. I am nost saying it is fair, but there are literally thousands of native speakers vying for those English teaching jobs on any given day, so best focus on the skll-set you have.

There are books and websits that list many English schools and teaching programs in Japan that hire foriegners. These resources list the company, how much they pay, the job qualifications, how to contact them and more. A simple search will soon lead you to these books and websites.

I found my company in Japan in one of these books before I was hired and taught Englis on Japan.

Good luck!

Japan requires that "native" teachers live at least 12 years in the country who's language they wish to teach. If you haven't lived in America, England, or Australia for 12 years, then you aren't going to qualify as a teacher of English.

You can, however, become a Spanish teacher. But the demand in Japan for languages other than English is not very strong, and jobs are not as easy to find.

Well I was always interested in this.
Don't they consider for example Cambridge exams at all?
I have CAE and I'm thinking about taking IELTS.

Okay, so english for non-native speakers is a nono. My native language is of no use too. So...what options do I have left? If I don't count the studium in here.

CELTA? It's the the certification that will open the most doors.

Oh, thanks.

If you are a lawyer, hen you should have not trouble aqcuiring the skills to teach Spanish in the U.S. I kno it's not so exotic, but...

Also, there are many Japanese in Chile and you speak Spanish. Could you take a certificate in Chilean law and go from there?

Not that these things are necessarily "Japanese" but as a young person beware - life is a convoluted road and, since your education is advances, the limits are wide.

Nay, I don't speak spanish. I'm not spanish. I just jumped in the thread to ask my own question.
Also I'm studying economy right now.
I'm native czech and this language is <i>not</i> something people want to learn xD

Lol think he way replying to the thread maker...

Anyway if you are dead set on teaching in Japan, then you can get a job there no problem (it may be harder than native speakers but still do-able if you are that dedicated).

JET does hire from countries where English is not the primary language spoken. Just take a look at the participating countries page. That being said, Mexico is unfortunately not on the list.

As ALTs or as CIRs?

I thought this might be of some interest to you, found it on gaijinpot.com

Intensive Course Spanish Teacher - Nagano October 2008

Interac Co. Ltd., is currently accepting applications from highly experienced and skilled Spanish instructors for a short-term intensive language programme in Nagano-ken, commencing in early October 2008. The duration of the contract is approximately 2.5 months (early October 2008 to mid December 2008) with the possibility to extend for further terms subject to the number of students in subsequent programmes at this government training facility.

We require experienced, native-level Spanish speakers for the position.

Here's the link for the job: Jobs in Japan : View job details - Jobs - Japan Jobs - Japan Info - Japan Apartments - Japan Classifieds - Japan Forums

Unfortunately, this position begins almost immediately, and is not entry level. It requires 2 years of teaching experience, and also asks that applicants be currently residing in Japan (which is another way saying that they want someone who already has a work visa). There is not enough time between now and then to complete the visa application process. This position also requires conversational Japanese ability.

Still, it would not hurt to submit an application to Interac, there is a good chance that other positions will open for which there is time for them to obtain a visa for you.

Dude, I was just posting the job to show her that there are companies looking for Spanish Teachers. Chill out bruddah.