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Explore one of the richest cultures and most beautiful scenery anywhere in the world. Japan has an ancient culture full of beautiful traditions and art, amazing food, and advanced technologies, offering teachers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a one-of-a-kind country.
Teachers are placed throughout Japan, mostly within public school placements. You will be able to take advantage of many public holidays and some vacation leave to travel the country and region, using every free moment at your disposal to have innumerable adventures. Our Teach in Japan program requires a TESOL/TEFL to join. Once in-country, the program includes an invaluable cultural immersion experience, packed with exciting excursions and informative lectures.
PLACEMENT PROGRAM:
Teaching English in Japan offers a premium lifestyle and one of the most stable career paths in the global ESL industry. With an Ofqual-regulated Level 5 qualification, you can access
top-tier placements that balance competitive pay with an incredible cultural experience.
Monthly Salary: Earn between ¥210,000 and ¥280,000 ($1,400 – $1,850 USD), depending on your placement and previous experience
Professional Incentives: Most positions include commuting allowances, comprehensive health insurance, and structured career advancement opportunities
Subsidized Living: Many employers provide furnished apartments or rent subsidies to minimize your overhead and simplify your relocation
Financial Stability: With a strategic budget and local expertise, teachers comfortably maintain a high quality of life while funding travel and building long-term savings
Strategic Academic Hiring: While we place year-round, our team helps you time your arrival to hit the major academic peaks in April and August/September, ensuring access to the most competitive ALT roles and school contracts
Full background checks on employing schools
XploreAsia Alumni Status: placement anywhere in Asia for free. For life.
Access to Online Teacher Resource
Visa support
Arrival assistance
In-country orientation weekend
CULTURAL IMMERSION:
Many of the issues and challenges that one faces when teaching in a foreign country are rooted in cultural differences and language barriers. Gaining a thorough understanding of language, history and culture is imperative to making a success of teaching in Japan. Preparing to teach abroad with this mindset, results in a smoother cultural integration, making the experience more enjoyable and enlightening.
Our cultural immersion orientation weekends delve into the heart of Japanese culture and values through in-class instruction and active-learning cultural excursions to various sites of cultural and historical significance. Prior to arrival, we also provide an in-depth 40-hour online cultural orientation course, providing language lessons and culture modules to build a strong foundation.
Examples of Excursions:
- Japanese Cooking Class
- Trip to Nagoya Castle
- Walking Tour of Nagoya
- Trip to Tokugawa Art Museum
