Japan
Bahrain
- Demand for teachers
- Very High
- Main TESOL regions
- Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Kobe, Kyoto
- Main types of teaching
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- Younger Learners:
- General English
- 'Conversation Lounges':
- Conversational English
- Vocational Schools:
- Conversational English, General English, ESP
- In-company:
- Conversational English, General English
- 'Cram Schools':
- Conversational English, General English
- Busiest periods
- September - June
- Qualifications
- University Degree
- English speaker
- Contract
- 1 year
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- Teaching Hrs/wk:
- 25-40
- Airfare:
- Sometimes provided
- Healthcare:
- Provided
- Holidays:
- Paid
- Contracts are signed on a yearly basis (you may sign a 3 or 6 months contract as well).
- Visa
- Work permits arranged by employer
- Salary
- Pay is commensurate with a teacher's qualifications and experience.
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- Average per month:
- ¥220,000 - ¥320,000
- Freelance Tutoring:
- ¥2,000 - ¥7,000/hr
- Big Conversation Schools
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- Hours / Week:
- 35 - 40
- Monthly Salary:
- ¥290,000 - 320,000
- Hourly Rate:
- ¥2,000 - 3,000
- Small/medium-sized conversational schools
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- Hours / Week:
- 20 - 25
- Monthly Salary:
- ¥240,000 - 270,000
- Hourly Rate:
- ¥2,000 - 3,000
- Company classes
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- Hours / Week:
- 15 - 25
- Monthly Salary:
- ¥300,000 - 350,000
- Hourly Rate:
- ¥3,500 - 5,500
- High school classes
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- Hours / Week:
- 20 - 30
- Monthly Salary:
- ¥250,000 - 400,000
- Hourly Rate:
- ¥3,000 - 6,000
- Tax:
- 6 - 9%
- Cost Of Living:
- ¥150,000 per month
- Cost Of Living Ranking:
- Tokyo 1st, Osaka 2nd
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