Eikaiwa vs JET vs University Teaching: Which is the better English teaching job in Japan? | Ichimon Japan 80

2024-03-20

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about what the best kind of English teaching in Japan is: Eikaiwa, JET Programme (ALT) or university teacher. Topics Discussed What it is like working in an eikaiwa school in Japan What the salary is for an eikaiwa teacher The good and bad about working at an eikaiwa school (private language school) What it is like being an assistant language teacher (ALT) on the JET Programme How much you can earn while on the JET Program The good and bad...

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about what the best kind of English teaching in Japan is: Eikaiwa, JET Programme (ALT) or university teacher.

Topics Discussed

What it is like working in an eikaiwa school in Japan
What the salary is for an eikaiwa teacher
The good and bad about working at an eikaiwa school (private language school)
What it is like being an assistant language teacher (ALT) on the JET Programme
How much you can earn while on the JET Program
The good and bad about being on the JET Program
What it is like teaching english at a college in Japan
What the requirements are for becoming an English teacher at a university in Japan
What the salary is like for an English teacher at a university in Japan
Which job pays more: Eikaiwa, JET or university teacher
What vacation is like for English teachers at Japanese univesities
What the contract/term limits are like for English teaching positions at universities/colleges in Japan
And much more!

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