About the location:
Nagoya, Japan
- The course takes place in Nagoya which is the largest city in the Chubu region of Japan.
- Nagoya is known for being the center of the automotive industry in Japan – here, you’ll find many big-name vehicle factories.
- Tourists and foreign teachers find that Nagoya is a fun place to visit and live! There are plenty of attractions to see, and Nagoya is a beautiful, bustling city.
- TEFL candidates will be able to visit numerous cultural institutions including Nagoya Castle, Tokugawa Art Museum, Atsuta Shrine, and the Misono-za Kabuki Theater. Nagoya has a bustling nightlife and a thriving traditional Japanese food scene.
Since Nagoya is known for its car factories, another cool place to check out is the Toyota Exhibition Hall where you can see around 20 different vehicles that have just been produced. If you enjoy the art scene more, you can take a walk through Noritake Garden and take in the majesty of relics from many different periods. You can even create and glaze your own piece of art here!
On top of all of this, Nagoya has many other museums, gardens, shopping malls, and temples for you to enjoy.
About the program
Job placement and visa will be arranged before traveling. Upon arrival to Japan, you’ll go directly to your apartment and start the 4 week TEFL course (Option 1) or your teaching position (Option 2):
- Option 1: Four week classroom course + job placement
Get live instruction and feedback as you work directly with a qualified instructor through the nine module TEFL course. Includes teaching at mid-course.
- Option 2: Cultural Immersion + job placement
Already have 120 HR+ TEFL? Sign up for our cultural immersion program with guaranteed job placement.
Finding a TEFL job
- Job placement is guaranteed and will happen before you arrive. Plan to sign-up 4-5 months before you want to arrive in-country.
- You’ll be able to speak with TEFL coordinators to figure out job details.
- You will have free time on the weekends while taking the TEFL course, so you can get an idea of the area that you’d like to teach in after you complete the course.
- As a beginner teacher, you can expect to earn $1,400-$1,900 USD/month
- Studio apartments in Japan range from $500 – $700 USD per month. Teachers are expected to put down a 1-2 month rent deposit Water, electricity and internet are usually not included. Housing during the course will cost $550.
- The demand for English teachers in Japan is high, so it is easy to find a teaching job in virtually any city that you’re interested in.
Guaranteed job
Teaching placements available throughout Japan with the majority of placement in and on the outskirts of:
- Tokyo
- Nagoya
- Osaka
- Fukuoka
- Hiroshima
- Hokkaido
Placements will be at private language centers around Japan.
Nagoya TEFL course dates:
- August 11th
- September 8th
- October 6th
- November 3rd
- December 1st
Cost
- 4 week TEFL program - $2,000USD (housing not included)
- 1 weekend immersion program - $1,150 (housing included)