Teach English in Japan

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Island country: the five main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu (the "mainland"), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. Tokyo is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities include Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto.

Balance between old and new!

Very big cities: fashion, fun, fast but also incredible landscapes, hikes etc

Teachers tend to know a lot about Japan- very hipster at the moment (Nintendo, anime, manga)

Went from 14th ESL level in the world to 54th in2019- huge push by government to introduce English

• Spend 1 year or more immersing yourself in and exploring the extraordinary
• Japanese culture, food, architecture, and scenery whilst earning $1575 – $1900 USD* (215,000 to 260,000 Yen) per month as an English teacher – making this our highest paying Teach Abroad program yet. * May fluctuate due to exchange rate volatility.
• Play an active part in contributing to the Japanese government’s goal of improving the English proficiency throughout the country, which opens up a vast array of academic and employment opportunities for our evergrowing globalized world.
• Teaching in Japan is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to live in a developed Asian country, rich in history, while gaining incredibly valuable international work experience and growing on a personal level.
• Save $2500 to $5,000 over a year of teaching which you can use to fund your travels or return home with (while you can save more if you budget more carefully and live like a local).
• Enjoy 5 to 10 paid days off per year to explore this fascinating country.

* Please take note that the amount reflected is based on exchange rates and may fluctuate due to exchange rate volatility and is the equivalent of 215,000 Yen to 275,000 Yen.

As an English teacher in Japan; you’ll have between 5 and 10 paid leave days each year to put your high salary to good use exploring all that Japan has to offer. From Sumo wrestling, the most authentic Japanese cuisine you’ve ever tasted, ancient castles and Pagodas, skiing in the mountainous north and beach hopping in the tropical south, ancient and bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka, Japan caters for every type of traveller. Japan is unlike any country you’ve ever been to with the most bizarre but fascinating experiences available throughout the country, and a scenery like no other. Your teacher’s salary will afford you the opportunity to explore so much during your year or more in Japan.

As you prepare for your trip, the support managers will guide you through:

• Packing
• Visas
• Budget
• Travel insurance
• What to expect from the moment you touch down in Japan and answer any questions you might have to help ease any anxieties during the pre-departure process.

When you arrive in Nagoya, you can count on:

• Airport pick-up
• Travel assistance to your accommodation
• Your accommodation will be organised for you ahead of time
• Welcome pack with tons of goodies for the month ahead

You don’t need to have any teaching experience to teach English in Japan.

You do need:

• A passport from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand
• A bachelor’s degree in any field of study – Complete and certificate in hand (Letter of graduation not acceptable)
• A 120-hour, internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL certificate (available      online or in Japan through our placement partner agency). Certificates from the following institutes are not accepted:  

. Teacher Record

· World TESOL Academy

· TEFL Universal

· International Open Academy

· Teach TEFL

• Between the ages of 21 – 35 years old
• No visible tattoos
• Willing and able to commit to a 12-month contract
• To be in excellent health with a doctors’ letter being required to confirm you are fit to travel and live abroad for at least 1 year.
  • You will also be required to have a tuberculosis (TB) scan done to confirm you do not have TB

Intake Date - Can I still apply?

17 February 2025 Spaces Available

21 April 2025 Spaces Available

26 May 2025 Spaces Available

28 July 2025 Spaces Available

20 October 2025 Spaces Available

• Registration fee - R6 000.00 (If you are successful at screening stage and are accepted to apply for the position, you will be liable to pay the registration fee to Genesis Au Pairs)

Placement fees: Due 12 weeks prior to departure

• In-class TESOL and Placement option: $1,799 (+/- R33 641.30) - Includes Accommodation Costs During the Orientation week and course (For a shared occupation and not single occupancy)
• Placement only option: $1,300 (+/- R24 310.00) - Includes Accommodation Costs During the Orientation week (For a shared occupation and not single occupancy)
• ***Cancelation fees apply if you cancel at any stage of the application***

You are also liable for other outside costs such as flights, visa, insurance, meals, travelling etc. You will be advised on what you should budget for and assisted in these areas by our placement partner agency once you have been offered a teaching placement.