Harvey Said:

Can I teach English in Japan with a criminal record?

We Answered:

Well if you already got the job you should be fine. Cuz didn't you have to fill out the application and answer the criminal record question? Hope you didn't lie about it.

I heard this inconvenienced one American teacher who had to do his training in Canada but couldn't get into Canada since he had a DUI there and couldn't get into Canada so he did his training in Japan instead.

So if this happens to you, Geos will just make you do your training in Japan. Good luck, it seems lots of managers are quitting Geos cuz of the president Kusunoki (you'll enjoy watching his lectures during teacher meetings). Also get ready for some jam packed daily schedules starting from 11:50am to 9:15pm everyday. Other schools are more flexible with their schedules.
You may even have a hard time taking a solid 1 hour break with Geos schedules.

Well, whatever, good luck buddy.

Frank Said:

What do schools in Germany in Japan teach about World War II?

We Answered:

I'm not real sure... I do know that in Germany, that it's now a law to say that the Holocaust DID happen. So I'm sure they do teach it.

Teresa Said:

What kind of education do you need in order to teach English in Japan?

We Answered:

you must have a masters in English and Japanese


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Kay Said:

What college education would I need in order to teach English in Japan?

We Answered:

That's a great goal, and it's smart of you to plan ahead.

I would recommend the following as either majors, minors or useful individual classes to take:
English-- English classes will help you to understand grammar, writing and reading comprehension, and make teaching easier for you and more beneficial for your students. There is a steep learning curve for many teachers, so the more you know about what you're teaching, the easier it will be for you.

Japanese--Many teaching applications for Japan asked me if I had visited Japan before. The jobs to teach children (instead of Business English to adults) said they preferred people who had some Japanese language ability. If you major or minor in Japanese, you might be able to study abroad in Japan during school.

Teaching--This one is obvious, but if you learn about Education in school, it will help you to be a better teacher. If you want to make a career out of teaching children back in the US, you definitely need to be a state certified teacher. No matter what you study as an undergraduate, you could later get an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language and then teach foreign students or immigrants at a college/university.

Business--Teaching Business English usually pays more than teaching General English or English to children. There are no set requirements to qualify as a Business English teacher, but learning the terms and concepts of Marketing, Finance, Human Resources etc. will make you stand out from other candidates for these positions.

Good luck!

Lance Said:

What is needed for the JET program in order to teach in Japan?

We Answered:

All you need is a degree. You don't need to speak a word of Japanese. The 4 year degree is the only thing - the Japanese government will not give you a visa if you don't have a degree.

Ricardo Said:

Can you teach in Japan without a degree?

We Answered:

Yes you can, just keep in mind that the job market is VERy competitive in Japan. Try contacting glenski on http://www.eslcafe.com , hes on the international job forum.

Jobs are easy to find. Well paying, good jobs with great bosses and fantastic students, however, are HARD to find.