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The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program: All You Need to Know and How to Apply - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 Laura Payne
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The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program: All You Need to Know and How to Apply
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program is not the only means to teach English in Japan, but it is one of the most popular programs out there both for aspiring teachers and those who wish to pursue other fields. I first joined this program a little over a year ago. In the short time since then, I've gained incredibly valuable experiences through my work as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT).
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The History of JET
Duties of an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
How to Apply for the JET Program
Remuneration and Living
Rewards of JET
Common Challenges for ALTs
The JET Community
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What is the JET Program for teaching English in Japan? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the JET Program for teaching English in Japan?
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) is a government backed scheme that has been operating for over 30 years. Every year around 5,000 foreign nationals are placed into schools right across Japan with the intention of raising the language skills of young people. Unlike many similar programs in other countries, the JET Program also has a strong focus on cultural exchange between participants and the local population. Competition for places on the program is generally very tough as successful applicants receive a competitive salary and a range of extra benefits.
What are the requirements for the JET Program?
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What is the JET Program for teaching English in Japan? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is the JET Program for teaching English in Japan?
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) is a prestigious initiative, established by the Japanese government more than 30 years ago, aimed at enhancing English language proficiency among Japanese students. Annually, the program recruits approximately 5,000 international participants, placing them in schools across Japan.
Beyond its educational goals, JET uniquely prioritizes fostering cultural ties between participants and the Japanese community. Given the competitive salary and array of additional benefits, securing a spot in the JET Program is highly sought-after, making the application process quite competitive.
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Maddy Payne
Madeline is an Australian ESL teacher on the JET Programme in Japan. She has been teaching in Japan for 18 months in a private school in Tokyo and loves sharing Australian culture with her students. As a new ITTT TESOL graduate, she plans to continue using her ESL teaching skills to teach in Europe in the coming years.
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An Australian Amongst American Textbooks in Japan: ✅ Teaching in a Country that Values American English | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Many Japanese schools hold American English in high regard, so what is it like being an Australian-English teacher in Japan?
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Alumni TEFL Chat with Maddy & Georgia - Two Aussie Sisters Teaching English in Japan - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Alumni TEFL Chat with Maddy & Georgia - Two Aussie Sisters Teaching English in Japan
07/08/2021
all right hi hey everyone hi as you can see it's not only me this
week welcome to our live stream we have guests today i'm super happy about it hi maddie hi
georgia hello hey so yeah back here another for another week and
i'm live on a different day i usually go live on fridays so today is very special
and also because we have guests so i'm super happy about that
and yeah if you are watching if you can see us if you can hear us please just leave a high in the comments that would
be really cool and where you're watching from i'm always really curious about where people are watching from
and um yeah i'm in south korea my name is linda from itt if you don't know me and i'm yeah
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Tefl Review From Students Georgia And Maddy - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
TEFL Review from Students Georgia and Maddy
In this TEFL review video, sisters Georgia and Maddy share their experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. The two sisters are originally from Australia but are currently teaching English in Japan under the JET program. Everything they learned during the course helps them navigate their classroom in Japan. They highly recommend ITTT and the courses to anyone also wanting to go abroad to teach English.
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Review from TEFL Student Shaina
Shaina is from Canada but working as an assistant language teacher with the JET program in Okinawa, Japan. She recently completed the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT and found it extremely useful. She learned new warm-up techniques, as well as how to structure lesson plans better. She feels that she is now a better teacher and resource for her students in Japan.
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How do I get a job teaching English in Japan? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I get a job teaching English in Japan?
To secure a position teaching English in Japan, a bachelor's degree and a TEFL certification with at least 120 hours are essential for obtaining a work visa. However, in certain circumstances, such as having a working holiday visa, student visa, spouse visa, or specific Japanese visas, teaching opportunities may still be accessible even without a degree.
Japan remains a prime choice for English educators, not only for its attractive salary packages but also for its unique blend of cutting-edge progress and rich historical traditions. If a blend of professional growth and cultural exploration is what you are after, Japan stands out as an ideal destination.
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Tefl reviews - Review From Tefl Student Shaina - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Review from TEFL Student Shaina
Shaina is from Canada but working as an assistant language teacher with the JET program in Okinawa, Japan. She recently completed the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT and found it extremely useful. She learned new warm-up techniques, as well as how to structure lesson plans better. She feels that she is now a better teacher and resource for her students in Japan.
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How do I get a job teaching English in Japan? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
How do I get a job teaching English in Japan?
Japan has been a popular destination amongst English language teachers for many years due to its widespread job opportunities, good salaries and fascinating culture. Whilst there are other countries in the region where the cost of living may be lower and the wages a little higher, nowhere provides such an incredible mix of modern development and ancient traditions as you will find in this extraordinary country. If you are looking for excitement and adventure, look no further than Japan.
What are the requirements for teaching English in Japan?
In order to work legally you will need to be eligible for a work visa. The good news is the criteria is not as tough as many other countries as you simply need to possess a degree in any subject. The... [Read more]
5 Benefits of Sharing a 17sq-meter Apartment in Tokyo on the JET Program - TEFL Blog
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 Maddy Payne
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5 Benefits of Sharing a 17sq-meter Apartment in Tokyo on the JET Program
In 2019, my sister and I received the exciting news that we had been accepted into the JET Program to live and teach English in Japan! If you have ever looked at teaching in Japan, or even Asia in general, you have probably come across the JET Program before. JET allows you to live and work in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) while earning one of the highest wages you can get as an ALT.
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1. The freedom of choice
2. Everything becomes cheaper
3. What household chores?
4. A tiny apartment makes you leave said tiny apartment
5. A minimalist dream
Are you ready to teach English in Japan?
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The Best Government Programs For Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mon, 26 Mar 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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The Best Government Programs For Teaching English Abroad
Teaching English abroad is now a popular career option for many people of all ages. While there is a strong demand for TEFL certified teachers in many different regions of the world, there are certain countries who have implemented government-funded programs to attract foreign English teachers. Through these programs, qualified English teachers are placed into schools around their countries where they are employed for a set period of time. Here is a list of the best government programs for teaching English abroad.
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EPIK for Teaching English in South Korea
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Where can I join a TEFL placement program in Asia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where can I join a TEFL placement program in Asia?
Although teaching jobs can be arranged in Asia once you arrive in your destination of choice, in many countries it is common for jobs to be arranged in advance from within your own country. One area where this is certainly true is if you join a government run placement program. The following are the most popular programs of their kind in Asia.
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What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea?
What are the requirements for the EPIK Program?
What does the EPIK Program involve?
Where will I be placed on the EPIK Program?
What are the benefits of the EPIK Program?
What is the TaLK Program for teaching English in South Korea?
What are the requirements for the TaLK Program?
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Teaching English in 2021 ✅ What You Need to Know
Federico Riva
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Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2021? ✅ Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this!
The World of the Fulbright Program for Teaching English Abroad
Lulu Johnson
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The Fulbright program is a great way to travel abroad and work as an English language teacher in an exciting new country. ✅ This article will go over what Fulbright is, their English teaching program, and how to apply to Fulbright in this blog post.
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Systematic Problems for Learners of English in Japan - TEFL Blog
Thu, 03 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
Systematic Problems for Learners of English in Japan
Next year, Japan will host the thirty-second Olympiad in the capital city of Tokyo. To correspond with the timing of the 2020 Olympics, Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (hereafter MEXT) has laid out a plan for the reform of English education to meet the future needs of Japanese students in a globalized world. However, this plan presents several challenges for current and future learners of English in the Japanese educational system.
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Education System Modernization
Demand in English-Speaking Professional Teachers
JET Program Peculiarities
International Examination for Japanese English Learners
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Top 6 Government-run TEFL Teacher Programs - TEFL Blog
Fri, 03 Nov 2023 Federico Riva
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Top 6 Government-run TEFL Teacher Programs
Looking to embark on an adventure abroad while making a positive impact as an English teacher? Government-run TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) programs offer an incredible opportunity to do just that. These well-organized initiatives, often backed by various countries' governments, provide aspiring educators with a unique chance to teach English in foreign lands, all while gaining an unforgettable cross-cultural experience.
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1. FEI/TAPIF — France: International/USA
Applications and Eligibility
2. NET Scheme in Hong Kong
How to Qualify for the HK NET Scheme
Category One requires:
3. CETP Hungary
Application Process
4. JET Japan
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Laura Payne
Laura is an English teacher, traveler, writer, and lifelong learner. After some time studying abroad and volunteering as a host family, she decided to pursue ESL teaching. Now she lives in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
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"Authentic" English: 3 Tips for Implementing Authentic Materials in Language Classrooms | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Laura Payne
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Finding authentic materials that fit your class’s needs may be difficult. However, authentic materials offer many benefits that created materials do not. Check out this post for 3 tips for implementing authentic materials in language classrooms.
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Top 4 Asian Countries for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 Federico Riva
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Top 4 Asian Countries for Teaching English Abroad
Mainland China and Taiwan form a very large part of the Asian ESL market. There are obviously many similarities but also many differences. In this blog we will look at some of the major differences in job requirement in these two regions.
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China
Taiwan
Japan
South Korea
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Where can I join a TEFL placement program in Asia? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Where can I join a TEFL placement program in Asia?
Although teaching jobs can be arranged in Asia once you arrive in your destination of choice, in many countries it is common for jobs to be arranged in advance from within your own country. One area where this is certainly true is if you join a government run placement program. The following are the most popular programs of their kind in Asia.
What is the EPIK program for teaching English in South Korea?
EPIK stands for the English Program in Korea, a scheme run by the South Korean government that places foreign teachers into schools across the country to work as English language instructors. EPIK is one of the largest and most popular schemes of its kind as it offers a competitive salary, a good range of extra benefits, and the chance... [Read more]
When to apply for TEFL jobs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When to apply for TEFL jobs?
When looking for English teaching jobs overseas you will find plenty of options at any time of the year. However, to give yourself the widest choice of opportunities it is important to be aware of any times of the year that are considered peak hiring seasons in the country that you are interested in. Wherever you dream of living and working it is best to start applying for jobs at least three months before your intended start date to give enough time to make all the necessary arrangements, such as sending in applications, interviewing, applying for entry visas and work permits, etc.
What are hiring seasons for teaching English abroad?
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When to apply for TEFL jobs?
For aspiring TEFL teachers, job opportunities abound throughout the year. Nevertheless, maximizing your options means being attuned to peak hiring seasons specific to your desired country. Generally, it is advisable to initiate your job search and application process a minimum of three months prior to your anticipated start date. This buffer allows ample time for tasks like submitting applications, attending interviews, and securing essential documentation like visas and work permits.
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What are hiring seasons for teaching English abroad?
Peak hiring season in Europe
Peak hiring season in Latin America
Peak hiring season in Asia
Peak hiring season in the Middle East
What are hiring seasons for teaching English abroad?
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The Most Common Problems Students in South Korea Face When Learning English
Linda Dunsmore
Destinations Alumni Experiences
Are you interested in teaching English in South Korea? Our TEFL alumni Beatrix shares three differences in Korean schools that every teacher needs to be aware of before heading to South Korea to teach English.
Teaching English in France - The Salary and Budget Guide
Linda Dunsmore
Budget and Salary Destinations
France is a popular destination for EFL teachers wanting to teach English in Europe. If you are interested in joining other English teachers in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in France.
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Which countries have a TEFL placement program? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Which countries have a TEFL placement program?
If you want to have a job in place and all the paperwork sorted out before you leave your home country, a TEFL placement program is certainly worth considering. Several countries across Europe and Asia have government run schemes that recruit foreign teachers to work in their public school system. The following options are long established and respected programs that offer a great opportunity to live and work in some of the most popular teaching destinations.
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What is the TAPIF Program for teaching English in France?
What are the requirements for the TAPIF Program?
How do I apply for the TAPIF Program?
Do I need a TEFL/TESOL certificate to apply to the TAPIF Program?
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Problems for learners in Japan For many Westerners visiting Japan, the japanese way is simply an awareness that overcomes you while you make your way through the overcrowded streets of Shibuya, or attempt to slurp your first bowl of ramen noodles. However, in the classroom, the japanese way plays a much more significant role. Foreign teachers of English in Japan recognize it as a glass wall that insinuates itself between them and their students; the manifestation... [Read more]
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Asia Ridley
I’m Asia, originally from California, USA and currently living in Nagasaki, Japan. I’m working as an ALT [Assistant Language Teacher] through the JET program [Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme]. I studied abroad in Japan two years ago and returned to make a career. I am also running a website to share my experiences, favorite places, and information about everything in Japan. It is a platform where I work on my crafts such as photography as well.
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Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? Working as an Assistant Language Teacher in a Japanese school is a great way to get move to Japan. This article gives an in-depth look... [Read more]
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Review from TEFL Students Georgia and Maddy
In this TEFL review video, sisters Georgia and Maddy share their experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. The two sisters are originally from Australia but are currently teaching English in Japan under the JET program. Everything they learned during the course helps them navigate their classroom in Japan. They highly recommend ITTT and the courses to anyone also wanting to go abroad to teach English.
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TEFL Review from Students Georgia and Maddy
In this TEFL review video, sisters Georgia and Maddy share their experience of taking a TEFL course with ITTT. The two sisters are originally from Australia but are currently teaching English in Japan under the JET program. Everything they learned during the course helps them navigate their classroom in Japan. They highly recommend ITTT and the courses to anyone also wanting to go abroad to teach English.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in Rural Japan - TEFL Blog
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 Laura Payne
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5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in Rural Japan
Japan is full of vibrant, world-famous cities that many people dream of living and working in. However, when I first decided to become an English teacher in Japan, I never held such a dream. I am an introvert who prefers quiet spaces, and being close to nature is especially important for me. This is why when my goal of teaching English in Japan came true, I was ecstatic that I could find a place to work in the inaka (countryside).
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1. Smaller towns have cheaper rent
2. Fewer people, fewer crowds
3. The market for English is everywhere
4. Your presence can have a big impact
5. You may discover a hidden gem
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Two Aussie Sisters Teaching English in Japan 2021: Alumni TEFL Chat with Maddy & Georgia
In this video, ITTT alumni Georgia and Maddy, two Aussie sisters share tips and tricks of traveling and teaching in Japan under the JET Program in 2021.
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The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program: All You Need to Know and How to Apply
Laura Payne
Destinations TEFL Information
Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? The JET Program is a popular option for many English teachers coming to the region. In this guide, you'll find out exactly how the JET Program works and how you can apply to teach English in the exciting destination of Japan.
Top 10 Things to Know When Moving Abroad to Teach English
Linda Dunsmore
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Moving to a new country you've likely never been to before isn't an easy task. However, if you read through the following ten things you need to know when moving abroad to teach English, it's going to be a lot smoother!
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