month English teaching contracts in japan, flight paid for
07-17-2013, 01:12 AM
So I'm in the ESL game, and I have a lot of friends who do the same. It's interesting seeing how some of them globe hop.
There's a company called the Westgate Corporation, which several people I know have used to teach in Japan. Basically, the deal is they set you up with an apartment, take care of your flights, and you're contracted for 3 months to teach English classes at a University in Japan. You are not teaching official courses at the University, it's more like extra-curricular help for students there.
The money, I've been told is OK, but this is from English teachers used to making less than $1,000 a month in South America. I've also been told that accommodation can be an issue, since they set you up in an apt. and you have little to no choice in the matter. The commute to the University may be up to an hour. You likely won't be situated in the heart of the city, but rather somewhere further out. At least that's the impression I got. They operate in several major cities in Japan.
So this is not all roses, and certainly not the jet-setters choice. But they do take care of your flight and it seems like an interesting opportunity for someone who wants to experience Japan for a few months. They expect ESL certs and experience.
I'm personally considering it for the near future, once present obligations in the U.S. terminate.
http://www.westgate.co.jp/application/
There's a company called the Westgate Corporation, which several people I know have used to teach in Japan. Basically, the deal is they set you up with an apartment, take care of your flights, and you're contracted for 3 months to teach English classes at a University in Japan. You are not teaching official courses at the University, it's more like extra-curricular help for students there.
The money, I've been told is OK, but this is from English teachers used to making less than $1,000 a month in South America. I've also been told that accommodation can be an issue, since they set you up in an apt. and you have little to no choice in the matter. The commute to the University may be up to an hour. You likely won't be situated in the heart of the city, but rather somewhere further out. At least that's the impression I got. They operate in several major cities in Japan.
So this is not all roses, and certainly not the jet-setters choice. But they do take care of your flight and it seems like an interesting opportunity for someone who wants to experience Japan for a few months. They expect ESL certs and experience.
I'm personally considering it for the near future, once present obligations in the U.S. terminate.
http://www.westgate.co.jp/application/