The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program, which is backed by its government, is designed to encourage foreign exchange and increase English learning in Japan and further relationships among Japanese youth and people worldwide. Going all the way back to the 90s, more than 2000 instructors are selected on an annual basis from 41 countries in the JET program which is also happens to be the world biggest teaching exchange program. Those who pass the qualification requirements will become Assistant Language Instructors assigned to a specific school out of 18 cities in Japan. Those chosen for the program can expect to earn approximately annual compensation of $45,000.
The JET program has a couple more positions that are under publicized yet they do have more requirements. The first is an Advisor in their Sports program as a Sports Exchange Advisor (SEA) and the second is as a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR). A person who is a Sports Exchange Advisor provides help with sports training and organizing sports activities. To get selected as a Sport Exchange Advisor, you must have excelled in a particular sport (golf, tennis, swimming, etc.), have experience in coaching along with a recommendation letter from the National Olympic Committee (NOC) or a government agency. As a CIR, you'll engage in discussions with local government agencies or pertinent offices and logically will need to have a higher level of understanding and communicating in the Japanese language.
Non-U.S. applicants apply at this site: http://www.jetprogramme.org/e/aspiring/countries.html
Globalization has never been stronger with China becoming a superpower in the world. This connection will proceed to draw economies and governments near and far closer together in just about every manner. The one remaining obstacle is understanding the language.
Will I be able to teach English without a degree? The answer is yes for China as long as you're a TEFL course graduate because of their huge demand. Other countries where people who do not have a four-year degree can be taught are Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, and Vietnam. While in other Asian countries like Japan, Korea or Thailand, even though you have a TEFL certificate, not graduating college will not get you into a school. However, you are able to teach independently but only do so if the law allows.
Isn't it a problem that I don't speak any Asian language? Not really. The most effective method to learn a foreign language is for students to learn from a native speaker of that language. This type of immersion helps the students to grasp the lessons and acquire the common everyday slang, metaphors, and expressions from the teacher. As a result, the demand for native English teachers in Asia is very high to teach adults and children.China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, and several other Asian countries sponsor thousands of teachers every year for an opportunity to teach, as well as experience the cultural places of interest you've only dreamed about seeing.
Visit some of the most amazing places in southeast Asia such as Heylong Bay in Vietnam. This is famous area for tourists due to its limestone isles in various shapes and sizes
The terracotta warriors are a must-see in China. Were you aware there are not only warriors, but also fmailies and chariots. No one warrior is made the same so there are 8,000 unique statues.
The Bamboo forest is also a popular attraction in Japan for those who take a job teaching there.
If you need training or certification to feel comfortable in front of a classroom of 15-25 students? Enroll in a course with International TEFL Academy.
Keep in mind that as an instructor in Asia, your respect is immediate and comparable to that of a medical doctor. So, please show you honor the teaching profession and not belittle it. In some cases, disrespect for cultural customs may be subject to criminal punishment in local jurisdictions.
Explore Buddhist pagodas, relax in open-air pubs, meander through colorful floating markets. Visit the Buddhist pagodas, sit back and unwind in outdoor bars, or think of yourself on a reality TV show and eat some barbecued spiders.
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