International school

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  genkidesu

  on Aug 18

  As far as I understood it, you just need a Bachelor's Degree to do the JET program, but @ToneToEdo, one of the members of the CityCost community, was a member of the program. She's probably best positioned to advise!

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  TonetoEdo

  on Aug 18

  @genkidesu I heard my name! @Christian, the JET Program does not require that applicants have a teaching diploma, but certified/degrees teachers are not turned away. A current JET ALT has a doctorate in biology. The level of education - MA or higher - doesn’t disqualify you. Check the JET Program website to see if your country participates. http://jetprogramme.org/en/

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  Christian

  on Aug 18

  @TonetoEdo thank you so much for the advice. I was also wondering about applying directly to international schools. Will not have a teaching cert disqualify me? Thanks again. Christian

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  TonetoEdo

  on Aug 19

  @Christian Competition for jobs at international schools requires applicants to have experience and certification for teaching the grade levels at the school. Those with international school experience are preferred over new teachers. You’d do best to contact international schools directly. However, I’ve worked at some private schools that have positions for art and music teachers who primarily teach English (composition, reading, test prep). The teachers have some hours teaching their subject in English. These jobs are usually only available to those who are in country and holding an instructor visa. If you’re not in Japan yet, and you don’t have your heart set on teaching art in schools I recommend applying to JET.

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  Christian

  on Aug 19

  thank you so much for the advice. My best to you.

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  JapanRamen

  on Sep 26

  Teacher certs are not needed but if you want to go further with teaching English in Japan, doing a TESOL, or better yet, CELTA course would give you a lot more opportunities down the line.

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