Do you need a college diploma to teach English in Japan?

Question:

I heard there are some private tutoring companies that hire as well, and from my understanding you do not have to be fluent in Japanese, is this correct? I know enough to get by and communicate almost anything in a very basic manner.

Answer:

In most cases in order to work full time in Japan you need to have a University degree and you also require the backing of a company in Japan to sponsor your visa.

Most recruiters for English jobs in Japan will require the following:

1. Native English Speaker
2. Full Bachelor Degree (in any field)
3. Basic Japanese Ability

The market is really competitive now so they also prefer teaching experience and qualifications such as ESL, TEFL or CELTA.

Salary is usually around 240,000 - 255,000 yen per month depending on experience and qualifications.

Working in Japan
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