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gfell · Wed 04-Oct-06, 07:28 PM

The obstacle you will find is the visa. In order to get a visa in Japan, the vast majority of schools require you to commit to a minimum 12 months. The alternative is a working holiday visa.

Once you hold your work visa, then it's no problem finding shorter-term work. Most schools will take you on if you already hold a work visa.

If you don't have a visa, then I suggest applying for the less favourable teaching jobs. That is, jobs that are out in the country and where schools are hard to come by teachers.

When I first came to Japan, I got a 12-month work visa for only a 4-month contract. The contract required I teach 3 days a week for a few hours each day after travelling 90 minutes each way. No other teacher wanted this work, so the company had no choice but to offer me the contract. Pay was ok, but nothing to rave on about.

You however really need to be in Japan for any chance of getting such opportunities.

Wed 04-Oct-06, 07:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
gfell Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: Posts: 654	If you have a visa, you can get shorter-term contracts The obstacle you will find is the visa. In order to get a visa in Japan, the vast majority of schools require you to commit to a minimum 12 months. The alternative is a working holiday visa. Once you hold your work visa, then it's no problem finding shorter-term work. Most schools will take you on if you already hold a work visa. If you don't have a visa, then I suggest applying for the less favourable teaching jobs. That is, jobs that are out in the country and where schools are hard to come by teachers. When I first came to Japan, I got a 12-month work visa for only a 4-month contract. The contract required I teach 3 days a week for a few hours each day after travelling 90 minutes each way. No other teacher wanted this work, so the company had no choice but to offer me the contract. Pay was ok, but nothing to rave on about. You however really need to be in Japan for any chance of getting such opportunities. __________________ English Teacher and Student Site Teach English and Study Abroad! Teaching Community at Teacher Forums ESL Teacher and Student Directory!