What are my chances?

[Silver Scarab]

Hi, my name is Millie and I'm an (non-native) English teacher who currently resides and works in Holland. I've just received my Japanese Master degree and I also have a Master in Archeology. Two years ago I obtained my CELTA certificate and have been teaching English here in Holland ever since.

I really want to go to Japan and become an English teacher there, but I've noticed that most jobs require the teacher to be a native English speaker.

Can someone inform me of what my chances are of finding a good job (preferably in a JH or SHighschool) and does anyone know any good companies that hire non-native speakers and offer to pay for accomodations in Japan?

Thanks ahead

[gfell]

Well, for starters, to give yourself any chance of gaining an English Teacher's job in Japan, you will need to physically be here. With such a huge supply of native English teachers, why would a school want to employ you? You have to give them a good reason to bend over backwards to get your work visa.

Some good reasons would be:

• Being already in Japan and ready to start asap.
• Hold a CELTA or equivalent certificate.
• Show them you have prior teaching experience.
• Willing to teach in rural areas where other teachers are not interested in going to.
• An attractive, positive and mature personality.

Just have a backup plan if you are unable to gain employment. I do have friends here in Japan that are from Europe and are teaching English. However, they have been sponsored via other means such as a "translators visa" etc.