TEACH ABROAD PROGRAM IN JAPAN 
with Guaranteed Job Placement ✅

Job Security & Peace of Mind

• Our Guarantee to You:  You will receive a teaching placement at a school in Japan that has been carefully vetted and is guided by your individual preferences. (Note that preferences cannot be guaranteed.)
• Removing the Stress of Searching for a Job in a Foreign Country: You can have peace of mind knowing that we'll handle the job search process for you, from prepping your resume to reviewing contract offers, to ensure you receive a fair contract with the best possible salary and benefits.
• The Best Working Conditions: We vet our schools carefully and ensure they are accountable for providing the best working conditions for our teachers. Otherwise, we won't work for them.
• We Work for You! Unlike many recruiters and agencies, we don't receive a commission from the schools we work with, so we're 100% accountable to you and will advocate for you accordingly. 
• Cultural Immersion: Through our culture and language training and excursions, you'll be able to quickly and more effectively assimilate to the cultural nuances of life in Japan - both at work and in your day-to-day personal life and travels.
  
  
• Simplified Pre-arrival Logistics: Preparing to move to Japan to teach English can be lengthy and complex when it comes to the visa process. We're here to guide and support you through this.
  
  
• Post Placement Support:  Our team of experienced experts is on-hand 24/7, even after you begin your teaching job. You can count on our support to resolve any issues that arise after your placement.

Pre-Departure Support

• Hands-on guidance in collecting all the documents you will need for your visa and work permit, including:

- Bachelor’s degree
- Academic transcripts
- Criminal background check

• Packing and budget guide
• A dedicated staff member will provide one-on-one support and answer all of your questions as you prepare to move to Japan.

In-Country Support

• Airport arrival support and guidance
• Accommodation assistance
• Welcome dinner
• Cultural orientation, excursions, and language lessons
• 24-hour emergency in-country support team and hotline
• In-country team on call to assist with managing issues like culture shock & homesickness, 
• Regular social meetup events with fellow teachers in your town and surrounding areas.

Job Placement Process & Timeline

Online & In-Country TEFL Certification

An accredited TEFL certification is required to participate in this placement program. 

If you still need to be TEFL certified, ITA offers award-winning TEFL classes that will best prepare you for success in teaching English in Japan. We strongly recommend these options for participating in this Teach English in Japan Program.

Hot Tip! Save up to $400 when you bundle and sign up for your TEFL class and Teach English in Japan Program!

ITA Online TEFL Course Options

• 4-Week Full-Time & 11-Week Part-Time options
• Study From Home or From Anywhere
• OFQUAL Level 5 Accreditation From TQUK
• University-Level Instructors
• 10 to 20 Hours of Live Practice Teaching
• Most cost-effective option - Payment Plan Options Available
• Hot tip! If you're looking to get certified while working or going to school, the 11-week part-time choice is ideal!

Check out Your Online Course Options here!

In-person Course in Nagoya, Japan

• 4-Week intensive course in Japan
• Internationally accredited & taught by highly experienced instructors
• Get acclimated to Japan, see the country & make some friends before your teaching placement.

Learn more bout the Nagoya, Japan TEFL Course here!

Are you already TEFL certified?

If you hold an internationally accredited TEFL certification which is at least 120 hours through one of our approved TEFL providers, you will qualify for our TEFL Jobs Programs in Japan. Please note that ITA’s alumni network and lifetime job search guidance are only available to graduates of our online and in-person TEFL courses.

Cultural Orientation

To help you get the most out of your experience in Japan, both in and out of the classroom, we provide 40 hours of online training, including Japanese culture, society, history, politics, and language before you leave home. Within the first few months of starting your placement, you will be able to join a variety of cultural activities over a weekend including a welcome meal, one night's accommodation, & excursions hosted over a few rotating locations in Japan with fellow new teachers (Note: If you are completing the Onsite TEFL Course in Nagoya, Japan before joining this placement program, the cultural orientation and excursions will be provided in-person at the beginning of your Nagoya TEFL Course)  

Cultural excursions & activities vary but can include:

Nagoya Castle: Famous ancient castle and home of one of the largest in Japan from the ancient period and at the time was one of the most important castles in Japan. 

Japanese Cooking Class: Learn how to make traditional skewered Yakitori Chicken and/or sushi. Participants will partake in amazing Japanese fare with our unique cooking class.

Walking Tour of Nagoya: We take participants on a guided tour of downtown Nagoya, including parks, viewpoints, and even an anime shopping center!

The Tokugawa Art Museum: On our trip to the Tokugawa Art Museum, participants can learn about the ancient Samurai history and the art of tea consumption during the empires of yesteryear. The Museum is also based around a beautiful park that participants can explore.

Extended Social Network & Alumni Community

International TEFL Academy does everything we can to ensure you have access to the support you need and opportunities to meet others like yourself who are going through the adventure of living and teaching English in Japan.

• Full-time access to our support team who can assist in managing issues like homesickness & culture shock,
• Regular social events & meet-ups for English teachers in your area of Japan,
• Group excursions and meals during your orientation,
• Remember! Your placement will be based on your preferences, so if you feel more comfortable teaching in a school or a location where there are more other English teachers, we will accommodate you!

ITA Alumni Community

Note: This feature is only available to those who enroll in one of ITA’s online or in-person courses.

Those who take their TEFL certification course through International TEFL Academy can take advantage of ITA's worldwide alumni network of 40,000+ graduates teaching English in 80 countries.

• Join up to 100 exclusive Facebook groups - including one just for Japan! - where you can network, meet folks, share job tips, and more.
• Virtual and in-person meet-ups are arranged in select locations worldwide.
• Expand your knowledge by tuning into exclusive webinars, panel discussions and podcasts.
• Make extra $$$ participating in ITA's alumni referral program.
• Tell your story - we publish hundreds of alumni videos, articles, and Q&As on our website.

Lifetime Job Search Guidance

Note: This feature is only available to those who enroll in one of ITA’s online or in-person courses.

Not only will we guarantee you a job in Japan, but you will also receive access to ITA’s exclusive Student Affairs team to provide you with:

• Personal Support from an experienced Job Search Advisor. We have a full-time Student Affairs department whose sole purpose is to help you find the best TEFL job for you in 80+ countries;
• Access to a worldwide school directory of over 20,000 schools;
• Access to ITA's exclusive 400-page job search manual;
• Access to regular webinars on the job process;
• Referrals to preferred recruiters, placement agencies, language schools, and online teaching companies.

Whether you take your TEFL course through ITA or another organization,  you can join Job Placement Programs free of charge for South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia once you've successfully completed your first school contract and on the condition that you meet the eligibility requirements for the desired country/program.