It is possible to teach English without degree in Japan?

Member since 06 October 2015

selayang88Member06 July 2020 09:30:00

Hi there,
I need some advice from you from guys out there,
"it is possible to teach English without degree..?"
I have TEFL certificate where I got it after finishing my high school and my highest education is Diploma in Computing Science.
I already do some research and all say's around 70% will get a job in Cambodia, China, Thailand and South Korea. But I like to teach in Japan and it doesn't matter if they send me to rural area.
So I want to hear some advice or opinion from you guys, please help me..

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ladivo779 Guest

ladivo779Guest11 July 2020 07:04:17

Your profile says you are Malaysian so I assume that you already have a Malaysian accent when you speak English? I really don't know for Japan, but I do know that some countries require that English teachers are native English teachers form one of the five English speaking countries: England, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and sometimes including South Africa. However, not all that many people speak English in Japan, especially in the more rural areas outside the big cities, so who knows. Why don't you try writing to some English language schools there and apply for jobs and see what they say. Or else, visit the Japan Embassy in KL and ask there.

Also, I don't blame you for choosing Japan as a place to live and work, it's an amazing country. I also hope to move there one day.