JET

Teaching English remains the most accessible career path for foreigners in Japan — especially for those without Japanese language skills. Tens of thousands of foreign nationals work as English teachers across the country. Types of English Teaching Jobs Type Employer Students Salary Japanese Required JET Programme Government School-age ¥280,000–360,000/mo No ALT (dispatch) Dispatch companies School-age ¥200,000–280,000/mo No Eikaiwa Language schools All ages ¥220,000–280,000/mo No University Universities Adults ¥300,000–600,000/mo Some Private tutor Self-employed All ages ¥2,000–6,000/hour No Online (Japan-based) Online schools Overseas students Varies No The JET Programme — Best Entry-Level Option The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a Japanese government program that places foreign graduates in schools and local government offices across Japan. ...