If you're interested in teaching English online to Japanese students, there are many opportunities available. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting out, there's an option that will work for you.
Before we look at the main companies that offer English teaching services to Japanese students. It is important to consider a number of factors. Your earning potential as an online English teacher will depend on the reputation and quality of the company you work for. Some companies with lower standards may offer rates ranging from ¥700 (US$5) to ¥1,400 (US$10) per hour. These opportunities may not guarantee a steady stream of work and require time to build a good reputation.
It's important to keep in mind that your pay rate may not necessarily match the cost of lessons. Some companies like Café Talk offer a minimum profit margin of 60% for each lesson, which can increase to 65% or 75% based on factors like reliability and sales performance.
On the other hand, companies that have a higher level of quality often provide higher rates and more secure work schedules with a guaranteed number of lessons per week.
Please do your own thorough research and check companies' reputations on sites like Glassdoor and get feedback from Facebook Groups like: Teaching English in Japan & English Teachers in Japan. If you have had any experience, positive or negative, please also leave a review to help others.
For attracting and signing up students, it can be advantageous to have some familiarity with the Japanese language. Even possessing a basic understanding of Japanese and some vocabulary can assist in establishing rapport and creating a comfortable learning environment for the student. Invest some time in learning Japanese so you can command the higher pay rates.
The following is a list of the current top 4 paying online English teaching companies for Japanese students, follow by others listed in alphabetical order, and some extra platforms not specifically for Japanese students:
Top Paying Online English Teaching Companies for Japanese Students.
One of the largest and longest running English conversation schools in Japan, with over 250 branches in every prefecture
Hires high-quality, native speaking teachers
Requires teachers to have a BA degree and previous teaching experience
Requires online teachers to work a minimum of three weekdays and Saturdays every week, with teaching shifts of 3 hours in the morning or evening
Offers an attractive salary of ¥3,000 to ¥6,750 per day
Also has other divisions such as dispatch.
Highly-reputable English conversation company for high-end English language learners, with many business-focused CEO's and professionals as students
Does not require previous teaching experience, but a high level of English and conversational level of Japanese is essential
Offers hourly rate over ¥3,000 for meeting language and teaching criteria
Hires native English speakers from the US with a bachelor's degree, certification, and 2 years of experience
Offers lessons via Skype with a short trial lesson for each student
Pays ¥3000 per hour
Class times are 9 am to 12 am Japan Time
Minimum of 20 hours per week
Offers full-time English teaching positions, with a flexible schedule and opportunities for a raise
Offers both physical teaching in the classroom and online teaching
Prefers native speakers and offers visa sponsorship.
Offers an attractive rate of ¥2,500
Online List of English Teaching Companies for Japanese Students.
Connects English teachers with students through Skype
Requires written work instead of speaking
Ideal for non-native English speakers or those who prefer not to speak
Requires TEFL certification
Pay rates ¥700-¥800 hourly
Classes offered 6 pm - 12 am Japan Time
No minimum hours per week required
Connects students and teachers worldwide through Skype
User-friendly platform with automatic time zone conversions
Earns ¥1000-¥2900 hourly for those who meet the requirements, including a bachelor's degree
Classes offered 9 am - 12 am Japan Time
Requires a minimum of 2 hours per week
Mainly teaches adult Japanese businesspeople
Offers flexible schedule with payments through bank transfer or Paypal
Requires 2 years of English teaching experience and a certificate is preferred
Pays ¥2200 to ¥2700 per hour, with a minimum of 20 hours per week
Hires native English speakers from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK with a TEFL certificate
Offers flexible classes taught with your own materials or student's materials
Pays ¥700 to ¥1500 per hour, with a potential increase based on reviews
Class times are 9 am to 3 am Japan Time, with a minimum of 10 hours per week
Hires teachers with a bachelor's degree, a TEFL certificate, and 2 years of experience
Offers lessons via Skype
Pays ¥1900 to ¥2200 per hour, with an increase after 10 successful classes
Class times are 6 am to 3 am Japan Time, with a minimum of 15 hours per week
Offers phone and video lessons
Requires no requirements for phone lessons, but a bachelor's degree and TEFL certificate for video lessons
Pays ¥1900 per hour
Class times are 4 am to 7 am Japan Time, with a minimum of 8 hours per week
Hires native English & Filipino teachers
Offers full-time/part-time options
For teachers 20-45 yrs. old
Established in 2009, students 3-80 yrs. old
9,000 lessons conducted monthly
Requirements: TEFL certif., ¥700-¥1400/hr, 9 am - 9 am Japan Time, 5 hrs/week min.
Hires native English speakers for child classes
25-minute lessons, flexible scheduling
Allows for lesson format variation
Conducted over Skype, use of free materials
Hires native English & Japanese speakers to teach language classes
Provides training, no prior teaching exp. needed
Payments via Paypal
Premade instruction materials provided
Demand highest on weekends, 8 pm - midnight Japan Time
Requirements: TEFL (preferred), ¥900-¥1500/hr, 9 AM - 12 PM, 6 hrs/week min.
Seeks teachers from US, Canada, Australia, S. Africa, UK
Requires headset & webcam for lessons
Preference for teachers with basic Japanese knowledge
Peak hours 6 PM - midnight Japanese time
Requirements: Bachelor's degree, certif., 6 mos. exp., ¥1400 - ¥2400/hr, 6 am - 3 am Japan Time, 15 hrs/week min.
One of largest & best online English schools in Japan
Teachers from all over the world
Unique language platform, flexible scheduling
No min. hours/week requirement
Needed: English proficiency, ¥400-¥2400/hr, 24/7 schedule.
Hires from the Philippines.
Connects English teachers with Korean and Japanese students looking to improve Business English
Platform similar to Skype and Google Hangouts
Pay rates vary based on experience and qualifications
No specific requirements, but must have a native English accent
Classes offered 9 am - 6 pm Japan Time
Requires a minimum of 10 hours per week
Offers 50-minute lessons on demand to Japanese students via Zoom
Payments made via direct deposit to a Japanese bank account, paid monthly
Provides all materials and lessons, teacher focuses on conversational English
Qualification: able to work in Japan and at least 20 years old
Pay: ¥1100 to ¥1500 per 50 minutes
Classes offered 1 pm - 10 pm Japan Time
Requires a minimum of 15 hours per week
Other Online English Teaching Companies.
Other online platforms where you can teach other students in other countries such as China.
There are numerous online teaching platforms available that cater to the needs of different individuals. These platforms range from language schools to business-specific classes and cater to students of different ages and backgrounds. To find the right platform, it is important to consider factors such as your qualifications, teaching experience, scheduling availability, and preferred pay rates. It is also important to do proper research on these companies using sites like Glassdoor and ask for feedback from groups like: Teaching English in Japan and English Teachers in Japan
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