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Peak · Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 15

I will be getting married to my Jp girl next year. I am trying to work out what work i could do in Japan as i will be moving there. Teaching english is obvious but i dont have any qualifications; no degree, no CELTA. i have had some experience teaching kung fu but that is about it. I believe i would enjoy teaching english and do well at it given the opportunity.
I would like to know if it is possible to get a job there with no teaching skill/qualifications and minimal language skill.
I have sent emails to NOVA & amity and they replied saying that i need a degree. This is kind of making me nervous.
Is there anyone who can give me some advice on what to do. I have a year to organise myself.

kendoman1 · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 69

If you have a valid visa,spousal in your case then you can work in any field that you like.

Your biggest probelm will be getting the company to hire you, without experience or a degree.

You do not need any teaching experience if you work with Nova or the likes, this also applies to ALT work. These companies will hire you, without a degree.

These companies are only interested if you have a visa, not a degree.

Willy_In_Japan · Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 329

Not quite Kendoman.....I know Interac will not hire you without a degree. I have a friend who recently moved here (married) and he would not be even considered for work as an ALT.

I think his best bet is to get a set of ESL books, such as New Interchange, and sign up for every ESL website, and get privates full time.

I can't see him getting hired by 7-11 let alone anywhere else without pretty fluent Japanese.......I'd be nervous too.

Peak · Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 15

thanks guys.

kendoman1 · Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 69

Interac, RCS, JALSS,NEW IEC will hire you for an ALT position if you don't have a degree.

I have several friends that work for the above companies without a degree.

These companies only concern is if you have a valid visa. OP if you need some more info, write me a PM.

Peak · Joined: 24 Apr 2007 Posts: 15

Thanks for your help here. I am finding it somewhat confusing though i prefer to read what Kendoman1 has to say because that is what i want to hear.
Any further input would be most welcome.

moto onegai shimasu