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[Riri6]

Hello,

I'm interested in teaching in Japan and I wanted to ask if anyone is familar with this company "Internships International," http://rtpnet.org/~intintl/. They have a short-term program in Japan to teach English where I would have to pay $500, but they'll cover round trip airfare, lodging and meals. Has anyone ever participated in a program through them?

Or, which program is most recommended: JET, NOVA, Westgate, etc? Any input at all or recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks so very much. :)

[TokyoLiz]

Riri6, I had a look at that one. It doesn't specify how long the internship is. Perhaps you've determined that? I would expect they could only provide homestay and such for a week or two. It would be valuable experience.

Some universities do internship programs with Japanese institutions and companies. In Canada, Simon Fraser University has a co-op learning program which sends English majors to work for Peppy Kids Club, a children's English activity franchise. Read more here http://coopcommunity.sfu.ca/modules.php?op=modload&name=zProfiles&file=detail&cat=93&vc=ac&profileId=1002

Maybe ask at your uni about exchange opportunities, bursaries or the like which would get you a short internship in Japan.

Here's one like the program to which you provided a link (same one?)
http://www.internabroad.com/listingsp3.cfm/listing/31206

Also, see

http://www.teflcertificationabroad.com/search.cfm

http://www.internabroad.com/search.cfm

[G Cthulhu]

[TokyoLiz]

G Cthulu is right, if a bit caustic. JET is a program, administered by an organization called CLAIR. Eikaiwas are corporations.

Read the thread http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=55298 where we've been talking about JET vs. Eikaiwas.

Be sure to read the sticky posts, especially http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=49577 to start your research about JET and eikaiwas.