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[eastern wolf]

Hi there,

I would like to hear the experiences of anyone who has taught in a Japanese summer camp.

I have done extensive searches on this, but have not been able to find the basic info about how it works in Japan. So here are some specific questions, I would really appreciate it if anyone can take the time to answer.

1/ How common are summer camp English teaching jobs in Japan? There don�t seem to be many advertised.

2/ What type of visa would you need?

3/ Do the camps include food and accommodation?

4/ Approximately how much would you get paid?

5/ Is it common (or even feasible) to go to Japan just to teach on the camp, spend a couple of weeks sightseeing and then leave again?

6/ If you have done this, did you enjoy it?

Cheers!

[Glenski]

5/ Is it common (or even feasible) to go to Japan just to teach on the camp, spend a couple of weeks sightseeing and then leave again?

Doubtful. Any paid work here requires a visa, and a couple of weeks of work just does not justify a visa to the employer. You might get lucky with some university affiliation offering such a thing, but otherwise I'd say your chances of waltzing in and out are zero.

The type of visa would have to be either Instructor or Specialist in Humanities/International Relations.

[eastern wolf]

ok, thanks for replying.


If anyone else reads this and can answer any of my other questions please still answer, as I will check back.

[lapat008]

Hey,
Can you let me know which company these korean summer camps are offered by?

I am looking for summer employment right now.

Thanks!

[eastern wolf]

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[japantimes]

I dont know the current details but Columbia International school (6-16 year olds) in Tokorazawa runs a summer school in the late July early August period. Usually 2 to 3 weeks. Pay is approx 200,000 . I dont think you will find them adveritsing, usually word of mouth.