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Rob1209
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:14 pm Post subject: Jobs for the French in Japan |
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So I've got a friend who is French, currently living in Japan on a working holiday visa. He goes back to France soon, and he's desperate to come back to Japan to live and work as soon as possible. He loves it here, and I think he's met a lady...
Anyway, I have literally no idea how he could come back here and what job options he might have, or even where to point him in the direction of for information, so maybe you can help.
He's mid-twenties, a police officer (in France), and has good conversational English and okay conversational Japanese. Nothing spectacular on the language front - of course he's a native French speaker.
So is there any call for native French teachers in Japan? Are there international schools that might be interested? Are there any other employment options her may have, bearing in mind the working holiday visa is no longer an option?
I know it's quite a general post but any info or resources you can share will be much appreciated.
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rtm
Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 1003 Location: US
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Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: Jobs for the French in Japan |
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Rob1209 wrote: |
So is there any call for native French teachers in Japan?
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The native French speakers I've known in Japan were:
1) JET program participants (teaching French in a high school)
2) University French professors (they had a PhD in French literature)
3) Married to Japanese, and teaching French part-time at language schools
4) Students (who did a little French teaching on the side)
5) From Quebec, and could get a visa for teaching English because they are Canadian citizens (they taught both English and French at language schools)
From what I understand, it's difficult to impossible to find a full-time position teaching French, but there are numerous part-time positions out there (but those won't get you a visa). |
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deadzenpoet
Joined: 06 Aug 2010 Posts: 71
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Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:38 am Post subject: |
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I think Nova and ECC may still have multi media centers in Osaka. Nova used to have French teachers but I'm not sure what's going on now. |
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mitsui
Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 1562 Location: Kawasaki
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Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:40 am Post subject: |
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I would suggest Berlitz. You could teach French and English there, and the salary is pretty good for eikaiwa.
French teachers have to teach English to have enough teaching hours. |
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Mr. Leafy

Joined: 24 Apr 2012 Posts: 246 Location: North of the Wall
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Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:24 am Post subject: |
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What city?
There is the Institut Fran�ais in Tokyo but they only hire very well-qualified teachers, like DAEFLE, but they might need event staff or other.
http://www.institutfrancais.jp/tokyo/fr/
Also in Tokyo is Athenee Fran�ais, but probably has the same demands for teachers.
http://www.athenee.jp/
Would he mind working restaurant staff? Lots of French restaurants might want him.
other leads here maybe?
http://www.francetokyo.com/ |
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Rob1209
Joined: 15 Jan 2012 Posts: 36
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Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to all who have contributed so far - some good information I'll be sure to pass on.
Mr. Leafy wrote: |
What city?
There is the Institut Fran�ais in Tokyo but they only hire very well-qualified teachers, like DAEFLE, but they might need event staff or other.
http://www.institutfrancais.jp/tokyo/fr/
Also in Tokyo is Athenee Fran�ais, but probably has the same demands for teachers.
http://www.athenee.jp/
Would he mind working restaurant staff? Lots of French restaurants might want him.
other leads here maybe?
http://www.francetokyo.com/ |
Thanks for this.
Location-wise I think he's pretty flexible, he's not expressed a preference to me, so nowhere has been ruled out.
I think he'd be happy with restaurant work - he currently works in a cafe owned by his aunt. I neglected to mention that he's half Japanese and has aunts/uncles/cousins in Japan. I'm not sure what visas might be available to him, if any. |
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Rob1209
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Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to all who have contributed so far - some good information I'll be sure to pass on.
Mr. Leafy wrote: |
What city?
There is the Institut Fran�ais in Tokyo but they only hire very well-qualified teachers, like DAEFLE, but they might need event staff or other.
http://www.institutfrancais.jp/tokyo/fr/
Also in Tokyo is Athenee Fran�ais, but probably has the same demands for teachers.
http://www.athenee.jp/
Would he mind working restaurant staff? Lots of French restaurants might want him.
other leads here maybe?
http://www.francetokyo.com/ |
Thanks for this.
Location-wise I think he's pretty flexible, he's not expressed a preference to me, so nowhere has been ruled out.
I think he'd be happy with restaurant work - he currently works in a cafe owned by his aunt. I neglected to mention that he's half Japanese and has aunts/uncles/cousins in Japan. I'm not sure what visas might be available to him, if any.
I think teaching would be out of the question - he's nowhere near native level. |
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RustyShackleford

Joined: 13 May 2013 Posts: 449
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:25 am Post subject: |
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If he's half-Japanese it should be relatively easy to get a visa, especially with relatives present here. I'm not sure of the specifics but I've known many half-Japanese with foreign passports who have visas that give them lots of benefits on par with being a permanent resident.
There are many bars I've been to around Tokyo with French staff. Try the Speakeasy in Otsuka, The Pink Cow in Roppongi and put some feelers out.
Also, if he's got any other skills, he could do IT. I know a few Frenchmen (and women) involved in that field here. |
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GambateBingBangBOOM
Joined: 04 Nov 2003 Posts: 2021 Location: Japan
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Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:51 am Post subject: |
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I think I saw an ad on the train for French (and Chinese, Korean and some others) at ECC. |
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Mr_Monkey
Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 661 Location: Kyuuuuuushuuuuuuu
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Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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GambateBingBangBOOM wrote: |
I think I saw an ad on the train for French (and Chinese, Korean and some others) at ECC. |
This.
The simplest option, though, would be for a family-related visa, I think. I've never had to look into it, so I can't say for certain, but he has family here!
My spousal visa required a sponsorship letter. I'd be amazed if there isn't something similar available/possible for extended family. |
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