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English Language Teacher Training in Japan

For ELT teachers in Japan who have some experience, a keen interest in ELT and a desire to move ahead, there are quite a few training programs available in Japan.

In Tokyo, English Language Teacher (ELT) training is offered in the form of non-diploma, certificate, post-graduate diploma and post-graduate degree programs on site.
Distance programs are also offered within Japan by foreign institutions that provide local support and advising.

This list is not exhaustive. Please pm Tokyoliz with additions.


British Council

Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA)

Offered part-time and full-time throughout the year.

Contact British Council, 1-2 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 162-0825

[email protected]


IIEEC-Oxford University Press

Teacher Training Certificate Program

This workshop series is produced in cooperation with Oxford University Press and International Education in London (IIEEC) Teacher Training Center. The course is
geared to use of materials with young learners.

For Current course schedules
http://www.eslbase.com/courses/japan/1478

Oxford University Press
[email protected]
http://www.eltcalendar.com/home
Phone: Office: 03-3459-6481
Fax: Office: 03-3459-0390


Temple University Japan Campus Graduate School of Education

M.S. Ed. TESOL

TUJ has offered a Master's degree in TESOL since 1982. The M.S.Ed. Program is designed primarily for those who are presently teaching English to speakers
of Japanese or other languages. This program offers both theory and practical training for teaching adult students. The courses are offered on evenings and
weekends, with four sessions a year.

2-8-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 03-5441-9842
Fax: 03-5441-9822
Office Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
https://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/tesol/index.html


Teachers College Columbia Tokyo Campus

M.A. in TESOL

Teachers College Columbia offers the M.A. in TESOL providing education theory and practice with a particular emphasis on the needs of Japanese learners of English.
The courses are offered on weekends and some evenings.

Occasionally, Teachers College Columbia offers short intensive courses for Japanese teachers.

Mitsui Seimei Bldg. 4F, 2-21-2 Misaki-cho,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0061 JAPAN
Phone: +81-3-3221-9771 - Fax: +81-3221-9773
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.tc-japan.edu/


University of Chichester

MA TESOL

The MA TESOL certification is relevant to educators, textbook developers and translators. The program is offered part+time and on site in Tokyo.

International Diploma Council
Tel: +81-6-6376-0752
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.diploma.or.jp/chichester/detail_e.html

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Distance learning administered in Japan

David English House

M.A. in TEFL/TESL
M.A. in Applied Linguistics

This distance learning program provides training in teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. David English House supervises courses in Japan.

http://www.davidenglishhouse.com/en/