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[aaaronr]

I'm looking for schools in Japan that teach adults only.

Any links, school names, qualifications required would be helpful.

I got a CELTA in July and I don't have any teaching experience beyond that. I also have a BA in Political Science and an MA in Journalism.I'm currently in the interview process with Gaba.

Thanks.

[Glenski]

GABA? yuk.

For adults-only classes, I can suggest business English agencies. Look at the FAQ stickies. There are other potential places, I'm sure, but I don't know of any.

[stillnosheep]

Many Aeon schools may be adults only as they have a seperate kid's division.

[GreenEyes]

Teaching experience . . .

Depending on where you live, there are willing ESL students everywhere. It doesn't take much effort to find them. You can volunteer a couple hours a week as a conversation partner for university students, migrant workers, in an ESL community class, etc. and put that on your CV right next to your CELTA. Even one or two months beefs up your application and can make you stand out when placed alongside other applicants. And your students would, in turn, benefit as well. And keep in mind that while some jobs "require" at least two years of experience, knowledgeable companies value your CELTA and might give you serious consideration despite your lack of experience. Also, applicant pools don't always seem to be that strong. Anything extra you can put on your CV can prove helpful.

Good luck to you!

[Glenski]

Yes, as much as almost any teaching experience, including volunteer work, can look good on a resume, be careful of language exchanges. Too often they turn into one-way affairs with English being the only language used.