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kathyaimes · Joined: 12 Feb 2010 Posts: 5

Hi,
I was just wondering if anyone has every worked for Peppy kids club. I am considering applying for a postion with them through Go Teach Abroad and I was hoping someone could tell me about their experience working with the institution (and/or their experience with the hiring agency). They seem to offer positions in more than one city in Japan.

I am doing some research to find out what city might be a good place to work in for someone who has never worked in Japan before. I would really appreciate any thoughts or advice.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Shonai Ben · Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Posts: 617

if you don't like teaching kids don't even consider it.......and if things haven't changed you will have to train in Nagoya for a week or more.....then you will start your job at your assigned city.......which could be anywhere.

steki47 · Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 1029 Location: BFE Inaka

I have a few friends that work or have worked at Peppy. Yes, the job is 100% kids. If you can't stand kids, forget it. Having said that, the job is one of the lightest schedules around. The teachers generally only have 3-4 lessons a day. The downside is that the teachers work at various branches and commute times vary from a 10-minute bike ride to an hour train ride.

Also, the OP mentioned placement. I don't think teachers get much say about where they are placed. The company sends you where they need you. You may get to make a request about city versus country or Kansai versus Chuubu, etc.

Some of my friends stayed a year and left disgruntled and some stayed for 5-6 years. Depends on a lot of factors, one of which is your attitude.

kathyaimes · Joined: 12 Feb 2010 Posts: 5

I have in fact taught kids and teenagers when I started university but my most recent experience has been teaching ESL adult classes as well as working as a language assistant at a university. I was originally thinking I might find an institution in Japan that teaches professionals, but I can't seem to find across any academy that focuses on adults.

I didn't realize I would have to keep moving with Peppy kids....I thought they assigned you to one location and you stayed for the duration of the contract. I am not very picky about location, but I thought it just might be easier for the first year if I am not in the countryside, at least unitl I have picked up some japanese.
Are there classes available that I would be able to learn japanese?

RKH_1986 · Joined: 01 Feb 2010 Posts: 13

Wait so you move around and teach in different locations?

Thats kind of strange.

I've actually got an an interview with PKC on Thursday, and I'm a bit edgy now, because I was just looking for some more information on this company and I found some very negative posts on some other sites.

Although, I took that with a grain of salt since it did seem that the poster was just very bitter, and some remarks were outlandish. . . but still. . . it threw me a bit.

Has anyone else here taught for them?

EDIT:

Oh yeah, also does anyone know if they have any teaching positions offered in or near Osaka?