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[shandaheath]

I want to teach abroad to reach a long-term goal of teaching in Africa. However, I am not in the financial situation to do so at the moment. Therefore, I want to start teaching overseas to get the experience and savings I will need to go to Africa in the long term future. I am a public school teacher in the US for the last six years.
Would S. Korea be the �easiest� transition into teaching overseas? I have heard you can make good money teaching in Japan. However, Japan�s cost of living is much more than S. Korea. But, from my research, Japan is not the easiest place to start?
I would love your advice or experience to direct me in the correct path.

[Glenski]

Discussion of Korea is prohibited from these forums; one has to join the Korea forum to do that.

Yes, Japan can be expensive to set oneself up. Depending on circumstances, it doesn't have to be all that tough, though. With your background, I'd say you should look into international schools (see the links in the FAQ stickies) instead of the usual entry level work (eikaiwas, ALTs).

When did you want to start working? Most places begin in April; international schools begin in fall.

And, are you willing to come to Japan to look around, or will you be looking from your homeland?

[seklarwia]

And as long as you are asking more Japan focused comparison questions you can post in this sticky thread: http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=71099

Actually, you should probably read it through (and the FAQ stickies and forum rules) as it might answer some of your questions.