What is Eikaiwa in English?

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What is an Eikaiwa? Eikaiwa (英会話) consists of the kanji for “English” (ei, 英) and “conversation” (kaiwa, 会話) – and that’s exactly what an eikaiwa is: an English conversation school. The English skills of Japanese people are often quite low. Now, you might wonder if they don’t learn English in school.

How many Eikaiwa are there in Japan?

They currently serve over 80,000 students across more than 250 schools in every corner of Japan! If you come from an English-speaking nation, you have the best chances to become an AEON educator. As an AEON teacher, you will mainly focus on improving the conversational English skills of Japanese students.

Is AEON an Eikaiwa?

Aeon (株式会社イーオン, Kabushikigaisha Īon) (/ˈiːən/ EE-ən) is a chain of English conversation teaching companies in Japan. It is considered one of the historical “Big Four” eikaiwa schools. The company operates 320 branch schools throughout Japan, and maintains staff recruitment offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

What is Eikawa teacher?

Eikaiwa teachers are generally native English speakers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, or New Zealand.

Are there English speaking universities in Japan?

Also known as Todai, the University of Tokyo is Japan’s highest-ranked university and has a plethora of programs available in English, mostly at graduate level.

Can you get a teaching job in Japan without a degree?

You can’t land a job as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program without a degree.

How much can I earn teaching English in Japan?

As an ESL teacher in Japan, you can expect to earn anywhere between 200,000 and 600,000 Yen ($1,700 – 5,000 USD) per month. Hourly tutoring rates hover around 3,000 Yen ($28 USD) per hour. Like in China, Japan often offers teachers flights, accommodation, and training included in their salary packages.

What is ALT in Japan?

An ALT or Assistant Language Teacher is a title coined by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology or MEXT for short. ALT is used to describe native-level English speakers working in Japanese classrooms.

What is Hagwon Korea?

Hagwon (Korean pronunciation: [haɡwʌn]) is the Korean-language word for a for-profit private institute, academy, or cram school prevalent in South Korea.

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