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► Created by Kate Riona Isaacson on May 7 (1 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! What are the standard rates of pay/ average cost of living in Japan?

From what I have researched/ seen in contracts and been told at interviews the standard rate of pay for a first time teachers ESL/ ALT is 250 000 yen/ mnth (for a 35 hr week approx). I’ve heard that you can teach English abroad and save a bit of money, I’m not doing it for the money, rather the experience but would like to be able to save something. Given that Japan/ especially around Tokyo where I would like to be, is 250 000 an acceptable wage to cover costs and live off?
► Created by Gina Perniciaro on April 29 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hi, I am moving to Istanbul in 4 weeks. I am moving to be near my boyfriend.The only job oppurtunities that are happening for me are to teach english. I have been offered a position with a school (?) named SDM. It seems the pay is very high (2000 usd) but this seems strange since I have no experience. Has anyone heard of this school? Please give thoughts concerning this. Thanks!
► Created by Martin Ward on April 29 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hi,
Has anyone taught in Vietnam? I would appreciate details of your experience.
► Created by Martin Ward on April 21 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hi,
Has anybody of īretirement ageī i.e. 65 had an experience in obtaining a work visa for working in China? I have been told the authorities are ageist.
► Created by Jennifer Gordon on April 19 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Does anybody have ANY tips on going about getting an EU work permit? Despite numerous offers from Asia and Eastern Europe, Iīm still reluctant to give up my vision of working in Spain. I know Europe has rights of ancestry laws and my granddad was a Scotsman who came to America in his early 20īs, , so thereīs that. I would, however appreciate any "insider" tips that were more failsafe. Thanks.
► Created by WILFA winslow on April 12 (1 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! I am interested in teaching at an international school in Thailand. I am planning on moving with my husband and infant. Has any one done this before? How is childcare is it easily accessible.
► Created by Rose Mary  Mahoney on April 10 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! I am hoping to live in Tainan or Madou area of Taiwan in August...Any recommendations for good school. I am a qualified teachers with 10 years experience.

Thanks Rosy
► Created by Sassi Rekik on March 26 (6 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Iīve just received an offer from a whatīs called " Madonateaching hospital in Nigeria. they offered me about 6500 USD. it looks pretty enticing.
Does anybody hear about such place. I really donīt know if itīs worth the trouble or itīs just ....???
I appreciate your help.........................../!!!???
► Created by Greg Strider on March 25 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Iīm wondering... is it possible to teach English in Argentina and Chile without an EFL/ESL certificate? I donīt have one, but do have one year of classroom / private teaching experience. Thanks!
► Created by Panagiotis Kotsilimpas on March 19 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! What equals comfortable living in south korea?
my wife and i have been offered various jobs there and it looks like we can earn around $5500 a month combined. how much of that would we be able to save if we were careful?
► Created by david gallagher on March 17 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Wow-the horror stories are plentiful regarding both recruiters and schools. Is it just dumb luck to find someone who lives up to the promises, or is there a list somewhere of schools and recruiters that can be trusted? Iīm hoping to work in s. korea, but i can stay in the u.s. to be exploited, underpaid and lied to by my employer. I just need to be paid, have a place to live and be mostly free of b.s.-do these positions exist? iīm grateful for any feedback-DG
► Created by Moses Theimer on March 15 (1 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Now Taiwan. I am seriously thinking about going to Taiwan instead of China. I am presently a professor in the US and in the past I attempted to work at a university in Taiwan with no avail. My wife is suggesting Taiwan for various reasons and is willing to teach elementary herself. My big question is- does anyone knows of a school in Taiwan that would allow ones children to be enrolled while one teaches there? I do not have the talent to teach younger students, she does. No the other guy in the picture is not my wife; that is Sam Donaldson. Thank you.
► Created by Jason Dilauren on March 5 (12 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hi, Can anyone help me.
I am looking for a teaching position ,but because I joined the British army at seventeen, I didnīt go to university so donīt have a degree.
I would like to find countries that do not require a degree for work permit and immigration purposes.
Does anyone know if Thailand or similar places has these requirements?
I am volunteering in a school in Hong Kong at the moment, because that all I seem to be able to get.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, (Getting desperate now) Jason.
► Created by Thomas KIRKPATRICK on February 27 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Enlischool Tianjin,China. Stay away!!! The boss is a Canadian married to the niece of the Psb. They do not pay a salary. Hourly pay only. This means that you are verbally promised xyz amount of monthly earnings. Then when your hours are reduced( which they knew before hand) you are left holding the bag. Also, You are responsible for your housing. This results in a $500 deficit just to start working. Finally, they will not transfer your visa when decide to move on and take the rest of your remaining salary. In addition, his wife stoled my own personal teaching material that is no longer in print. This will cost around $100usd to replace. Thomas
► Created by Moses Theimer on February 24 (5 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Only China. Does anyone have experience working at a university in China? Any recommendations? Which universities in China are considered the best? I am a US professor and teach Public Speaking and Digital Film Making. Any information is appreciated. Thank you.
► Created by manafa Hassan on February 9 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! HI everyone,
Has someone any Idea about EF English First Saudi Arabia. They have a lot of Ads. these days in the net. How the company, Its package and overall environment.
Waiting for suggestions
thanks,
Manaafa
► Created by julia  rouch on February 6 (1 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Canterbury English TEFL Madrid
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has done this course or any New Zealander who has worked in Spain. I am a qualified teacher but Iīm having a heck of a time figuring out what I can and canīt apply for, visa info and such like. This course offers work after course completion. ? Keen to hear from anyone who can help, cheers, Julia.
► Created by Maria Balangue on February 6 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hello. Has anyone worked or taught in International School of Choueifat, Dubai? Is the salary of teachers ok? I appreciate so much if you could share your views. Thanks.
► Created by Christine  Ryan on February 5 (7 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Are there any good jobs in Thailand. All iīm hearing about on forum is how bad each school is. Iīm a qualified teacher (i.e. have B.Ed) and iīm looking for a job were I can do really teaching..not just be a white person speaking English. Iīm open to teach anywhere in the world, besides China and Taiwan . I loved it there, but iīm looking for somewhere new.
► Created by Ingrid Lundgren on February 5 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Does anyone have any experience with the company MexConnect? They are a staffing company for schools in South America and require a $35 payment for job referrals.
► Created by Danielle Arsenault on February 5 (5 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Istanbul.
I am considering accepting a teaching job in Istanbul. I would appreciate any information regarding the culture as a whole, about any art scene that may exist, liberalism, veganism, rock climbing...
I am also curious about personal stories of young teachers in Turkey.
► Created by Jenny Robinson on February 3 (1 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hello....has anyone worked for Sabis Schools in the United Arab Emirates?
► Created by Dawn DelVecchio on February 1 (3 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Istanbul

Hi, after two months of searching for work in several countries, and now sifting through
many offers, I have narrowed my search to Turkey (Istanbul) and Vietnam. I would like to hear
from anyone working in Istanbul and what your experiences are. Any companies to avoid?

I have been there as a tourist and am familiar with Turkish culture. I would like to know more
about the teaching environment, particularly in public schools. I would also appreciate any
comments on the general cost of living and what you think a fair wage is for 25 contact
īhoursī (45 min. each) per week relative to COL.

Thanks very much!
► Created by Joseph Ferguson on January 28 (4 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hi all. Anyone know anything about English First in Indonesia?
► Created by Nora Begoņa on January 21 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hi everyone.
Recently I have been offered to work in the Ministry of Education in Bahrain.
Has anyone worked in this country? If so would you tell me if it is a safe place to work and your impressions about it?
Thanks a lot.
► Created by Laura Burke on January 20 (3 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! New to TEFL field, looking for your advice on teaching and where to teach in Taiwan
► Created by John Barrons on January 16 (8 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! I am very keen to start work in China, not too much worried about money really, mainly the cost of living and quality of life. Any suggestions on which areas would be the best?
► Created by Desmond Healy on January 4 (1 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hello, anyone worked for the VOU Agency in South Korea. I am English and have a BA, not in English. There offering $30,000 a yaer .sounds too good when i look at efl wages. let me know, thanks.
► Created by Andrew Radowitz on January 1 (4 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! How has this web site worked for you?
► Created by Timothy ANSTIS on December 29 (7 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! I have just received an offer for Greece from Docino school. They request 900 Euros in advance to be repaid. Any comments on this subject - contact me asap at ictrr@hotmail.com.

regards and good luck
► Created by Jack Stone on December 18 (6 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! I am teaching in Fukui, Japan. I have fallen into a pretty bad situation. The school I work for
owes me a lot of money, and does not respond to my numerous requests to be paid. This
includes out of pocket money owed to me for money used to pay tolls, gas and other driving
related experience. Also, the school has not paid me about 2 months salary, and at the end of
this month, it will be 3 months.

At this time the school owes me about 60 mahn.

I have searched the internet and cannot find a Japan Labor Board phone number to contact.

Anybody have a number I can call?

Thanks
► Created by Jason Dilauren on December 14 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Has anyone had any experience of working in Changsha in China?
I would like some advice on the best place in China to live and teach.
► Created by David McCarthy on December 8 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Can you get a job in the Middle East without previous experience?
► Created by Ingrid Lundgren on December 7 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Does anyone have experience teaching in Brazil. Any experience with the Oxbridge school in Jundai, Brazil?
Any information would be helpful.
► Created by Boris Kazak on December 5 (3 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Greetings from Indonesia!
This is bad, that this site does not allow me to include a website link, because this is exactly what I wanted to do. Since July I have been writing notes about the school where I have a misfortune to work, and I wanted to share these with fellow teachers to warn them, which kind of "schools" they can encounter in Indonesia.
Nevertheless, I will try to type this website address in such a way, that it will be possible to enter it into the browser. It will not work automatically, because it must be cleared from garbage.
The address is: (http)(colon,slash,slash)geocities(dot)com(slash)moscowtime, then there is a link on the page to "Notes about SUB".
The experiences that I had in this school are very close to fantasy of absurd, but it all really happened and is still going on.
Best wishes, teachers, and beware of sweet-mouthed employers...
► Created by Amitesh Prasad on November 20 (5 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Help me find a Job, pleeaaasseee... =P
I am a 25 year old male, have a 2yr College diploma, and am dual citizen of canada and australia. I have a great job in Canada working for the govīt, but having hard time findin a job anywhere in asia.
Although i know race shouldnt be an issue, my dark skin doesnt help much...
Anyone have any pointers on where to look/apply? I am interested in any part of asia.
Thanx in advance... =)
► Created by kareem mohammed on November 15 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! I would like to teach in Saudi Arabia in the public system. I would appreciate sharing your expereince with me if you have taught there.
► Created by Margaret (Maggie) Larocque on November 14 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! I plan to teach in Croatia for the 2008/09 school year. I have researched the country and have all the info I need on visa requirements etc. but am having trouble finding a list of schools there. British Council site has a partial one. Anyone have a more comprehensive list? I am interested in being on the coast.
► Created by Dianne Wait on November 5 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Speak Well School in Leeds: has anyone heard of this school?
► Created by Angelique Mawson on October 17 (1 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! I am a New Zealander with only the TESOL Certificate in Teaching English to Children and Adults, I want to teach in Ankara, Turkey (April 2008 onwards), but possibly teach in a summer camp during the summer months, does anyone know of places where just the Certificate will get me a job in these areas? Thanks, also looking to make friends and find accommodation in Ankara also!
► Created by Glenn  Mabey on October 9 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hi there, I have a job offer to work in Jakarta Indonesia. What are the things I should be looking for in a good employer and what are the warning signs for those I should avoid.

Also, what is the situation regarding work visas
Thanks
► Created by Peter Markus Skyttta on October 6 (18 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Seeking some information on Santa Maria International School in Madrid. If you have any information or experience with this school, please let me know ASAP.
Thank you,
Markus Skytta
► Created by Alisha Robertson on September 29 (2 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! I am considering teaching English in Panama, Chile, or Belize. Does anyone have any great experiences with schools in any of these countries, or know of schools that I should contact? If so, please share your insight. Thank you.
► Created by Susan Holman on September 26 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Club di Lingua Inglese, Caserta, Italy
I worked for Club di Lingua Inglese for 4 months. The worst job Iīve had since I began teaching EFL. They have little to no resources. In a town that has no English literature (books, magazines, newspapers) at all, this can make planning lessons rather difficult. Marino says in his ad that he will assist you, which is a lie. My first day there, he simply told me to prepare 3-4 lesson plans for that evening. He wouldīnt even tell me the levels, ages, or interests of the students. Marino will also say and do anything to not pay you what he owesyou, including the flight home. I lost more money than I made on this venture. The main reason I left, however, was the sexual harrassment.
► Created by Christopher Hanvey on September 24 (6 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! hi to all - i am an indian citizen with mixed parentage. Grandparents -one scottish one dutch. went to a public school and my spoken english is far better than many "native english speakers" . yet there is resistance to employ an indian. India has a few hundred public schools set up during the British time in India. Students from these schools speak excellent english. i can imagine that to quickly shortlist possible candidates it may be best to specify īnative english speakersī but that is flawed. there are two reasons for this - one is you will not attract the best talent available with this narrow definition and secondly the standard of english is not the best in some of these countries ! What is the way out then ? Comments are invited
► Created by Caroline  Wanjiru on September 23 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! International Education Network, anyone worked for them? just curious. I am proceeding to work for them and would really appreciate some info...
► Created by Zaria Qadafi on September 22 (0 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Experienced teaching couple seeks info on experiences in Brasil and/or Southeast Asia
► Created by Manal Abd El Ghafar on September 16 (13 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Hi, I have a job offer in china in Tianjin. itīs a language school. Do you have any advice for me. Iīm currently working in a Japanese school in Cairo and itīs not a big difference in Salary but Iīm looking for the International experience. So if you have any advice for me please i would love to hear it.
► Created by Robert  Hegarty on September 6 (4 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! HI everyone.......Teaching abroad is new to me so iīm sceptical about any website or information I come across, so I have a few points to clarify. Firstly how does this site charge or get paid?.....Has anyone used itoi I have heard they are expensive?...Has anyone been to South Korea? What was it like?
► Created by Heidi OīConner on September 6 (1 replies)view all replies or add one
Click to add a new thread to this forum! Almost all postings for jobs Iīve seen have been interested in students or singles teaching English. My husband is in the military, and we were stationed in Korea, where I was petitioned constantly to teach. I taught the whole time I was there, and really enjoyed it. Now, we are considering leaving the military and teaching English in Europe. I worry about traveling there with 3 little kids, being able to support them on 2 teaching salaries, and seeing to their schooling as well. Has anyone attempted this and have any advice? Thanks!
 

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