Teach English in Japan with Accredited TEFL Courses & Job Placement
- Japan
- Tokyo
- Kyoto
- Fukuoka
- Kobe
- Osaka
About Program
Are you a native English speaker from the US or Canada, aged 21 or over, with a passion for education and a desire to travel? If so, you can get paid to teach English in Japan and over 80 countries with International TEFL Academy (ITA).
We offer one of the only accredited TEFL courses in Japan (Nagoya), as well as award-winning TEFL courses online & in 20+ additional locations worldwide. In addition, ITA offers an exclusive Guaranteed Job Placement Program for teaching in Japan, featuring top salaries, personalized interview coaching, & visa assistance.
Japan has one of the longest traditions of employing TEFL-certified English instructors, and many teaching jobs offer lucrative salaries & great benefits. A 4-year university degree and your TEFL certificate are required for teaching in Japan.
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Why is International TEFL Academy the Right Choice?
- One-on-One Pre-Enrollment Guidance: What TEFL class is best for teaching English in Japan? Is Japan the right country choice for me? How much money do I need to bring with me to Japan & what kind of visa do I need? Your personal ITA Advisor will help you navigate these questions about TEFL certification & teaching English abroad in Japan, including detailed information about English teaching jobs in popular cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto!
- Professional TEFL Certification Courses: We offer accredited TEFL certification courses online (11 weeks online) and in-person (4 weeks) in 25 locations worldwide, and of these would qualify you to teach English in Japan. Every ITA TEFL class exceeds international professional standards for instructor qualifications, accredited curriculum, and student teaching hours. The Online TEFL class is the most popular option for teaching in Japan since students typically interview from his/her home country for positions.
- We Have Been in YOUR shoes: Everyone on the ITA staff has extensive international experience. Travel is in our blood. It’s our passion to help people realize how realistic this dream of living & working abroad can be. We all appreciate the challenges & rewards of living, traveling, and working abroad.
- One-on-One Job Search Guidance for Teaching English in Japan: How do I actually find a teaching job in Tokyo or Kyoto? Once enrolled in any ITA TEFL class, you’ll work with our team of expert Student Affairs advisors to help you prepare for your job search in Japan. Enjoy access to the most comprehensive job resources & guidance on the planet to help you navigate international job markets across Japan, Europe and in 80 countries worldwide.
- Access to ITA Worldwide Alumni Network: Don’t know anyone in Japan? No problem! Japan is one of the most popular countries for ITA graduates teaching English abroad. As an ITA alumni you have exclusive opportunities to network, connect, and correspond with our 20,000 ITA alumni teaching English across the globe. This is a great way to meet friends before you get to Japan & get all of your questions answered by current ITA alumni on the ground abroad in Asia!
How Do I Get Started?
Contact International TEFL Academy for your starter brochure or call us directly at 773-634-9900 & start working with your personal Admission Advisors. Your advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your all of your questions, go over your options & set up your game plan to see the world. Your advisor will be happy to speak with you as many times as you need to go over job markets, hiring requirements, TEFL course options & much more.
Your journey begins now so let’s get in touch & let’s get started!
Program Highlights
- Earn an accredited TEFL certificate that qualifies you to teach English in Japan & 80+ countries! ITA offers TEFL courses in Nagoya, online & in 20 additional onsite locations.
- Join ITA's exclusive and engaged community of world travelers & teachers—with more than 50,000+ alumni worldwide, you can connect with ITA grads, share travel tips, and make friends around the world.
- ITA's job search guidance is the best in the industry and you'll work directly with your expert advisor throughout your entire job search and in any future TEFL job searches—we've got your back
- Learn from university-level instructors in our Online & In-Person TEFL classes; every ITA TEFL class includes live practice teaching to help you gain experience and confidence teaching live classes.
- Work with your ITA Advisor one-on-one to create your plan for teaching English in Japan; ITA is unique in that all our staff have lived abroad & been in your shoes—we're here to help YOU!
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For those seeking to teach English in Japan without the hassles of dealing with recruiters & confusing visa regulations, International TEFL Academy offers guaranteed job placements for teaching English in Japan. Our team will match you with top jobs at approved schools that match your preferences.
From the job placement process and visa paperwork to 40 hours of cultural training, our program provides the end-to-end support you need to find your ideal job teaching English in Japan.

Earn your internationally accredited TEFL certification with ITA's 4-week TEFL course in Nagoya, Japan.
- Taught by highly experienced instructors
- Includes live practice teaching
- 40 Hours of Japanese culture & language training, including workshops & excursions
- Personalized job placement assistance for teaching English in Japan & 80 countries worldwide
- Access ITA's exclusive alumni networks with 45,000 graduates worldwide.
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Response from International TEFL Academy
Thank you so, so much for this review, Kayla! This really made our day! We are so glad you had such a great experience. Don't hesitate to get in touch if we can ever help you out! - ITA