Going to Japan without a degree
Author: Richard
Q: How you doing richard! Your site is a great asset to me at the moment, i just want to say thank you! I’m currently doing a tefl course and i plan to finish it in the next month.
My question to you is:
Unfortunatly i dont have a degree,so im hoping you can give me some advice on finding work when i arrive in Japan without a degree but with a tefl certificate……is there any hope for me?!?!? Cheers Anthony
A: Hi Anthony, thanks for the email and the nice words! I’m glad the site is proving useful.
There is hope .. but it depends on where you come from! Usually we say you need a degree to work in Japan not necessarily from the job finding aspect, but because it’s usually a requirment to get a visa to work in Japan.
However if you are lucky enough to be from a country that has working holiday visa relationships with Japan (I think, but don’t quote me on this, UK, Australia and New Zealand have them) then this can be the easiest way to get in!
If you’re from the US or another country that doesn’t participate in working holiday visas then a degree is probably the only way.
Here’s a video a did a few months ago that has a few more details, plus be sure to check out my TEFL training videos on Youtube!
Be genki,
Richard
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