Monday, August 16, 2010

Where can I make the most money teaching ESL

Where can I make the most money teaching ESL?
I have a university degree (Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Fine Arts), I will probably get a CELTA certificate. Which country can I make the most in? Is it possible to teach at the university level/public school level or only private language schools? I have taught in private schools in Japan and I now teach at a public highschool in Korea. I don't mind where I teach but I'd prefer somewhere new.
Teaching - 1 Answers
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I have seen a salary reference for an ESL Instructor at http://www.esljobsly.com/article/esl_teacher_salaries_in_different_countries.html It provides detailed information with a chart. It seems you can get most money from taking ESL jobs in Austria, Saudi Arabia and Germany.

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

What's a average high school day like in Japan

What's a average high school day like in Japan?
I'm writing a story that takes place in Japan, but I need too know what an average high school day is like. How many periods? When do you get in and out of school? What are the class rooms physically like, and do you have to take your shoes off inside? (thats what a few kids at my school say, but idk if I should believe them) how are the students there, and are you really allowed up on the roof? (again, what kids told me from school) What are punishments and for what? What do you do in PE? What is lunch like? Sorry I'm asking so many questions and Thanks sooooooo super much!
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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Japanese elementary, middle, and high schools begin around eight thirty. On Monday, at the beginning of each week, a morning assembly is held before classes begin. Everyone attends the fifteen-minute assembly, and the principal addresses the student body. On other days of the week this time is spent in making announcements and taking attendance in each classroom. After this, classes begin. Each class lasts between 40 and 45 minutes in elementary school and 50 minutes in middle school. Students are given a 5- to 10-minute break between consecutive classes. During the morning hours there are four classes, and many elementary schools also include a 20-minute recess. Lunch time starts at twelve thirty and lasts for about 40 minutes. At public schools, where school meals are provided, the students are responsible for carrying the meals to their classroom - where they eat - and serving portions, and for cleaning up afterwards. After lunch it's time for recess, which is about 20 minutes long. Some schools use this time for cleaning the classrooms: The students move the desks and chairs to one side of the room, then broom and wipe the floor, clean the blackboard, and throw away the trash. Afternoon classes begin after the cleaning. In lower elementary school classes are only in the mornings, and the children go home after lunch. But in upper elementary school and higher there are five classes each day; middle school students even attend six classes on some days of the week.

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Sunday, August 1, 2010

American student going over to Japan, how is the schooling different

American student going over to Japan, how is the schooling different?
Because of my father's business, I'm going to be living in Japan for a year (I have about 10 months before we move) and will be transferring into a Japanese school. I will be 16 years old and I hardly know any Japanese. How can I learn more in time? What are the main differences in American and Japanese schools? :) thank you! Arigato gozaimasu!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Hi:) I am also looking into being a student in Japan for a foreign exchange. From what I have heard you will probably be in an all girls school. In Japan they take school VERY seriously. Most likely you will have a uniform. Humm the people can be very shy. But many Japanese know English. So good luck and have fun!

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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Is it true that students in Japan don't have homework on regular school days

Is it true that students in Japan don't have homework on regular school days?
I don't really know. Do they only have homework during the summer or what? Well, whatever.
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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If they don't have homework, than it's because all of there work is just considered classwork, or something like that. K-12 education in japan is very rough when it comes to having a lot of work.

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Friday, July 16, 2010

Become a doctor in japan

Become a doctor in japan?
Do you need to take a test to get into Medical School in Japan? -if yes, can I get a major in America then take the test I heard that Japanese residents do not usually go to American doctors. Is this true? If so, are they're any other jobs you recomend other than a TEFL?
Japan - 3 Answers
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>Do you need to take a test to get into Medical School in Japan? I told you that you need to take an entrance exam in the previous question. >-if yes, can I get a major in America then take the test Medical school in Japan is like a college, one subject of college. You join it after high school at 18. So you don't need to major something in US. >I heard that Japanese residents do not usually go to American doctors. Is this true? There are just very few American doctors in Japan. It's not many enough to talk about if it's true or false. I myself have never seen an American doctor in Japan.
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You can go to an American medical school and still become a doctor in Japan, but do you know enough Japanese to take the Japanese medical licensing exam? It is entirely in Japanese and covers Japanese medical laws that aren't taught in any medical school outside of Japan. The medical jargon in the exam is not everyday Japanese either. A Japanese person would not go to an American doctor in Japan, if they aren't confident the doctor would understand their ailment, in Japanese. There are a handful of American and other foreign doctors in Japan, to the comfort of English speakers living in Japan. It's a niche market that's already taken up. If your conversational Japanese is good enough to see Japanese patients, you can get a job in international marketing and three times as much as teaching English, so there is good incentive for you to learn the language. All Japanese universities have entrance exams, including medical school.
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Go to pre med school, then med school. Become a certified physician and then: Become a United Nations Examining Physician JMA certified doctor of occupational medicine / health-and-sports medicine. Certificate in Travel Health Â® (International Society of Travel Medicine). The become a professional member of one or more of these organizations: The Japan Medical Association Japan Association of Clinical Surgery Association of School Health International Society of Travel Medicine Japanese Society of Travel and Health Japanese Society of Travel Medicine The Japanese Medical Society of Primary Care

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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Looking for high school student named Reese Lawrey from Melbourne, Australia who was in Japan a few weeks ago

Looking for high school student named Reese Lawrey from Melbourne, Australia who was in Japan a few weeks ago?
I recently returned from a two week trip to Japan with my high school. During the last three days we were in Tokyo. At the Tokyo Tower, I met a group of Australian high school students from Melbourne who were also on a two week trip. I started talking to a guy named Reese and then a guy named Colin came up and suddenly I was surrounded by a bunch of girls, one named Maddie. The night I met them was my last and I returned to America July 1. Reese said his trip was halfway over at that point, so I think they should be back now. He said his name is Reese Lawrey but I may not have the correct spelling since I was pulled away from them by someone from my group as he was spelling his name since we were late. He said he is on Facebook but I couldn't find him. Is there a way I can locate him, perhaps by finding a list of Melbourne high schools that recently had Japan trips?
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try looking on myspace and twitter as well. the reason you may not be able to find him is because of the spelling, so try different ways of spelling it. his name might be spelt Reece, or his last name might be spelt differently. you could also try finding out what schools in melbourne learn japanese, since whatever language they learn at the school usually has trips to that place.
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Facebook is still going to be your best bet as you know he is on there. The most likely spelling in Australia for his first name is Rhys and you could try Lawry or Lawrie for the last name. On Facebook, there is a Rhys Lawry from Salesian College, Rupertswood which is in Sunbury, which is very close to Melbourne.

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Thursday, July 1, 2010

international high schools in japan

international high schools in japan?
are there any international high school in tokyo that uses english as their medium in communicating with others?
Japan - 3 Answers
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ASIJ
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Plenty, as they are the only reasonable options for expat families. They are pricey, though. It is also a trend that not only foreigners, but sometimes wealthy Japanese families send there kids to such schools. As most of them are not accredited under the Japanese education system, they are a mixed beg for someone who lives longer in Japan.
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Their is a couple that I know of. Check out this website. They also have boarding schools and private schools in Japan. Like they have tons. Good Luck!!! Right now I am looking into moving to Japan in a year or two and maybe going to Seisen International School, Okinawa Private High School, or Osaka International School

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