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Teaching Jobs in Japan
for Indian Professionals

English teaching is one of the largest employment sectors for foreigners in Japan. From public school ALT positions under the JET Programme to university faculty roles — IJK places Indian educators across all levels.

50,000+

ALT positions in Japan

¥2.4M+

Starting salary

No Japanese

Required to start

3–6 mo

Avg. placement time

Open Roles

Teaching Positions Available

ALT – Assistant Language Teacher

Public schools (JET Programme and private dispatch)

Degree + native/near-native English

Eikaiwa Instructor

Private language conversation schools (ECC, GEOS, AEON, etc.)

Degree; no teaching licence needed

University / College Lecturer

English, humanities, science, engineering faculty positions

Master's or PhD preferred

STEM Teacher

International and private schools; bilingual curriculum

Subject degree + teaching background

Corporate Language Trainer

Business English for Japanese company employees

Business background + TESOL/CELTA helpful

Online English Tutor (Japan-based)

Teach Japanese students online while living in Japan

Flexible — degree often sufficient

Compensation

Teaching Salaries in Japan

ALT / Eikaiwa (entry)

¥2.4M – ¥3.2M

~₹13L – ₹18L / year

Experienced Teacher

¥3.2M – ¥5M

~₹18L – ₹28L / year

University Faculty

¥5M – ¥7M+

~₹28L – ₹39L+ / year

Many ALT and eikaiwa roles include subsidised housing or housing allowance. Converted at ~¥1 = ₹0.56.

FAQ

Common Questions

Do I need to speak Japanese to teach in Japan?

No — most teaching roles are specifically for English instruction. Japanese fluency is not required and many employers prefer native English speakers without L1 Japanese interference.

What visa covers teaching roles?

The Instructor visa (for school-level teaching) or the Professor visa (for university faculty). Both require a relevant degree. IJK manages the full application.

Is the JET Programme open to Indians?

Yes — India is a participating country for the JET Programme (ALT track). IJK helps with application preparation and the interview process.

How long does placement take?

Private school and eikaiwa positions can move in 4–8 weeks. University faculty roles take longer (semester cycles). JET Programme has a fixed annual cycle.

Teaching Jobs in Japanfor Indian Professionals