Uploaded April 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
So I made a giant list of things that I wanted to talk about that are good, bad, and in-between with the JET Programme, schools, and life in Japan.
I ended up having to make these into separate videos because it was getting too long.
This one is about the good and the bad for working in japanese schools.
WORKING IN JAPANESE SCHOOLS
BAD:
- The students.
- Working in so many schools that you barely get to see the students as much as you'd like.
- Problems with textbook grammar.
- "Can you teach grade 1?"
- Schools forget to send you your schedule.
- You get thrown into a classroom with no prior teaching experience.
GOOD:
- The Students.
- Working in a variety of schools means you can learn a variety of teaching techniques.
- Improve your management and organization skills. (No time, no problem!)
- Culture exchange with both students and teachers.
- You get to see or be a part of school's culture festivals and sports festivals.
IN-BETWEEN:
- The people you work with: Teachers, principles, volunteers, parents, etc.
- The Students.
- Language barrier.
- You must be in your school for the day you're scheduled to work.
- It takes up to 6 months to really get a feel for teaching English in Japan.
If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave a message! I'll get back to you as soon as I can!
So I made a giant list of things that I wanted to talk about that are good, bad, and in-between with the JET Programme, schools, and life in Japan.
I ended up having to make these into separate videos because it was getting too long.
This one is about the good and the bad for working in japanese schools.
WORKING IN JAPANESE SCHOOLS
BAD:
- The students.
- Working in so many schools that you barely get to see the students as much as you'd like.
- Problems with textbook grammar.
- "Can you teach grade 1?"
- Schools forget to send you your schedule.
- You get thrown into a classroom with no prior teaching experience.
GOOD:
- The Students.
- Working in a variety of schools means you can learn a variety of teaching techniques.
- Improve your management and organization skills. (No time, no problem!)
- Culture exchange with both students and teachers.
- You get to see or be a part of school's culture festivals and sports festivals.
IN-BETWEEN:
- The people you work with: Teachers, principles, volunteers, parents, etc.
- The Students.
- Language barrier.
- You must be in your school for the day you're scheduled to work.
- It takes up to 6 months to really get a feel for teaching English in Japan.
If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave a message! I'll get back to you as soon as I can!
