I applied online. I interviewed at Kansai International Academy (Tokyo) in Dec 2023
Interview
The interview was very relaxed, the interviewers were professional but friendly. They asked the usual questions about classroom management, teaching style and how you would handle a disagreement with a colleague.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Prior to the interview, they sent in a class lesson question and asked for a video demonstration of how you would conduct the class.
I applied online. I interviewed at Kansai International Academy
Interview
Fairly normal. Prepare for Japanese and English interviews. Even though your English skill isn’t that high, do not worry about it. I don’t know the interview for the positions of English teacher.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Kansai International Academy (Ōsaka, Osaka) in Feb 2023
Interview
I applied online. The recruiter first asked for an ELC demo lesson which I could upload on YouTube. There was a specific theme and I had to act as if I were teaching 1-2 year old kids. I then was invited to an online interview where the recruiter mostly talked about my lesson demo. There was a Japanese staff member there, but she mostly observed. Honestly, I thought the actual interview was pretty easy, almost too easy. The lesson demo was a bit of a challenge, but really not a big deal. I think the main thing is seeing your energy and interactions. They will give you curriculum later, after all. The part that was challenging actually came after the interview: first they asked for an FBI background check. This takes a lot of time and money, so I asked if another background check option was ok, which they agreed to. Then they sent me the contract and a big packet of additional info and paperwork to fill out. This was the part that puzzled me: some questions in the paperwork I received during the contract signing seemed like interview questions. It makes sense they would want to know, and yet it felt kind of backwards and I thought, "Is this another interview right here?" They also offer a three month initial contract. This is your probationary period. At the end of the day, I declined because I didn't think it was quite the right environment for me. I also have noticed their job postings up a lot, which made me wonder how their turnover rate is. I will say the recruiter I worked with is very encouraging and a lovely person to talk to. he She has great energy and seems to genuinely care about her work and potential employees. Wishing you the best!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever considered getting a degree in education?