4-week TEFL Certification Course in Tokyo, Japan

Our 4-week Intensive TEFL Course in Tokyo, Japan is designed to give you the teaching English certification you need to confidently teach in classrooms in Japan and around the world.

Recognised as the best TEFL course in Japan, this program blends theory, hands-on teaching practice, and cultural immersion to prepare you for real-world teaching scenarios.

Whether you are an aspiring teacher, an experienced teacher, a career changer, or someone looking to teach while traveling, our TEFL course provides a structured and supportive environment to build or enhance your teaching skills.

By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge, practical teaching experience, and an internationally recognised TEFL certificate to step into classrooms in public schools, eikawas, or other teaching settings with confidence.

Course Syllabus: What will you learn?

During the course, you will go through a mix of theory, hands-on teaching practice, and reflective exercises - preparing you to enter a classroom with confidence.

Here is a quick overview of what you will learn:

1. Teaching Practice:

Teach real students in both group and one-on-one settings, helping you gain confidence and practical experience with valuable feedback from our tutors.

2. Foundations of Language and Teaching:

Explore Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theory, teaching methodologies, and the principles behind Communicative Language Teaching (CLT).

3. Language Awareness:

Strengthen your grammar, phonology, and pronunciation skills, including practice with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

4. Teaching Techniques:

Perfect skills like lesson planning, classroom management, grammar, vocabulary, and learn techniques to use interactive activities in your lessons.

5. Student Profile Project:

Work with an individual student, allowing you to focus on their specific needs, and deliver a one-on-one lesson - to receive personalised feedback.

6. Materials Project:

Create your own teaching materials, showcase them, and receive valuable feedback from our tutors, to improve and enhance them for your real classes.

Each section is carefully planned to give you a balanced mix of theory and hands-on experience. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills, knowledge, and certification to confidently teach in public schools, eikawas, or classrooms worldwide.

TEFL Course Schedule: Daily Timetable

Our TEFL course follows a structured daily schedule designed to balance theory, input sessions, and practical teaching effectively.

• Start Time: The course begins on Monday at 8:30 AM, with a full schedule for rest of the course provided on the first day.
• Morning Sessions: These sessions run from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and we handle theory plus input sessions, with regular short breaks.
• Lunch Break: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – a chance to relax and recharge.
• Afternoon Sessions: Post-lunch sessions take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, which is often dedicated to teaching practice and feedback sessions.

Over the duration of the TEFL course, you will deliver a minimum of 8 teaching practice lessons with real students. These lessons may take place in:

• English conversation schools (Eikaiwas)
• Public elementary schools
• Private preschools
• Universities

This daily structure ensures that you receive theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience every day.

TEFL Course Assessment

Our TEFL course assessment is continuous, ensuring that your teaching skills, theoretical knowledge, and practical application are evaluated throughout the TESOL program. Trainees are assessed across several key areas, with each component contributing to the final grade as follows:

• Teaching Practice: 50%
• Material Compilation: 15%
• Lesson Observation Journal: 10%
• Grammar Test: 10%
• Phonology Test: 10%
• Unknown Language Journal: 5%

This continuous assessment approach allows trainers to provide regular feedback and support, helping you improve steadily as you progress. Each area plays an essential role in developing your confidence, teaching techniques, and classroom effectiveness.

Course Outcomes

By the end of our 4-week, full-time TEFL course, you will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to step into classrooms and teach effectively. Here is what you can expect to achieve:

• Internationally Recognised Certification: Earn a globally accepted TEFL certification that qualifies you to teach English in schools, language centres, and private institutes worldwide.
• Real Teaching Experience: Gain hands-on teaching practice with real students of different ages and proficiency levels.
• Lesson Planning Skills: Learn how to plan engaging lessons with clear, specific objectives tailored to student needs and classroom dynamics.
• Evaluate Teaching Approaches: Understand and evaluate different teaching methods, techniques, and approaches, and apply them effectively in your lessons.
• Language Awareness: Describe and teach significant grammatical and pronunciation features of English, and integrate this knowledge into your lesson planning.
• Learner Needs Analysis: Evaluate the needs of individual students and groups, track their progress, and respond to their unique requirements.
• Resource Development: Learn to select, adapt, and develop teaching materials, making lessons engaging while effectively teaching simple words and complex sentences.
• Classroom Delivery Skills: Develop strong skills in rapport building, voice projection, classroom presence, and cultural sensitivity while focusing on learner engagement, pace, and effective correction techniques.
• Experience Language Learning First-Hand: Understand what it feels like to learn a second language through the "unknown language" project, building empathy for your students.
• Self-Reflection and Improvement: Evaluate your lessons to strengthen your teaching strengths and address areas for improvement.
• Continuous Self-Development: Identify opportunities for ongoing self-development to grow as an effective teacher.

This course is more than just a certificate; it is a gateway to global teaching opportunities and a chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Upcoming Course Dates

Below are the upcoming course dates for our 4-week, full-time TEFL program in Tokyo:

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Course Fee:

• Total Fee: US$ 2390
• Deposit: US$ 600 - to secure your spot.
• Balance: US$ 1790 - to be paid before the course start date.

We Are Here With You – In Your Every Step.
You Are Never Alone!

Our course is carefully designed to be collaborative and supportive, with plenty of peer and tutor assistance available throughout. We are here to guide you every step of the way and ensure you feel confident and prepared. You will be actively encouraged to participate in discussions, activities, and tutorials, making your learning experience engaging and interactive. At the start of the course, you will receive a detailed timetable with required reading materials, session outlines, and assessment schedules, so you will always know what to expect.

We are here to help you succeed!