Foreign language conversation schools in Japan
Foreign language conversation schools ( Japanese 英 会話 学校 , Eikaiwa gakkō , German "English conversation school ") are English-speaking schools in Japan .
Although English is part of the curriculum in the Japanese public school system , the focus is mostly on English grammar . Some students use the Eikaiwa schools as a supplement to their studies, to study a second language, to improve their business skills, as a hobby, for social communication or as travel preparation. Many parents send their children to Eikaiwa schools in the hope that their children will have better job opportunities.
schools
In Japan there are many Eikaiwa schools from which the so-called Big Four consisting of GEOS, Aeon, ECC and GABA developed over time. These organizations spread across Japan and have schools in every major Japanese city. The market value of all foreign language schools in Japan is 670 billion yen , of which the Big Four raise about 25%. In advertising campaigns on television or in magazines, an attempt is made to get more and more young people to an Eikaiwa school together with popular stars . In larger cities, Eikaiwa schools often also offer languages such as Spanish , French , Italian , German , Chinese or Korean .
Teacher
Eikaiwa teachers are usually from English-speaking countries such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland or New Zealand. Some schools only accept teachers who have already completed special professional training in the organization or at special institutes. Teachers from countries that do not have a working holiday visa agreement with Japan must provide evidence of a university degree .
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