A secound opinion?

Question

I was teaching english in Thailand without a degree or anykind of taching back ground I started when I was 20 years old I did it to help me pay for school at the time I was going to school at ABAC. I have been thinking about checking out Japan and I know what I am about to say it bad but is it true you can get the workers permit or what ever visa it takes to stay by simply just getting a fake degree like the kind you find in Bangkok or cambodia anyone know anything about this? Does anyone know anyone that has taught in Japan with similar circumstances.

Answer 1

Okay, you're off to a very bad start if you want to teach English in Japan and you have no degree.

First of all, immigration is very aware of the fake degrees out there and they will check to see if yours is genuine. They've gotten really good at it over the years so I don't suggest you try it.

Secondly, is English your first language? I can't really tell from your writing but it doesn't sound like you're from a primarily English speaking country and this is something the big English schools will look at. They typically want the teachers to be Western from a country that speaks English. In other words if you're from the States, Canada, Australia or Great Britain then you're in like Flynn. If you're from another country, but speak flawless English they might consider you. If you have a heavy accent then your chances of getting a job with one of the "Big 4" English schools is slim.

Answer 2

You could probably do this, because all they do with degrees is get a photocopy of them, but why would you want to? Why not get a real degree, learn about what you're teaching, and make a career of it. It doesn't cost that much spread out over a lifetime, and then your options, and your integrity, is greater.

Answer 3

A fake degree isn't approve in Japan.