Why Work at Berlitz Japan:
Working at Berlitz Japan offers a unique opportunity to build a meaningful international career while making a real impact on learners’ lives. As part of the globally recognized Berlitz brand, employees benefit from a strong reputation for quality, professionalism, and innovation in language education.
Berlitz Japan provides a diverse, multicultural work environment where people from many countries collaborate daily. This international atmosphere fosters open-mindedness, cross-cultural communication skills, and personal growth—valuable assets in today’s global workplace.
Qualification Requirements:
We are seeking instructors for our international team who
- are native (or native fluent) speakers of the language they are applying to teach
- are able to communicate in Japanese
- are dynamic, mature and professional
- are culturally sensitive and have excellent organizational and communication skills
- are looking to work for a minimum of one year
- have a minimum of a BA or BS degree
- have the proper working visa when applying
- are already in Japan and available for in-person interviews in Tokyo
Your main role is to teach adult classes on 4 to 5 weekday mornings and afternoons. Teaching materials are provided. Compensation will be discussed in the first interview.
Professionalism is an important part of the role. You’ll create a positive, respectful classroom atmosphere and communicate effectively with students, center staff, and management. Berlitz also provides training and ongoing support, so you’ll have opportunities to continue developing your teaching skills and grow within the organization.
Being a Berlitz Japan instructor means being part of an international, supportive environment where you can make a real difference in students’ personal and professional lives while building valuable cross-cultural experience in Japan.
A minimum of a BA or BS degree is required.
Berlitz Japan traces its roots back to 1966, when the first Berlitz language center opened in Akasaka, Tokyo, during Japan’s period of rapid internationalization. The Japanese operation was formally established as a local corporation in 1980, building on the global Berlitz brand founded in the United States in 1878 and known worldwide for the immersive Berlitz Method® of language instruction.
Today, Berlitz Japan holds a distinctive position in the Japanese language‑education market. Unlike many eikaiwa schools that focus primarily on casual conversation, Berlitz is widely recognized for its strong corporate training presence, serving thousands of Japanese companies with business‑focused language and cross‑cultural programs. Its emphasis on professional outcomes, structured methodology, and multi‑language offerings sets it apart from competitors.
As one of the most established and trusted international language providers in Japan, Berlitz Japan combines global standards with local expertise, making it a leading choice for both individual learners and corporate clients seeking practical, results‑driven communication skills in a global business environment.
Based on language type. This will be discussed in the first interview.
Payments are made on the 28th of each month based on a salary cycle that runs from the 18th of one month to the 17th of the next.
Travel costs
Travel is fully reimbursed for your commute between your home and place of work.