Useful Tips for Teachers
Expert advice to attract students and build a thriving teaching career in Japan.
1. Attracting Students: The 7 Keys to an Irresistible Profile
Why These Tips Matter
In a competitive market, a well-crafted profile is your most powerful tool. The most sought-after teachers on our platform consistently demonstrate clarity, professionalism, and a genuine understanding of student needs. This guide is designed to help you do just that!
๐ท Key 1: The Power of a Professional Photo
A clear, friendly photo humanizes your profile. Profiles with photos are significantly more likely to be viewed.
- Upload a high-quality, recent photo.
- Ensure your face is clearly visible, with good lighting.
- A warm, genuine smile makes a big difference.
๐ฐ Key 2: Strategic Lesson Pricing
Price is a significant factor. Research average rates (e.g., ยฅ2,500-ยฅ3,500/hr for English) and set a fee that reflects your experience and value.
๐ Key 3: Maximize Visibility with Station Selection
Students search by train stations. Selecting all stations you can genuinely travel to dramatically increases your profile's exposure.
๐ Key 4: Craft a Compelling Self-Description
Write in Japanese first to show respect. Share your teaching philosophy, background, and hobbies to connect with students.
๐งโ๐ซ Key 5: Detail Your Unique Lesson Style
Clearly describe your teaching methods and materials (textbooks, original content, etc.) to help students find the right fit.
๐ Key 6: Keep Your Profile Fresh & Active
Log in and make small tweaks monthly to show you are active. Profiles inactive for 90 days are temporarily hidden.
๐ฌ Key 7: Engage Promptly with Potential Students
A prompt, professional reply shows you are serious and enthusiastic. Aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
2. Managing Your Lessons & Communication
Helpful Phrases for Your First Lesson
Settling in / ใฌใในใณใฎๅใใซ
This is the classroom/bathroom.
ใใกใใฏๆๅฎค๏ผใๆๆดใใงใใ
Kochira wa kyoshitsu/otearai desu.
Please sit anywhere you'd like.
ใฉใใงใๅฅฝใใชใจใใใซๅบงใฃใฆใใ ใใใ
Dokodemo suki na tokoro ni suwatte kudasai.
During the Lesson / ใฌใในใณไธญ
Open your book to page 20.
ๆฌใฎ20ใใผใธใ้ใใฆใใ ใใใ
Hon no ni-ju peiji o hiraite kudasai.
Please repeat.
็นฐใ่ฟใใฆใใ ใใใ
Kurikaeshite kudasai.
Ending the Lesson / ใฌใในใณใฎ็ตใใใซ
When would you like to study again?
ๆฌกใฎใฌใในใณใฏใใคใใใใงใใใ
Tsugi no resun wa itsu ga ii desu ka.
See you next time.
ใพใใใใฉใ
Mata kondo.
Email Templates for Student Communication
Accepting a Lesson Request+
Subject: Re: First Lesson Request - [Student's Name]... (full template)
Confirming Conditions/Negotiation+
Subject: Re: Inquiry about Lesson Fee - [Student's Name]... (full template)
3. Account & Lesson Policies
How to Continue Lessons After Trial
To continue lessons after the free trial, students pay required fees. For a one-on-one lesson, this includes a registration fee of 9,800 yen and a monthly 3,000 yen fee. The lesson fee paid to you is 3,000 yen/hour. Group rates differ. We will inform you when a student completes this process.
Lesson Rules & Policies
- Students must pay you the lesson fee before the lesson starts.
- Students are not responsible for your expenses (e.g., coffee, train fare).
- All cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. Failure to do so requires the student to pay the lesson fee in full.
Withdrawal (Temporary/Permanent)
If you need to withdraw, please fill out the form on our website at least one month in advance. Do not notify us by email or telephone. This ensures a smooth transition for your students.
If You Need to Change Teacher
If you are moving or can no longer teach, please inform us and your student immediately. We will assign a new teacher to the student.