I'm considering a quality TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) certificate like the CELTA, Trinity, or similar. By similar, I mean a 120-hour program that includes a practicum and is run by a reputable organization. Are these kinds of certificates of much value on the Japanese job market these days? When I taught in Japan many years ago, it seemed to be all about college degrees and experience. Below the strata of TEFL jobs that required an MA TESOL, it was pretty much about whether you had a BA/BS and the TEFL experience you've had. Certificates didn't seem to open doors in Japan like they do in other regions. I'm wondering if that has changed at all.
Thanks!
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