Training and induction

An orientation and training session is held for UK recruited teachers prior to departure. Written manuals will also be supplied. As many teachers do not have experience of teaching English to children, the first week of a teacher's employment in Japan usually consists of an induction period based around a 5-day course aimed at teaching younger learners, but also introducing teachers to the company's other courses and its administration systems. Depending on the time of arrival, this training may be phased into the first few weeks of work.

In addition, there is a series of monitored training seminars and workshops, assignments, observations and follow-up meetings throughout the first 3 months of employment. At the end of this period (or when the teacher has satisfied Shane of their capabilities in the teaching of children) the teacher is awarded the Saxoncourt Certificate in the Teaching of English to Young Learners (TEYL). However, training and development - related to adults as well as children - continues throughout the teacher's employment and regular individual and group meetings will continue to be held between the teacher and their Director of Studies.