Yes, conventionally, a native speaker, in any language, is defined as someone who has received their education in that specific language from elementary school, until the end of high school.

Yes, this is the minimum education qualification that we require and our students expect.

Whilst this is preferable and useful, it is not strictly necessary. We offer full training on how to deliver the lessons and navigate the online classroom.

No, you will be on a freelance contract; and invoice ECC Teaching@Home on a monthly basis

No. Payment is only applied to lessons that are attended and completed.

Payment is transferred to your Revolut.com account within two weeks after the end of the teaching month . It is paid in USD to your specific country, and that specific day's date and time exchange rate is the only rate considered.

Yes, you can choose the days and times that suits you. But, please bear in mind the time difference from Japan. Lessons will probably not book before 6am and after 11pm (Japan Standard Time. JST)

Yes, students feel more comfortable with well-groomed, professional teachers. This means shirt and tie (jacket) for male teachers and a blouse (jacket) for female teachers. Items that are not allowed are; hats, t-shirts, polo shirts, or beachwear of any kind.

Instructors teaching location, or home office is important. It must be: • Free of noise • Free from any foot traffic • Well lit • PC or mac on a stable standard desk or similar height

Yes, A PC, or Mac is acceptable, if it meets our desired specs. The specs are below for you to check . Tablets and Smartphones cannot be used. A webcam and headset are also required. Minimum Internet Speed: • Download 2MB, Upload 3MB or more • Wired Ethernet / LAN. Wi-Fi not recommended For Windows PCs • OS: Windows 11 (or above) • CPU: Intel Core i5 12th generation or higher, or Ryzen 6000 or higher (Note: 12th generation “U-series notebook PCs” are not recommended) • Memory: 16GB or more Green screen App: • Google Chrome add-on software ($38.95 billed annually, 2026) https://webcameffects.app/en/(https://webcameffects.app/en/) For Mac computers • OS: Mac OS 12 or later • CPU: M2 or higher recommended (M1 acceptable) • Memory: 16GB or more Green screen: • Mac standard camera function available

The lesson software is provided by ECC, but you may have to purchase a greenscreen app in order to deliver the lessons. For Mac users this is a free app. For PC users, the required 'greenscreen app' is about USD$40 per year.

Unfortunately, because of Wi-Fi instability teachers cannot use Wi-Fi to conduct these lessons. A direct connection with an ethernet (LAN Line), is the best way to have a strong and seamless connection to the lessons.

No, all lessons are devised for an English immersion concept. No Japanese is necessary.

It's quite possible. The skills you will develop will definitely make you a good candidate. But there will be an application process involved. Teachers are eligible to apply to teach in Japan after 1 year of teaching experience.