From Application to Departure

Here is the usual order of events from application to departure:
  • Screening of the application is conducted by recruiters. Successful applicants are invited to an information meeting and a group interview.
  • Candidates who attend the information meeting are provided with information regarding the company and Japan.
  • Candidates who remain interested and wish to attend the group interview are asked to give a model lesson presentation and take a grammar, vocabulary and spelling quiz.
  • Successful candidates are invited back to a personal interview where more details are discussed.
  • After due consideration, an offer of employment, detailing a specific job location, area information and contract dates is extended to the candidate.
  • Upon acceptance of the offer, contracts, forms to be filled out for visa application, a Japanese guidebook, a manual on preparation for Japan and other necessary documents are sent.
  • Recruiters address any remaining questions and concerns.
  • Pre-training materials and a certificate from the Japanese government needed for visa application are provided.
  • Upon receipt of the visa, the teacher finalizes preparations for departure.
  • Departure to Japan.
  • After clearing immigration and customs inspections upon arrival in Japan, the teacher is met by an AEON staff member at the airport on a predetermined date and time.
The time from when an applicant’s resume is received until their departure is usually two to six months.