Call for Volunteer Instructors: JLPT Preparation Class

Dear fellow Vietnamese friends,

Last week the results of the July 2022 JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) were announced, and our community forums lit up with positive news. Those who passed are moving on to new chapters, while those who fell short are encouraging one another to push harder for the next session.

The team running the Association’s Phan Boi Chau Japanese Language School has also received lots of good news from students of our most recent summer term. Two students who narrowly missed the mark have already “verbally signed up” for this winter’s class.

Just like in 2021, this winter’s 2022 term will start in mid-October and continue right up to the exam day (Sunday, December 4). Preparation work has already begun on our end.

Taking on board the feedback we received from instructors and students of past terms — especially the unique experiences of teaching itself — we have decided to open up instructor recruitment broadly across the Vietnamese community in Japan, starting with this winter’s term. Our hope is that more hands will allow us to build a richer, more engaging program.

[How you’ll collaborate]

100% online via Telegram and Google Meet

[Time commitment]

The program will run in three phases:

– Onboarding and warm-up: September 5 – 18

※ The team will run a few orientation sessions for new instructors.

– Material preparation and student recruitment: September 19 – October 14

– Teaching: October 17 – November 30

[What instructors do]

– Prepare exam-prep content for N1, N2, or N3 classes (instructors choose their preferred level).

– Lead classes, share exam-taking strategies with students.

– Answer questions and support students inside each class’s chat group.

[Teaching schedule]

Each instructor typically teaches once a week or once every two weeks, depending on the total number of instructors per class.

Sessions are usually held in the evening from 21:00 to 22:00, but timing is flexible.

[What you get]

– A professional working environment alongside many talented sempai and peers.

– Structured training and a flexible schedule.

[How to sign up]

If you’re interested, please send a message to our Association’s Facebook page. We’ll get back to you quickly with detailed instructions.

[Q&A]

1. Is there compensation?

This is a volunteer role, so there is no material payment, but the team will prepare a small token of appreciation for each instructor at the end of every term.

2. How much time do I need each week?

Including lesson prep and chatting with students, around 2–3 hours per week.

3. Do I need a computer?

A computer or iPad makes the work much easier. If you don’t have one, please reach out to the team.

4. What level of Japanese is required?

This is not a regular Japanese class — it focuses on coaching and sharing exam-taking know-how so students can perform their best. So for each class (N1, N2, N3), the ideal instructor is someone who has already passed the corresponding level (or higher).

5. What kind of training do instructors receive?

Depending on each instructor’s ability and needs, we provide tailored training, for example: how to deliver a lesson or present ideas, how to keep classroom dialogue lively, how to manage time at work, and more.

Sincerely,