■Frequently Asked Questions |
Recruitment
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About Company and Lesson
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What are the minimum requirements to apply? |
Is there a dress code? |
Why are the instructors interviewed? |
Do I get paid for trial lessons? |
When will I be informed of the interview result? |
How long is the trial lesson? |
Money Matters
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What should I do in the trial lesson?
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What are the lesson rates? |
Will I get a student soon? |
How do I get paid? |
How many students can I expect? |
Are transportation expenses paid? |
How long is a lesson? |
Who has to pay for food and drink if I theca in a cafe or
a restaurant? |
What text and materials should I use? |
What about tax? |
Who buys the textbooks? |
Others
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What happens if my students need to cancel? |
My schedule has changed. What should I do? |
What happens if I need to cancel? |
What happens when I can’t teach a student any more? |
Where will I have to teach? |
How do I get a student? |
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※ We are happy to answer your questions Question? Email: sapporoeki@peters.jp |
What are the minimum requirements to apply?
Atlas instructors must be native English speakers or Japanese who speak excellent English and have a tertiary degree, and hold a proper visa.
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Why are the instructors interviewed?
To maintain the quality of our service and guarantee that the student fees are worthwhile, we interview all instructors to ensure they are suitable for our service.
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When will I be informed of the interview result?
Applicants will be informed of the result a few days after the interview.
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Is there a dress code?
We don’t have a dress code under the Atlas system. Of course, smart casual is the most suitable. |
Do I get paid for trial lessons?
Trial lessons are an investment of the instructor and our time so you don’t get paid. |
How long is the trial lesson?
Trial lessons are about 25-30 minutes long.
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What should I do in the trial lesson?
The student can get an idea of how lessons work and it gives a great opportunity to get to know each other. It starts with a Japanese staff who listens to the student’s needs and creates a good environment. The instructor spends this time to get an idea of the student’s level. The instructor should then teach a short sample lesson. The trial lesson is finished with further questions and general conversation.
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Will I get a student soon?
Although atlas is an introduction service, we cannot guarantee introductions immediately. When we find a student that matches with you, we will contact you. We will do our best to get students for you.
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How many students can I expect?
We hope that we can give you all the students you need. However, the atlas system is for providing private lessons to instructors working at other places who want to earn a supplementary income. We don’t encourage you to rely on our lessons as your sole income.
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How long is a lesson?
60 minutes
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What text and materials should I use?
You can use any text or materials based on the students needs. You should choose a text book that is suitable for the students’ level. The “Side by Side” series is a good starting point, but instructors may prefer other texts.
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Who buys the textbooks?
Students will buy a textbook for themselves, at the instructor or Atlas’ recommendation. They are only required to buy their own copy. If instructors want a copy, they need to buy one for themselves. Please be careful not to ask students to buy unnecessary or too expensive textbooks. We can lend you Side by Side textbook 1, 2, 3, 4 (version 3) for free or you can buy text books from us at cost price.
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What happens if my students need to cancel?
If your students cancel the lesson more than 24 hours before the lesson, there is no penalty but if they cancel the lesson within 24 hours, they have to pay full tuition at the next lesson.
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What happens if I need to cancel?
If you cancel the lesson more than 24 hours before the lesson, there is no penalty, however some students feel bad about it. If less than 24-hour notice is given, the instructor must teach the next lesson for half price.
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Where will I have to teach?
you will only need to teach in the areas you specify. You can choose to teach at your place, your students’ place, the atlas learning studio, a cafe, etc. If you are not teaching from home, you only have to travel as far as you are willing. The more flexible the teachers and the more potential introductions.
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What are the lesson rates?
Yokohama & Sendai
1 student: \3,000/ 60min
2 students: \4,000/ 60min
More than 3 students: \4,500/ 60min
Sapporo
1 student: \2,500/ 60min
2 students: \3,000/ 60min
More than 3 students: \3,500/ 60min
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How do I get paid ?
The student pays you directly after each lesson.
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Are transportation expenses paid ?
If the student takes lessons at their home or decides the place where he/ she takes the lesson, he/ she must pay for all of the instructor’s transportation costs (calculated from the instructor’s place to the lesson place. If he/ she takes lessons at the instructor’s place or the Atlas learning studio, the instructor must pay for his/ her own transportation costs.
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Who has to pay for food and drink if I theca in a cafe or a restaurant?
the instructor and student must pay for their own food and drink.
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What about tax?
All residents who live in Japan are responsible to pay tax on their income. Instructors are required to keep a record of every lesson / income and fill in their own income tax documents every year. Please make sure to consult an accountant if you are not sure of the process.
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My schedule has changed. What should I do?
Please let us know as soon as you can. Keeping up to date information facilitates swifter and smoother introductions.
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What happens when I can’t teach a student any more?
Please let us know as soon as you can. At least 15 days notice is required if you wish to stop teaching for Atlas. Depending on the circumstances, this may be overlooked, but as it takes a few weeks on average to reallocate students, the earlier notice that can be given, the better.
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How do I get a student ?
1. Possible students apply to Atlas for a trial lesson through our website.
2. We review the application forms and find out their preferences about teachers and lessons.
3. We discuss students schedule for private ESL lessons and find a teacher that best matches their needs. (It takes sometimes 1week or so)
4. We offer trial lessons based on teachers availability.
5. We confirm trial lessons with both students and teachers.
Canceling a trial lesson at the last minute gives a negative impact to possible students.
It really takes really a long time and many steps to organize trial lesson opportunities. |