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5/17/2006

Gaba

Gaba is another eikaiwa, which has tried to distinguish itself from the rest by offering only one-on-one (or, as they say, ‘man-to-man’) lessons and by integrating computer technology to the lessons. There is apparently a webpage for every lesson taught and students can access material and progress reports online.

Unfortunately, Gaba have also distinguished themselves amongst English teachers as perhaps the lowest-paying school out there. Teachers are paid ¥1400 per lesson, which is less than half of what some schools pay. There is also no bonuses such as holiday leave or payment of transportation, because each teacher is employed as a contractor. Things like transportation and clothing (you are required to wear a suit, and highly recommended to buy the GABA approved version) are tax-deductible, but that doesn’t help the average English teacher in Japan who has little Japanese language or bureaucratic knowledge.

Another thing about Gaba is that they will not sponsor any visas, at least not until after you have already completed a four month contract with them, and they decide they want to keep you. They only hire from within Japan.

Gaba, while apparently awful, does seem to do things by the books. I can’t find any examples of where Gaba do things illegally (like may eikaiwa have done in the sub-clauses of their contracts). I might be wrong on this count so please comment and correct me if you know something I don’t. It’s because you are a contractor, and not an employee, so Gaba have a lot of leeway.

You will miss out on a lot of employment benefits while working at Gaba, and the pay is very low. But it is a well recognised company in Japan, and perhaps working one-on-one and with the aid of computers will suit your style.

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Posted by Chidade in Eikaiwa |


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3 Responses to “Gaba”

  1. exmorphius Says:

    I must say I had hands-on experience as a teacher at GABA, and I all I can say is that you are 100% correct. Gaba pays shit for the amount of “brain storming” one must do during that brief 40 minutes of 英会語 [english conversation].
    Japan is a very fertile land for partime jobs. If you really wanna earn lot of money doing part time, there are so any other places, just look around. But Gaba and nova is not one of them.
    trust me !

  2. BewareGaba Says:

    As a current and soon to be leaving Gaba instructor I can only concur with the first comment. For people venturing into the field..don`t waste your time. Aside of the low wage, zero transport fee and zero help on anything…you are classified as a `Gaba partner`. Not a REAL employee. You do an itaku contract so they can abuse your rights without you being a REAL employee. But you still need to act like it. One more thing; they will tell many good things about bonuses and incentives. Most of these are well out of reach. Forget about it.
    yknife

  3. gaijingurl Says:

    i worked monday to friday from 8:30 to 7. I got paid 350,000 p/m at gaba. it was easy money.

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