"This is an excellent company! From the moment I started I was impressed with the enthusiasm, commitment and ethic of everyone involved at Education Network. For me, working with others who have a passion for people and a commitment to teaching excellence is very important, and Education Network met all of my expectations. Further, the company took care of me very well, financially and in many other ways. I would highly recommend Education Network to anyone wishing to teach English in Japan."

-Cody Slinn, Canada (Sakurayama Primary School Teacher, 2005)

"Hi. My name is James and I'm from New York City. I went to Japan with a larger language company as an English teacher. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to move from this company to Education Network. This was the best decision that I have ever made. The company can best be described as a family. I felt so welcomed from day one. The lessons and the curriculum was well structured, but flexible enough for you to input your personality. My co-teachers were all wonderful and fun. I have never enjoyed going to work everyday as I did as a teacher at Education Network."

-James Chou, United States of America (KEC, 2004)

"I worked for Ednet for 2 years, 2000-2002. The Japanese teachers at Ednet are very friendly and the students are great. I had a lot of opportunities to visit different schools in Nagoya city. Throughout the year, there were many special events such as Halloween Camp, Reading Contest, Potluck Party, Barbeque, Christmas party, field trip, etc. I am sure you will enjoy working for Ednet."

-Mavis Yuen, Canada, (KEC, 2000-2002)

"I had a great time working for Ed-net while I was in Japan, I was able to work with so many enthusiastic students, both children and adults. The classes have such a great friendly atmosphere and the other staff at the school are friendly and supportive. I made many friends among staff and students that I hope I'll be able to see again in the future. If you want to teach English in Japan, I think you would have a hard time finding a better company to work for than Ed-net."

-Andrew Meakin , Australia (KEC, 2005-2006)

"Working at KIS has been such a great learning experience for me. I came as an assistant teacher and left with a passion for early childhood education. I was lucky to find a school with such a sound educational philosophy and to work with such dedicated and professional teachers, from various countries. I enjoyed it so much I have returned three years later as a classroom teacher!"

-Jacqui White, Autralia (KIS, 2002-2003, 2006)

"The division of Education Network that I worked for was Kid's International School. It is a great community to be a part of. Coming to Japan to work one of the best decisions I have ever made. Making the decision to move to Japan to teach preschool and pass up a teaching position in my home country was not easy. I was a bit intimidated with the idea of moving to Japan to teach and was unsure of what kind of school Kid's International School really was. However, communicating with staff during the hiring process gave me a piece of mind. Once I made my decision, I was still a bit nervous, but was instantly put at ease the minute I met the people I would be working with and witnessed how dedicated my colleagues were. The most rewarding part of all is the close friends I have made and the memories of my travels and the children I taught. I now consider Japan my second home. I liked it so much that I came back to teach another year."

-Anthony Reppucci, United States of America (KIS, 2003-2004, 2005-2006)

"Working at Ed Net was a wonderful experience, mostly due to the intimacy and and personality of the work environment. Mitani-san used to be a travel agent so she was always amazingly helpful in assisting us with lodging and out of the way places to see, and the Japanese teachers were so nice helping me with everything from buying medicine at the drugstore to planning a romantic getaway with my partner. I always felt so taken care of, which helps when you are so far away from your comfort zones. Nagakute is a small suburban town and although I was living in Nagoya, I spent alot of time in Nagakute with some of the most fabulous friends I have made. Many many nights were spent drinking Kirin and singing Karaoke. Some of the funnest times of my life were in Karaoke rooms or wandering through the streets and parks of Japan with my friend that I met through Ed Net. I would recommend Ed Net to anyone that is looking to experience Japan in a much more visceral way, unlike Tokyo where you can easily stay with people that resemble you, Nagoya, Nagakute and Ed Net in particular, allows you to join a very small family that demands you to broaden your horizons and get the most from living in one of the worlds most awesome countries."

-Adam Herzig, United States of America (KIS, 2003-2005)

"Ed-net/KEC provided me with great support and resources to teach children. There was always someone available for help if I needed it.Ed-net/KEC gives teachers the opportunity not only to teach, but to take part in a rich intercultural experience.

Working for a small, private school allows teachers to do things that wouldn't be possible in a larger chain school: a great relationship with co-teachers, out of the classroom experiences, and a wonderful curriculum."

-Corrie Krasen, Canada (KEC 2004-2005)

"Working at KIS was great. There were always new things to learn and see. I enjoyed the opportunity and creative control that I was given to try new programs and teaching methods. Mitani san and other Japanese staff were supportive, enthusiastic and totally committed to making KIS the best possible learning environment for the students. My time at KIS was not only an opportunity to broaden my teaching skills but also gave me the chance to experience another culture as unique and beautiful as Japan and make some good friends."

-Katherine Kendon, Australia (KIS, 1999-2000)

"I worked with Kids English Club for many years and always found the teachers and staff to be first rate. Teaching the children was a highlight of my time in Japan and I was welcomed to join in many activities both on and off the job. The school's staff is different from most English schools in that they really listen and understand foreign teachers' points of view in school and job matters. Though my job was to teach English, I was encouraged to learn Japanese and experience Japanese culture everyday. I have worked at several English schools in Japan and can easily say that KEC was the best. And I mean that.

The school's location was great for me as the city of Nagoya truly allows the most flexibility of any Japanese city as the cost of living is lower and it's centrally located to Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo. You will experience the real Japan rather than the touristy Kyoto and westernized and crowded Tokyo. Yet you can be in Kyoto in 45 minutes or Tokyo in two hours by bullet train."

-- John Schuetze, Virginia (KEC)

"I have been working at KIS for a year and three months now. I would like to continue working here as long as I am living in Nagoya. KIS is committed to good early years practice i.e., learning through play, fostering children's self esteem and respect for others. The curriculum is based on these principles. We are given guidance for the yearly curriculum but each of us plan for our own class.

We are a very close team. We support each other physically and emotionally; balancing the workload and offering a sympathetic ear when things become stressful. (Teaching brings a certain amount of stress, doesn't it?!) We have twice weekly meetings where we discuss the classes, share ideas for teaching and class management, etc. We communicate in English but some of us use Japanese too. Japanese and non-Japanese teachers work together. The office staff are also very friendly and supportive. They often help with daily living conditions e.g. translating gas bills or recommending a hair salon, etc.

This is all good and makes for a very relaxed, supportive working atmosphere.

However the main reason that I like working at KIS is the children. The classes are very small, only 10 - 18 children in each class. We become very close to the children and the whole class becomes a very strong group. It is wonderful to see them grow everyday and be in a position to notice the changes and provide for the next step that they need.

It is fascinating to work with young children (and their parents) who are from a culture so different from my own. Our students are mostly Japanese but we also have international students too.

We value parents at KIS and we constantly review our ways of working with parents and try to improve lines of communication. We have workshops on subjects such as learning through play and have termly teacher/parent conferences, where we discuss children's progress. I feel very close to the families that attend KIS.

Japan is a beautiful country and Nagoya is very well placed for touring the whole of Japan."

-- Bonnie Ghani, the U.K. (KIS, 2002-2003)

"I had had approximately 28 years of classroom teaching experience when the opportunity to be a preschool-kindergarten teacher at Kids International School was presented to me. I was ready for an adventure, I often seek to learn about other cultures, and the people informing me of this job opportunity were ones I trusted. Before leaving for Nagoya Japan, a Seattle married couple just returning from their year at KIS agreed to meet with me, show me their yearbook and clue me inc.on the adventure ahead. I was told "Expect to be spoiled; the parents really appreciate your work with their children." I didn't know what to expect; perhaps I was somewhat jaded after so many years teaching in large USA school districtsc..and I do not have a second language. Not to worry: what I did find and experience was my best year teaching ever! The staff was small, closely connected, and we were TEAM! The three Japanese women owners of the business are also hands-on involved in the everyday workings of the business. Yes, we worked hard and we were helped every step of the way with 'official' details of visas, bank accounts, apartments, etc. Teachers also socialized together. KIS believes and delivers on their philosophy of respect for children; we practiced a play centered, hands-on curriculum which built on the children's interests and involved the surrounding community and outdoors resources to benefit the children. Yes, I am glad for my year in Japan; I continue now three years later to be in email contact with both the school and international staff."

-- Tanene Kurtenbach , the U.S.A. (KIS, 2002-2003)