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Originally Posted by Nyororin
You`ve heard wrong. There is a series of examinations and courses you must go through to receive your qualification to become a kindergarten teacher. You`re also required to take part in 2 refresh courses a year (usually done during summer break).
In a daycare, there has to be one certified caretaker per every 3 for children over 3, and 1 out of every 2 for children below that.
Qualifications are very strict, as are examinations of the buildings and their cleanliness, etc.
The biggest difference between what is termed as a "certified" preschool/kindergarten and an "uncertified" one is the curriculum. Certified are required to teach so much, while uncertified are not required to do any "teaching" at all.
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That's new for me.
Going back around six years ago, I landed a job at a Nara "International daycare" and I can tell you that I had no formal qualifications.
The teacher who was leaving, was also an AUssie and he also had no qualifications.
I got the job but pulled out on the frst day of training due to a very aggressive Japanese main carer. She certainly appeared not to be qualified.