NOVA gone nova update:
Nova teachers offer classes for food
Japan Times, Friday, Nov. 2, 2007—A union representing teachers of Nova Corp. said Thursday its ranks will soon launch a “Lesson-for-Food” campaign in which they will offer free classes to students of the failed foreign-language school chain in exchange for basic food or meals...more…
BANKRUPT!*
Nova applies for court protection from creditors; president missing, 4 execs resign
japan today -Friday, October 26, 2007
OSAKA — Japan’s largest language school chain, Nova Corp, filed for court protection from creditors Friday under the Corporate Rehabilitation Law as the scandal-tainted company gave up on trying to turn itself around....more...
Japan’s largest language school chain, Nova, is also the largest company employing foreigners—more than 4,000. Now all those engrish teachers are looking for a new job.
HINT: Now is NOT the time to come to Japan looking for a job.
From what I hear, ex-NOVA teachers are swamping the other schools with job applications. In typically slimy fashion for Japan’s super sleazy engrish industry, the other big chains have begun laying off their teachers and replacing them with ex-Nova teachers at much lower salaries (which were some of the lowest already).
However, there’s one good thing about this mess. With NOVA under bankruptcy protection it makes it easier for all the gaijin that were working for NOVA to collect their back salary (after six months of waiting) and maybe even unemployment benefits (for those working full-time for more than one year).
*Note that is similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. For background on the whole NOVA mess read:
—3Yen’s Teach in Japan -Should you work for Nova?
—3Yen’s Teach in Japan – NOVA in-depth
ippai kikenai
ippai shaberenai NOVA-nara!
LOL
Hee, hee, that’s a great now slogan for a new age gone NOVA!
Hey, that bunny girl is Kristen Moon, a former Nova language school teacher who is in the costume of Nova’s rabbit mascot.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/nova-staff-fed-by-students/2007/11/02/1193619146444.html
The teachers are allowed to stay here as guests of the country. If their jobs fall through, that’s tough, but Japan doesn’t owe them anything. They should do whatever they are allowed to on their visa status – or get on a plane and go home. Sure, sue Nova. But don’t expect to live off Japan’s taxpayers while you’re doing it.
I’m not really sure WTF I just watched…
Obviously you watched an allegory about NOVA engrish…
Reply to: xxs9r-3981313314@job.craigslist.org
Posted: 2013-08-05, 2:32PM JST tokyo.craigslist.jp/edu/3981313314.html
English Teacher wanted Full, Semi Full time (Tokyo, Chiba area)
Successful English school with locations in the Tokyo and Chiba areas.
We are seeking Qualified Teachers with a minimum of 1 year experience. Tourist visa is o.k. as long as your not a trouble maker and preferably white with blue eyes. We do prefer a Spouse or working holiday Visa. (No backpackers or euro trash)
We offer M-Friday shifts from 1-9 P.m. The pay is structured as follows:
White Blonde Hair Blue or green eyes for 5,000 yen per hour (per average students request)
Americans, Australians, Canadians preferred. But if from England (Please have straight teeth and not to poofy gay fashion, we prefer conservative well scrubbed and bubbly smiling types) No cockney accents will be considered.
Middle east Asians based on ability and pronunciation will be offered from 900 yen to 1400 yen per hour. Phillipinos preferred as accent is better. no smash or pug nose types please. Or ones that yap too much in loud voices. Sorry we don’t accept Koreans or Chinese no matter how good your accent might be. Too many Japanese would refuse to study with you! (Remember this is a business and the students feelings and desires are a priority.
Black, Hispanics would be considered if light skin not too tall or in the Hispanic case too short.
No ibonic types or Julio ceasar chavez types will be considered. no gang bangers. car jackers or murderers please. For the above we would ask to view your prior criminal record. we will pay 900-1500 yen. Also, please, please smell nice daily showers preferred for this job.
Please attach your resume, cover letter, pictures and why you would Like to work with AFJ international.
We currently can offer 3-4 days a week and up to 8 hours a day. We look forward to working with you!
We encourage teachers who like to smile and are genuinely happy and have a clown like eagerness to teach our shy Japanese students. Magic tricks, and High fives make the students motivated. Why not become a member of our team. We Love our jobs, Smile!!
Regards,
Jeff Sherman
AFJ international
Location: Tokyo, Chiba area
Compensation: 5000 yen and in other cases 900-1500 yen
This is at a non-profit organization.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Posting ID: 3981313314 Posted: 2013-08-05, 2:32PM JST
Nova founder ordered to pay damages to former students
OSAKA (Kyodo) 2014feb28 – The Osaka High Court on Thursday ordered the founder of English language school chain Nova Corp. and three others to pay 19 million yen in damages to former Nova students, reversing a lower court ruling.
The 27 former plaintiffs in western Japan became Nova students from 2002 to the chain’s bankruptcy in 2007 and cancelled their contracts without prepaid tuition fees being refunded.
Nova founder and former President Nozomu Sahashi, 62, convicted of embezzlement, is responsible for paying the damages including prepaid tuition fees as he engaged in illegal practices that led Nova to fail, Presiding Judge Ikuo Yamashita said.
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The zombie NOVA bunny is still alive and offering carrots to their two remaining students.
Actually, the NOVA bunny has fallen on hard times and has taken up “zentai” soft porn to help make ends meet.
(\___/)This is Bunny! Put him on your
(=’.’=)signature to help him gain
(“)_(“)world domination