Enrich your perspective. Make meaningful, life changing connections.
Interac’s expertise in guiding instructors through a successful transition to life in Japan is unmatched.
Our onboarding and ongoing training programs provide you with the skills to succeed as an Assistant Language Teacher. So whether you’re here for a few years, or considering staying in Japan long-term, you’ll have the support and security you need.
Smooth and efficient recruitment process
Comprehensive support to help you settle in to Japan
Industry-leading training to set you up for success
Skill development programs and career progression offered
Smooth and efficient recruitment process
Since the start of our ALT program, we have helped thousands of people start careers teaching English in Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
Our recruitment process makes it easy for you to get to Japan and keeps you informed at every step. All our recruiters are veteran ALTs who lived and worked in Japan. They know your concerns and will give you helpful advice for starting your journey with Interac.
Apply any time of the year, thanks to our year-round application period. Our ALT recruitment process is completely online. This means no in-person interviews or seminars, saving you both time and money.
Interac recruits in 24 countries around the world. Check out our international teaching recruitment page to learn how to apply from your country.
With decades of experience in visa processing and onboarding, we make moving to Japan simple and stress-free. Whether you start in March, September, or another time, our national reach and streamlined process help you begin your new career without delay.
Start your adventure with Interac today!
Comprehensive support to help you settle in to Japan
Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure, and we are here to help you every step of the way. Prior to your arrival, our online on-boarding process will give you all the information you need to hit the ground running in Japan with confidence.
We provide a free online beginner’s level (JLPT N5) Japanese course prior to arrival to help you get started learning the language.
If you are joining us from overseas, we will take care of housing arrangements for you all the way up to supporting your move-in. After your initial training and orientation we help you move into your apartment in Japan, get set up, and open a bank account.
There’s no need to worry about being disconnected from friends and family back home as we provide support for getting connected to the Internet, and getting a mobile phone in Japan.
Before the start of your assignment, our staff will accompany you to your new school(s) and help you introduce yourself. Our staff and Head Teachers will follow up to make sure you’re settling in and getting along well. We are here to help you make the most of your time in Japan.
Interac recently won Bronze for Support in the GoOverseas Community Choice Awards. We place a special emphasis on giving basic life support and comprehensive training to get new teachers started off strongly and able to teach from their first day in the classroom.
Industry-leading training to set you up for success
Interac’s training program gives you a solid theoretical and practical teaching experience before you begin your assignment. Our training program consists of:
Pre-Departure E-learning
To help you hit the ground running, six to eight weeks prior to your departure for Japan we will introduce you to our e-learning platform. There you’ll complete various online learning tasks to prepare you for your arrival in Japan while setting the stage for your initial orientation and training. In addition, we provide our new instructors with a free online beginner-level Japanese language course.
Initial Orientation and Training
Interac’s initial orientation and training equips our instructors with the necessary knowledge and practical skills for the job. Training with your new colleagues is also a great chance to make new friends. Upon arriving in your local community, you’ll be ready to begin your teaching career on the right foot.
Ongoing Training
After starting your assignment, your branch will provide you with ongoing training. You will also attend ALT meetings where you connect and learn from our trainers and fellow ALTs. Ongoing training builds on the knowledge and skills gained at initial training, keeping you updated on the latest developments in English education across Japan.
Skill development programs and career progression offered
Being an ALT is not only a great way to experience life in Japan, but an excellent opportunity to hone skills that will benefit you in any career you may undertake. Interac recognizes this and is the only ALT company that takes the career development of its employees seriously by supporting their self-study, growth and development.
Working as educators, we understand that everyone has different motivations, skills, backgrounds, and goals. We designed our Career Navigation Program (CNP) to help you first understand your motivations, preferred communication and learning styles, and then provide you with tools to enhance your skills.
The CNP consists of:
Bridge-i
This survey helps you identify your preferences, tendencies, and motivations to provide a solid foundation for self-understanding and awareness.
Skill Development
We help you find out what your skills and motivations mean, make action plans, improve your Japanese ability and IT literacy utilizing online training, and in-person seminars across Japan throughout the year.
Guide to Opportunities
The CNP also provides avenues for advancement within our organization into administrative positions such as Head Teacher, Management Trainee, Trainer, and Managing Consultant. Additionally, our sister company, Link Japan Careers, offers career connection opportunities with other employers in Japan through the CNP.
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Interac has longstanding experience and in-depth expertise in Japan and the ALT industry. You can count on us to help you adjust to your new life in this beautiful country, thrive and grow in your role as an ALT, and make this an experience of a lifetime.
Apply to become an ALT with us today.