A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE

TEACH ENGLISH IN JAPAN WITH INTERAC

Interac is Japan’s largest private provider of ALT’s, and our mission is to enrich people’s lives through the sharing of languages and cultures. We bring the world closer together — one student, one school, one community at a time.

Reasons we are the leader of the ALT industry

Smooth and efficient recruitment process

Apply any time of the year! Our streamlined ALT recruitment process will help you start your Japan adventure sooner without having to worry about a once-a-year application deadline.

Comprehensive support to help you settle in to Japan

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.

Industry-leading training to help you succed as a teacher

Interac’s ALT training is the best among ALT providers. We have a blended online/in-person training system and a library of materials and activities that you can modify for any teaching scenario you’ll find as an ALT. You’ll get regular advice and follow-up training to keep your skills up.

REQUIREMENTS

► Be a native-level speaker of English

► No criminal history

► Have received an education conducted in English for at least 12 years

► Have at least a bachelor’s degree in any subject from an accredited university

► Be a team-player that is professional, flexible, cheerful, and energetic

► Do not have visible tattoos or body modifications that are visible when wearing athletic wear, no face, neck, hand tattoos

► Have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention

► Be under 60 years of age

SALARY

Gross annual salary of approximately ¥2.4 ~ ¥3.0 million per year paid in 12 equal monthly installments

CONTRACT

1 year contracts, renewable based on mutual agreement. No tenure limits.

COUNTRIES

People currently residing in the following countries are welcome to apply:

Australia, Barbados, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, India, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Philippines, Trinidad, and Tobago, UK, USA, Vietnam, Zimbabwe

Moving to Japan

Interested in starting your journey as an English teacher, but unsure how much it would cost to move to Japan? Many aspects of life in Japan are going to be different from what you are familiar with.

Here are some key considerations prior to committing to teaching in Japan.

You prepare

We prepare

Whether you’re looking for teaching experience, to grow as a teacher, or for international work experience, we will support your journey wholeheartedly.

Apply and join Interac to enrich the lives of hundreds school children as an ALT!

Teaching English in Japan

Elementary schools

About 45% of Interac’s ALTs teach in elementary schools.

At this level, the children are learning the basics of English, greetings, reading the alphabet, writing short sentences, and simple conversations about daily life. Many lessons include songs, games, and fun practice activities. The focus at this level is to develop the attitude necessary to communicate in a foreign language.

Junior high schools

About 45% of Interac’s ALTs teach in junior high schools.

This level expands on the elementary school basics and adds vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. The focus at this level is on using English for communication.

Senior high schools

About 10% of Interac’s ALTs teach in senior high schools.

At this level, the curriculum is focussed on the more advanced skills, like reading short essays, expanded writing, debate, discussion, and making short speeches. The focus is on acquiring useful English skills for the university level or for use in the job market.