Finally, you have made it on JET… whether it be shortlisted or upgraded you did it! Soon you will know your placement after a month …
ALT
After the Interview – What Went Wrong or Right?
So you just finished your JET Program interview or an interview with another company… Just what went wrong or right? Did anything go badly at …
The General Union
GU in Japan for Foreign Workers As an Assistant Language Teacher, Dispatch Teacher, and/or Eikaiwa Teacher, you have rights and protections – afforded to you …
ALTIA – A JET Program Alternative
What is ALTIA Central? (株式会社 アルティアセントラル) is a private dispatch company, under Z-KAI Group, for recruiting, training, and placing Assistant Language Teachers in Japan. They …
Over 100 Frequently Asked JET Interview Questions and Panel Questions
Continue to improve with the Abridged Interview Guide, 8 Tips for Passing the Interview, and Mock Interview Session. If this guide still isn’t enough, please …
3 Reasons Why You Won’t Make the JET Programme this Year
1) Too many applicants and not enough spaces Out of thousands of applications and interviews, only 2,091 made it in 2019. Chances are slim but …
Choosing Your Prefecture/Designated City
Japan is a big place. It’s slightly smaller than California in landmass.California is approximately 403,882 sq km, while Japan is approximately 377,915 sq km. As …
JET Programme Salary after Taxes
Financial literacy is the most important part of being a JET. So many ALTs overlook their finances and wonder why they are broke or not …
The Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) Role
What is the primary role of an ALT? The Assistant Language Teacher position is the most common type of job for teaching English in Japan. …