As a dispatch ALT would you stay in Gunma or move to Nagano?
I am seeking opinions from all you lovely people. Basically I have been in Gunma on the JET…
Private School Interview
Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can give me a little bit of advice. I managed to get an…
Current uni student, what should I do to prepare to work as a teacher in Japan?
I am currently a student at university, studying English Language and Japanese and I really want to teach…
Seeking advice as a graduate teacher
Hey folks. I'm interested in the possibility of ALT work but want to get some advice from those…
Is Borderlink’s Request for Proof of Funds a Red Flag?
Hi all, Is this a normal requirement or a potential scam? They also mentioned I'd need to provide…
Are the high amount of tourists ruining the allure of English teachers?
Being an ALT or English teacher used to be special but all the tourists are making it not…
Does my school genuinely not have nomikais or do they just not like me?
A year in and not a single nomikai. When I asked my school I was told they don't…
I was an ALT from 2020-2022. Are things back to “normal” yet?
So I got to be an ALT from March 2020-2022. Obviously this wasn't the best time to start…
My experience teaching English in Japan from 2014-2018 as an ALT.
Just realized, while I've been a participant in this sub for years off and on that I've never…
NOVA 2023-2024
Hey guys! I worked for NOVA as an English teacher from September 12, 2023 to September 12, 2024.…
Does ECC provide housing as part of salary?
I got invited to a recruitment session with ECC, and before I decide whether or not to go,…
Can anyone who was in a similar situation provide some advice?
I applied to multiple dispatch companies and eikaiwas. I think combined I applied to about eight altogether. The…