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Founded in 1972, Interac is committed to providing excellence in the fields of school, business, language and cross-cultural training. Interac constantly strives to enhance its position as Japan's foremost language and management training organization. Interac has nine domestic branches and three overseas offices serving a client base of more than 4,000 organizations.

Interac is Japan's leading private provider of Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs). Our highly-motivated and qualified teachers serve thousands of schools and boards of education throughout every region of Japan, working with children from kindergarten to high school.

Interac ALTs work with Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs) and Homeroom Teachers (HRTs) in elementary schools, junior high schools and high schools all across Japan. Some ALTs have the opportunity to visit kindergartens as well. With recent pushes for increasing global awareness, Japanese schools have come to rely more and more on ALTs for enriching their students' English education.

Application Requirements: 

Overseas applicants must fill out an application form. Interac recommends checking the interview schedule to see if Interac is visiting a city near you soon; attending one of the OVS seminars is compulsory. Visa sponsorship will be provided to all successful candidates.

Requirements for overseas ALT applicants:

  • Be willing to relocate to Japan
  • Be available to attend a seminar and a personal interview at a location specified by Interac
  • Have at least 12 years of education in the medium of English
  • Hold at least a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
  • Be professional in all aspects of behavior
  • Be a team-player, flexible, cheerful and energetic

Visit Interac's website for application details, deadlines and position openings.  

Benefits: 

Interac ALTs will have classes and other assignments scheduled for up to 29.5 hours per week, with most ALTs teaching approximately 20 to 25 forty-five to fifty-minute classes each week. Assignments are usually scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Weekends and evenings are usually free of assignments, as are public holidays. Weekend activities for which ALTs might be assigned include the occasional school Sports Day or Culture Day.

Benefits include:

  • Monthly salary (national income taxes are automatically deducted each month)
  • Subsidized work-related travel expenses, including bus and train fares. Many ALTs will find that most of their school are within easy walking or cycling distance from their homes.
  • Holidays in summer and winter break
  • National public holidays off (roughly 1 per month)
  • Comprehensive health insurance at discounted rates
  • Extensive online teaching resources
  • Visa sponsorship
  • The security of working with Japan's largest private provider of ALTs

See Interac's website and FAQ section for additional information.