ALT Companies other than Borderlink!

[@RCT3Crashes100]

Thanks for this - I'm currently hunting for ALT positions in Japan, and this has given me a lot of info on some of the companies I hadn't researched yet.

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Of course

[@DannyJapanny]

Hey bro I want to thank you for this video yesterday I became an ALT with AtoZ cooperation thanks to your video. Just wanted to let you know that you helped someone out there realizing their dream. So can't thank you enough👌

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Of course! Japan is a great experience! I can't wait for you to get here!

[@FarrelAlvieri]

Hi dude may I know your Instagram official account please? I would like to know this program in detail. Thank you ☺️

[@DannyJapanny]

@@FarrelAlvieri you can hit me up @dannyjapanny

[@gaudenciat2559]

Hie, may you please help me with the questions you were asked in the interview and the interview process.

[@rebecca7697]

Thank you very much for giving the different possible companies with information on what you already knew or could find. This really is helpful, even if a bit brief.

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Thank you Rebecca! I try not to talk too long about things as I feel most logistical information can be covered quickly. Feelings, recommendations and other personal information is a bit different and may require more time. However, I'm happy you enjoyed the video!

[@rebecca7697]

@@Jack_to_Japan I like that you kept it brief and that you included links to each companys' website. This way if the viewer wanted more details about that company and its requirements, they could could follow up on their own.

[@em0lees]

Thank you for sharing all the crucial information about all the ALT/direct companies. The advice about finding a direct hire job within 6 months of your contract is a invaluable advice, thanks bro! :)

[@michaelsasahnyadu9412]

Please, I have been scheduled for second interview and I have been asked to write a PROGOS test. Please, any tipson that.

[@Jack_to_Japan]

I haven't ever taken the Progos Test. I don't have any tips for you.

[@mrfitrick]

I'm confused. You were suppose to be talking about Heart Schools, but you keep on saying "Interac". I need more info on Heart School tho. :)

[@serranojhelz]

How sad about the screening process of Interac in some countries, because Primary educational course is a big factor. I am an Engineering graduate but they said that they can't consider it unless graduate of Education, Journalism, Theater Arts, Mass Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Humanities/Liberal Arts. 😥😥😥

[@Jack_to_Japan]

What! That's ridiculous! Also Japan is desperate for engineers!

[@adesege1025]

They fear you will leave the teaching job for engineering job in Japan as soon as you get there.

[@ando1135]

for jet you also need 2 letters of recommendation(can be from school or work, not family). I am currently a Jet in Ibaraki and its going well so far, its been 1.5 months since i got into japan. I feel I'm one of the lucky ones when it comes to placement and school life/work balance. good luck to those applying this year

[@aether7386]

Hey, ando I am Deep from India just graduated from High school and I want to do something like you. Can you recommend what I should do next to get a job as a Alt teacher in JET program

[@ando1135]

@@aether7386 i dont think the JET program accepts candidates from India, you might want to check their website. there are other companies out there that might hire from india but you need to check. anyways, you need a bachelors degree for visa reasons so get that first.

[@PikaPower131313]

I was not accepted in JET despite getting an interview. That’s why I’m watching this video :^)

[@FarrelAlvieri]

@@PikaPower131313 Excuse me, what's your nationality?

[@mukulosusuy3910]

Hey how are you,tell me what to expect in the preliminary interviews I will be handling it next week....

[@joselitorabina2668]

Joytalk is the best . They give monthly salary with separate transportation and they will increase your salary yearly. They give salary during summer vacation and holiday seasons.

[@NASFullFlavor]

Great detailed video my man. Borderlink and Interac have both told me they don't have any current positions right now to offer me. Got another interview today with RCS coming up. I have english teaching experience in Japan before but I guess it's just that busy season >,

[@JohncrisDesiderio-j6x]

I was an ALT before. That pay was not really good and no work no pay what about those vacation days like summer and winter vacation that you ain’t gonna get paid. No good. Clean and beautiful country though ❤

[@PicaboloTvGh]

Apart from Borderlink, what other companies accept non natives to teach for them pls?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

I am unsure as of this moment. Good Idea for a video though.

[@noobgodxen8661]

I was more interested in ALTIA, but as you said they are not comfortable with taking an ALT from overseas so now I'm more into AtoZ. Can you give me update if they are still not comfortable taking ALTs fron overseas in 2024?

[@FavoredSamilia]

This video is from 2 years ago and I’m sure their hesitance was due to Covid, you should definitely still check their website and apply

[@PicaboloTvGh]

Nobody really talks about Gaba. Why?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

A bit under rated I guess, maybe a video in the future.

[@PicaboloTvGh]

@@Jack_to_Japan underrated? Really? Ok.. am watching u from Ghana and I have already subbed long ago and will be waiting for that video patiently

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@PicaboloTvGh I'll do some research and see what I find

[@PicaboloTvGh]

@@Jack_to_Japan thank you

[@PicaboloTvGh]

@@Jack_to_Japan thank you

[@nanayaatwumasi5579]

How do u get that 12 years english based taught education certificate? Is it a letter from schools or how pls

[@Jack_to_Japan]

A great questions. I would say if you have documents that show you graduated from an elementary school, middle school, and high school, then you should be good on that regard. I don't actually know if there is any one single document that states "I have a 12 year education in English". However, I'm sure you can prove it with what you have.

[@emmanuelbamidele6886]

Please attach these companies links to the video.🙏

[@Jack_to_Japan]

I put their websites in the description my friend!

[@9scompanion]

Jack please is there any info about Heart Corporation? All I see are bad reviews.

[@Jack_to_Japan]

To be honest everyone I've talked to hasn't liked it either

[@9scompanion]

@@Jack_to_Japan thank you for your prompt response. I will keep looking.

[@littlesnowman6510]

I'm a political Science major in college but some said that I have to be an education major to apply for English teacher

[@Jack_to_Japan]

I did not major in education. You'll be fine

[@Jack_to_Japan]

However, some of the better paying ones may require that. More private school type places.

[@cissenke8911]

Hi. What about non natives like me? Any chance ?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Great Question! I recently checked out a blog about this. This guy is from Romania who's a non native English speaker and yet he has been teaching English in Japan for a while. writeteachjapan.com/non-native-speaker-in-an-english-conversation-school/ Check it out!

[@archibaldl4039]

You don’t have to be. I’m a non native speaker from Hong Kong and I still got the job. As long as you can prove your English is fluent enough usually you’ll get hired

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@archibaldl4039 thank you! This is super valuable info!!!

[@FarrelAlvieri]

@@archibaldl4039 Please tell me how could you land a job in Japan! :)

[@Jonastice]

I used to work with Interac, the salary is low. 215,000 monthly. Deductions are: - Employment insurance - Tax - Social insurance - Pension Your actual salary: 188,000 to 193,000. Too low for me, I used to work with them for like 1 and a half? Every month of Springs they have this called "half pay day" that's the trashiest thing. Plus they don't have bonus that's another sh*tty thing too

[@Jack_to_Japan]

True

[@Uloaku-PCN]

So would you recommend them? Do you still work with them?

[@Jonastice]

​@Uloaku-PCN hi there! not anymore i went back to my country to start my career. But the Interac's salary is high. 230,000 yen

[@ifunanyastella9351]

Hi Jack, please do you have information about OWLs interview questions and procedures?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

I don't, but if you do the research I'd be happy to share it on your behalf.

[@ifunanyastella9351]

@@Jack_to_Japan No worries. Thank you.

[@rehanakousar9378]

After submitting application now how I have to download any form and where to send?

[@Retog]

“Other than borderlink” like they’re the biggest or most desirable company. I’ve heard their labour rights history and treatment of workers is pretty bad. But that goes for all of them except JET (for the most part) because that’s a government programme

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Yup, they know what they are doing. I would say working for them for one year is enough. They are pretty much only there to get you to japan and give you a livable wage until you figure something else out. if you can get a better paying job or a different job all together, you're going to be better off.

[@Retog]

@@Jack_to_Japan that’s a common myth, there isn’t anything “better” after getting to Japan unless you have high level Japanese and some other skills. It’s either a livable wage but terrible hours at an Eikaiwa or the opposite for ALT. If you have good Japanese and some skills though, these teaching companies are good for a visa.

[@rincool121217]

What are the degrees in?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Fahrenheit

[@rincool121217]

@@Jack_to_Japan 😂nice haha

[@Jack_to_Japan]

to answer your question more correctly: Japanese and I also have a ministry degree from a long time ago.

[@rincool121217]

@@Jack_to_Japan oh cool. I bet the Japanese degree comes in handy haha

[@Justfine20]

Hi Jack , I need your advise please In heart corporation company , they are emailing me and am afraid if they are not going to pay me when I get to Japan ,

[@Jack_to_Japan]

if that is your fear, I would say there are plenty of other dispatch companies you can work for.

[@avisse97]

did you pursue your application for heart school?

[@MaganoASMR]

Thank you so much for this video. I would however want to ask if Joytalk is a reputable company in Japan?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Let me do some more research and I will get back to you

[@MaganoASMR]

@@Jack_to_Japan thank you so much. Because they’ve just sent me a offer of employment.

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@MaganoASMR that's incredible! Great Job!

[@MaganoASMR]

@@Jack_to_Japan thank you.

[@MaganoASMR]

@@Jack_to_Japan Did you get to sign your contract yet, or have you also just signed to “offer of employment”?

[@pikachu7013]

Hi jack I want to teach in elementary school and hold a bachelor degree with TEFL certificate but do not have an experience in teaching So is it possible to get a job as a English teacher in elementary school ?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Absolutely, I had even less than you when I applied! You should be fine! I would let them know that you want to teach elementary when they ask you!

[@pikachu7013]

@@Jack_to_Japan thanks a lot ❤️ Looking forward to come this year 🙏

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@pikachu7013for sure! Keep in touch!

[@princesspungkol]

Hi. I am from Philippines and thank you for this information

[@rebeccaaguilar2173]

Very helpful video! I've been looking at applying as an ALT with my husband. Sadly I haven't found any ALT companies that do combined applications so we'll just have to apply and note in our application that we'd like to be placed near each other so we can live together >< I noticed some of the companies help you get an apartment and you pay the key money. Does that mean the apartment will be ours and not under the school? We used to work in Korea so the schools usually controlled your apartment so you'd have to move out if you changed where you worked. We just want to get our own apartment since we want to settle in Japan for a long time (10-30yrs). Thank you~!

[@Jack_to_Japan]

I am not married so I cannot help you with the whole joint application process, but in terms of Apartments, you are subleasing from the the Company. The school doesn't have a say in where you stay, unless there is something in the contract you sign that dictates that. It is important to read the contract and remember that the Japanese contract takes precedence over the English one.

[@onwuegbuchidiebere7579]

Hi good day. This video is very helpful. However I would like to know if it's possible to work other jobs. Thanks

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Depends on your visa

[@onwuegbuchidiebere7579]

@@Jack_to_Japan Thanks. If it's a language instructor visa is it possible to get other jobs aside the school I will be posted to?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@onwuegbuchidiebere7579 probably not, since the instructor visa is very specific, but please do your own research. I could be wrong.

[@rossandsilvy6249]

hello! do you know any company for us non-native speakers? I'm a Filipino by the way. thanks

[@candicenguluvhe3750]

Hi Jack! I have a Boarderlink interview soon. I found you when i googled for interview questions. I am a non native who has stayed in a native speaking country for 10 year (up to date) do you know any companies I can apply too!?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

A very good question. These are a good start if you're looking for teaching jobs. Once you get to Japan it becomes easier to find better teaching jobs.

[@marie-clairetakura754]

Hey Candice how did the Interview go? i have a group session interview next week . I'm also from a non-native English speaking country, do you have any tips?

[@FarrelAlvieri]

@@marie-clairetakura754 Can you tell me, please? I'm a NNES either.

[@viditigupta2093]

Can i apply to all companies all together? And at last which one will suit me i will choose that company to work for as an ALT?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

You can definitely apply to all of them. What you mean by "all together" I don't really understand. but yeah, choose the one that you think suits you the best.

[@maitri_negi]

What are the basic regards to be an ALT? Like... Do you need to have some minimum experience in teaching? And who can apply?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Generally, ALTs are entry level jobs so really anyone can apply. However, you need to be a native English speaker and have a college degree. I also recommend having an up to date resumé and cover letter because it’s still a job. Generally, you don’t need any experience teaching, but anything helps.

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Take a look at this video it may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3bOlYaNaKd-Z5Y

[@maitri_negi]

@@Jack_to_Japan I went through all of your videos 🥲

[@maitri_negi]

@@Jack_to_Japan I am not a native speaker but will it be fine if I get a TEFL certificate? Also i am persuing BA

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@maitri_negi well, I appreciate that. Remember that dreams are meant to become goals and goals can be achieved. You may need to get a BA first or do a study abroad if you wanna get into japan!

[@efahlionelefah7787]

Thanks for the video. I like you to throw more light on the African countries eligible to apply. I will also like to guide me sir.

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Why don't you make a channel and help African countries?

[@lawonyinye7056]

​@@Jack_to_JapanIt's a suggestion

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@lawonyinye7056 I know, I was also suggesting something. I don't really know much about African countries and their eligibility. Who better to do that than a person from there? Do you see my point?

[@lawonyinye7056]

@@Jack_to_Japan I get your point but he asked because he had no idea of the requirements for African countries and he wanted you to help him since you already have a platform.

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@lawonyinye7056 that's fair. The fact still remains that I don't really know the requirements for African countries and can only give you my experience. This is why I brought people on my channel who had a different experience than myself, to answer questions I could not.

[@meeramanoj2026]

Hi I hope you are doing well! I have a passion to work with kids and also today i have submitted the application to Borderlink. I am waiting for their response,hope it comes positively. Like i have questions that i have done my undergraduate degree in English language and literature and Masters in Psychology. Is it okay? Kindly answer 😊

[@Jack_to_Japan]

You are over qualified

[@meeramanoj2026]

​@@Jack_to_Japan thank You 😊 and how long process it takes to get a response.

[@avisse97]

I am applying for Heart School. Any tips?

[@FarrelAlvieri]

Please tell me about your progress! :)

[@Jack_to_Japan]

To be honest, I've only heard negative things about heart. But if it get you to Japan, it gets you to Japan.

[@ricoplatz5844]

Jack, are you a Christian?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Let's not talk about religion in the chat, okay?

[@ricoplatz5844]

@@Jack_to_Japan it's alright. At a point (towards the end I guess) you were sounding very religious (more like a Christian).

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@ricoplatz5844 nothing wrong with someone celebrating their faith, and I know how tough I can be applying for jobs. I simply want to be a positive voice rather than a negative one.

[@ricoplatz5844]

@@Jack_to_Japan Yeah, I get that. I celebrate you bro. (I'm a Christian too). Peace ✌🏼

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@ricoplatz5844 don't make any assumptions my friend. Take care.

[@nanayaatwumasi5579]

How do u get that 12 years english based taught education certificate? Is it a letter from schools or how pls

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Good question, as an American my education was entirely in English. So I am unsure how someone else would get that.

[@nanayaatwumasi5579]

@@Jack_to_Japan I’m from Ghana English is our official language used in sch from kindergarten to the highest level . But I don’t know if they want a form of documents like a letter to prove that that’s what I’m trying to find out

[@Jack_to_Japan]

@@nanayaatwumasi5579 they didn't ask me for anything like that just school names and the times I attended. I think they only care about college degrees in terms of schooling. Maybe highschool.