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I have been working with Interac for almost five years and I would say that this is the most fulfilling and most enjoyable job I ever had in my entire life. It made me a better teacher.

To be honest, It wasn’t easy at first. I had to adjust and adopt to the culture and learn teaching styles and strategies that are applicable to teaching English in Japan. I used to teach young children backhome for several years but I had to unlearn some of my old teaching methods to be effective in my new role. Interac has been very supportive all these years. They provide intensive trainings to prepare you for the ALT role and continuous trainings as you go along. You’ll also have access to learning and teaching materials online.

With this job, I was able to enhance not just my teaching skills but also two very important skills that I believe an ALT needs- flexibility and collaboration. I learned how to teach flexibly as either the main teacher or assistant teacher and be prepared whatever the situation requires. Yes, Interac provides training for that but I also learned mostly from experience. Also, and I am very thankful for this, I learned to work harmoniously with the Japanese teachers and staff inside and outside the classroom. I am naturally shy, but overtime I learned how to interact not just with my students but also with the people I work with everyday. I will definitely take these skills with me wherever I go.

Working with Interac in Japan has been one of the most fulfilling and exciting experiences I have come across in my life.
If you love Japan, be it for the Anime lovers or the ones who want to experience Japan's culture and scenic beauty, working with Interac sould surely be in your bucket list. You would get to live the dream of experiencing not only the hustle and bustle of Tokyo but also the calmness of Hokkaido. Interac offers you a vast range of opportunities with the required support needed to live your dream life in Japan.
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I am here to stay. So, for me Interac given me the opportunity to do so. Plus, in Japan, knowing only the language is not enough due to you need some knowledge on culture and you need to be able to read the room in working and social environment.

Interac can help you with that. We have a great team of Head teachers, supervisors and managers that are always able to assist and guide you through your journey in Japan.

Plus, we are the best of the best in Japan. I would recommend to anyone that is building their resume.

I had already taught before in Japan at a private preschool and an eikaiwa (private English school) and was looking for a more authentic experience. Interac's recruitment process was long, but not difficult if you plan ahead and follow instructions carefully. Once I was hired and got to Japan, I attending the teacher training. They taught a good lesson framework and some great activity ideas which I found useful, even though I already had experience.

Working in the public schools with Interac did give me the authentic experience I was looking for. You are really steeped in the culture there, and the Japanese teachers were really interested in helping me get along in Japan. The kids, of course, were a blast. I even miss the annoying kids! Interac encourages teachers to get involved in my community and I found friends and activities to be involved in the area where I lived and worked.

The company helps a lot for an easy transition into both teaching and into living in Japan. You're still expected to demonstrate a reasonable level of independence and good sense, but they can carry you through the rest. You should still take the initiative to research and understand what experiences you want to have during your time in the country. They give you a job so that you can support your own lifestyle in Japan, but you have to decide exactly what you want that lifestyle to be. In that case you should be fine.

Teaching in Japan was by far the best experience I've ever had. Like most people, I found the program online and was impressed right off the bat by the interview process and attentiveness of the recruiters in the States. My time in Japan was not without it challenges, but the staff in the branch offices are wonderful. I worked in the Nagoya branch for 4 years and thoroughly enjoyed by town, schools, and the people I met there.

An important thing to note is that Interac is not an exchange program - it's an entry-level teaching job. There is an expectation that you can live and work independently, and that you come into it with some basic knowledge of the country, culture, and language. You don't have to be an expert at Japanese, but if you put in some effort before you arrive, it will greatly enhance your experience!

The best thing about this job is the skills you will acquire. Not only did I gain a lot of teaching experience, but I learned about the importance of patience, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and much more. I've taken these skills and applied them to all the jobs I've had since. I highly recommend teaching in Japan and believe Interac is the right company to go with.

I worked for the Hiroshima Branch for just about 10 years in various capacities. The job definitely stretched me to my limits at times, but I feel that it really helped me to get outside my comfort level and grow in ways that I never would have otherwise. The local team in the Hiroshima Branch was amazing to work with and they definitely wanted me to succeed. I will say that it definitely is a job, and you're expected to do your job. Go into it with that expectation and the knowledge that it is an entry level position.

I worked with Interac for a year and a half. I found them by doing a google search. The application process went very smoothly and from the beginning to end, the staff were very friendly, optimistic, and supportive.

After accepting the position, they were very good at keeping me up to date in a timely manner, regarding my placement and schedule before arriving in Japan. The first week of training was a bit overwhelming, but the staff and trainers worked very hard to prepare us for our schools and living in Japan. They were also very accommodating when setting us up at our new destinations. I was placed in a small city within Ibaraki.

When I arrived, they had an English speaking assistant help me move in and set up my bank account, cell phone, and everything else in between. It was incredibly helpful as non-Japanese speaking foreigner, who was moving into a new town far away from Tokyo. I really appreciated all of the help and support the company gave me.

I ended up working at an amazing Junior High School, and I helped prepare my students for the Ibaraki interactive forum competition. For me this was the most rewarding and life changing experience for me, and I have Interac to thank for that.

Interac will continue to support you through ongoing training, online resources, and with a great team of people who will answer any questions you have about living in Japan.

I am very grateful for my experience with this company, who has opened many doors for me. They showed me that I was capable of doing amazing things and enriching people's lives.