Are you getting ready to move to Japan for the JET Programme? Or are you new to JET and want to know about living in Japan?
Hello! My name is SJ. I’ve been a JET-ALT in Minoh, Osaka since 2022.
For anyone unfamiliar with the JET Programme, I’ll briefly explain it. After that, I’ll share tips about moving to Japan!
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The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme has become an increasingly popular way for those interested in Japan to experience its rich culture through living and working in Japan. Here is what you need to know about being an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) while on JET and what a placement in Hyogo Prefecture has to offer.
Are you thinking of becoming an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) in Japan? Do you want to move to Japan to work as an ALT in the near future?
In this article, we will briefly talk about what an ALT is and what they do in their role. We also talk about the merits of being an ALT. We will point out some things you might want to keep in mind if you are going to come to Japan to work as an ALT too.