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      Best experience ever! - Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) JET Program Employee Review

      5.0
      Oct 22, 2016
      Assistant language teacher (alt)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Your experience will depend on where you are placed e.g. school/city/prefecture/housing. I had a wonder time on JET, I was fortunate enough to work with some great teachers, students and a supportive BOE. The pay on JET is by far the best you'll get when working in Japan. There are no bonuses for ALT's but the base pay is higher than most places you'll find in Japan. Seeing students enjoy your classes is very rewarding.

      Cons

      This will depend on where you are placed, school management, students, the number of schools you are placed to go to. I had a positive experience so can't really comment

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      5.0
      Sep 15, 2025
      Assistant language teacher (alt)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great entry point into Japan Positively affect lives of students Sharpen communication skills

      Cons

      No real growth within company aside from CIR role

      4.0
      May 6, 2026
      Assistant english language teacher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      JETs have support from CLAIR , their Board of Education, and local AJET chapters. CLAIR provides training, orientations, and even funding for teaching certifications.

      Cons

      Some ALTs co-teach actively and feel valued; others get stuck reading from a script. Your school, co-workers, and Board of Education make a big difference.

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