Eikaiwa vs ALT jobs in JAPAN│Which one is better? │English Teaching in Japan #2🗾👩‍🏫 

This is probably the most comprehensive comparison between Eikaiwa and ALT jobs I've watched. This is so helpful! :)

So helpful. Thanks! 💖

Very comprehensive overview, thank you!

Fantastic video. So much depth. I learned a ton. Thanks!

Informative, thorough, and unbiased. Thank you!

What a great video!!! Thank you so much for all this information 👏👏👏

Very good information!

I'm leaving a comment so the algorithm recommends the video more. It was pretty helpful.

So much effort put into this video! As someone who is looking to apply very soon, this video provided tons of help!

great job. thank you very much. Kindly do video on junior and senior school

hi ms crisxselda.. 🎉 kampai.. ur vlog is the best. you have discussed every point very interestingly. your kind of explanation is the kind of style im really looking for. very essential info. comprehensive and meaty...

WOW THANK YOU FOR THIS DETAILED INFORMATION ❤

Very informative..

Thanks so much for this detailed video. Arigatou gozaimasu

Gonna share your RU-vid video via Facebook! Miss yah sensei

Thank u Selda, I learned a lot. Hoping to acquire one job soon.

Great video! Can you talk more about housing with contracts.

so, basically, it's like a no-work no pay situation in most cases, is that right? thanks for this comprehensive comparative video, btw! keep them coming

I’m currently in the interview process for an ALT and an eikawa. I really want the eikawa job for the following reasons (I could be wrong). But this is based on my independent research and from what the companies have told me. - ALTs are often if not always sent to rural and suburban areas. I have no desire to live in a rural or suburban area. I currently live in a large major city in the US, and I’m used to city living, and I don’t drive. The Eikawa I’ve been interviewing with has many locations and they’re all located in busy parts of major cities. - At the Eikawa I can make my own schedule. They told me that the peak periods (when you’re most likely to get lessons) is early morning, from 7am-9am, and from 5pm-9pm, plus all day on weekends and holidays. I struggle a lot with mornings, so my goal would be to only do evening and weekend classes. At an ALT, I would have to get up very early every morning in order to get to class on time. - because midday is apparently slow, I envision I can spend that time exploring, shopping, and hanging out with friends when I eventually make some 😂 - they told me that you make your schedule a month in advance and can block off any days you don’t want to work. Of course, the more availability you have, the more potential for earning. - I have worked in customer service and retail sales for many years, so I don’t think the selling aspect would be difficult for me. However, so far in the interview process they’ve never mentioned having to sell. - I have cats and I will not abandon my pets. Every ALT I have contacted has told me that because they arrange your housing, they will not allow you to bring pets. With the eikawa I’m interviewing with, they asked if I was planning on bringing pets and they basically said it’s ok, it’s just on me to figure it out. Cons in my opinion (from what I’ve learned so far): - your earnings are based on how many lessons you get, and when you’re brand new you won’t get many lessons. I’ve heard there can also be competition with the other teachers. - you’re hired as an independent contractor; I know at least in the US this makes taxes more complicated. - also, being hired as an independent contractor means you’re not offered health coverage through the company, but I’ve heard this isn’t too expensive (at least way less expensive than the US) - having to dress in more “formal” office attire. I don’t even own a single blazer so I’m going to have to buy new clothes for work.

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Thanks for sharing the tips, can you make a high school levels

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This made ALT seem like the better choice 😊 I taught 4 years in Korea So was curious about it 🤔 Our hagwons are more like eikawas minus the selling and way more real breaks Eikawas sound rather toxic lol

I would like to know about other foreign jobs please 😊

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Hi, may I ask if an individual is still eligible to apply even though he/she is not currently connected to any type of company? But that individual has already 4 years of teaching experience here in the Philippines (subject taught in English language) but not in the field of English subject. I am hoping for your feedback. Thank you very much.

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If I already live in Japan with a spousel visa, is it possible to get hired on to the jet program with other online teaching certificate? Thanks for the content. Really helpful.

Hi, Selda! Thank you for this very detailed comparison of ALT and Eikaiwa. I just wanna ask, which would be a better choice for professionals just starting to teach in Japan? Is ALT even possible for people teaching in Japan for the first time? Also, is teaching in Japan possible for someone with only an arts degree from a non-teaching course?

Hi Miss Ishikawa...May i know what cmpany you are working for now? i am planning to become ALT here in Aichi ken... Your vdeo helps me a lot

Any Dispatch company that allows you to pick the prefecture of your preference?

I always heard that the ALT programs were only open to recent college graduates. Is this true or are there any that can hire people of all ages?

Hi. I would like to ask if do you have to be a college graduate to become an ALT?

Hello. I would like to ask about visa application, I am currently under technical intern trainee program, is it possible for me to apply as an ALT ? Thank you in advance and Godbless.

Hi, thank you for this video. May I know your dispatch company?

Can i apply in other company once i finished a one year contract in borderlink? just started my application this january.

Good evening, ma'am! I just got a bit confused regarding the hiring protocols regarding ALTs and Eikawas. If I fathom it accurately, we can apply to Altia, Borderlink, and Interac directly. On the contrary, we need to have Philippine agencies to apply as English Teachers for Eikawas. Did I understand it correctly or do we need agencies regardless of the position. I applied to Bison 3 weeks ago However, I haven't received a reply from them. I reckon it might be because they are concentrating on their headhunting for China or I just didn't pass their qualifications. If possible to apply directly to ALT companies, I'd like to give them a shot and perhaps I can make my dreams a reality this year. Thank you so much for reading and responding to my comment and inquiries. P.S. Amazing video as always. Immensely informative!! Thank you so much for this!😊😊😊

Great video.. I have questions that i am India. Can I apply for this positions in Japan. Kindly response 😊

Good day, I hope you are well? I am interested in teaching English in Japan. I am from South Africa. How do I go about doing an extensive course and getting the necessary certifications?

hi kabayan...i wish to talk to you more..but how? its very rare to find someone really substantial and i really bright pinay. i thirst for one. hirap makahanap ng real deep na magaling, yet simple and humble. how can we converse more in depth? im most attracted to the jets.. but m already in japan, married to a japanese citizen. i worked at the dept of educ head office for 20+years which i hope i can use that line of work as an alt.. can you shed light- a piece of an advice? if i will have a vacation in the phil, isabay ko na this to try to apply for the JET..? anyway, other option is tru dispatch. but dispatch companies should have brighter and better packages sana.. kaso wala eh. parang they dont care to have career growth at all sa kanilang mga teachers na hired na. kaya umaalis agad after 1 or 2 years.. besides alt dispatch companies' package and salary is very low.. very considering that being a teacher should have real high enough salary offer plus bonuses and not pro-rated. no wonder these dispatch companies cant keep good and promising teachers because there is no career growth... very kechi... actually- factory workers earn higher.

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what happens after you finished the 5 year contract as an ALT

Do you need qualifications to teach?

Ma'am, ikaw po ba pumipili ng apartment mo? Or may mga kapitbahay ka din pong Filipino na teachers dyaan?

380K Yen in international school in yokohama. Is it practical in 2024?

Can I apply from nepal?

I prefer ALT, you get school lunch!