ALT 2025 Pre-departure Orientation

It’s generally cheaper to buy omiyage in Japan rather than bringing them from the Philippines.

• true

• false

What is a reasonable apartment rental cost range for an ALT in Japan?

• 20,000–40,000 yen

• 40,000–60,000 yen

• 60,000–80,000 yen

• 80,000–100,000 yen

What is one thing you should GENERALLY expect on your first day as an ALT?

• Teaching a full lesson alone

• Shadowing another teacher and introducing yourself

• Immediately joining school club activities

• Driving students to school

In Japan, which side of the road do you drive on?

• Left

• Right

Which of the following is NOT an effective budgeting strategy for ALTs in high-cost cities like Tokyo?

• Cooking at home instead of eating out

• Using a Japanese rewards/point system when shopping

• Booking hotels for weekend stays instead of renting an apartment

• Using second-hand stores and 100-yen shops

Visa & Dependents: When is it generally advisable to file a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for your dependents?

• Upon arrival in Japan

• After securing an apartment and residency registration

• Exactly three months after arrival

• After one year of living in Japan

True or False: If you find your apartment rent too expensive, you can request a transfer to a lower-cost unit within the first three months of your contract.

• True

• False

Which of the following is generally true about teaching in senior high school in Japan?

• Lessons are mostly conversation-based

• You are expected to team teach grammar and academic English

• You will teach only one class per day

• There is no teamwork with Japanese teachers