ALTIA CENTRAL

What ALTIA CENTRAL does

ALTIA CENTRAL Co., Ltd. (株式会社アルティアセントラル) is a Nagoya-headquartered private company that recruits, trains, places, and supports native English-speaking Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japanese public schools. It contracts directly with local Boards of Education across 13 prefectures in central and southern Japan—Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka, Shiga, Mie, Nagano, Fukui, Okayama, Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, and Wakayama—to supply ALTs for junior high schools, elementary schools, and kindgartens, with over 350 ALTs currently deployed. The company has operated continuously for over 25 years and was integrated into the Z-Kai group of education companies in 2018.

The company's core offering is a managed-service ALT placement program with full lifecycle support: recruiting via a Google Forms-based application pipeline and Google Meet interviews, visa sponsorship, housing in company-guaranteed LeoPalace apartments, a multi-stage training program (Pre-OT online coursework, 2-day in-person orientation, year-round follow-up training), a members-only resource library containing 70+ commissioned music tracks, storyboards, and textbook-aligned flashcards, dedicated native English-speaking supervisors who conduct school visits, and ongoing pastoral support. The standard full-time position pays ¥240,000 per month with full salary paid during school breaks, plus completion bonuses and a ¥4,500/month management fee for company-sponsored housing.

Revenue is generated through BOE contracts, with the company paying ALT salaries and retaining the managed-services spread. Sales motion is primarily sales-led direct contracting with government buyers, complemented by a community-led applicant funnel powered by its Alumni Network, job board listings on Gaijinpot and JobsinJapan, and organic social channels (Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn). Recent strategic activity has emphasized contract expansion (Okayama City and Asahi Town in January 2026, contract renewals in Hiroshima/Toyota/Fuchu in 2023-2024) and productization of workforce flexibility through a new Standby ALT program launched in November 2025.

Name

ALTIA CENTRAL

Legal name

Altia Central Co., Ltd. (株式会社アルティアセントラル)

Website

https://recruiting.altmoot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ALTIA CENTRAL recruits, trains, and supports native English-speaking Assistant Language Teachers placed in Japanese public schools under contracts with Boards of Education across 13 prefectures in central and southern Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Staffing Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

Keywords

• English teacher placement
• ALT recruitment services
• Language teaching staffing
• Teacher placement services
• English education staffing

Headquarters

HQ city

Negoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. ALT Placement Services to Boards of Education: ALTIA CENTRAL contracts with local Boards of Education (BOEs) across Japanese prefectures to supply Assistant Language Teachers to public schools. The company recruits, trains, and places ALTs who work in junior high schools, elementary schools, and kindergartens. Revenue is generated through contracts with BOEs, with the company paying ALT salaries and retaining the difference. The standard full-time ALT salary is ¥240,000 per month, with annual bonuses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ALTIA CENTRAL recruits, trains, places, and supports native English-speaking Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japanese public junior high, elementary, and kindergarten schools under contracts with local Boards of Education across 13 prefectures in central and south-central Japan. The service bundles visa sponsorship, housing setup (LeoPalace apartments with key money and deposits covered), company cars for driving positions, a multi-stage training program (Pre-OT online plus 2-day in-person orientation plus year-round follow-up), a members-only teaching resource library, and ongoing supervisor visits and support. ALTs receive a standardized monthly salary of ¥240,000 plus bonuses, with full pay during summer and winter breaks.

Product overview

ALTIA CENTRAL is a recruitment and placement service for Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) working in Japanese public schools, operating as a single unified service rather than a modular platform. The core offering centers on connecting qualified English teachers with educational institutions across 13 prefectures in central and western Japan. The product portfolio includes a comprehensive suite of teaching resources (flashcards, storyboards, music tracks, lesson plans, activities, and worksheets) available through a members-only website, supported by a structured orientation/training program with Pre-OT, in-person sessions, and ongoing professional development. Additional services include visa sponsorship, housing assistance, company car provision, and supervisor support. The company also maintains an Alumni Network to support former ALTs transitioning to new careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALT Placement Services End-to-end recruitment, training, placement, and ongoing support of Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japanese public junior high, elementary, and kindergarten schools, contracted to local Boards of Education across 13 prefectures. Bundled with visa sponsorship, company-sponsored housing (key money and deposits covered), company cars for driving positions, structured Pre-OT and in-person orientation training, year-round supervisor visits and feedback, and access to a members-only teaching resource library.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 350 ALTs successfully teaching in 13 prefectures, impacting tens of thousands of children daily
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Z-Kai GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018ALTIA CENTRAL was seamlessly integrated into the Z-Kai group of companies in 2018. Z-Kai is a family of education-related companies in Japan. ALTIA CENTRAL operates as part of the Z-Kai group while maintaining its own recruiting website and brand identity. The parent company logo (ZKai) appears on the recruiting website footer.
• LeoPalace (LeoPalace21)supportOthersALTIA CENTRAL typically places new recruits in LeoPalace apartments, which come fully furnished with a table and chairs, fridge, microwave, air conditioner, washing machine, TV, and instantly accessible internet and Wi-Fi. The company acts as guarantor and covers key money and deposits. This is a housing vendor relationship rather than a formal partnership.
• EKIsupportTechnology or IntegrationALTIA CENTRAL's songs were commissioned by EKI. Over 70 unique music tracks were expertly composed and targeted to appropriate age groups, designed to match the vocabulary and target language used in ALT lessons. Storyboards are also sourced from EKI.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interac: One of the largest ALT dispatch companies in Japan, placing Assistant Language Teachers in public schools under BOE contracts nationwide. Direct competitor on core service, customer (BOEs), and delivery model.
• Borderlink: Japanese ALT placement company that recruits, trains, and dispatches assistant language teachers to public elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. Comparable on customer base, ALT lifecycle, and contract model.
• Amity: Japan-based ALT and English-teacher placement company providing assistant language teachers and eikaiwa instruction. Competes for BOE contracts and ALT candidates in overlapping prefectures.
• Westgate Corporation: Japan-based ALT dispatch firm placing foreign assistant English teachers in public schools under BOE contracts. Comparable in service offering, customer segment, and operations.

Emerging players

• NOVA Holdings: Japan-based language education group operating eikaiwa schools and supplementary English education services. Adjacent competitor with overlap in English instruction and teacher sourcing, but focused on private students rather than BOE contracts.
• Gaba (Gaba Corporation): Japan-based English-language instruction provider focused on adult learners with one-to-one lessons. Comparable on native-English-teacher recruitment in Japan but with a private, consumer-facing model rather than BOE dispatch.

Broad incumbents

• ECC (ECC Group): Large Japanese education and language services conglomerate operating eikaiwa schools, ALT dispatch, and corporate training. Overlaps with ALTIA CENTRAL on public-school ALT placement but operates across a broader education portfolio.

Others

• JET Programme (CLAIR): Japanese government-run ALT dispatch programme that places foreign participants in BOE schools nationwide. Not a commercial competitor, but operates the same BOE/ALT model and competes for the same talent pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AC_Recruiting
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCntO5RkAKRxIHYnxro55RDQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altia-central
• Instagraminstagram.com/altiacentral

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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