See below for details of what will be required. For detailed information on applying for the JET Programme and the application for the JET Programme, please contact the embassy or consulate of Japan in the country of your nationality.
Please note that not all the countries listed below are recruiting participants for the programme in every year. Ukraine The Americas Canada U. Embassy of Japan Tel Fax Embassy of Japan Tel 65 Fax 65 Before submitting your application, please check our FAQ!
Founded in , JET has sent more than 70, participants from around the globe including more than 35, Americans to work in schools, boards of education, and government offices throughout Japan. What makes JET unique is that it is the only teaching exchange program managed by the government of Japan. With more than 55 countries around the world currently participating in JET, this program offers a unique cultural exchange opportunity to meet people from all around the world, living and working in Japan.
Before departing for Japan and upon return, there are a number of JET alumni organizations that host social, volunteer and professional development activities to help individuals through the transition process. Will I be able to get by on the JET remuneration? Who is eligible to apply for the JET Programme? I am not graduating this year. May I still apply? I am 40 years old or older.
Can married couples apply? What if only one spouse is accepted? Do I need to know Japanese to apply? Do I need teaching experience to apply?
I have lived in Japan for over three years May I still apply? You may apply only if you have not lived in Japan for more than three of the last ten years. Although every effort is made to find a suitable placement in Japan, your condition may limit your options to such an extent that no placement is possible Q. What qualities do they look for in a JET applicant? The JET Programme is looking for applicants who: 1 Show a genuine interest in Japan and Japanese culture; 2 Are willing and able to adapt to a different culture for at least one year; 3 Have the ability and desire to teach children for CIRs: are willing and able to initiate international exchange activities in your local community ; 4 Are affable, creative, and responsible people who will be good representatives of their country; and, 5 Are both mentally and physically healthy.
Position Information Q. What positions are offered on the JET Programme? What does an ALT do? What does a CIR do? What does an SEA do? How good does my Japanese have to be for the CIR position? Because a large part of the job involves translation and interpretation, CIRs should have an advanced level of Japanese However, native proficiency is not required to apply see below Q.
What are the working hours per day? Per week? Will I have to work on weekends? As an ALT, how many classes would I teach?
Although working conditions vary, most JETs teach from 2 to 4 classes per day Q. I have never taught before. Will I get any teacher training? Contract Provisions Q. What is the contract period for the JET Programme? Who, exactly, am I contracting with? ALTs contract with a local educational institution, usually a public school or local Board of Education; CIRs generally contract with a local government office, such as the Office of International Affairs or similar organization Q.
Is it possible to participate in the JET Programme for less than a year? The minimum contract is one year. Is it possible to start my contract in spring rather than autumn? The contract period always begins in Autumn.
After being accepted for the JET Programme, can my contract be deferred? However, you may withdraw and reapply the following year provided you have not already been placed with a contracting institution Q. How much are JETs paid? However, JETs who have been enrolled in the pension system for a minimum of 6 months are eligible to receive a partial refund of their premiums after they leave the JET Programme and return to their home country Q.
Are JETs covered by any insurance policies? How good is the health insurance coverage? Do all JETs get the same pay and benefits? Is housing provided for JET participants? How expensive is housing in Japan? What is the quality of housing for JETs?
The quality of housing for JETs varies widely You may live in a small apartment or you may live in a house Most JETs live in an apartment building with two or so rooms and a kitchen Some are new and completely furnished, while others come completely unfurnished bare bulbs and all Most fall somewhere in between Generally speaking, rural JETs live in larger places than do urban JETs Q. If you do not like your housing, you are free to move However, all moving costs must be borne by the JET participant, and can be very expensive as much as six months rent in advance Q.
Application Process Q. What is the application process? What materials do I need to prepare for the application? Hardcopy applications are usually available in late September Q. When is the application deadline?
Do I need to send a copy of my diploma for the written application? How are written applications evaluated? How can I improve my written application? Where should I ask to be placed? Not necessarily. You should apply for the position you desire most and are qualified for. However, there are no guarantees Q. Interview Process and selection Q. If I am selected for an interview, where will the interview take place? Do this carefully, because your interview consulate is usually the same as your departure consulate see below Q.
What happens in the interview? What kind of questions should I expect? What happens after the interview? Successful applicants will be asked to submit certain documents to their interview consulate See below Q.
What information is needed on the Reply Form? I only have one address Do I need another one? Further, be sure that the name on your Reply Form is identical to the one you wish to have on your passport Q.
May I use photocopies of my passport photograph on the Reply Form? Proof of Graduation can be shown in one of three ways: By submitting 1 a copy of your college diploma, 2 an official transcript that has the degree, major and date of completion written on it, and 3 an official letter from your school Registrar that states the degree, major and date of completion of your requirements for graduation the letter should have an official seal or signature Q. Please submit either an official transcript OR an official letter from your school Registrar Either one must state the degree received, the major granted, and the date you completed requirements for graduation Q.
You should submit your Proof of Graduation only AFTER you graduate Thus, even if you sent in, say, your transcripts with the written application, you still need to submit Proof of Graduation later after you actually graduate The only time you need not send in Proof of Graduation later in the process is if you had sent 3 copies of your diploma with your written application Q.
When should I apply for a visa? Where might I be placed in Japan? Do I have a choice of where I am placed? What if I do not like my placement?
What should I bring with me to Japan? I am on medication. Will I be able to bring it with me to Japan? Are there any orientations or other organized events prior to departure? Departure for Japan Q.
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