JET - Japan Exchange and Teaching Program

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme is one of the world’s largest international exchange programmes. Aiming primarily to promote grass-roots internationalization at the local level, the JET Programme invites young college graduates from around the world to participate in international exchange work and be involved in foreign language education at Japan’s local government offices, Boards of Education, elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools.

Eligibility: Refer to the website for a full list of eligibility criteria. Most pertinently, applicants must be a national (not just a permanent resident) of the country where the recruitment and selection procedures take place by the time they submit their application form. Furthermore, those who possess Japanese citizenship must have submitted their applications to renounce their Japanese citizenship before submitting their Reply Form. Applicants who possess multiple nationalities with countries other than Japan may only apply as a national of one of those countries.

Application: Recruitment and selection of JET Programme participants is conducted at Japanese embassies and consulates around the world. Refer to their website for more details.

Deadline: Varies by country. Deadlines are generally between October to December of the preceding year, but please check the JET website and contact the Embassy or a Consulate of Japan in your home country for more detailed information about the recruitment and selection process.