If you are an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individual, why not embark upon a journey that will change your life?
Each year the JET Programme, with the aid of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recruits more than one thousand new JET participants to come to Japan and work at either Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) who provide language instruction in elementary, junior and senior high schools, Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) who work in communities on international exchange activities, or Sports Exchange Advisors (SEAs) who promote international exchange through sports.
JET participants are placed with local government organisations (contracting organisations) throughout Japan in every imaginable locality, including large cities, small and medium-sized towns, and rural farming and fishing villages.
A one-year appointment on the JET Programme could be just what you are looking for to broaden your horizons and take a different step in life. For more information about applying to the JET Programme, click on the links below.
Positions:
JET Programme participants are employed as one of the following positions: Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), Coordinator for International Relations (CIR), or Sports Exchange Advisor (SEA).
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
These participants are placed mainly in public schools or local boards of education. ALTs assist with classes taught by Japanese Teachers of English/Language (JTEs/JTLs) and are thus involved in the preparation of teaching materials and in extracurricular activities like English clubs or sports teams. More than 90% of JET participants are employed as ALTs.
Typical duties for an ALT:
- Team-teaching, or assisting with classes taught by JTEs/JTLs
- Assisting in the preparation of teaching materials
- Participating in extra-curricular activities with students
Coordinator For International Relations (CIR)
Applicants with a functional command of the Japanese language can apply to work as CIRs, assisting local government offices in international exchange activities at the local level. Just under 10% of JET participants are CIRs and major duties often include translation/interpretation for government officials, teaching community or school English classes, and international exchange event planning and implementation.
Duties for a CIR may include:
- Receiving guests from abroad
- Editing and producing pamphlets in English or Japanese
- Advising and planning international exchange programmes
- Teaching English (or other languages) to government employees and local residents
How to Apply
