ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL
The application for the 2025 JET Program cycle (for 2025 spring and summer departures) is now open!
Since 2018, the USA JET Program has switched to a 100% paperless online application. You will create, manage, and submit your 2025 JET Application completely through your online JET Portal account.
In addition to filling out all relevant parts of the application, candidates must upload their Required Documents to the portal in PDF format. More detailed instructions on completing your application will be provided within the JET Portal. Once you submit your application, you will be able to check the status of your application and report issues or ask questions to Program Coordinators through the JET Inbox. Your interview announcement will also be sent to you via the JET Inbox, so be sure to keep an eye on it.
Please ensure you are eligible before creating an applicant profile.
APPLICATION PACKAGE
The JET Application Package and Guidelines will be provided in the JET Program’s Online Application Portal during the fall application period. We only accept applications submitted in this way.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The application process requires that all documents be submitted to the JET Program Office via the online portal. Applications which are missing documents at the time of the deadline are not considered, so it is important to provide all necessary materials.
Below is a list of the documents that are part of the JET Program application. Samples of these documents from previous application cycles can be found on the Required Documents page. The samples cannot be used to apply for the JET Program.
- JET Application Form
Available through the online portal.
- Self-Report of Medical Conditions
Available through the online portal. - Statement of Purpose (2-pages, double-spaced essay)
Describe your motivation and qualifications for participating on the JET Program. - Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
To be submitted through the online portal. References should be academic or professional (from a professor, advisor or supervisor). - College/University Transcripts
From ALL colleges and universities attended, including study abroad institutions. Transcripts must be official; unofficial transcripts and/or student portal screenshots will not be accepted.
- Proof of Graduation (or Expected Graduation)
Showing the conferral of a bachelor’s degree or the date of expected graduation if the applicant is still a student at the time of application.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship
Such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or completed naturalization papers.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- Teaching Certification
If the applicant has a state-issued certification to teach (grade level, subject, substitute, etc.) - TESOL/TEFL Certification
If the applicant has completed a certificate in English as a Second/Foreign Language. - Japanese Language Certification
If the applicant has passed any level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). - Statement of Physician
If the applicant lists medical history in the Self-Report of Medical Conditions form that requires a clearance to participate from a physician or medical specialist. If you are a current applicant and need to download this form, it is available on the ‘Document Checklist’ page within your online portal account. - Criminal History Background Check
If the applicant lists any relevant history in the application. For more information please see FBI Identity History Summary Information.
DOCUMENTS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Any document that is not a required or supplemental document listed above should not be included. This includes but is not limited to resumes, head shots or other photographs, extra letters of recommendation, etc.
Applicants must:
- Be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Japan.
- ALT and CIR applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or obtain such qualifications by the designated arrival date (July / August or April).
- Be a national of the country where the recruitment and selection procedures take place and not possess Japanese citizenship.
- Not have lived in Japan for six or more years in total in the past ten years.
Embassy of Japan in the United States of America
Tel (1-202) 238-6772/6773
jetprogramusa.org
Embassy of Japan in the United
Kingdom
Tel (44-20) 7465-6668
www.jet-uk.org
Embassy of Japan in Australia
Tel (61-2) 6273-3244
www.au.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in New Zealand
Tel (64-4) 473-1540
www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in Canada
Tel (1-613) 241-8541
jetprogramme.ca
Embassy of Japan in Ireland
Tel (353-1) 202-8300
www.ie.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in France
Tel (33-1) 4888-6200
www.fr.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in Germany
Tel (49-30) 210940
www.de.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in China
Tel (86-10) 8531-9800
www.cn.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in Korea
Tel (82-2) 2170-5200
www.kr.emb-japan.go.jp/
itprtop_ja/index.html
Embassy of Japan in Russia
Tel (7-495) 229-2550
www.ru.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in Brazil
Tel (55-61) 3442- 4200
www.br.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in South Africa
Tel (27-12) 452-1500
www.za.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in the
Philippines
Tel (63-2) 8551-5710
www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
Tel (65) 6235-8855
www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
Tel (1- 876) 929-3338
www.jamaica.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in Trinidad and
Tobago
Tel (1-868) 628-5991
www.tt.emb-japan.go.jp
Embassy of Japan in Barbados
Tel (1-246) 538-5700
www.bb.emb-japan.go.jp
Recruitment is also conducted in countries other than those listed above.
Please visit the website of the Embassy of Japan in your home country
Click here to apply for positions at JET Programme
More Information
- Address Japan
- Qualification Bachelors USD Month
- Apply By November 15, 2024