Japanese cultural exchange program
WHO: Bachelor’s degree holders from 57 different countries, Interested in Japan, Mentally and physically healthy, Strong English skills
DEADLINE: October – November, every year.
WHAT IS IT?
The JET Program is a employment opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan.
Being a JET is an opportunity to work and to represent your country cultural ambassadors to Japan. Most participants serve as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and work in public and private schools throughout Japan; some work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) as interpreters/translators.
The JET contract lasts for roughly 12 months. During this time, participants are expected to be at work approximately thirty-five hours a week, excluding lunch breaks. It is likely that participants will be required to work during normal Japanese office and/or general school hours, which are from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Generally, Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese national holidays are days off. However, there are cases in which extra hours are required before/after usual office and/or school hours, or where participants are required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese national holidays.
In exchange for their work, JET participants receive a salary of approximately ¥3,360,000 for their first year, with slight increases in salary if they continue in the program beyond one year. Note that this number is before any taxes and other deductions. In addition to salary, JET participants receive insurance of various forms, a visa, and covered travel expenses between home and Japan.
When applying, JET applicants may indicate up to three placement preferences, however final placements depend on position availability in each prefecture.
Please note: The JET Program assists participants in making arrangements for housing. However, all housing costs are the responsibility of the applicant from the use of their own salary.
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