Are you a young graduate looking for the opportunity to live and work in Japan? Look no further than the Government of Japan JET Programme 2024! This program, funded by the Japanese government through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme, is open to graduates of all nationalities around the world. The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme seeks to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and those of other nations while enhancing foreign language education and promoting international exchange at the local level.
Since its inception in 1987, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme has had participants from 57 countries, with 5,761 participants in 2019. The program is implemented by local authorities and other organizations that appoint participants in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR).
Participants in the program are engaged in language instruction, mainly in local boards of education, elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. Some of the positions include assistance in foreign language classes, activities, and preparation of materials for teaching a foreign language. Participants may also assist in language training for teachers of a foreign language, cooperation in extracurricular activities and club activities, provision of information on language and other related subjects, cooperation in foreign language speech contests, cooperation in local international exchange activities, and other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor or the school principal.
Applying to participate in the JET Programme is a long and competitive process, but the rewards of being chosen are well worth the effort. Successful applicants receive a one-year term of appointment with a contracting organization in Japan. Application procedures and requirements vary depending on the country of the applicant, so interested candidates should refer to the JET Programme Leaflet or the Japanese embassy in their home country for specific requirements and application instructions. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to live and work in Japan – apply for the JET Programme now!
