JET Programme : The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme

2020/4/15

Culture & Education | Japanese Education System | Study in Japan | MEXT Scholarship Programme | JET Programme | JET Participants Reports

JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Programme

This programme enables local authorities to employ foreign youth as Assistant English Language Teachers (ALT’s) for Japanese students from Elementary to High School Level. The Programme began in 1987 with cooperation from governments of participating countries. Since then, over 70,000 people from 75 countries have participated in the Programme, making it one of the largest cultural exchange programs in the world! In addition to being proficient in the English language, prospective ALT’s should be interested in Japan’s rich culture, and should also be willing to promote international exchange at the community level. Nationals of Trinidad & Tobago are eligible to apply for this program.

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please click this link :
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
JET Participants Reports from JAPAN

Notice: Application period for the JET Programme 2023 Cycle is CLOSED!

1. JET TIMELINE OF EVENTS:
(1) Application period (September - December)
(2) Interviews with shortlisted candidates (January - February)
(3) Announcement of final candidates and alternates (March)
(4) Departure of JETs (July)

2. Application Documents for the JET Programme 2023:
(1) List of required documents
(2) Application Guidelines
(3) Application Form
(4) Application Form Chart Sheet
(5) Self Report of Medical condition(s)
(6) Certificate of Health
(7) Statement of Physician

3. Information:
Kindly note the following when submitting Application forms:
(1) Candidates will be required to submit three application forms in total:
a. One with ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS,
b. Other two forms with COPIED documents.
(2) Only suitably qualified applicants will be acknowledged. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
(3) All documents submitted with the application form will not be returned.
(4) Only Certified/Official transcripts from Universities (and not student copy of transcripts) will be accepted. This should be submitted with the application forms. If a physical copy of the document requested cannot be provided by the institution, a printed copy of the digital version must be submitted.
(5) A certified copy of the Bachelor's Degree will be accepted.
(6) Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.
(7) No CV/Resumes are to be submitted.

4. Frequently Asked Questions

Please submit the application to:
Attention: JET Programme Coordinator
Embassy of Japan in Trinidad and Tobago
5 Hayes Street
St. Clair,
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago