The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme



Commencement of applications for the 2021 JET Programme has not yet been confirmed.

Further information regarding the 2021 intake will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.





All 2020 JET Programme successful and short-listed candidates must direct questions to the JET Programme Coordinator in their assigned interview office.





Sydney: Consulate-General of Japan, Sydney

Brisbane: Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane

Perth: Consulate-General of Japan, Perth

Melbourne, Adelaide, and Hobart: Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne



Canberra applicants must contact The JET Desk for any questions regarding their application/candidacy.



Email: jet@cb.mofa.go.jp



Telephone: (02) 6273 3244

Mailing Address: The JET Desk, Embassy of Japan, 112 Empire Circuit Yarralumla ACT 2600





National Police Certificate & Certificate of Health



All applicants are required to submit a National Police Certificate and Certificate of Health.



Applicants must submit a National Police Certificate issued by their state/territory police or the Australian Federal Police. The Certificate must also be issued in hard copy (i.e. printed on security embedded paper). Digital certificates will not be accepted.



Please refer to the application guidelines below for more information regarding the submission of the National Police Certificate and Certificate of Health.



FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY



Prospective applicants can refer to the information below to gain an understanding of the application process for the JET Programme.

2020 JET Programme Frequently Asked Questions : 2020 JET Programme Frequently Asked Questions



Application Guidelines: 2020 JET Programme Application Guidelines



Application and Supplementary Forms:

2020 JET Programme Application Form

2020 JET Programme Applicant Self-Report of Medical Conditions

2020 JET Programme Reference Form

2020 JET Programme Authorisation and Release Form

2020 JET Programme Statement of Physician

2020 JET Programme Certificate of Health

The 2020 JET Programme Schedule from Application to Departure

2019 5PM Friday 15 November 2019 Application deadline December First stage of screening process (written application forms) 2020 January-February Second stage of screening (interviews) March Announcement of short-list candidate status for April Arrivals Notification of selection and assignment of Contracting Organisation for April arrivals April Announcement of short-list candidate status Sunday 12 April April arrivals arrive in Japan and start appointment (Monday 13 April 2020) April - September Early arrivals arrive in Japan May Notification of selection and assignment of Contracting Organisation May – December

(second week) Notification of alternates being upgraded to short-list candidate status June – July Pre-Departure Orientation, preparation, etc. Wednesday 9 September September arrivals arrive in Japan and start appointment (Thursday 10 September 2020)





NB: These pages contain information for Australian citizens only. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact a Japanese diplomatic mission in their home country, regardless of Australian Permanent Residency status.

ABOUT THE JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING PROGRAMME



The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is administered through the collaboration of Japan’s local government authorities, 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).



Aiming primarily to promote grass-roots internationalisation at the local level, the JET Programme invites young college graduates from around the world to participate in internationalisation initiatives and be involved in foreign language education at Japan’s local government offices, Boards of Education, elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools. The JET Programme has gained high acclaim both domestically and overseas for being one of the world’s largest international exchange programmes. We hope that all people involved in the JET Programme, both the participants and the local people with whom they live and work with, will build an international network and become successful in today’s global society.



The JET Programme has grown significantly over its 33 year history, with the number of countries participating in the JET Programme growing from four to 57, and the number of participants from 848 to 5,761. There are 343 Australians participating on the Programme in the 2019-2020 year. Since its creation, over 70,000 people from 75 countries have participated in the JET Programme.



Currently, approximately 1,000 local public organisations (contracting organisations), including 45 prefectures and 18 designated cities employ JET Programme participants. The specific work activities of JET Programme participants are independently decided by each prefectural governor or city/town mayor. Although the organisations involved in the JET Programme are primarily local government authorities, JET Programme participants may also be placed in private schools when there is a request



Through the international exchange activities of its participants, the JET Programme strives to make a continued contribution to the revitalisation of local communities throughout Japan.





For more information on the JET Programme:



The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Official Website

JET Alumni Association International

For contact details of your local JETAA chapter