It’s happening again! The JET application will be reopening as usual, and it will be your chance to apply or reapply, again. The year-long application isn’t for everyone; however, I want to offer some advice.
Where to start?
First off, consider if being a JET ALT or CIR is for you. If not, you might want to skip JET and look into private teaching Eikaiwa or “conversation school”.
Most college graduates who want to teach in Japan will consider the Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) role as best for them or the Center for International Relations (CIR) if their Japanese is good enough.
The JET Program has a lot of Pros and Cons. It may or may not live up to your intended expectations!
Japan isn’t a life of anime, sushi, and manga; it’s something that is far more culturally diversified and mentally demanding – Grassroots internationalizations . Japanese business culture might not be for you. Yes, as a teacher, it’s the office environment is quite different from your home country!
If you’re ready, let’s get started!
This applies to American JETs (my usual audience) and All JETs in general!
- Check your eligibility and if your country participates in the program
- Learn about the JET Program
- Start gathering documents
- Understand what “grassroots internationalization” is
- Start your Statement of Purpose
- Have fun – be yourself!
- Seek revision help
When applying to the JET Program, no matter where you are from, you should be yourself! The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program is about grassroots internationalization. It’s about making a difference abroad and taking that experience back with you to share with everyone else!
Teaching isn’t everything. It’s about diversity, growth, and passion for Japanese culture and your own. They are mutual. Many applicants/applications are rejected because they don’t understand this!
Resource List for potential and current JET applicants.
My sources aren’t 100%. DO YOUR RESEARCH and good luck!!!
