The Assistant Language Teacher interview preparation and coaching session allows you to practice, reflect, and work on your skills for your upcoming ALT interview, no …
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Breaking Your JET Program Contract
Reasons ALTs Break Contract There are so many reasons why ALTs want to break their contracts. 99% of the time, the excuses are inexcusable (yes, …
Collection of JET SoP Paragraphs
I’ve pieced together an anonymous collection of JET Statements of Purpose paragraphs. Each SoP paragraph is divided into three categories: Intro, Body, and Conclusion. Each …
Negotiating Your JET Program Contract
As an ALT, you can negotiate two things: working hours & vacation “nenkyu” Unfortunately, you can’t get paid anymore (overtime) or any less (missing work, …
Being Bullied “ijime” by Students in Japan
A little background: Yes, these were some of my junior high school kids. No, they didn’t fight me during any lesson. Yes, they were very …
JET Program Application Advice Blog
The JET application will be reopening as usual, and it will be your chance to apply or reapply. No matter what your situation is, don’t …
Tales from Rejected JET Applicants
“I have a TEFL certificate.”“My interview went perfectly!”“I have 7 years of experience in teaching children.”“I volunteer at my Japanese language club.”“I have a bachelor’s …
Do NOT Buy from Your Predecessor
Finally, you have made it on JET… whether it be shortlisted or upgraded you did it! Soon you will know your placement after a month …
10 Pros and Cons of the JET Program
What exactly are the Pros and Cons to JET? Pro #1 Support Network Pro #1, As a JET participant, you have support from CLAIR (Council …