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 …
2025 JET Program Application Advice Blog
It’s happening again! The JET application will be reopening as usual, and it will be your chance to apply or reapply. No matter what your …
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 …