JET Programme 2025: Work as an Assistant Language Teacher in Japan

Do you plan on working as a teacher abroad? If so, you might like to try to apply for the JET Programme.

Japan has started accepting applications for Assistant Language Teacher positions for the 2025 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.

What is the JET Programme?

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme was launched in 1987 to boost the internationalization of Japanese communities and to strengthen mutual understanding between Japan and other nations by giving professionals from various countries employment opportunities in local Japanese municipalities.

The JET Programme is one of the largest exchange programs in the world. It has gained an excellent reputation globally over the last 30 years. Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Japanese Embassies and Consulates in participating countries, facilitates the recruitment, application, and selection process for the JET Programme.

The Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program is for all young University graduates to work in Japan as Teacher.

Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) will work in private or public schools, or local boards of education in the prefecture or municipality they will be assigned to. Their primary task is to assist the Japanese Teachers of English to prepare teaching materials and plan and supervise extracurricular activities for students.

Primary Responsibilities

Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) will be deployed in either private or public schools, as well as local boards of education within their designated prefecture or municipality. ALTs play a crucial supportive role in English language classes, collaborating closely with Japanese Teachers of English to facilitate effective learning. Their key duties and responsibilities include:

1. Teaching Material Preparation: ALTs will actively participate in the preparation of teaching materials, ensuring that classroom resources are engaging and conducive to effective language learning.
2. Extracurricular Activity Planning: ALTs are responsible for the planning and supervision of extracurricular activities for students, which may include organizing English clubs or sports-related activities. These endeavors promote a holistic language learning experience and encourage student participation outside of regular classes.
3. Cultural and International Exchange: ALTs play a pivotal role in organizing cultural and international exchange programs. These initiatives promote cross-cultural understanding and provide students with valuable exposure to different cultures and languages, enriching their educational experience.

By fulfilling these primary responsibilities, ALTs contribute significantly to the English language education of students in Japan and foster a deeper appreciation for international perspectives and communication.

JET Program Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Japan after their arrival; be motivated to participate in and initiate international exchange activities in the local community; make effort to study or continue studying the Japanese language prior to and after arriving in Japan.
• be both mentally and physically healthy.
• be willing and able to adapt to living and working in Japan, and be determined to responsibly complete their period of participation.
• hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher, or obtain such qualifications by the designated arrival date.
• be a Filipino citizen.
• be adept in contemporary standard pronunciation, rhythm and intonation in English and possess excellent language ability that can be applied accurately and appropriately; have the ability to form sentences in a comprehensive and logical manner. (See Note 1)
• not have participated on the Programme since the 2022 JET Programme year (inclusive of March 2022 arrivals) or have participated on the Programme for more than 6 years in total.
• not have declined a position on the Programme after receiving notification of assignment in the previous JET Programme year (excluding cases where it is accepted that the Participant had a valid, inevitable reason for withdrawing).
• not have lived in Japan for 6 or more years in total since 2015
• have a desire to proactively maintain relations with Japan, even after completion of the Programme.
• concerning entry into Japan for participation on the Programme, agree to reside in Japan under the status of residence stipulated in Article 2-2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
• be willing to obey all Japanese laws.
• Applicants with a suspended jail term must have finished their period of probation by the time they submit their application form.
• be interested in the Japanese education system, particularly foreign language education in Japan.
• be interested in working with children.
• be qualified as a language teacher or be strongly motivated to take part in the teaching of foreign languages.

Additional evaluation points will be given to applicants who:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in English or Education.
• Have a professional language teaching license and/or experience (especially in a classroom setting).
• General teaching experience or qualifications.
• Possess a Japanese language background (JLPT passer) and/or Japanese study background.
• Experience traveling/living in foreign countries.

Application Procedure

How and When to Submit Your Documents

All application materials for this program must be submitted by Friday, November 8, 2024. You can send your documents via post or courier (e.g., LBC, Grab Express, Lalamove) or deliver them in person to:

JET Programme (ALT)
Japan Information and Culture Center
Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300

For same-day courier services or personal delivery, please proceed to the back entrance of the Embassy of Japan (Lancaster St. corner FB Harrison St.).

Important Reminders:

• The Embassy will only accept documents at the back entrance on weekdays (except holidays) from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
• Deliveries made outside these hours or to other entrances may be refused by security personnel.

For more details about the JET Programme, please visit the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines website here.

Source: www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp

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