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 grassroots 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.

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JET Programme participants receive approximately 3.36 million yen ($29,000) in their first year of appointment, approximately 3.6 million yen in their second year of appointment, ($30,000) approximately 3.9 million yen ($32,000) for their third appointment, and for those appointed for a fourth and fifth year, approximately 3.96 million yen for each ($34,450)

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Eligibility: Graduate Student, Alum (graduate)
Minimum GPA:
Deadline month: September
Program Website