Do you love teaching and dream of living in Japan?
The JET Programme allows you to work as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Japanese schools.
This guide will help you understand all the essential details about the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme—Assistant Language Teacher (ALT).
Keep reading to learn more!
What is the JET Programme?
- The JET Programme is an expansive exchange programme administered by 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) in Japan.
What are the Responsibilities of ALTs?
Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) primary task is to assist in classes led by Japanese Teachers of English in the following manners:
- Assisting in the preparation of teaching materials
- Planning and supervising extracurricular activities for students
JET Programme Salary
JET Programme participants receive approximately 3.36 million yen (around Php 1.24 million) in their first year of appointment.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a Filipino citizen.
- Be both mentally and physically healthy.
- Not have lived in Japan for six (6) or more years in total since 2014
- Be willing to obey all Japanese laws.
- Be interested in working with children.
Additional evaluation points will be given to applicants who:
- Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in English or Education.
- Have general teaching experience or qualifications.
Application Tips and Reminders
- READ and FOLLOW the guidelines and instructions carefully
- FILL OUT the forms
- WRITE YOUR STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
- COLLECT AND COMPLETE YOUR DOCUMENTS.
- Do not staple the forms and other documents.
- Do not send any requirements separately.
Application Guidelines and Required Documents
- Application Guidelines (PDF)
- Application Form (PDF)
- Form Appendices (PDF)
- Information Slip and Agreement of Document Submission (PDF)
- Chart Sheet of Application (PDF)
- Self-Report of Medical Condition(s) (PDF)
- Statement of Purpose (2-pages, double-spaced essay).
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- College/University Transcripts
- Proof of Graduation (Diploma, Certificate of Graduation)
- Proof of Philippine Citizenship
Supplemental Documents
- Statement of Physician (PDF)
- Teaching Certification
- TESL/TEFL Certification
- Japanese Language Certification
- Criminal History Background Check (NBI Clearance)
How to Apply
All application materials required for this program must be submitted via post or courier (LBC, Grab Express, Lalamove, etc) or personally hand-delivered to:
- The JET Programme (ALT)
- Japan Information and Culture Center
- Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
- 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300
Application Deadline
The application deadline is on November 8, 2024.