- Inform your Landlord that you will be moving. Even if you do not know your exact day of departure yet, it is wise to inform your landlord as soon as possible that you plan to move.
- Check your status of Residence.
- Ship Belongings to your New Residence.
- Complete the ‘After JET Contact Information Survey’
Is the JET Program prestigious?
Having two students accepted to the JET program in a single year is a rare feat, and an achievement for Doane. Hetrick describes the JET program as “the Fulbright of Japan,” and that having students in it at all is highly prestigious.
Does the JET Program pay well?
JET Programme participants receive approximately 3.36 million yen in their first year of appointment, approximately 3.6 million yen in their second year of appointment, approximately 3.9 million yen for their third appointment, and for those appointed for a fourth and fifth year, approximately 3.96 million yen for each …
How long can you stay in the JET Program?
The 2022 JET contract is for roughly 12 months and commences on the day after the designated arrival date. For this year’s departure/arrival dates, please see the Application Timeline. The contracting organization may reappoint the JET participant for an additional one-year contract, with a maximum of five years total.
Can I stay in Japan after jet?
Yes. It is the participant’s responsibility to pursue continued employment if they wish to remain in Japan after completing their tenure with the JET Program. To receive proof of JET Program employment, visit the Japan Local Government Center website’s page on JET Certificate of Participation.
Can I work in Japan after jet?
In order to work after JET, you will have to update your Residence Status and Visa to reflect a new employer and if you are no longer an instructor, you will need to change your status accordingly. You should begin your job hunt while on JET as your visa gives you the time necessary for a thorough hunt.
How many jet applicants are accepted?
For example, in the United States, the program gets around 4,500 applicants each year. Of those, around 1,150 were chosen to take part. This means around a 25% acceptance rate.
How do I become a jet teacher?
Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in English or Education. Have a professional language teaching license and/or experience (especially in classroom setting). Have a general teaching experience or qualifications. (See Note 2)
Does Jet provide housing?
In principle, the contracting organizing assists the JET Program participant in making arrangements for housing. JET Program participants are paid a salary and must pay any costs of living, including rent, out of this salary. JET participants typically live in apartment-style housing, though this may vary by location.
Is it hard to get into JET Program?
The JET Program application is a competitive process. Several thousand applications are received each year, about half of all applications will be invited to interview, and then only the top candidates are selected for participation.
How do I register for the 2021 career fairs and after jet?
Information about registration for the 2021 Career Fairs and After JET Conference will be sent directly to JET Programme participants via e-mail in December. Please make sure your contact information is up to date if you would like to receive an invitation.
What to expect at the after jet Conference?
At the After JET Conference, JET participants who are soon finishing their appointment will have an opportunity to learn about the current job market and get career advice from JET alumni working both overseas and Japan in a variety of career fields.
Where can I find a job after jet?
A job fair for current and former JET participants seeking employment in Japan. Two major career fairs are held each year in Osaka and the Greater Tokyo area (the latter in conjunction with the After JET Conference).
What happens after the JET Programme?
Upon finishing the Programme, many participants decide to pursue careers outside of Japan. CLAIR hosts the annual After JET Conference (AJC), where JET alumni who have made successful careers outside of Japan country speak and offer advice as career consultants.
