Welcome to the JET Programme UK Website
The Official Website for UK Applicants
Please ensure that you submit your Online Application Form and Application Pack by 6pm on Friday, 25th November 2016.
The deadline for the 2017 UK JET Programme is fast approaching. All Application Packs must reach the JET Office by 6pm on Friday, 25th November 2016.
Due to potential postal delays, Application Packs submitted too close to the deadline may not reach the JET Office in time, even if sent via recorded delivery. Therefore, we strongly advise applicants to post their Application Packs as soon as possible. Please note that applications may only be handed into the embassy from 09.30 until 18:00, Monday to Friday. You will need to bring an official photo ID (e.g. passport, driver’s licence) in order to enter the Embassy of Japan.
About JET
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, an official Japanese Government scheme, sends graduates to Japan in order to promote international understanding at grass-roots level and to improve foreign language teaching in schools.
Eligibility Criteria
Please read this section on the eligibility criteria for UK applicants.
Application
The application period usually begins in October for departure in the summer of the following year. The deadline is usually the final Friday in November.
Interview and Selection
Details on the recruitment process and information for the interview stage, which usually occurs in January and February.
Pre-Departure
Successful candidates attend Pre-Departure Orientation in London before departing in late July or early August.
Life on JET
There are currently around 400 UK graduates participating on the JET Programme. The range of their experiences is enormous, with placements in every region of Japan.
University Promotions
Every autumn the UK JET Programme visits a number of university campuses across the UK to give presentations about working and living in Japan as a JET participant.
Tweets by @ukjetprogramme
To get the most up-to-date information, follow the UK JET Programme on twitter. We strongly recommend potential applicants to become followers. Please note that we do not reply to queries on Twitter.
