Personal Statement
Key Points:
- The Personal Statement must be word-processed (or typed). Hand-written personal statements are NOT accepted.
- The Personal Statement must be written according to the structure detailed below
- The Personal Statement structure for ALT and CIR applications is slightly different. Be sure to choose the correct outline.
This is your personal statement of between 800 and 1000 words. Your essay must be:
word-processed
printed on A4 paper
font size 12
double-spaced
It should comprise of three main sections, including the following points:
1) General Statement (Both ALT and CIR applicants)
- This should set forth your reasons for wishing to participate on the JET Programme.
2) What can you contribute to the Programme? (Both ALT and CIR applicants)
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3a) For ALT applicants only: Teaching ideas
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3b) For CIR applicants only: Current affairs
- What political or social issues in the UK do you think a Japanese person is most likely to be interested in and why?