JET Program
Experience Japan
The JET Program seeks to help enhance internationalization in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. The program also aims to improve foreign language education in Japan and to encourage international exchange at the local level by fostering ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth. JET Program participants serve as either Coordinators for International Relations or as Assistant Language Teachers. The program is conducted in cooperation with various Japanese Government Ministries, local organizations and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations.
JET Program Available Positions:
 Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) |
ALTs are mainly placed in local board of education offices or public and/or private elementary, junior and/or senior high schools. These participants are primarily engaged in English language instruction.
In general, ALTs are not required to have Japanese language skills. However, successful applicants make an effort to study or continue studying the Japanese language prior to and after arriving in Japan and are interested in the Japanese education system and ESL instruction in Japan. |
 Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) |
CIRs are placed in offices of local authorities or related organizations and are primarily engaged in internationalization activities. CIR applicants must have strong verbal and written Japanese language skills as proficiency is necessary to function in Japanese office environment. As a CIR, you might implement international exchange or language education programs, receive guests from abroad, give speeches, or assist with translation and interpreting. |
Learn More
 Contact
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For more information related to the JET Program please contact: Consulate General of Japan For eligibility requirements and application information please contact: For information concerning JET Alumni for all of the United States and in the pacific northwest area please contact: |
Application & Interview Timeline
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Late September 2024 |
Applications will be made available through the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. |
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September - November |
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| Friday, November 15, 2024 |
Application deadline (11:59 pm HST)
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Late January to Early February 2025 |
Interviews |
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March 2025 |
Notification of results |
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May 2025 |
Placement notification, Visa Processing |
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July-August 2025 |
Orientation & Reception, Departure |
Information Sessions in Fall 2024
The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle’s JET Program staff will be hosting virtual information sessions for prospective applicants. Registrants will learn more about the roles, experiences, and application tips and tricks.
Information sessions will be held on Zoom. You will need to register 24 hours before the information session you would like to attend in order to receive an invitation link.
For a complete list of upcoming events across the country, visit the JET Program USA Website.
| Date | Time | Event | Registration |
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| Friday, October 4 | 10:00am - 11:30am PDT | Virtual Information Session | |
| Friday, October 11 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT | Virtual Information Session | |
| Wednesday, October 16 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT | Virtual Information Session | |
| Tuesday, October 22 |
7:00pm - 8:30pm PDT | Virtual Information Session | 2025 JET Program Virtual Information Session |
| Friday, October 25 |
12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT | Virtual Information Session | 2025 JET Program Virtual Information Session |
Recommended Information
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- Useful Links (Learn about Japan, education, travel, etc.)
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
- Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)
- Niponica (Discovering Japan)
- Visa
- Customs Information
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan
- Past Events
- Sister Cities
- Japan-Washington Economic Relations
- Japan-Montana Economic Relations
- Japan-US Relations