Eligibility criteria for the 2025 Program.; Can apply before undergrad graduation.; Can apply with dual citizenship.; Eligibility with TEFL/TESOL and teaching experience but no Bachelor's.; U.S. resident but not a citizen eligibility.; Junior or associate's degree sufficiency.
Requirements
Do I have to have a teaching certificate/TEFL/TESOL?; Do I need to know Japanese to be eligible?; Is there an age limit?
How to apply
Can I apply any other time of the year than fall?; Can I apply for both the CIR and ALT positions?; How do I apply?; What to change to increase chances if unsuccessful last year.
Important dates
2026 JET Program application is now closed.; 2027 Program application opens Fall 2026.; Sign up for email notification at jetapplication.com.
Contact
Embassy of Japan; Phone; Email
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