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JET Programme

The , often shortened to the , is a teaching program sponsored by the Japanese government that brings foreign university graduates to Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs), Sports Education Advisors (SEAs), or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) for local governments and boards of education. JET is one of the world's largest international exchange programmes. Since its beginning in 1987, over 82,000 people from 82 countries have participated. Official statistics published in July 2025 showed that 5,933 participants from 54 countries were employed on the programme at that time. Japanese citizens are only allowed to apply if they relinquish their Japanese citizenship first. The programme states that its goal is to "promote internationalization in Japan's local communities by improving foreign language education and fostering international exchange at the community level." JET requires applicants to be fluent in English, possess citizenship of certain countries, and hold a bachelor's degree; the degree can be in any subject and does not have to be related to languages or teaching, as the programme's focus is less on teachers and more on cultural ambassadors who are able to assist Japanese teachers of English.…

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The , often shortened to the , is a teaching program sponsored by the Japanese government that brings foreign university graduates to Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs), Sports Education Advisors (SEAs), or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) for local governments and boards of education. JET is one of the world's largest international exchange programmes. Since its beginning in 1987, over 82,000 people from 82 countries have participated. Official statistics published in July 2025 showed that 5,933 participants from 54 countries were employed on the programme at that time. Japanese citizens are only allowed to apply if they relinquish their Japanese citizenship first. The programme states that its goal is to "promote internationalization in Japan's local communities by improving foreign language education and fostering international exchange at the community level." JET requires applicants to be fluent in English, possess citizenship of certain countries, and hold a bachelor's degree; the degree can be in any subject and does not have to be related to languages or teaching, as the programme's focus is less on teachers and more on cultural ambassadors who are able to assist Japanese teachers of English.…

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