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The JET Programme was established with the purpose of increasing mutual understanding between the people of Japan and those of other nations, promoting the internationalisation of Japan's local communities by helping to improve foreign language education and developing international exchange at the community level.
The JET Programme is an international teaching and exchange program funded by the Government of Japan. Thousands of participants from different countries, including Canada, are invited to teach foreign languages in Japanese public schools, becoming ALTs (Assistant Language Teacher) and to support and maintain internationalization at a grassroots level as CIRs (Coordinator for International Relations) in the local Japanese communities.
JETAA (Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association)
In order to be eligible for the JET Programme, applicants must:
- be between 18 and around 40 years of age at the time of departure;
- hold a Bachelor's Degree at the time of departure;
- have excellent English skills;
Applicants whose mother tongue is not English are welcome to apply. Canadian diplomatic missions do not recruit for French teaching JET positions.- be Canadian citizens.
Applicants must go through the selection process of their country of citizenship.
Countries that participate in the JET Programme are listed in the JET Programme (International) official website. Contact a diplomatic mission in your country of citizenship for more information on their application process, as deadlines and departure dates may vary.
Japanese Embassies and Consulates Abroad
For more details about eligibility criteria, please visit the JET Programme (Canada) website.
What are we looking for in our candidates?
- Self-motivation to learn as well as to teach
- Desire to interact and ability to work well with youth
- A drive to volunteer within one's daily environment and the community at large
- Adaptability and flexibility
- A friendly and outgoing disposition
- Professionalism and courtesy
The application period for the JET Programme begins in September each year.
The application period for the 2012 JET Programme is now underway.
The 2012 JET Programme Online Application Form is available now at: www.jetprogramme.ca
At the time of your application, you must choose the location of your interview/departure. All Canadian interview locations are part of JET Group B.
| Canadian Interview & Departure Locations for the JET Programme |
|---|
| 5010 Ottawa |
| 5020 Montreal |
| 5021 Halifax (5021 Halifax candidates should interview in 5020 Montreal in the event Halifax interviews are not available) |
| 5030 Toronto |
| 5050 Calgary |
| 5051 Winnipeg |
| 5060 Vancouver |
| Tokyo* (departure only) |
*For candidates already residing in Japan, Interviews will nonetheless take place in applicant's country of citizenship.
Representatives from the Consulate undertake a major promotional tour, visiting numerous universities in Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces.
Promotional dates for the 2012 JET Programme (Fall 2011) are added as they are confirmed. Please check this page for updated listings of the dates and locations for Information Sessions or Career Fair Booths nearest you.
| Date | Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 22, 2011 | Carrefour de l'emploi de l'Université Laval | PEPs, Université Laval, Québec QC | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Sept. 27, 2011 | Halifax Career Fair | Cunard Centre, Halifax NS | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Sept. 28, 2011 | Memorial University Career Fair | Field House, MUN Campus, St. John's NL | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Oct. 1, 2011 | Go Global Expo | Palais des congrès, Montreal QC | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Oct. 26, 2011 | Mount Allison University International Opportunities Fair |
Wallace McCain Bldg, Mt.A Campus, Sackville, NB | Info Session at 12:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 2, 2011 | McGill University Info Session | Brown Bldg Rm 5001, McGill Campus, Montreal, QC | noon to 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 7, 2011 | Université de Montréal Info Session | CETASE Rm TBA, UdeM Campus, Montreal, QC | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 10, 2011 | Bishop's University Info Session | McGreer Bldg, Cleghorn Rm, Bishop's Campus, Lennoxville, QC | noon to 1 p.m. |
Other sessions to be announced, please check back for schedule updates. Please note that dates / locations / times above are subject to change.
Application deadline. All applications are processed by the Embassy of Japan, in Ottawa.
The 2012 JET Programme Application Deadline is November 25, 2011.
Interview invitations are mailed out by the Embassy.
Interviews are held. Montreal/Halifax interview dates are not flexible, and no phone interviews are offered.
The Consulate announces interview results. Results are announced by mail in mid-April.
Successful applicants are offered Japanese classes as well as opportunities to meet with former JET participants during the Weekend Orientation.
Departure for Japan.
The acronym JETAA stands for Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association. Established in 1989, this international association aims to reunite past participants of the JET Programme. The association is divided into three levels:
- International: JETAA International
- National (for Canada): JETAA Canada
- Local chapter: JETAA Quebec / Atlantic
Since its inception, JETAA has strived to maintain the following goals:
- Promote internationalization in local communities;
- Establish a network of past participants who wish to help others find work or pursue their studies after they return to their home country;
- Maintain a means of communication between all past participants;
- Contribute to the promotion and selection process of the JET Programme.
The JETAA Quebec / Atlantic chapter invites all past JET participants currently residing in Quebec or the Atlantic Provinces to join them in their activities. The Quebec / Atlantic chapter was inaugurated in 1990 and includes members from the four corners of Eastern Canada. Still very active today, it hosted the 2005 National JETAA Conference.
To communicate with JETAA Quebec / Atlantic or for more information on their activities, please visit their website or email them.
For more information about the JET Programme, visit the following websites:
JET Programme (International) official website
JET Programme (Canada) website
To speak with a JET Coordinator, please contact the Japanese diplomatic mission closest to you:
Consulate General of Japan at Montreal
Consulate General of Japan in Toronto
Consulate General of Japan at Calgary
Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver
If you live in Quebec or in the Atlantic provinces and are interested in the JET Programme, you can please contact contact the JET Coordinator by email or by phone at (514) 866-3429.
