The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme

2021/10/21
Programme JET

Teach, Learn, Live… in Japan!

jetprogramme.ca (Recruitment across Canada every fall, Departure to Japan every summer.)

The Government of Japan is seeking highly qualified young graduates and professionals to promote mutual understanding between Japanese and foreign youth through team-teaching and cultural exchange at the heart of local communities across Japan.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme was established by the Government of Japan in 1987 to promote grass-roots internationalization of Japan's local communities by helping to improve foreign language education in public schools and supporting projects spearheaded by municipal and prefectural authorities.

Thousands of participants from dozens of countries and from a multitude of academic backgrounds, are invited to Japan every year to teach foreign languages and cultures in public schools as ALTs (Assistant Language Teacher), or to support and maintain internationalization at a grassroots level as CIRs (Coordinator for International Relations).

In principle, JET Programme Participants benefit from:

  • Round-trip airfare to and from Japan (from nearest available Departure Location, based on successful contract fulfillment);
  • Government-funded appointments (full-time paid employment) for a base contract of 1 year (renewable on a yearly basis, up to 3 years, with 4th and 5th year extensions where possible);
  • A comprehensive Pre-Departure Activity Calendar (PDAC) including training seminars and social activities;
  • An assigned supervisor, accommodation assistance, accident & medical insurance, and a strong support network;
  • A stellar reputation and official recognition from the Government of Canada.

If you are curious about Japan, passionate about culture and education, and ready to work abroad, the JET Programme may just be the right fit for you!

The Quebec & Atlantic region of JET Programme Canada (QC, NB, NS, PE, NL) is under the jurisdiction of the Montreal JET Desk at the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal, QC.

For details about eligibility and the application process, visit jetprogramme.ca!

JET Programme Canada Interview & Departure Locations

  • 5010 Ottawa, ON
  • 5020 Montreal, QC
  • 5021 Halifax, NS
  • 5022 St. John’s, NL
  • 5030 Toronto, ON
  • 5050 Calgary, AB
  • 5051 Winnipeg, MB
  • 5060 Vancouver, BC
  • Tokyo* (departure only)

*For candidates already residing in Japan, interviews will nonetheless take place in applicant's country of citizenship.

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