Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme 2025: Teaching opportunities for South Africans
Programme Highlights
Applications for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme are now open! Information on the programme
Closing date: 18 October 2024
The Government of Japan is calling for applications from young South Africans who would like to spend at least one year in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) under a highly successful international exchange programme for university graduates.
About the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is administered through the collaboration of Japan’s local government authorities, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR).
Aiming primarily to promote grassroots internationalisation at the local level, the JET Programme invites young university graduates from around the world to participate in internationalisation initiatives and be involved in foreign language education at Japan’s local government offices, boards of education, elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools.
How to Apply
PLEASE COURIER (WITH A TRACKING NUMBER) OR HAND DELIVER YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
EMBASSY OF JAPAN
JET PROGRAMME
259 BAINES STREET
GROENKLOOF
PRETORIA
0181
Detailed information and Application Form
- Application Guidelines(PDF)
(254KB) - Chart Sheet(PDF)(209KB)
- Application Form Instructions(PDF)(215KB)
- Application Form(PDF)(309KB)
- Self-Report of Medical Condition(PDF)(266KB)
- Statement of Physician(PDF)(171KB)
- Certificate of Health(PDF)(160KB)
(254KB)Other information
Further information may be obtained from:
Mr Ryan Keet
Email: [email protected]
