How long does it take to hear back from jet?
Selection Results Candidates typically receive notification of their results in late March to mid April.
How many jet applicants are accepted?
The JET Program typically receives 4,000-5,000 applications each year from U.S. applicants. Of these, 1,000-1,100 will be selected for participation on the JET Program.
What is the acceptance rate for the JET Program?
For example, in the United States, the program gets around 4,500 applicants each year. Of those, around 1,150 were chosen to take part. This means around a 25% acceptance rate.
How competitive is the JET Program?
JET is extremely competitive, as it typically receives nearly 5,000 applications each year, and of those, nearly 1,000 will be selected to participate in the program.
Is the JET Program hard to get into?
The JET Program application is a competitive process. Several thousand applications are received each year, about half of all applications will be invited to interview, and then only the top candidates are selected for participation.
How long do jet interviews last?
The interview is normally conducted by a panel of three people, consisting of former JETs and members of Japanese government, embassy, and consulate organizations. The interviews last approximately 20 minutes.
How are jet placements decided?
All new JET Programme participants depart for Japan on the day designated by their Embassy or Consulate (General) of Japan. Participants are not able to change their date of departure. Placements are not decided until after successful candidates have been chosen and agree to accept a position with the JET Programme.
How many jet applicants are accepted UK?
Participating Countries
| Country | ALT | Total |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 528 | 560 |
| Australia | 321 | 343 |
| New Zealand | 236 | 251 |
| Canada | 531 | 557 |
How much do jet Alts get paid?
JET participants are hired on a yearly contract basis for up to five years, and will recieve a salary of approximately 3.36 million yen their first year. This increases to 3.6 million in the second year, 3.9 million in the third year, and 3.96 million for the fourth and fifth year.
Are jets prestigious?
Having two students accepted to the JET program in a single year is a rare feat, and an achievement for Doane. Hetrick describes the JET program as “the Fulbright of Japan,” and that having students in it at all is highly prestigious.
Is the JET program hard to get into?
When are the interview dates set for the jet program?
*Please note that the interview dates are set by the individual interview locations and may vary depending on location. The JET Program application is open once a year between late September to mid-November. All applications must be submitted during this time via our secure online portal.
Where can I find information about the jet program?
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program has offices in the Embassy of Japan and Consulates General of Japan throughout the United States. Below, please find the contact information for JET Program representatives and for information about JET-related events. These sites are also the interview and departure locations for selected participants.
When can I apply for the jet program?
The JET Program application is open once a year for approximately 2 months between late September to mid November. All applications must be submitted during this time via our secure online portal. The deadline is final, and no applications will be accepted after it has passed.
What happens if I withdraw from the jet program?
“If 2020 JET Candidates do withdraw from the 2020 JET Program due to such concerns, they will still be eligible to re-apply next year, even if they withdraw after placement notifications.” Excited because I still plan on accepting the job and leaving in September no matter what but was worried about them cancelling the program this year.