(4)I do not speak Nihongo/Japanese language. Can I apply for the JET Programme? Applicants for the ALT positions are not required to have any previous knowledge of the Japanese language.
Do you have to speak Japanese to do JET Program?
Yes, you can apply for the JET Programme even if you do not speak any Japanese. However, if accepted, you are expected to make a continual effort to learn and improve your Japanese skills in order to better communicate with the people around you.
How hard is it to get accepted into the JET Program?
What are my chances of being selected for JET? 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.
What do you need for the JET Program?
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- JET Application Form. Available through the online portal.
- Self-Report of Medical Conditions.
- Statement of Purpose (2-pages, double-spaced essay)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation.
- College/University Transcripts.
- Proof of Graduation (or Expected Graduation)
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Do you need an English degree for the JET Program?
Teaching certification or teaching experience is not required to apply for the JET Programme. 2. Do I need a Bachelor’s Degree in Japanese, English, or Education to apply for JET? No, a Bachelor’s Degree in any field is acceptable.
Can I get by in Japan only speaking English?
English is in common use in Japan with Chinese and Korean also becoming more common meaning that you can certainly get around without using Japanese. This is most true in the big cities and in areas frequented by foreign visitors. But as you move outside of the cities, foreign languages will quickly dry-up.