2027 Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Programme

The JET Programme aims to promote mutual understanding between Japan and other nations, foster international exchange at the local level, and enhance foreign language education in Japan. Two types of positions are available –

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) :

To assist in English language education at schools in Japan (teaching experience and Japanese language ability not essential).

Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) :

To assist local government offices in Japan in international activities at the local level (high level of Japanese language ability required).

*University graduates with Australian nationality are eligible to participate in the Programme from Australia.

2027 JET Programme Information Session in Tasmania

Meet recently returned JET participants and a JET Programme Coordinator from the Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne!

Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 Time: 13:00-14:00

Join us at The Forest UTAS campus or online via Zoom (details available upon registration)

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