for JET Applicants

The best place to start is the local Japanese Consulate, where you can obtain an application and information about the JET Program in general.

We encourage you to attend events sponsored by the Consulate and/or JETAANC. Many JETAANC Alumni assist with recruitment at local Universities and also conduct applicant interviews each year.


Here are some official sites to check out:

JET Programme site Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

JET site Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)

Embassy of Japan, Washington D.C.

Japanese Consulate, San Francisco

Japanese Consulate, SF JET Information site

Japanese Consulates around the U.S.

JETAA International


Here are some unofficial sites to check out:

Monterey Institute of International Studies JET Prep Program

private program providing intensive Japanese language instruction by language teaching professions along with cultural understanding and workplace awareness workshops.

Program dates are July 14-August 1, 2003

Big Daikon: an irreverent site about JET life and teaching in Japan

JETSET Japan: an unofficial JET support site

Teaching English in Japan: a site geared towards teaching

Genki English: teaching materials and advice for Primary school level


Please note, JETAANC does not endorse any sites mentioned or linked to. If you have any further suggestions, please let us know.