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Contract
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SalaryFirst Year: ¥4,020,000
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Degree RequiredYes
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RecruiterJET Programme
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DescriptionIf you are an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated individual, why not embark upon a journey that will change your life?
Learn more about the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme!
Applications are set to open next week and are due mid-November 2025.
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a Japanese government sponsored exchange programme that offers university graduates opportunities to work in Japan as either an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) team teaching with a Japanese Teacher of English in elementary, junior and senior high schools or a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR-fluency in Japanese is an asset) in selected local government offices in Japan.
Important: The JET Programme is run by the Embassy/Consulate of Japan in each participating country. Please apply through the JET office in your country of citizenship and do not use the Apply button on this page.
JET operates in many countries. If your country isn’t listed below, use the full directory of participating countries: https://jetprogramme.org/en/countries/
Common JET application pages:
- Canada — https://jetprogramme.ca/apply/
- United States — https://jetprogramusa.org/how-to-apply/
- United Kingdom — https://www.jet-uk.org/how-to-apply-6
- Australia — https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/education_jet_en.html
- New Zealand — https://www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/jet.html
- Ireland — https://www.ie.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000049.html
- Singapore — https://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/culture_jet.html
- South Africa — https://www.za.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/jet_programme.html
- Philippines — https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000147.html
- India — https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/Jet-Programme/index.html
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Benefits- Flexible contract, 1 year renewable contract up to 5 years
- Adequate salary (First Year: ¥4,020,000)
- Free round-trip airfare to Japan
- Accommodation assistance and affordable rent
- Medical, dental and pension plan coverage
- Accident and employment insurance
- Free orientation and training seminars and Japanese classes
- Placements throughout Japan
- Paid leave (including national holidays)
- An extensive and supportive alumni network (JETAA Toronto)
- We also offer Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships to study in Japan! -
Requirements- Bachelor’s degree (in any field)
- Excellent English language skills
- Accredited TEFL certificate -
Date Posted1st October 2025
Accreditation & Quality Assurance
The TEFL Academy was the world’s first TEFL course provider to receive official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies in both the USA and UK. This means when you graduate you’ll hold a globally recognised Level 3 (120hr) Certificate or Level 5 (168hr) Diploma, meaning you can find work anywhere and apply for jobs immediately.
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