The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme - Accepting applications for 2027
2027 JET PROGRAMME APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
We are now accepting applications for the 2027 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.
Deadline: 5:00 pm Thursday 5 November 2026 (AEDT)
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
Want to learn more about the JET Programme? Join us for one of our upcoming online information sessions. Registration is required via the Microsoft Forms link below.
Session 1: 4:00 pm Friday 25 September 2026
Session 2: 4:00 pm Friday 9 October 2026
Register for an information session here
HOW TO APPLY
ESSENTIAL READING BEFORE YOU START
Before commencing your application, you must review the official instructional materials below. Incorrectly formatted submissions will result in disqualification.
Important Note: You must read the guidelines and submission manual carefully and thoroughly before filling out any forms.
REFERENCE MATERIALS (PREPARE OFFLINE)
Our application forms are hosted on Microsoft Forms, which may not allow you to save your progress as you go. If you close your browser before hitting submit, your data will be lost.
To prevent this, use the downloadable PDF forms below to review the questions and prepare your answers offline before completing the forms,
Please note: The PDF versions provided above are for reference purposes only. Final applications must be submitted using the links above.
ADDITIONAL MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION
Depending on your responses in the Self-Report of Medical Conditions form, you may be required to have a doctor complete the Statement of Physician.
Conditional Requirement: This Statement of Physician forms is required only if you disclose a medical condition or history under certain questions in your online Self-Report of Medical Conditions form. If required, the Statement of Physician form must be completed by a doctor and submitted via email along with your other required documents.
Please note: Failure to submit the Statement of Physician form will result in disqualificaiton.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
All enquiries regarding the JET Programme application process must be directed to the JET Desk at the Embassy of Japan.
Email: jet@cb.mofa.go.jp
ABOUT THE JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING (JET) PROGRAMME
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is administered through the collaboration of Japan’s local government authorities, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR).
Aiming primarily to promote grassroots internationalisation at the local level, the JET Programme invites university graduates from around the world, including Australia to participate in internationalisation initiatives and be involved in foreign language education at Japan’s local government offices, boards of education, elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools. The JET Programme has received high acclaim both domestically and overseas for being one of the world’s largest international exchange programmes. We hope that all people involved in the JET Programme, including participants and the local people with whom they live and work, will build an international network and become successful in today’s global society.
The JET Programme has grown significantly since its start in 1987. Since then, over 80,000 people from 82 countries have participated in the Programme.
NB: This page contains information for Australian citizens only. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact a Japanese diplomatic mission in their home country, regardless of Australian Permanent Residency status.
For more information on the JET Programme:
The Australian and New Zealand JET Programme Alumni Testimonials
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Official Website
JET Alumni Association International
For contact details of your local JETAA chapter