Teach English in Japan | Requirements

In a homogeneous society like Japan, you’ll definitely stick out. People are immediately curious about you and where you're from. Think of yourself as your home country’s ambassador. For your colleagues, students or even others in the community around you, you are their window to the wider world.

As an ESL teacher, you have the ability to help students better interact with the English Language as well as people of other cultures. In turn you will cultivate an appreciation for the people, their way of life and your students, all while developing a new way of thinking and increasing your self-awareness.

Be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen your understanding of the culture after arrival
Your native language must be English. Applicants must have a strong command of the English language
Must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university/college where the primary language of instruction is English
Be willing and able to adapt to living and working in Japan for the period of employment
Be mentally and physically healthy
Be a citizen of the country through which you are applying
Be willing to obey all Japanese laws

JET

JET has one main mission: to have participants regardless of their position, interact with their local communities and promote internationalization at the local level.

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