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The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET)

Posted by on September 24th, 2012 · 2013

Are you interested in Japan or Japanese culture?

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in a local community?

Are you graduating soon and looking to gain valuable, international work experience?

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme, or JET, is run by the Government of Japan and is aimed at promoting grass-roots international exchange between Japan and other nations. The Programme is in its 26th year and is one of the most respected international exchange programmes in the world. If you have completed a university degree and are an Australian citizen, then you are eligible to apply to the Programme as either and Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) or Coordinator of International Relations (ClR).

As an ALT, you work in Japanese schools, from elementary to high school level, assisting in teaching English and engaging the students in their learning.

CIRs work in local government offices and carry out a wide range of tasks from translating, interpreting, coordinating events and running community English classes.

If you are interested in learning more about what the JET programme has to offer, the Consulate-General of Japanwill be holding an information session at UNSW on Friday 5th October 2012.

For further information click here.

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