Application Guidelines and Required Documents

Application Guidelines (PDF) – Please read through the guidelines thoroughly

before starting your application. Do NOT submit this document.
Application Form (PDF) – This must be typewritten (except for the signature) and
printed in A4 or letter-sized paper. We recommend using a Web browser such as
Microsoft Edge or Chrome to accomplish the form. As this is an editable PDF form,
please use your mouse and click on the form fields to type out your answers or
tick the checkboxes. Please do not change the font size for your answers.
Form Appendices (PDF) – Please fill this up and submit only if you need additional
space for your Employment History and/or Teaching Experience. This must be
typewritten (except for the signature) and printed in A4 or letter-sized paper. We
recommend using a Web browser such as Microsoft Edge or Chrome to
accomplish the form. As this is an editable PDF form, please use your mouse and
click on the form fields to type out your answers or tick the checkboxes. Please do
not change the font size for your answers.
Information Slip and Agreement of Document Submission (PDF) – Please print this
document on A4 or letter-sized paper. Accomplish one copy of this and place it on
top of your original application form.
Attachment Chart Sheet of Application (PDF) – This is a supplement to the
application form. Do NOT submit this document.
Self-Report of Medical Condition(s) (PDF) – All applicants are required to submit
this form with their application. This must be typewritten (except for the
signature) and printed on A4 or letter-sized paper. We recommend using a Web
browser such as Microsoft Edge or Chrome to accomplish the form. As this is an
editable form, please use your mouse and click on the form fields to type out your
answers or tick the checkboxes. Please do not change the font size for your
answers.
Statement of Purpose (2 pages, double-spaced essay). Describe your motivation,
purpose, and qualifications for participating in the JET Program. This should be
typewritten on A4-sized paper, with 10.5 Arial font and a 1-inch margin on each
side. Do not print on both sides of the paper.
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation. References should be academic or
professional (from a professor, advisor, or supervisor). If you are submitting a
recommendation letter written in Japanese, you must attach an
appropriate/approximate English translation with it.
College/University Transcripts. From ALL colleges and universities attended,
including study abroad institutions. Transcripts must be official; unofficial
transcripts and/or student portal screenshots will not be accepted. Certified true
copies can be submitted instead of originals.
Proof of Graduation (Diploma, Certificate of Graduation). Showing the conferral of
a bachelor’s degree or graduate studies degree (if applicable). Certified true
copies can be submitted in lieu of originals.
Proof of Philippine Citizenship. Such as a passport, birth certificate, etc.
Supplemental Documents
Statement of Physician (PDF) – If the applicant lists medical history in the Self-
Report of Medical Conditions form, that requires clearance to participate from a
physician or medical specialist.
Teaching Certification – If the applicant has a PRC certification (grade level,
subject, substitute, etc.)
TESL/TEFL Certification – If the applicant has completed a certificate in English as
a Second/Foreign Language.
Japanese Language Certification – If the applicant has passed any level of the
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
Criminal History Background Check (NBI Clearance) – If the applicant lists any
relevant history in the application
How and When to Submit the Documents
All application materials required for this program are due on November 17, 2023
(Friday) and must be submitted via post or courier (LBC, Grab Express, Lalamove,
etc) or personally hand-delivered to:

The JET Programme, Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan in
the Philippines, 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300

“(For same-day courier services and personally hand-delivered documents: kindly

proceed to the back entrance of the Embassy of Japan – Lancaster St. cor FB
Harrison St.

The Embassy can only receive documents at the back entrance on weekdays
[except holidays] from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our
security personnel have the right to refuse packages that arrive outside of those
times, as well as packages delivered through the other entrances.)“

For FAQ, please visit

https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00565.html
For more details about the JET Programme, please visit
http://jetprogramme.org/en/.

Tentative Expected Timeline: The schedule is subject to change.

Submission of Application: From September to November 2023
First screening results (released to only qualified applicants: Mid-January 2024
Interviews: Late January or mid-February 2024
Interview results will be released (Official result) in late March or Early April 2024
Release of Placements: May 2024
Departure for Japan: August 2024