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» THE 2011 JAPAN EXCHANGE AND TEACHING (JET) PROGRAMME »Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
(1) Be interested in Japan, and be willing to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Japan after their arrival. Make effort to study or continue studying the Japanese language prior to and after arriving in Japan. Be motivated to participate in and initiate international exchange activities in the local community.
(2) Be both mentally and physically healthy.
(3) Have the ability to adapt to living and work in Japan.
(4) Hold at least a Bachelor's degree or obtain such qualifications by the designated departure date of Group B participants (July 31). (ALTs may alternatively hold a certification of completion of the third-year course to teach at primary/elementary or secondary schools or obtain such qualification by the designated departure date of Group B participants.)
(5) Be a national (not just a permanent resident) of the country where the recruitment and selection procedures take place by the time they submit their application form. Those who possess dual nationality with Japan must renounce their Japanese nationality before submitting their reply form. Applicants who have dual nationality with countries other than Japan may only apply in ONE country.
(6) Have excellent pronunciation, rhythm, intonation and voice projection skills in the designated language (See Note 7) in addition to other standard language skills. Have good writing skills and grammar usage.
(7) Not have participated in the JET Programme since 2008 or for more than five years in total.
(8) Not have declined a position on the JET Programme after receiving notification of placement in the last JET Programme year. (Exceptions to this rule may be made in cases where it is accepted that the participant had a valid, inevitable reason for withdrawing).
(9) Not have lived in Japan for six or more years in total since 2001.
(10) Have a desire to proactively maintain relations with Japan, even after completion of the Programme.
(11) Concerning the entry into Japan for participation in the JET Programme, agree to reside in Japan under the status of residence stipulated in Article 2-2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
(12) Obey all Japanese laws.
(13) Applicants with a suspended jail term must have finished their period of probation by the time they submit their application form.
In addition to the above, applicants from non-English speaking countries must:
(14)Have a functional command of the English or Japanese language.
In addition to the above criteria, ALT applicants must:
(15)Be interested in the Japanese educational system and particularly in the Japanese way of teaching foreign languages.
(16)Be interested in working actively with students.
(17)Be qualified as a language teacher or be strongly motivated to take part in the teaching of foreign languages (See Note 7).
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