JET Application Required Documents

This is a general overview of the application required documents. Your country’s application will differ depending on the documents needed by your consulate/embassy. Much of the process has moved to online submission. Remember to submit all documents by the stated deadlines from your consulate!

Online Portal Submissions

4 Online Required Documents for US JETs:

Application Form
General information, resume-style document
Self-Report of Medical Conditions
About your medical history/conditions
Statement of Purpose
Essay explaining your reason for applying (two pages, double-spaced)
Two Letters of Recommendation
May be from academic or professional references

Mail Submissions

3 Mail Required Documents for US JETs:

Official College/University Transcripts
All institutions attended, even abroad
Proof of Graduation or Expected Graduation
Copy of diploma or transcripts, showing date of commencement
Proof of US Citizenship
Passport, birth certificate, or naturalization documents

Supplemental Materials

Statementof Physician – Required if consulting a physician, taking medications, undergoing hospital treatment, or answered yes to questions 1, 2a, 2b, or 3.
Certificate of Health – Form completed by a physician.
Criminal History Background Check – FBI background check (submitted at the time of interview).
Teaching Certification – Any state-issued teaching certifications.
TESL/TOEFL Certification – Any certificate for teaching English as a second language.
JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)Certification – If you have passed any level of the JLPT include the certificate.

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