JET Programme: Application (Now Open) (Deadline: 4pm, Friday, 28 November 2025)

The application package is downloadable online or you may visit the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, located at NCB Towers, North Tower, 6th floor, 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5 to collect the application form(s). Please note that we will NOT accept any incomplete or late applications. The application period for ALT  is NOW OPEN.  Deadline for submission is : 4pm, Friday, 28 November 2025.

For further inquiries, please contact the JET Programme Section at (+1-876) 929-3338 / jet@kg.mofa.go.jp

The Embassy of Japan in Jamaica will be hosting four (4) online information sessions about the JET Programme this year (subject to change). All sessions will be hosted via Microsoft Teams.  To register for each session, please click on the relevant links: 

1) Friday, 24th October (6 pm): Register here 

2) Thursday, 30th October (2 pm): Register here

3) Wednesday, 5th November (2 pm): Register here

4) Tuesday, 11th November (6pm): Register here   [This will be the final info session] 

The 2026 JET Programme Application Guidelines for ALT (Word) (PDF)
*Please note that we are currently accepting applications only for the ALT position.
*Please read the document carefully and follow the instructions provided in the Guidelines. 

The 2026 JET Programme Application Form (Word)

JET Programme Application Form Chart Sheet (Word)

Self-Report of Medical Conditions (Word)

Statement of Physician – Depending on your medical history (Word)

Certificate of Health (Word) and Criminal Record    
*These two (2) documents are required in your application package at the time of submission if you are applying for April or Early arrival.

Check List (for reference only) (PDF)

Supporting Documents – Letters of Reference, Transcripts, Statement of Purpose, Teaching or Language Proficiency Qualifications(ALT), etc., must be arranged in a specific order. Please refer to The 2026 JET Programme Application Guidelines and the Check List.

Please submit applications to:
The JET Programme
Cultural Section
Embassy of Japan in Jamaica
NCB Towers, North Tower, 6th Floor,
2 Oxford Road,
Kingston 5.
*All applications need to be received at the Embassy by 4 pm, 28 November 2025,  whether you submit your application in person or by mail.
*Please note that we DO NOT accept applications submitted electronically.  

If you require additional assistance, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and the check list.  Alternately, you may contact the JET Programme, Cultural Section of the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica at  (+1-876) 929-3338 / jet@kg.mofa.go.jp