JET Programme
Current Status
Applications for the 2021 JET Programme are NOW CLOSED!
Applications had to be submitted to the Embassy of Japan in Canberra and received no later than 5pm Friday 11 December 2020. Please visit the Embassy of Japan website for further information on the 2021 application.
2021 JET Programme recruitment timeline:
30 September 2020 |
2021 JET Programme application forms are available from the Embassy of Japan online. Information sessions for interested applicants were held. |
Friday 11 December 2020 |
Application deadline (NOTE: Applications had to be submitted by 5pm to the Embassy of Japan in Canberra. Late applications will not be accepted). |
January 2021 |
First stage of screening process. Written applications are reviewed by the Embassy of Japan in Canberra. |
February - Beginning of March 2021 |
Second stage of screening process. Successful applicants are invited to attend an interview at the Embassy or nearest Consulate |
April 2021 |
Announcement of short-list candidate status for Early Arrivals. |
April - September 2021 |
Early Arrivals arrive in Japan |
July 2021 |
Notification of successful Participants status and assignment of Contracting Organisation for September Arrivals |
May - December 2021 |
Notification of upgrade to short-list candidate for alternates |
July - August 2021 |
Pre-Departure Orientation are held for successful candidates at the Embassy or nearest Consulate. |
Wednesday 8 September 2021 |
Arrival in Japan (appointments begin on Thursday 9 September 2021) |
NOTE: The information regarding the JET Program on this website is for Australian citizens only. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact a Japanese diplomatic mission in their home countries.
For more information, please contact:
Sydney JET Desk
Telephone: (02) 9250 1000
Facsimile: (02) 9252 3344
cginfo@sy.mofa.go.jp