A one-in-a-lifetime opportunity - Assistant Language Teacher (JET Programmer) JET Program Employee Review

4.0
29 Aug 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- An opportunity that you would not be able to experience anywhere else - Comparably competitive pay - Location placement is random, but overall I would say this is a good point, as it allows you to experience parts of Japan (and Japanese culture) you would not be able to otherwise.

Cons

- While pay is competitive, it does not feel like much compared to what you could be making in other countries.

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5.0
15 Sept 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great entry point into Japan Positively affect lives of students Sharpen communication skills

Cons

No real growth within company aside from CIR role

4.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

JETs have support from CLAIR , their Board of Education, and local AJET chapters. CLAIR provides training, orientations, and even funding for teaching certifications.

Cons

Some ALTs co-teach actively and feel valued; others get stuck reading from a script. Your school, co-workers, and Board of Education make a big difference.

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