JET Program USA has 19 offices across the United States which act as interview sites and departure locations. Candidates are encouraged to choose whichever location is most accessible for them. For the 2025 JET Program application cycle, interviews will be virtual. As with our 2021-2024 JET Program Interviews, candidates will be allowed to interview from
Applicants to the JET Program in the U.S. must: Be a U.S. citizen Complete a Bachelor’s degree by June 27th, 2025 Have native-level English speaking proficiency Not have lived in Japan for a total of six years or longer in a 10-year period prior to the departure year To see full descriptions of eligibility criteria,
TESOL/TEFL certification is not a requirement for participation on the JET Program but such certification will be an asset during the selection process.
The application for the 2026 JET Program is open now and will close on Friday, November 14th, 2025. Every year, applications open in September and close in November.
Yes, if you will be graduating from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s degree by June 26th, 2026, you are eligible to apply for the 2026 JET Program. Please bear in mind that your degree must be officially conferred by that date; simply completing all requirements for graduation is not sufficient. When applying, you must