Do I need to provide an original copy of my certification for proof of Japanese language ability? Will I get it back?
No. Uploading a scan of the original to the online application portal will suffice.
I have not studied Japanese and/or have not taken a Japanese language proficiency exam. Am I eligible for the JET Program?
ALTs are not required to have Japanese language proficiency at the time of application or in order to participate on the JET Program. For those who are selected to become JET Program participants, it is expected that those who do not have experience studying the Japanese language will prepare by studying Japanese prior to arriving