Do I need to provide an original copy of my certification for proof of TESL/TEFL certification or teaching qualification? Will I get it back?
No. Uploading a scan of the original to the online application portal will suffice.
Do you accept CELTA/TESOL/etc.?
The proof of TESOL/TEFL certification will be accepted from any reputable source. We do not have a preference for one certifying agency over another. Be sure that it lists the number of hours of training you have completed.
I do not have a teaching certification or TESOL/TEFL. Am I still eligible to apply for the JET Program?
Although it is beneficial to your application, applicants are not required to have teaching experience or certification in order to participate on the JET Program. If you have this experience though, it is helpful to document it for the application.