Great but flawed - Anonymous employee JET Program Employee Review

4.0
20 Oct 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Chance to work overseas Chance to make a difference in student's lives An opportunity to speak in a foreign language - daily - and immerse yourself in a new culture

Cons

Students, teachers and commutes a grabbag crapshoot with bad odds Being placed in rural locations can be problematic for those unused to loneliness or the ability to cope with it Xenophobia still a notable thing for those White or Dark-skinned

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5.0
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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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