The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is now accepting applications for the Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) and Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) positions for the 2026 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.Â
Next year, 2026, marks the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines. In celebration of this commemorative year, the Embassy of Japan invites all Filipino JET Programme aspirants eager to begin a new journey in Japan to submit their applications.
1. What is the JET Program?
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme was introduced in 1987 to help deepen mutual understanding between the people of Japan and those of other countries through foreign language exchange and cultural immersion at the local level.
Since the recruitment for the 2025 cohort, the Embassy has accepted applications for the CIR and ALT positions. CIRs work in local government offices in Japan, focusing on international exchange, while ALTS are assigned to primary to secondary education institutions and local boards of education across Japan.
In 2025, more than 66 JET participants were sent from the Philippines, bringing the total number of all Filipino participants to over 500.
2. What are the duties of CIRs?
CIRs are placed mainly in local governments across Japan. They assist in international exchange matters by translating documents, project planning designing and implementation, oral and written communications with non-Japanese residents and communities, and other related tasks.
3. What are the duties of ALTs?
ALTs work in public or private schools, or local boards of education in the prefecture or municipality they will be assigned to. Their primary task is to assist in classes led by Japanese English Teachers.
4. Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must:
· be a Filipino citizen
· possess excellent English communication skills, both orally and in writing
· be physically and mentally fit to work abroad
· hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, or be able to obtain such qualifications by the designated arrival date
In addition to the above, applicants for the CIR position must:
· possess Japanese language proficiency (at least JLPT N2 or its equivalent)
5. How can one apply?
Guidelines, application forms, and other requirements are available at the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines official website.
Submission deadlines are:
· December 5, 2025 (Friday) for CIR Applicants
· November 28, 2025 (Friday) for ALT Applicants
Applications must be submitted via post or courier to:
THE JET PROGRAMME
Japan Information and Culture Center
Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300
