JET Programme 2026 Application
2026/1/9
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme position, four slots for ALT (Assistant Language Teachers) in the below cities are open for Mauritian nationals.
Application Deadline: Friday, 13 March 2026
Please send the application and supplementary documents by registered mail to:
Embassy of Japan in Mauritius
Level 6, Tower C
1 Exchange Square
Wall Street, Ebene
72201 Mauritius
Please keep a copy of your application documents as we may request it at the time of the interview.
-The positions available this time is ALTs in the cities mentioned above only. Please note that your placement may not align with your preferences.
-After the first screening, selected candidates will be invited for interviews at the Embassy of Japan in the first/second week of April 2026. (tentative)
-Arrival date in Japan for the selected ALT is 2 August 2026.
ALT duties:
Participants mainly assigned to boards of education and elementary, junior high, or senior high schools are to carry out their duties as assistants to foreign language instruction supervisors or Japanese teachers of foreign language as specified by the supervisor, head of the board of education, and/or school principal. The following is a general outline of duties, though they may vary from one contracting organisation to another.
1) Assistance in foreign language classes and other related subjects taught in elementary, junior high and senior high schools.
2) Assistance in foreign language activities and other related activities in elementary schools.
3) Assistance in preparation of foreign language teaching materials.
4) Assistance in foreign language training for teachers and other related support.
5) Cooperation in extracurricular activities and club activities.
6) Provision of language-related information (e.g., word usage, pronunciation, etc.) to foreign language instruction supervisors and foreign language teachers, among others.
7) Cooperation in foreign language speech contests.
8) Cooperation in local international exchange activities.
9) Other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor or school principal.
You can find more about the JET program, terms and condition, eligibility and other information in the application guideline.
Guidelines and application forms:
1. Application Guidelines
2. Application Form (Please fill in the relevant section for ALT only)
3. Application Form Chart Sheet
4. Self-Report Medical Condition
5. Statement of Physician (Supplementary document for the Self Report Medical Condition)
Official Website of JET Programme
For further information & questions, please contact by email to: japanembassy@mx.mofa.go.jp
- Akita City, Akita Prefecture
- Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
- Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture (2 slots)
Application Deadline: Friday, 13 March 2026
Please send the application and supplementary documents by registered mail to:
Embassy of Japan in Mauritius
Level 6, Tower C
1 Exchange Square
Wall Street, Ebene
72201 Mauritius
Please keep a copy of your application documents as we may request it at the time of the interview.
-The positions available this time is ALTs in the cities mentioned above only. Please note that your placement may not align with your preferences.
-After the first screening, selected candidates will be invited for interviews at the Embassy of Japan in the first/second week of April 2026. (tentative)
-Arrival date in Japan for the selected ALT is 2 August 2026.
ALT duties:
Participants mainly assigned to boards of education and elementary, junior high, or senior high schools are to carry out their duties as assistants to foreign language instruction supervisors or Japanese teachers of foreign language as specified by the supervisor, head of the board of education, and/or school principal. The following is a general outline of duties, though they may vary from one contracting organisation to another.
1) Assistance in foreign language classes and other related subjects taught in elementary, junior high and senior high schools.
2) Assistance in foreign language activities and other related activities in elementary schools.
3) Assistance in preparation of foreign language teaching materials.
4) Assistance in foreign language training for teachers and other related support.
5) Cooperation in extracurricular activities and club activities.
6) Provision of language-related information (e.g., word usage, pronunciation, etc.) to foreign language instruction supervisors and foreign language teachers, among others.
7) Cooperation in foreign language speech contests.
8) Cooperation in local international exchange activities.
9) Other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor or school principal.
You can find more about the JET program, terms and condition, eligibility and other information in the application guideline.
Guidelines and application forms:
1. Application Guidelines
2. Application Form (Please fill in the relevant section for ALT only)
3. Application Form Chart Sheet
4. Self-Report Medical Condition
5. Statement of Physician (Supplementary document for the Self Report Medical Condition)
Official Website of JET Programme
For further information & questions, please contact by email to: japanembassy@mx.mofa.go.jp