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Annual BC Japanese Speech Contest

Japanese Language Proficiency Test
 
JET Programme
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Application and Selection Process
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JET Programme - Application and Selection Process

 

Application

Application Forms for the 2012 JET Programme: jetprogramme.ca/

 

In general, applicants must:

  • Hold a Bachelor's Degree before departing for Japan
  • Be a Canadian Citizen, if applying through the Embassy of Japan in Canada
    *(For non-Canadian citizens, visit the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) JET Programme website)
  • (For Coordinators for International Relations) Be proficient in Japanese language ability (JLPT level 2 or four years university level Japanese courses with practical experience, or equivalent)

The deadline to apply is in November with departure to Japan in summer of the following year. (Deadline: November 25, 2011 for the 2012 JET Programme)

Selection Process
September/October Application packages available  
November Application submission deadline  
January Interview invitations mailed out from Embassy  
Mid-February Interviews for Vancouver consulate candidates  
April Interview results announced  
May Participant placements announced
End of July/Beginning of August Departure for Japan  
     
   
 
(C) Consulate General of Japan at Vancouver, 900-1177 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K9 Tel: (604) 684-5868. This page updated January 4, 2012 .