We offer courses for JET participants with the aim of helping them improve their Japanese capabilities and knowledge about Japanese culture. The courses are separated into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, which approximately correspond to levels N5, N4, and N3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), respectively. The teaching materials used in these courses encompass a variety of situations that JET participants will likely experience at some point during their time in Japan. Please make use of these courses to further improve your understanding of Japanese and get even more out of your daily life and work in Japan.
Japanese Language Courses will be provided online as e-learning courses.
Registration for the courses can be done via the Application Form which can be found here.
For more information, please refer to the Course Guide below.
Course Guide
Goal
To learn the Japanese necessary for communication in the workplace and daily life.
| Course Duration -width300 | 4 weeks per unit (approximate) (beginner, intermediate and advanced levels have 6 units each) |
| Cost | Free |
| How to Take the Course | This course is taken online via our learning site (https://jet-nihongo.jp/). You can study grammar as well as vocabulary meaning and usage. (For details, please refer to page 4.) (Supports both Japanese and English) An email address and internet access are required. |
| Other | Mock exams for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), exam preparation drills, AI-based pronunciation evaluations, and online review courses |
| Course Levels | The learning site offers courses from Beginner to Advanced levels. Each course consists of 6 units, and each unit is designed to be completed in about one month. ・Beginner Course: Designed for those who cannot yet read Hiragana and Katakana. (You can practice using the course’s app and videos for the Japanese syllabary.) By completing the course, you will acquire skills equivalent to JLPT N5 level. ・Intermediate Course: For those who can read and write simple words and sentences using Hiragana, Katakana, and commonly used Kanji in daily life, and who can have conversations using short, everyday expressions in familiar situations. Completing the course will help you reach JLPT N4 level. ・Advanced Course: For those who can read and write sentences using basic Kanji and engage in everyday conversations. By completing the course, you will reach a level equivalent to JLPT N3. |
For more information, please refer to the Course Guide below.
Orientation Video
2025 JET Japanese Language Course Orientation
Translation & Interpretation Course
The aim of the Translation & Interpretation Course is to equip JET Programme participants with the translation and interpretation skills necessary for carrying out the work duties assigned by their contracting organisation. The course is not aimed at simply increasing the Japanese level of JET Programme participants. Applicants should ideally have a high level of Japanese (JLPT N1 or N2) and may be required to take a qualifying exam.
In order to complete the course, participants may be required to complete a week-long training seminar in addition to the online course.
As the fees for the training seminar are covered by the contracting organisation, applicants must obtain permission from and apply through their contracting organisation. JET Programme participants cannot apply for the course directly, even if they offer to pay the fees with their own funds. If you are interested in the possibility of taking the course, please consult with your contracting organisation supervisor.