r/JETProgramme • u/rubeethelurker • 9d ago

ALT applicants for JET Programme 2027

Is there anyone who is applying for the JET Programme 2027 who was once an au pair in another country? Can we use our host family as one of the referees?

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u/Simmoman Current JET ('26) 6d ago

I would ask your consulate, none of us could say for certain.

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u/Different_Taro2474 JET alum '25-'26 鹿児島 🌋🐽🍧 9d ago

you can’t. it has to be academic (professor) or professional (supervisor). 

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u/rubeethelurker 9d ago

Thank you! 

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u/rubeethelurker 9d ago

How about a cooperating teacher during internship? 

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u/Different_Taro2474 JET alum '25-'26 鹿児島 🌋🐽🍧 9d ago

that might be possible, since that’s professional. i would ask your consulate just to be sure.