How I moved from South Africa to JAPAN: JET PROGRAM application TIPS| South African youtuber
Hello everyone, I'm Precious.Thanks for stopping by :).
Today's video is about HOW I CAME TO JAPAN through the JET Program. In the video, I explain the application and the interview process too.
-JET application tips
-JET interview tips
-Post acceptance tips
-Budgeting tips
Some people have DMed me asking some questions regarding the JET program, so I really hope that some people get some clarity. As always, I hope someone will find some value here. 💕
Please do like, comment, subscribe, and share so that other people can find it.
Get in touch with me:
IG: @precimolobye
FB: Precious MoloBye
I just created a new business account for people who need editing services (i think):
email: preciousmbusiness15@gmail.com
Link to the JET Program website:
za.emb-japan.go.jp
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A person can watch you the whole day... U are so watchable, likeable..relatable..loveable...jaaa..before my english depletes further..nice one Ms Molobye🤗🤗🤗
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Please do watch it all day! 🥺🥺😂I appreciate this comment so much! ♥️
Thank you so so much for this!! Like this is exactly what I needed!!🤣💓🙏🙌 I'm 21, from Cape town and I'm currently learning Japanese by myself, I would absolutely love to go to Japan one day!!😭😭it would literally be a dream come true! I love Japan!
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha that’s awesome! Continue learning Japanese, it’ll make all the difference! 💃🏽💃🏽
So informative! Thanks babes ♥️✨
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you found it informative 🤗
Hi Precious! I stumbled across your channel through a JET search and you’re so lovely! Right now I’m in waiting stages of my JET placement.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Hey 🌷 I hope you get placed right where you wanted! You have to tell me when you receive the news haha 💃🏽
Thank you for recording this video, I had totally forgotten about the Jet Programme after graduating.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
That’s great, that means you have/ had other options!!! 👌🏽😀
@Dintle.w
2 жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye I typically come across South Korea and China when I search "teach English abroad" ...Japan doesn't always pop up first...but I will definitely look into the JET programme. I also would have liked to be able to leave in August, but based on the information you have provided, that might not happen, so will try to practice patience lol.🏆
Thank you so much for all these tips! I'm sending in my application next week so hopefully I'll be there in 2022. Looking forward to checking out more of your content :)
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Good luck with your application! 💃🏽💃🏽
@alexandracloete
2 жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye Thank you!
@pebetsemothapo3038
2 жыл бұрын
May the odds be in our favor. I'm also delivering mine next week
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
@@pebetsemothapo3038 yoh guys! Goodluck hey. let me know how it goes xx
@alexandracloete
2 жыл бұрын
@@pebetsemothapo3038 putting on my manifestation hat right now! I'll see you next year when we depart for Japan :)
Another banger🙏🙃
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😘😘and share. xx
Patiently waiting for your next video. :-)
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🤗🤗. Coming soon soon!
Great video! Very informative!
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙏🏽
OMG you are so pretty sis! 🥺
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
💕 thanks sis!
Yeey thank you for this video mami.🥺 Hope to see more of these.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
If you have any questions, please do ask. and share, maybe someone wants to know too🥰Thanks for watching xx
@awethufukula5064
2 жыл бұрын
Another question. 1. Do you have to apostle any documents? On that big envelope is there anything else included besides you 3 applications? 3. Do they require the original degree certificate?
@awethufukula5064
2 жыл бұрын
Another thing, is the interview virtual or?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
@@awethufukula5064 apostle? What’s that? … regarding a copy of your degree. You don’t get any documents back, so just make copies and have them certified. If you’re still In uni and haven’t graduated yet, your office can give you a letter detailing when you’re scheduled to graduate. That’s what I did.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
@@awethufukula5064 Good question actually! Since we’re in the pandemic, it might be virtual (maybe via Zoom). But the same rules still apply 👌🏽
New sub this is sooo informative thank you♥️
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yay ✨✨ glad it’s useful!
You're an inspiration. I'm from Cape Town, doing my degree so that I can hopefully get into JET in 2 years' time. Keep us updated.
@Precimolobye
4 ай бұрын
You can do it! Rooting for you!
@TwixBird
4 ай бұрын
@@PrecimolobyeI appreciate the support! If we're ever in Japan at the same time, I'll take you out for coffee 🎉
Thank you so much sis 💞
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Goodluck!! ✨✨✨
Thank you so much ma'am!
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Of course!💃🏽💃🏽
💯🙌🏾I WAS HERE
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
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Awesome Video homey. Let’s keep sharing our Japan 🇯🇵 experiences and help our fellow country kings and queens. I cannot imagine settling to be an unemployed liability and a black-tax thorn while there’s so many options. I hope to upload more videos soon on my channel and share this great opportunities 👌🏾❤️🙏🏾
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly why I created my channel 💕💕
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Khumi! 💕
Im nervous for this years application 😭 but excited
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Why are you nervous? You can do it!! 🙌🏼
You look so adorable!
@Precimolobye
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! Happy new year✨
♥️♥️♥️♥️
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
💕
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@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽🌸🌸
Life saver
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
🤎 thank you for watching 🫶🏼
This was helpful a lot. I enjoyed it , especially where you say your English got depleted 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣. Keep them coming, we need more and more, We get to learn about JAPAN AND JET program through you.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂it really does happen. Thanks for watching! Share with anyone who may want info!
We want that video please
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yhuu the wifi was strezzing me!
Thank you Precious. My doc already filled the docs with a black pen...Kante what pen is supposed to be used?
I would love to meet you when I get to Japan. Le nna ke Motswana oo tswang Mafikeng.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Of course, why not! ✨
Hey. Hope you’re well. Can I ask, which institution did you do your TEFL course through and which other institutions can you recommend that the JET Programme will accept
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, If you do a tefl which I would recommend you do , but don’t necessarily need for JET. (For other programs you do need) but anyone that is accredited will be fine. A 120 hour certificate will do too
Please maybe make another video where you tell us about your day in a life of an ALT/JET teacher and most def the cost of living there in relation to the R32 000 offered there. Also, the 20k you brought with you did it also cover rent or you had another one for rent and how much was it?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Nice suggestions, thanks!😊 The R20k I brought covered everything , including my rent.
Hi thanks for the amazing and informative video I really appreciate it a lot,but I've got a question for you relating to the JET Programme.
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Shori 🙏🏽 what’s the question?
@loyisobooi5040
Жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye Congratulations by the way So can I apply for this with only a metric certificate?
Thank you so much for the video✨ What if you want to go there with a friend or boyfriend? It can be intimidating moving to a foreign country alone at times
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
It can be intimidating. But also very freeing…it depends. Usually moving with someone has the most benefits I’d say! 😊😊
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can both apply for the program! Goodluck!
@tsebonchabeleng1514
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you❤️
@The-Don374
2 жыл бұрын
Bashimane
Hey hun, thanks for sharing! After one month of working what is included in your paycheck exactly? just your first salary, or also your deposit/airplane ticket?? thanks x
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Hello! It’s just your salary
jho u got any tips for business owners? the JET contract for successful applicants says no business and profit making schemes to be done while in japan...so can my company (in home country) lie dormant or am i supposed to deregister and remove my name from all company things while on JET?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
I think that’d be too hasty…it just means that you shouldn’t get money that would reflect and get taxed in JP. Plenty of people have side hustles discreetly I think.
Hey Presh, quick question...the application form says "The application should be typed if possible, or neatly handwritten in block letters", and the checklist form or guide form says "The original form should be filled in blue ink" Does this mean I need to fill in the form in blue ink if I'm doing it by pen and can stick with black if I'm typing it? Reason I ask this is because the form is PDF and there is no other colour except black when typing on a PDF Thank you in advance for your response 😊
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Yes, if handwritten then use blue ink. Trust your gut, and read everything again. you'll be fine! xx
@WorldOvercomer91
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊, you don't want to know how many times I have read my Statement of Purpose🤣...
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
@@WorldOvercomer91 😂😂 the statement of purpose is your fighter honestly, it’ll get you through the door. So make it great! All the best!
I love the quality of your camera, what do you use?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I use my iPhone 12 😊
Hey babes ,so I have to send my original degree certificate and police clearance certificate? Or just make copies ?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Unless stated otherwise, you just have to make certified copies. But maybe the police clearance you should send the original. Good luck 🌸
After one year of contract do you still have a chance to renew your contract to teach again as an ALT in Japan. Or you will need to re apply again on JET program and do the same process? Thank you.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you do! JET runs for 5 years max. After that you can find a similar job elsewhere I believe 😊 Reapplication for the jet program is possible after a number of years too ( forgot how many)
Any tips on the statement of purpose? I'm so nervous to start writing it! :(
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Basically you have to show that how the JET program will help you, how you’ll be a cultural ambassador for your country, how useful you’ll be, and how adaptable you are/ have been thus far (let them know that you’ll be able to handle living in JP)… if you’re still worried you can DM me 😊💃🏽
Does it matter what subjects u did in high school?
How did you get into Japan when i was told no one can enter Japan unless they were a returning foreign national (from my local Japanese Embassy) during the pandemic.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Before the pandemic :)
Your Japanese it’s 😚🥰👌👌👌wow
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you hahah although its still got a long way to go.
Hello thank you for making this video I also anyed to ask do they allow you to come with kids cause I have a child a daughter actually I am done with my degree I once taught for a year so I am sure of what I am doing and know what I am doing
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. Your daughter is a dependent. Also,there are Facebook groups for JETs with families who share resources and with each other .
I'm pretty scared. I'm not really an intellectual person but coming to this country has always been a dream of mine and I feel like that is what keeps me hoping for one day I touch Japanese soil.
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear! 😀 your dream will come true soon.
Can you graduate from a community college? Like graduating with your bachelors at a an accredited college?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
I believe so! :)
Should both reference letters come from the University? Can the other one come from your employer?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yes of course! They can come from an employer too.
So the interview won't be virtual? With the share house, do you pay rent there and who are these people you'll be sharing with, is it fellow teachers or complete strangers? And as for rent do I pay for rent through out?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
The interview might be virtual actually. But the same rules would still apply.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah you pay rent, every month. If you're in a sharehouse its usually mixed nationalities including other local Japanese people too....But again, it depends on where you're located
What about holidays? When can you go home for holidays?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
August holidays are usually long enough to go home. And December holidays too.
Hi Precious. Are blood tests conducted on arrival on Japan? Or they only did Covid tests and quarantine? What if you are a chronic diabetes applicant, will that hinder an application?
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bongi, blood tests are not done at all as far as I know. Nope, it won’t hinder your application as long as it’s not life threatening and you can still take care of yourself. There are jets who do have medical requirements, so just make sure they know about it and that medicine will be accessible should you be accepted. 😊
@bongikhumalo6784
Жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye Thank you so much for your reply and for the clearance. Much appreciated.💫
Hi girl You’re so pretty 🥰 Can you recommend other SA youtubers in Japan
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sindi 😊… @Pendrippingtravel just landed in Japan. Check her out
@KhumiNongTravelingandLifestyle
2 жыл бұрын
@Sindi Motsoeneng; I’m also a South African KZreadr in Japan 🇯🇵 😅😅😅.
@sindimotsoeneng8290
2 жыл бұрын
@@KhumiNongTravelingandLifestyle let me go subscribe then 🥰
@KhumiNongTravelingandLifestyle
2 жыл бұрын
@@sindimotsoeneng8290 welcome sis ❤👌🏾
What is the age limit
Hey precious, there's a part that talks about the attachment of original documents in the application, could you please clarify that for me
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Ntando, I think what they mean is any papers that you you didn’t make copies of… does that answer your question? 😊
@Andiswafuthwa_
Жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye yes bbe thank you so much🥰🥰🥰
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
@@Andiswafuthwa_ 🌻 pleasure all the best
I wanted to hear from a South African
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the channel!
Hey Precious, do you do medicals when you get to Japan too? Like blood work and all that?
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Nope not at all. In Japan you just go straight to work after quarantine…. Everything should be done in South Africa 🤗
@luciamokoena4259
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate your response, let me go apply 💃
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
@@luciamokoena4259 all the best 🌻
I have been binge watching your videos and you articulate yourself so well.!! When you applied for the JET Programme, were you already in possession of the TEFL certificate? I'm applying for it but haven't finished my classes. Do you think that'll hinder my chances?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊. Nope for JET you don’t need the tefl, but it may help you when doing the actual teaching. So it won’t hinder your application!
@senhoralitchfield
2 жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye thank you so much sis❤️. Your speedy response means a lot as well
@kgalalelokg1252
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, sorry for butting in but which Institution did you do your tefl at?
@senhoralitchfield
2 жыл бұрын
@@kgalalelokg1252 hey. I used daddy deals. They gave me various institutions and I chose the one that best fit my pocket
Thank you for the video. Is the an age limit or anyone can apply?
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Mizo! Anyone can apply 🌻
Hi babes. Do you think having tattoos will affect my application? I have one medium sized one on my outer hand and a heart with a semi-colon on my outer wrist.
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Hey ✨ are you able to conceal them? If yes, then this shouldn’t be a problem. If not, then it might hey 🙁 askies
@pelonomifinger4482
Жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye 😞. Also I wanted to know if you perhaps remember where you had to fill in your application with a blue pen? I’ve searched for that instruction but I can’t find it.
Do you know if one can interview from outside South Africa?
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, I don`t know hey. But I think try your luck anyway!
how soon should you do the medical check, how about the police clearance
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
asap. Do them around this time (July/ Aug) so that when you send your application they are ready in time! I sent everything with my application all at once 😊
@Andiswafuthwa_
2 жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye thank you
What if i have a diploma I don't qualify?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
I think you *can* qualify please check ✨
what about varification of degree coz in other countries they want that
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
That`s right, but for JET not really. However, what I would advise is to have it verified/ certified/apostled in case you apply somehere else too.
@Andiswafuthwa_
2 жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye that's very helpful thank you so much
PLEAS ANSWER
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
What is your question?
They don't give any relocation package?
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
They do not. However, they do pay for your flight ✈️.
Hi dear hw did u get a icpc.
@Precimolobye
5 ай бұрын
Hi, what do you mean by “icpc”?
you dont have to send in a police clearance
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, no not right away, coz it takes a while. But do show that you’ve applied for it!
Hi, Precious! New sub here :) Thanks for this informative video! I will be applying for 2022 JET and have just finished the first draft of my SOP. I was wondering if you’re open to reading SOPs? I would love to have your feedback on mine. Thank you!
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for subscribing and watching 🙏🏽. Sure, I think I can avail myself for reading your SOPs . Just maybe dm me or email (in the description box /thing)
@shewolf3197
2 жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye I appreciate it! I’ve emailed you my SOP. 😊 Thanks again!
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
@@shewolf3197 🙌🏽
Hey Precious 💚 did they require recommendation letters on your application? If yes, where did you get those from since you were fresh from University.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yes they do. You have to give 2 letters. I got one from one of my tutors. And the other one from a university club that I was a part of. So anyone that you know that can vouch for you, should be good 😊
There is an age limit for the jet program? Because I am over 50 years old already and I am interested to apply for a jet program...
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
as far as I know, not really. You can still go for it!
Hey!! Does this mean you gotta study teaching?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Nope. I mentioned that you can have a degree in any field :)
@molebogengprecious2386
2 жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye okay sis Kea leboga
Is the interview virtual or in person
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Might be virtual :)
Do you expireance racisim/ignorace in japan
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Yes of course, unfortunately. But it’s experienced differently.
IN JAPAN DO THEY USE RANDS AND CAN U GO FOR UNI THERE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL HUH
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
In Japan, they use YEN not Rands. So you to exchange your money into yens before you go to Japan ( at a bank ) or at the airport 😃
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Yes of course! You can apply for university in Japan after high school! Many people have done it. Just Google search MEXT scholarship and other universities for “international students”
How long did it take you to learn that Japanese
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
My Japanese isn’t that great actually, check out my recent video on learning Japanese with Lebo! It took him 6 months
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
But me, maybe a year to be able to get around…barely
Hi Precious Is there age restriction?
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Hello 😃 … no there isn’t an age restriction.
@gcobisamajobela6983
Жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye Thank you 🙏🏾
Hey, I am currently a student at university and would like to teach English in Japan. I would like to know when you went to japan were you traveling with other JET workers on the same flight?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ebrahim, yes you do travel with other JETs because you are all booked on the same departure date and flight. If you have to quarantine, itll also be with other JETs too.
Hi there ❤️ I’d like to ask , are there any health conditions that could be barrier to teaching Japan and obtaining the visa
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
As far as I know, none. Just make sure you state in your application and that it can be treated/ maintained and importantly; it will not affect your work 💕
Do they accomodate someone with kids
@Precimolobye
Жыл бұрын
Yes of course!!
@kazimla5016
Жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye do they consider age I'm 51years
can you stay in a share house for maybe a month then move out? after how long does one get paid?
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yea definitely! Some people do that, and the pro with that is that you’re immediately surrounded by people so your chances of making friends right away are much higher!
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
After 30 days of your arrival in Japan, is when you get paid
do we have to be from an english speaking country? god i hate it
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
Yes we do! I know, I’m sorry 😣. I wish they could change their rules
@sametsume5614
2 жыл бұрын
@@Precimolobye :/ yup thats sad. i literally have a native level of english that i've built over the years but as it turns out i can't even use it at all in areas like this.
@Precimolobye
2 жыл бұрын
@@sametsume5614 yeah, that’s true. I understand. Perhaps look into another way of getting work somewhere.