Acronyms

The JET Programme loves to use obscure acronyms, but unless you're familiar with those terms, it can seem like an entirely different language. Hopefully the following list will help alleviate some of your confusion once you become immersed in the world of JET.

Common JET Acronyms
AJET - The Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching

ALT - Assistant Language Teacher

ASL - Area Support Leader

BOE - Board of Education

CIR - Coordinator for International Relations

CLAIR - Council of Local Authorities for International Relations

CO - Contracting Organisation

ES - Elementary School

ESID - Every Situation Is Different

JET - The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme

JETAA - JET Programme Alumni Association

JHS - Junior High School

JTE - Japanese Teacher of English

MEXT - Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology

MIC - Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

MOFA - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

PA - Prefectural Advisor

SEA - Sports Exchange Advisor

SGL - Self-Support Group Leader

SHS - Senior High School

TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TESL - Teaching English as a Second Language

TOA - Tokyo Orientation Assistant