🌏 JETPrep High School
March – May 2026
Where Can Japanese Take You?
Curious what your learning could actually lead to?
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JETPrep High School helps you explore real stories, real paths, and real possibilities — beyond the classroom.
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Inspired by global opportunities like the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, this experience introduces you to the kinds of journeys language can open — from studying abroad to living and working in Japan and beyond.
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About 1–2 hours total + optional live sessions
🎥 Watch This First (90 Seconds)
A quick overview of what this program is — and why it matters.
Meet the People You’ll Learn From
Real people. Real stories. Real possibilities.
You’ll hear from people who were once where you are now —
and chose to explore what Japanese could become for them.
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There’s no one way to use Japanese — just a few possibilities to inspire you.
You don’t have to have it all figured out — just start exploring.
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JETPrep Facilitator
Grace Evans
Started as a high school Japanese learner and hosted an exchange student — now helps students explore what their interests could become.
Former JET Participant (Hokkaido)
Queena Xu
Lived in rural Japan for 5 years, teaching all ages and trying new things like skiing and taiko drumming.
Former JET Participant (Kochi)
Robbie Hunkins
Taught in Japan and explored the country — from school life to outdoor adventures.
Former JET Participant (Aomori)
Tesia Batts
​Turned her experience living in Japan into a career helping others travel there and explore the world.
Former JET Participant (Aomori)
Michael Larson
Now a professor in Japan, showing how one experience abroad can shape your future.
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Current JET Participant (Ehime)
Rosella Manja Vaughn
Currently teaching senior high school students in Japan and in her second year living abroad. She has also lived in Germany and enjoys exploring new cultures and trying new things.
Former JET Participant (Aomori)
Steven MacWhinnie
​Lived and worked in Japan for over five years and now teaches at a university in Aomori. He has taught students of all ages and continues learning Japanese every day while building a life and community in Japan.
Former JET Participant (Aomori)
Genevieve Murphy
​Taught in Japan and now works in international education, helping students and teachers connect across cultures. She is passionate about global learning, student voice, and meaningful connection.
Former JET Participant (Kochi)
Aaron Woolfolk
Started his journey in Japan and went on to become an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and director. His work connects stories across cultures and has been shared around the world.
About JETPrep High School
If you’re studying Japanese and wondering where this could actually lead — you’re not alone.
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JETPrep High School is a free, flexible program that helps you explore how Japanese connects to real opportunities and real people.
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This isn’t another class.
No grades.
No tests.
No pressure.
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Instead, you’ll explore possibilities through reflection, conversation, and real stories from people who have used Japanese in different ways.
Who This Is For
This might be for you if…
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• you’re currently studying Japanese (any level)
• you sometimes wonder where Japanese could actually take you
• you’re curious about Japan beyond anime, classwork, or textbooks
• you want to explore future possibilities — without having everything figured out
• you enjoy thinking, reflecting, and having real conversations
You don’t need to know your future yet.
No fluency required.
Curiosity is enough.
What You’ll Do
• short, self-paced activities to explore your interests
• 4 live sessions with JET alumni and professionals
• conversations with students from other schools
• explore real paths connected to Japan and global careers
• build a personal reflection portfolio you can use later
Everything is designed to feel engaging — not overwhelming.
You choose how much you participate.
Live sessions: March–May 2026
Why It’s Different
This isn’t about choosing a career.
It’s not about pressure or having the “right” answers.
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It’s about possibility.
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You’ll:
• discover what your interests could become
• recognize the skills you’re already building
• grow confidence in your voice and perspective
You don’t need a plan.
You just need a place to explore.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end, you’ll have:
• more confidence in yourself as a learner
• a clearer sense of direction and possibility
• better language to talk about your interests and growth
• a personal reflection portfolio
• a certificate of completion
Most importantly:
You’ll understand that studying Japanese matters — even before fluency.
Ready to Explore?
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Just start with curiosity.
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Joining gives you access to the program and live sessions.
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Takes just a minute to join.
Participation is free during the pilot.
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Curious about going to Japan in the future?
We’re beginning to design a future high school travel experience in Japan — and would love your input.
Supported by a Japan Foundation New York Education Grant
Program developed by Positive Global Learning