🌏 JETPrep High School -
For Educators
Best for teachers who want to help students explore where Japanese can take them — beyond the classroom.
JETPrep High School is a free, flexible enrichment experience that helps students connect their Japanese studies to real people, real pathways, and future possibilities.
It’s designed to fit easily alongside what you’re already teaching — with short, self-paced activities, optional live sessions with guest speakers, and guided reflection.
Inspired by global pathways such as the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, this experience helps students begin to see how language can open doors — both in Japan and beyond.
We’re building this alongside educators — and your insight helps shape what this can become for students.
👉 No additional grading. No extra curriculum load. Just an opportunity for students to explore what their learning could become.
🎥 Welcome for Educators
👉 If you’re wondering “what exactly is this?” — this is the best place to start.
This short video provides a quick overview of:
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what the program is
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how students participate
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how it can fit into your classroom, club, or enrichment setting
No extra grading. No additional curriculum load.
Just an invitation to explore.
Developed by Positive Global Learning with support from a Japan Foundation New York Education Grant.
Meet the People Your Students Will Learn From
Real experiences. Real perspectives. Real-world connections.
You’ll hear from educators, professionals, and former JET participants who bring real-world global experience into their work — and into the classroom.
Their stories help students connect language learning to real opportunities, careers, and cultural understanding beyond the classroom.
These voices help students see not just what they are learning — but why it matters.
There’s no one way students will use what they learn — but with the right exposure, they begin to see what’s possible.
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🧭 WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS
JETPrep High School is not a Japanese language course.
It is a flexible enrichment experience that helps students explore what Japanese can lead to.
Students use this program to:
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connect Japanese to real-world opportunities
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hear from people who have studied, lived, or worked in Japan
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reflect on their interests, strengths, and future possibilities
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build confidence talking about their learning and goals
This program works as a bridge between classroom learning and real-life pathways.
👉 It is not designed to teach Japanese — it is designed to give meaning to learning it.
🌱 WHAT STUDENTS DO — AND WHAT THEY GAIN
Students participate flexibly and at their own pace.
👉 This experience is designed to move students from curiosity → to clarity about what their Japanese learning can become.
Through the program, students:
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complete short self-paced reflection activities
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join optional live sessions with JET alumni, educators, and professionals
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connect with other students studying Japanese
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explore how language learning connects to study, travel, and careers
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create optional reflection pieces they can use for future opportunities
By the end of the program, students develop:
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stronger confidence in themselves as learners
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a clearer sense of direction and possibility
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language to describe their interests and growth
🧑🏫 HOW TEACHERS CAN USE IT
JETPrep High School is designed to be flexible and easy to integrate.
Teachers may choose to:
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introduce the program briefly in class
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share the link with interested students
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connect a live session or reflection to classroom discussion
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use student reflections as optional portfolio or discussion pieces
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explore the Educator Module for ideas and resources
Students may participate independently or as part of a class or club.
👉 You can be as involved — or as hands-off — as you’d like.
Educators also receive:
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access to the free Educator Preview Kit
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optional educator webinars and support sessions
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ready-to-share student invitation materials
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updates as the pilot grows
No required grading. No additional planning. No extra curriculum load.
Easy way to share with students
If you have students who are curious about Japan, feel free to share this short interest survey with them.
It helps us understand what students are most interested in and shape future travel opportunities in a way that’s meaningful for them.
👉 High School Student Interest Survey (2–3 minutes)
https://forms.gle/WWeXR5gQaxgeYwCL9
Quick message you can copy and paste:
We came across this opportunity for students interested in Japan.
If you’re curious about travel, language, or future opportunities, this short survey (2–3 minutes) helps shape a future program:
https://forms.gle/WWeXR5gQaxgeYwCL9
👉 You’re welcome to adjust this message to fit your classroom or share it however works best for your students.
🤝 BUILDING THIS TOGETHER
JETPrep High School is currently in a pilot phase.
We are building this program alongside educators and welcome feedback to help make it as meaningful and effective as possible for you and your students.
We’re also gathering student input through a short interest survey to help guide future program development.
🚀 READY TO EXPLORE?
If this feels like a good fit for your students, you are warmly welcome to explore the program and preview the educator resources.
👉 Takes less than 2 minutes to preview.
Student participation is free during the pilot thanks to support from the Japan Foundation New York Education Grant.
Supported by a Japan Foundation New York Education Grant
Program developed by Positive Global Learning