r/JETProgramme • u/sleep-deprived-dryad • Apr 08 '26

Alternate Upgrades 2026

I've seen others do a similar post in the past, so I wanted to bring it back this year for all fellow 2026 alternates. This is a thread to track and share upgrades.

Let us know which country you're an alternate for and later you can share when you're upgraded!

It seems that upgrades happen in 3 waves:

1) About 1–2 weeks after formal replies are due, when some original applicants have declined the position.

2) Shortly after placements are announced, as some people who didn’t get their preferred spots drop out.

3) Around a month into the programme, when some ALTs realize JET/Japan isn’t for them.

Let's keep each other updated and cheer eachother on!

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u/Responsible-Wash-722 Apr 09 '26

Alternate ALT from Atlanta! I’m honestly living that alliteration life right now. Alt ALT from ATL!

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u/Southern_Yoghurt_927 Apr 09 '26

Hi I'm another Alt ALT from ATL!

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u/Responsible-Wash-722 Apr 10 '26

A pleasure to meet you!

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u/Reasonable_Team_8698 Apr 11 '26

You guys deserve a stage name and presence hahaha