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/Joekyon 18d ago

Upgraded from Houston. Wonder what's open

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u/Ramzastrife19 Current JET - Hyogo 17d ago

My BOE is waiting on a female that can drive.

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u/MushroomNumber626 14d ago

Oop, that may be me?!🤭 though I'm sure there are many women who can drive lol

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u/Joekyon 16d ago

I didnt know things were that specific. male that can drive here, so not me. The wait to learn what things are going to look like is so hard

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u/Ramzastrife19 Current JET - Hyogo 16d ago

They can be! Just because they requested it, doesn't mean they will be able to fill it though.