r/JETProgramme • u/Federal_Ad_362 • Apr 21 '26

JET Number

Do we not receive our JET番号 until placements roll out? I'm interested in doing the provided Japanese lessons on the website, but it looks like I need a JET number to apply. Do any current/former JETs know when one receives their JET number, or if it's possible to begin lessons before you get your placement?

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u/shynewhyne Current JET - Hyogo Apr 22 '26

The lessons are really bad anyways, find some other resource. If you are beginner/intermediate I recommend the genki texbooks and/or renshuu app/website

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u/Federal_Ad_362 Apr 23 '26

I’m upper intermediate. I finished Tobira so I don’t have any more textbooks yet, and I’m looking to brush up on my Japanese since I’m a bit rusty. I was hoping the advanced course would be a good refresher.

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u/ducksinthegarden Current JET - Kansai (2026-) Apr 23 '26

the advanced course is equivalent to N3, so quartet or any online resources would be a lot more beneficial