How I moved from South Africa to JAPAN: JET PROGRAM application TIPS| South African youtuber

[@tshegetsotshegetso998]

A person can watch you the whole day... U are so watchable, likeable..relatable..loveable...jaaa..before my english depletes further..nice one Ms Molobye🤗🤗🤗

[@Precimolobye]

Please do watch it all day! 🥺🥺😂I appreciate this comment so much! ♥️

[@joshuaradloff1070]

Thank you so so much for this!! Like this is exactly what I needed!!🤣💓🙏🙌 I'm 21, from Cape town and I'm currently learning Japanese by myself, I would absolutely love to go to Japan one day!!😭😭it would literally be a dream come true! I love Japan!

[@Precimolobye]

Hahaha that’s awesome! Continue learning Japanese, it’ll make all the difference! 💃🏽💃🏽

[@the_sojourner8756]

Hi Precious! I stumbled across your channel through a JET search and you’re so lovely! Right now I’m in waiting stages of my JET placement.

[@Precimolobye]

Hey 🌷 I hope you get placed right where you wanted! You have to tell me when you receive the news haha 💃🏽

[@dying_2_die977]

How long did it take it take you?

[@TwixBird]

You're an inspiration. I'm from Cape Town, doing my degree so that I can hopefully get into JET in 2 years' time. Keep us updated.

[@Precimolobye]

You can do it! Rooting for you!

[@TwixBird]

​@@PrecimolobyeI appreciate the support! If we're ever in Japan at the same time, I'll take you out for coffee 🎉

[@Dintle.w]

Thank you for recording this video, I had totally forgotten about the Jet Programme after graduating.

[@Precimolobye]

That’s great, that means you have/ had other options!!! 👌🏽😀

[@Dintle.w]

@@Precimolobye I typically come across South Korea and China when I search "teach English abroad" ...Japan doesn't always pop up first...but I will definitely look into the JET programme. I also would have liked to be able to leave in August, but based on the information you have provided, that might not happen, so will try to practice patience lol.🏆

[@awethufukula5064]

Yeey thank you for this video mami.🥺 Hope to see more of these.

[@Precimolobye]

If you have any questions, please do ask. and share, maybe someone wants to know too🥰Thanks for watching xx

[@awethufukula5064]

Another question. 1. Do you have to apostle any documents? On that big envelope is there anything else included besides you 3 applications? 3. Do they require the original degree certificate?

[@awethufukula5064]

Another thing, is the interview virtual or?

[@Precimolobye]

@@awethufukula5064 apostle? What’s that? … regarding a copy of your degree. You don’t get any documents back, so just make copies and have them certified. If you’re still In uni and haven’t graduated yet, your office can give you a letter detailing when you’re scheduled to graduate. That’s what I did.

[@Precimolobye]

@@awethufukula5064 Good question actually! Since we’re in the pandemic, it might be virtual (maybe via Zoom). But the same rules still apply 👌🏽

[@shinezkrishna7323]

Hi. Thank god i came across your channel. Regarding the medical health thing, do i have to go to a private hospital to get xrayed and tested for tuberculosis? Or i can just go to a general practictioners office? I don't have medical AID

[@shinezkrishna7323]

How much does the tb test and xray cost? I guess I'll have to go to like Netcare Milpark. Also I'm doing my final year, left with 2 modules. Is it worth it applying or i won't even be considered because I'll probably graduate around March/April 2025.

[@shinezkrishna7323]

Also, how long should the recommendation letter be? I've asked 2 professors. Can you help explain how it should be structured? They told me to write it myself and then take it to them for the school stamp and signature. Should the reference letter be handwritten or typed? Sorry for the million questions. I just don't want to make mistakes and applications open next month, but I've yet to get police clearance. I need reassurance that me being a student currently won't be a problem, leading to wasting money I don't have.

[@Precimolobye]

⁠@@shinezkrishna7323absolutely understand the not wanting to waste money aspect of it all! You’ve already applied for your police clearance, let them know you’ve applied for it and it’s on the way. They’re not too fussy if it hasn’t arrived yet (is there proof that you’ve applied for it? If so, attach it) Recommendation letter: preferably typed and just one page will suffice.

[@Precimolobye]

@@shinezkrishna7323Yes, it is worth applying. Btw, I also applied before graduation. Provide them with an intent to graduate letter which you can get from the admissions/ administration office of your uni

[@Precimolobye]

Regarding the health check, even public clinics/ hospitals do them right? You can do them there 😊

[@alexccen]

Thank you so much for all these tips! I'm sending in my application next week so hopefully I'll be there in 2022. Looking forward to checking out more of your content :)

[@Precimolobye]

Yay! Good luck with your application! 💃🏽💃🏽

[@alexccen]

@@Precimolobye Thank you!

[@pebetsemothapo3038]

May the odds be in our favor. I'm also delivering mine next week

[@Precimolobye]

@@pebetsemothapo3038 yoh guys! Goodluck hey. let me know how it goes xx

[@alexccen]

@@pebetsemothapo3038 putting on my manifestation hat right now! I'll see you next year when we depart for Japan :)

[@lancemt5074]

OMG you are so pretty sis! 🥺

[@Precimolobye]

💕 thanks sis!

[@KhumiNongTravelingandLifestyle]

Awesome Video homey. Let’s keep sharing our Japan 🇯🇵 experiences and help our fellow country kings and queens. I cannot imagine settling to be an unemployed liability and a black-tax thorn while there’s so many options. I hope to upload more videos soon on my channel and share this great opportunities 👌🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@Precimolobye]

That’s exactly why I created my channel 💕💕

[@Precimolobye]

Thanks for watching Khumi! 💕

[@jessicah.9962]

So glad to see a fellow South African going to Japan successfully! ❤ I wanted to ask, for the original documents that they ask for, did you just send them a certified photocopy? What counts as an original document to them?

[@Precimolobye]

@@jessicah.9962 Hi, the original documents they ask for, please note they won’t give/ return back. So you’re better off certifying them

[@Lad12355]

Hey sorry to bother But i have to courier my application, but the service is asking for a contact from the embassy so that they confirm that the parcel has been delivered. But idk who the contact is...

[@Precimolobye]

Hi there! A contact from the Embassy would be Mr. Ryan Keet, if they require an email address or contact, you can just attach the embassy contact details. Let me know if that helps ✨

[@hlengiwezibula7125]

Patiently waiting for your next video. :-)

[@Precimolobye]

Thanks for watching 🤗🤗. Coming soon soon!

[@spacee_greyy715]

Another banger🙏🙃

[@Precimolobye]

Thanks for watching 😘😘and share. xx

[@LungileNgcobo]

So informative! Thanks babes ♥️✨

[@Precimolobye]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it informative 🤗

[@haleyurlacher5434]

Im nervous for this years application 😭 but excited

[@Precimolobye]

Why are you nervous? You can do it!! 🙌🏼

[@lefamokgatle2489]

💯🙌🏾I WAS HERE

[@Precimolobye]

💃🏽

[@loyisobooi5040]

Hi thanks for the amazing and informative video I really appreciate it a lot,but I've got a question for you relating to the JET Programme.

[@Precimolobye]

Thanks for watching Shori 🙏🏽 what’s the question?

[@loyisobooi5040]

@@Precimolobye Congratulations by the way So can I apply for this with only a metric certificate?

[@Jack_to_Japan]

Great video! Very informative!

[@Precimolobye]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏽

[@Andiswafuthwa_]

Hey precious, there's a part that talks about the attachment of original documents in the application, could you please clarify that for me

[@Precimolobye]

Ntando, I think what they mean is any papers that you you didn’t make copies of… does that answer your question? 😊

[@Andiswafuthwa_]

@@Precimolobye yes bbe thank you so much🥰🥰🥰

[@Precimolobye]

@@Andiswafuthwa_ 🌻 pleasure all the best

[@swisdom9117]

You look so adorable!

[@Precimolobye]

Thank you so much for watching! Happy new year✨

[@World_Overcomer]

Hey Presh, quick question...the application form says "The application should be typed if possible, or neatly handwritten in block letters", and the checklist form or guide form says "The original form should be filled in blue ink" Does this mean I need to fill in the form in blue ink if I'm doing it by pen and can stick with black if I'm typing it? Reason I ask this is because the form is PDF and there is no other colour except black when typing on a PDF Thank you in advance for your response 😊

[@Precimolobye]

Hi! Yes, if handwritten then use blue ink. Trust your gut, and read everything again. you'll be fine! xx

[@World_Overcomer]

Thank you 😊, you don't want to know how many times I have read my Statement of Purpose🤣...

[@Precimolobye]

@@World_Overcomer 😂😂 the statement of purpose is your fighter honestly, it’ll get you through the door. So make it great! All the best!

[@minenhlenokwanda3626]

New sub this is sooo informative thank you♥️

[@Precimolobye]

Yay ✨✨ glad it’s useful!

[@kitsoyaonephatudi1274]

I would love to meet you when I get to Japan. Le nna ke Motswana oo tswang Mafikeng.

[@Precimolobye]

Of course, why not! ✨

[@nonhlanhlasibiya918]

They don't give any relocation package?

[@Precimolobye]

They do not. However, they do pay for your flight ✈️.

[@Andiswafuthwa_]

how soon should you do the medical check, how about the police clearance

[@Precimolobye]

asap. Do them around this time (July/ Aug) so that when you send your application they are ready in time! I sent everything with my application all at once 😊

[@Andiswafuthwa_]

@@Precimolobye thank you

[@luciamokoena4259]

Hey Precious, do you do medicals when you get to Japan too? Like blood work and all that?

[@Precimolobye]

Nope not at all. In Japan you just go straight to work after quarantine…. Everything should be done in South Africa 🤗

[@luciamokoena4259]

Thank you I appreciate your response, let me go apply 💃

[@Precimolobye]

@@luciamokoena4259 all the best 🌻

[@oloratosebego8377]

Thank you Precious. My doc already filled the docs with a black pen...Kante what pen is supposed to be used?

[@bongikhumalo6784]

Hi Precious. Are blood tests conducted on arrival on Japan? Or they only did Covid tests and quarantine? What if you are a chronic diabetes applicant, will that hinder an application?

[@Precimolobye]

Hi Bongi, blood tests are not done at all as far as I know. Nope, it won’t hinder your application as long as it’s not life threatening and you can still take care of yourself. There are jets who do have medical requirements, so just make sure they know about it and that medicine will be accessible should you be accepted. 😊

[@bongikhumalo6784]

@@Precimolobye Thank you so much for your reply and for the clearance. Much appreciated.💫

[@madida1110]

IN JAPAN DO THEY USE RANDS AND CAN U GO FOR UNI THERE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL HUH

[@Precimolobye]

In Japan, they use YEN not Rands. So you to exchange your money into yens before you go to Japan ( at a bank ) or at the airport 😃

[@Precimolobye]

Yes of course! You can apply for university in Japan after high school! Many people have done it. Just Google search MEXT scholarship and other universities for “international students”

[@tsebonchabeleng1514]

Thank you so much for the video✨ What if you want to go there with a friend or boyfriend? It can be intimidating moving to a foreign country alone at times

[@Precimolobye]

It can be intimidating. But also very freeing…it depends. Usually moving with someone has the most benefits I’d say! 😊😊

[@Precimolobye]

Maybe you can both apply for the program! Goodluck!

[@tsebonchabeleng1514]

Thank you❤️

[@The-Don374]

Bashimane

[@sizakelenkabinde1508]

Please maybe make another video where you tell us about your day in a life of an ALT/JET teacher and most def the cost of living there in relation to the R32 000 offered there. Also, the 20k you brought with you did it also cover rent or you had another one for rent and how much was it?

[@Precimolobye]

Nice suggestions, thanks!😊 The R20k I brought covered everything , including my rent.

[@iam_mmangalisoo7679]

This was helpful a lot. I enjoyed it , especially where you say your English got depleted 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣. Keep them coming, we need more and more, We get to learn about JAPAN AND JET program through you.

[@Precimolobye]

Haha 😂it really does happen. Thanks for watching! Share with anyone who may want info!

[@sivuyisiwegilili3424]

Hey hun, thanks for sharing! After one month of working what is included in your paycheck exactly? just your first salary, or also your deposit/airplane ticket?? thanks x

[@Precimolobye]

Hello! It’s just your salary

[@pelonomifinger4482]

Hi babes. Do you think having tattoos will affect my application? I have one medium sized one on my outer hand and a heart with a semi-colon on my outer wrist.

[@Precimolobye]

Hey ✨ are you able to conceal them? If yes, then this shouldn’t be a problem. If not, then it might hey 🙁 askies

[@pelonomifinger4482]

@@Precimolobye 😞. Also I wanted to know if you perhaps remember where you had to fill in your application with a blue pen? I’ve searched for that instruction but I can’t find it.

[@tshegomaps1458]

Hey babes ,so I have to send my original degree certificate and police clearance certificate? Or just make copies ?

[@Precimolobye]

Unless stated otherwise, you just have to make certified copies. But maybe the police clearance you should send the original. Good luck 🌸

[@ntaolenglebitsa5829]

I love the quality of your camera, what do you use?

[@Precimolobye]

Thank you, I use my iPhone 12 😊

[@Andiswafuthwa_]

what about varification of degree coz in other countries they want that

[@Precimolobye]

That`s right, but for JET not really. However, what I would advise is to have it verified/ certified/apostled in case you apply somehere else too.

[@Andiswafuthwa_]

@@Precimolobye that's very helpful thank you so much

[@straightalk-ux7im]

Hi dear hw did u get a icpc.

[@Precimolobye]

Hi, what do you mean by “icpc”?

[@petermono]

How did you get into Japan when i was told no one can enter Japan unless they were a returning foreign national (from my local Japanese Embassy) during the pandemic.

[@Precimolobye]

Before the pandemic :)

[@ruthvalentine9589]

Can I ask you what process you followed to withdraw your pension fund when you left Japan. Do they pay it to you on resignation or do you need to wait until retirement age to receive it from Japan?

[@holyspaces]

Hi Precious Is there age restriction?

[@Precimolobye]

Hello 😃 … no there isn’t an age restriction.

[@holyspaces]

@@Precimolobye Thank you 🙏🏾

[@fulumukosi1761]

Do you know if one can interview from outside South Africa?

[@Precimolobye]

Hmmm, I don`t know hey. But I think try your luck anyway!

[@sizakelenkabinde1508]

So the interview won't be virtual? With the share house, do you pay rent there and who are these people you'll be sharing with, is it fellow teachers or complete strangers? And as for rent do I pay for rent through out?

[@Precimolobye]

The interview might be virtual actually. But the same rules would still apply.

[@Precimolobye]

Yeah you pay rent, every month. If you're in a sharehouse its usually mixed nationalities including other local Japanese people too....But again, it depends on where you're located

[@tsebonchabeleng1514]

What about holidays? When can you go home for holidays?

[@Precimolobye]

August holidays are usually long enough to go home. And December holidays too.

[@fortunatojanuto5483]

There is an age limit for the jet program? Because I am over 50 years old already and I am interested to apply for a jet program...

[@Precimolobye]

as far as I know, not really. You can still go for it!

[@kazimla5016]

Do they accomodate someone with kids

[@Precimolobye]

Yes of course!!

[@kazimla5016]

@@Precimolobye do they consider age I'm 51years

[@spacee_greyy715]

We want that video please

[@Precimolobye]

Yhuu the wifi was strezzing me!

[@variadi]

I'm pretty scared. I'm not really an intellectual person but coming to this country has always been a dream of mine and I feel like that is what keeps me hoping for one day I touch Japanese soil.

[@Precimolobye]

That’s awesome to hear! 😀 your dream will come true soon.

[@dimensia6942]

Hey. Hope you’re well. Can I ask, which institution did you do your TEFL course through and which other institutions can you recommend that the JET Programme will accept

[@Precimolobye]

Hi, If you do a tefl which I would recommend you do , but don’t necessarily need for JET. (For other programs you do need) but anyone that is accredited will be fine. A 120 hour certificate will do too

[@artymusoke1352]

jho u got any tips for business owners? the JET contract for successful applicants says no business and profit making schemes to be done while in japan...so can my company (in home country) lie dormant or am i supposed to deregister and remove my name from all company things while on JET?

[@Precimolobye]

I think that’d be too hasty…it just means that you shouldn’t get money that would reflect and get taxed in JP. Plenty of people have side hustles discreetly I think.

[@nompilosibiya8373]

Thank you so much sis 💞

[@Precimolobye]

Goodluck!! ✨✨✨

[@paballoletshabo2763]

Should both reference letters come from the University? Can the other one come from your employer?

[@Precimolobye]

Yes of course! They can come from an employer too.

[@molebogengprecious2386]

Hey!! Does this mean you gotta study teaching?

[@Precimolobye]

Nope. I mentioned that you can have a degree in any field :)

[@molebogengprecious2386]

@@Precimolobye okay sis Kea leboga

[@riridances7743]

Hello thank you for making this video I also anyed to ask do they allow you to come with kids cause I have a child a daughter actually I am done with my degree I once taught for a year so I am sure of what I am doing and know what I am doing

[@Precimolobye]

Yes you can. Your daughter is a dependent. Also,there are Facebook groups for JETs with families who share resources and with each other .

[@farahkhan5445]

Any tips on the statement of purpose? I'm so nervous to start writing it! :(

[@Precimolobye]

Basically you have to show that how the JET program will help you, how you’ll be a cultural ambassador for your country, how useful you’ll be, and how adaptable you are/ have been thus far (let them know that you’ll be able to handle living in JP)… if you’re still worried you can DM me 😊💃🏽

[@marcute7899]

Thank you so much ma'am!

[@Precimolobye]

Of course!💃🏽💃🏽

[@snenhlanhlaqwabr6499]

What if i have a diploma I don't qualify?

[@Precimolobye]

I think you *can* qualify please check ✨

[@MixoDawn]

Thank you for the video. Is the an age limit or anyone can apply?

[@Precimolobye]

Thank you for watching Mizo! Anyone can apply 🌻

[@LungileNgcobo]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Precimolobye]

💕

[@pxlrad]

Can you graduate from a community college? Like graduating with your bachelors at a an accredited college?

[@Precimolobye]

I believe so! :)

[@sindimotsoeneng8290]

Hi girl You’re so pretty 🥰 Can you recommend other SA youtubers in Japan

[@Precimolobye]

Thank you Sindi 😊… @Pendrippingtravel just landed in Japan. Check her out

[@KhumiNongTravelingandLifestyle]

@Sindi Motsoeneng; I’m also a South African KZbinr in Japan 🇯🇵 😅😅😅.

[@sindimotsoeneng8290]

@@KhumiNongTravelingandLifestyle let me go subscribe then 🥰

[@KhumiNongTravelingandLifestyle]

@@sindimotsoeneng8290 welcome sis ❤👌🏾

[@peachesbuys9276]

Does it matter what subjects u did in high school?

[@Toaster414-t9m]

How long did it take you to learn that Japanese

[@Precimolobye]

My Japanese isn’t that great actually, check out my recent video on learning Japanese with Lebo! It took him 6 months

[@Precimolobye]

But me, maybe a year to be able to get around…barely

[@Toaster414-t9m]

Your Japanese it’s 😚🥰👌👌👌wow

[@Precimolobye]

Thank you hahah although its still got a long way to go.

[@joyviemagno4671]

After one year of contract do you still have a chance to renew your contract to teach again as an ALT in Japan. Or you will need to re apply again on JET program and do the same process? Thank you.

[@Precimolobye]

Yes you do! JET runs for 5 years max. After that you can find a similar job elsewhere I believe 😊 Reapplication for the jet program is possible after a number of years too ( forgot how many)

[@saadiqah8781]

🧡

[@Precimolobye]

🙏🏽🌸🌸

[@Dr.M.Y.C]

Is the interview virtual or in person

[@Precimolobye]

Might be virtual :)

[@senhoralitchfield]

I have been binge watching your videos and you articulate yourself so well.!! When you applied for the JET Programme, were you already in possession of the TEFL certificate? I'm applying for it but haven't finished my classes. Do you think that'll hinder my chances?

[@Precimolobye]

Thanks so much 😊. Nope for JET you don’t need the tefl, but it may help you when doing the actual teaching. So it won’t hinder your application!

[@senhoralitchfield]

@@Precimolobye thank you so much sis❤️. Your speedy response means a lot as well

[@kgalalelokg1252]

Hi, sorry for butting in but which Institution did you do your tefl at?

[@senhoralitchfield]

@@kgalalelokg1252 hey. I used daddy deals. They gave me various institutions and I chose the one that best fit my pocket

[@kazimla5016]

What is the age limit

[@pebetsemothapo3038]

I wanted to hear from a South African

[@Precimolobye]

Glad you found the channel!

[@zp1167]

you dont have to send in a police clearance

[@Precimolobye]

Hi, no not right away, coz it takes a while. But do show that you’ve applied for it!

[@ntandoyenkosimlaba7303]

Life saver

[@Precimolobye]

🤎 thank you for watching 🫶🏼

[@shewolf3197]

Hi, Precious! New sub here :) Thanks for this informative video! I will be applying for 2022 JET and have just finished the first draft of my SOP. I was wondering if you’re open to reading SOPs? I would love to have your feedback on mine. Thank you!

[@Precimolobye]

Hey! Thanks for subscribing and watching 🙏🏽. Sure, I think I can avail myself for reading your SOPs . Just maybe dm me or email (in the description box /thing)

[@shewolf3197]

@@Precimolobye I appreciate it! I’ve emailed you my SOP. 😊 Thanks again!

[@Precimolobye]

@@shewolf3197 🙌🏽

[@madida1110]

PLEAS ANSWER

[@Precimolobye]

What is your question?

[@Andiswafuthwa_]

can you stay in a share house for maybe a month then move out? after how long does one get paid?

[@Precimolobye]

Yea definitely! Some people do that, and the pro with that is that you’re immediately surrounded by people so your chances of making friends right away are much higher!

[@Precimolobye]

After 30 days of your arrival in Japan, is when you get paid

[@khethukuthulasibiya154]

Hey Precious 💚 did they require recommendation letters on your application? If yes, where did you get those from since you were fresh from University.

[@Precimolobye]

Yes they do. You have to give 2 letters. I got one from one of my tutors. And the other one from a university club that I was a part of. So anyone that you know that can vouch for you, should be good 😊

[@ebrahiemreynolds5621]

Hey, I am currently a student at university and would like to teach English in Japan. I would like to know when you went to japan were you traveling with other JET workers on the same flight?

[@Precimolobye]

Hi Ebrahim, yes you do travel with other JETs because you are all booked on the same departure date and flight. If you have to quarantine, itll also be with other JETs too.

[@lesedibaloyi2904]

Hi there ❤️ I’d like to ask , are there any health conditions that could be barrier to teaching Japan and obtaining the visa

[@Precimolobye]

As far as I know, none. Just make sure you state in your application and that it can be treated/ maintained and importantly; it will not affect your work 💕

[@sametsume5614]

do we have to be from an english speaking country? god i hate it

[@Precimolobye]

Yes we do! I know, I’m sorry 😣. I wish they could change their rules

[@sametsume5614]

@@Precimolobye :/ yup thats sad. i literally have a native level of english that i've built over the years but as it turns out i can't even use it at all in areas like this.

[@Precimolobye]

@@sametsume5614 yeah, that’s true. I understand. Perhaps look into another way of getting work somewhere.