[Program overview]
The program is open to middle schools outside of Japan that teach a Japanese curriculum. This program invites students studying Japanese at overseas schools and their accompanying teachers to Japan for international exchanges and intercultural experiences in Japanese with Japanese students of the same age.
The program consists of two components.
1）Preparatory training in Japan for overseas teachers
Duration:
Nov 13-Dec 1, 2023 (tentative)
Participant per school:
1 Japanese teacher
Training content:
Teaching methods to help students to prepare for their visit, experiencing a school visit, etc.
Planned support:
Return airfare to Japan; departure and airport taxes; Japan visa fee; accommodation, meals and activities (including training and travel) while in Japan; international travellers’ insurance
2）Japanese Language Exchange Program:
Duration:
May 8-21, 2024 (tentative)
Participant per school:
4 students and 1 accompanying teacher (participation of school officials in addition to the 1 accompanying teacher is not permitted)
Number of schools:
Around 10 schools
Program content:
School visits, cultural and social experiences, exchange events, etc. (There may be a homestay.)
Planned support:
Return airfare to Japan; departure and airport taxes; Japan visa fee; accommodation, meals and activities (including training and travel) while in Japan; international travellers’ insurance
[Application Period]
Jan 6 – Feb 20, 2023
Completed original application documents need to arrive at The Japan Foundation, Sydney’s office by post.
[Outcome Notification]
June 2022
[Website]
Further information including eligibility, the guidelines and the application forms, go to https://www.hakuhodofoundation.or.jp/en/globalnetwork/ after Jan 6, 2023.
[Enquiries]
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
(02) 8239 0055
