The Japanese Language Programme for High School Students The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Kansai The Japan Foundation London Language Centre is delighted to inform teachers of Japanese about the Japanese Language Programme for High School Students, offering three UK students of Japanese the opportunity to spend two weeks at the Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute in Kansai, Japan, this summer.
Purpose:
The programme aims to offer outstanding students of Japanese language at high schools abroad the opportunity to visit Japan and to deepen their understanding of the Japanese language, culture and society, for the purpose of further encouragement of their study of the Japanese language.
Period:
3 July to 18 July 2007
Location:
The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Kansai
Contents of the Programme:
Lectures on the Japanese language, social and cultural aspects of Japan;
Visits to cultural and historical sites;
Exchanges with Japanese high school students;
Home-stay;
Eligibility:
Eligible to apply for this programme are those who
are between 15 and 18 years old (as of 3 July 2007), and are presently studying Japanese language at a UK Secondary School;
have grade 4 in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test or possess equal ability in the Japanese language to accomplish this programme;
have not stayed in Japan for more than 7 days in the past 5 years;
have no other plans to visit Japan for study or training except under this programme;
have not completed compulsory education in Japan;
have nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan; and hold UK nationality or permanent residency;
are in good physical and mental health;
Please note that we can only accept 3 applications from each school.
Other:
Air tickets, accommodation, meals, insurance, and other expenses will be paid by the Japan Foundation.
Information and application forms:
For further information on the programme and the Japanese language Institute in Kansai, go to http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/kansai/programs/e_haw.html
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/kansai/institute/e_institute.html
As attachments are not permitted on jle-uk, please go to the JFLLC website
http://www.jpf.org.uk/language/teaching_grant.php where you can download an application form.
