Application and Screening Procedure for
The Japanese Language Programme for High School Students
Programme Venue: The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Kansai
Step one:
To make sure candidates have adequate language proficiency, students who have not received A* or A in GCSE Japanese are required to take the Sushi Test, an online test administered by the Japan Foundation. Candidates are expected to score more than 85/100.
If you want to apply for the programme but do not have a grade A or A* at GCSE Japanese, please contact Christopher Shone at [email protected] or telephone 020 7436 6698. We will then send you more details of how to take the Sushi Test.
Step two:
Return the following documents to the JFLLC at the address below:
1) Application form from the JFLLC, to be filled in by the student and the teacher;
2) Self-Introduction Form from Kansai Centre, to be filled in by the student;
3) Formal Application Form from Kansai Centre, to be filled in by the student;
4) Schedule for telephone interviews form from the JFLLC, to be filled in by the student and the teacher;
5) Student’s GCSE Japanese certificate or sushi test certificate
The above documents will form the basis of a screening process by the JFLLC. The deadline for returning the forms is Friday, 24th April 2009.
Step three:
We will contact the students’ teachers around the 24th April, to let them know if their students have got through to the telephone interview stage. We will also arrange the exact time of the telephone
interviews.
Step four:
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by the JFLLC Advisor over the telephone on 27th, 28th or 29th April. The interview will take the following format:
• The student will be called by a member of the Japan Foundation London Language Centre administrative staff, and quickly briefed for the interview (in English)
• The student will then be transferred to a Japanese language advisor, who will conduct the interview (around 10 minutes - entirely in Japanese)
• The student will then be transferred back to the administrative staff to close the interview (in English) There is no need for your student to do any special preparation for the Japanese part of the interview, as this will be up to the level of GCSE Japanese. However, please bear in mind that neither the student’s teacher nor other applicants should be with the student during the interview.
Step five:
We will contact the two successful candidates within one week of the telephone interview. Successful candidates will then need to visit their local GP for a health examination and have to submit a
Certificate of Health. Please note, the Japan Foundation cannot pay for any health examination costs.
If you have any questions, please contact Christopher Shone at [email protected] The Japan Foundation London Language Centre
Russell Square House 10 – 12 Russell Square
London WC1B 5EH
Tel 020 7436 6698 Fax 020 7323 4888 e-mail: [email protected]
