Japanese-Language-Teachers Training Program to Accept Foreign Nationals (Japanese Language)

This program is a five-week training program for teachers of the Japanese language at overseas organizations that provide Japanese-language educational programs for those who come to Japan on the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker or Employment for Skill Development. The aim of the program is for the participants to improve their Japanese language. There will be NO lessons of Japanese-language teaching methodology.

Click here for application details (Application Instructions / Forms available for download)

Duration

FY2026：Tuesday, September 29, 2026 ～ Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (tentative)
FY2027：Tuesday, October 13, 2027 ～ Wednesday, November 18, 2027 (tentative) *Applications Open

Eligibility (FY2027)

Overseas organizations in countries listed below, that provide Japanese-language education for those who come to Japan on the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker or Employment for Skill Development. Applications are accepted only from institutions and organizations. Applications from individuals will not be accepted.

• Qualified Areas: Mongolia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan
• Japanese-language teaching experience: Individuals with the experience in teaching the Japanese language for one or more year.
• Japanese proficiency: Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels at the time of application;

1. (1) Level A2 or lower in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education(JFS)
2. (2) Level N4 or N5 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3 or 4 of the old JLPT, or their equivalent
   * This program does not apply to applicants who have B1 or higher in the JFS.

※Please refer to the application instructions for other conditions.

Description of the Program (FY2027)

<Japanese Language>

Using "IRODORI: Japanese for Life in Japan", developed by JFJLI, Urawa, as the main textbook, participants will improve their ability to communicate in Japanese, which is necessary for living in Japan.

<Understanding Japanese affairs, society and culture>

Participants will learn about the affairs, society and culture of Japan that are useful for life and work in the country.

Voices of Training Participants (Japanese only)

• 令和7（2025）年度外国人材受入れのための日本語教師研修（日本語）

Application Procedures

• For information on how to apply for the training program, please click here (Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language).
• Applications will be accepted electronically through the Japan Foundation’s Online Application Portal.