Japanese Language Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language

This program is designed to provide teachers of the Japanese language with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Japan and to improve the Japanese-language skills necessary for a teacher of the Japanese language. The training course will be conducted for approximately seven weeks. There will be no lessons on Japanese-language teaching methodologies or skills.

Duration

June 2, 2026 (Tue.) - July 23, 2026 (Thu.) (tentative)

Eligibility

Overseas educational organizations that offer Japanese-language education. Applications from individuals will not be accepted. Participants must satisfy the following conditions, in addition to “Eligibility [Common to All Courses]”.

1. (1) Individuals who teach Japanese language at overseas educational organization (Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under).
2. (2) Individuals with 6 or more months of experience in teaching Japanese language.
3. (3) Individuals who have a proficiency in Japanese of Level N4 or N5 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3 or 4 in the old JLPT, Level A2 in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS), or their equivalent.

※Please refer to the application instructions for other conditions.

Description of the Program

< Japanese Language>

Participants improve their proficiency using the Japanese language, which is necessary as teachers of Japanese language, through several language activities. Additionally, participants will develop their knowledge about Japanese language such as vocabulary and grammar.

< Japanese Culture/Japanese Society >

Participants will learn and experience Japanese culture and society that can be introduced to their Japanese-language classes through several ways such as lectures and workshops. In addition, field trip, visits to local schools and cultural demonstrations, such as a tea ceremony, are planned.