Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language

Training Program of six weeks duration, which is designed to improve the teaching methodology and deepen their knowledge of Japan. There will be NO lessons for improving Japanese-language skills.

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

Duration

FY2026

• (Summer Course) Tuesday, July 14, 2026 ～ Thursday, August 27, 2026
• (Winter Course) Tuesday, January 19, 2027 ～ Thursday, March 4, 2027

FY2027*Applications Open

• Tuesday, July 13, 2027 ～ Thursday, August 26, 2027

Eligibility (FY2027)

• Individuals who teach Japanese language at overseas educational organization (Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under).
• Japanese-language teaching experience: Individuals with more than 5 years of experience in teaching Japanese language.
• Japanese proficiency: Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels at the time of application:

1. (1) Level B1 or higher in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS)
2. (2) Level N3 or higher in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 2 of the old JLPT, or their equivalent

※Please refer to the application instructions for other conditions.

Voices of Training Participants (Japanese only)

• 令和7（2025）年度海外日本語教師教授法研修（夏期）
• 令和7（2025）年度海外日本語教師教授法研修（秋期）
• 令和7（2025）年度海外日本語教師教授法研修（冬期）
• 令和6（2024）年度 海外日本語教師教授法総合研修（夏期）
• 令和6（2024）年度海外日本語教師教授法総合研修（秋期）

Description of the Program (FY2027)

< 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, are planned.

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.