Training is provided to Japanese language teachers who are independently engaged in projects to resolve problems or challenges they face such as issues with the training materials or curriculum development, so that they can improve their specialist knowledge and techniques in order to complete their projects.
Applications as a team are accepted to accomplish certain projects. However, only 3 persons from each team can participate in the program.

※Please check the Program Guidelines of the Japan Foundation to download application form and instruction.

Duration

3 to 10 weeks
*Participants can choose the starting date and duration, but the starting date and duration other than the candidate's desired date and duration may be obliged to be offered depending on the project content and the availability of the Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa.

Eligibility

1. (1) Individuals who teach Japanese language at overseas educational organization.
2. (2) Individuals with more than 5 years of experience in teaching Japanese language.
3. (3) Individuals who have a proficiency in Japanese of Level N1 in the JLPT, Level 1 of the old JLPT, or their equivalent.
4. (4) Individuals who are 55 years old or under.

※Please refer to the application instructions for other conditions.

Description of the Program

Participants will carry out activities aimed at resolving issues while receiving special instruction in line with the project plan submitted during the application screening period.
Participants are requested to submit reports on the results of the training after the training’s completion. It is expected that results are ultimately made public and published, in the form of a textbook, curriculum, or academic paper.