Training Programs for Teachers of the Japanese Language

The Institute invites Japanese-language teachers from all levels of education (primary, secondary, and higher education) to general language schools (for adults and young children), to attend training programs on the Japanese language, and teaching methods as well as current topics in Japan, with the hope of strengthening the education in the Japanese language overseas. The application deadline for the programs is December 2, 2025, 13:00 (Japan Standard Time).

Information about application for fiscal year 2026 is available now.

Download Application Instructions / Forms: Japanese-Language Education Overseas [Language]

Prospective applicants should submit their applications through the Online Application Portal: Online Application Portal (Login)

Eligibility [Common to All Courses]

Overseas educational organizations that offer Japanese language education. Applications from individuals will not be accepted. Participants must satisfy the following conditions. There are additional conditions for each training program. Please check the additional conditions in the individual application instructions.

  1. (1) Teachers of the Japanese language who have an employment relationship with the applying organization where it is agreed that they will continue to work after completing this program. Individuals who are not working at an overseas educational organization teaching the Japanese language or who are studying to become Japanese-language teachers at the time of application are not eligible;
  2. (2) Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan;
    * Taiwanese are eligible to apply for this program
  3. (3) Individuals who have not completed their compulsory education (nine years of elementary and junior high school) in Japan;
  4. (4) Individuals who have no mental or physical conditions that would impede participation in the program;
  5. (5) Please check the individual application instructions for additional conditions regarding countries covered by each program, Japanese-language teaching experience, Japanese-language proficiency, and past participation in onsite Japanese-language training programs, etc.

* Please check the following websites for information on Japanese-language proficiency level.

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Training Programs