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The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa (JFJLI, Urawa) is now accepting applications for its training programs for Japanese-language teachers teaching outside of Japan.
Please refer to the following link for information on how to apply for the training program.
Training Programs for Teachers of the Japanese Language
Application Deadline：Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 1, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)

Prospective applicants should submit their applications through the Online Application Portal.

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1. Basic Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language

This program is a six-month program designed for teachers who are early in their career with an opportunity to improve their Japanese-language skills, acquire the basic teaching methodology, and deepen their knowledge of Japan.

• Basic Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language

2. Japanese Language Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language

This program is a seven-week program designed to provide an opportunity to improve their Japanese-language skills which are necessary as teachers of Japanese language, as well as to deepen their knowledge of Japan. There will be NO lessons of Japanese-language teaching methodology.

• Japanese Language Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language

3. 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 skill.

• Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language

4. Japanese-Language-Teacher Training Program to Accept Foreign Nationals (Teaching Method)

This program is a five-week training program to improve Japanese teaching methodology skills and to deepen knowledge on Japanese affairs, society, and culture for teachers 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.

• Japanese-Language-Teacher Training Program to Accept Foreign Nationals (Teaching Method)

5. Japanese-Language-Teacher Training Program to Accept Foreign Nationals (Japanese Language)

This program is a five-week training program to improve Japanese-language skills and to deepen knowledge on Japanese affairs, society, and culture for teachers 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.

• Japanese-Language-Teacher Training Program to Accept Foreign Nationals (Japanese Language)

6. WA Project Special Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language

This program is designed to provide teachers of the Japanese language primarily at schools accepting NIHONGO Partners project in the target countries with an opportunity to improve their Japanese-language skills and deepen their knowledge of Japan. The training course will be conducted for approximately four weeks.

• WA Project Special Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language