Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Training Programs for Japanese-Language Teachers
Deadline: DECEMBER 3rd, 2012 (This is date of receive, NOT postmark deadline!)
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Long-term Training Program (6 months)
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Short-term Training Program (2 months)
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Advanced Training Program (2 months)
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Graduate Program (Master's Degree Course) (1 year)
Please inform the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (language@jflalc.org) of your intention to apply for the program, prior to submitting your application. Your original application materials must arrive (not postmark) at the JFLA office on or before December 3, 2012.
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1. Long-term Training Program
Duration (tentative): September 10, 2013 – March 7, 2014
This program is for non-native speakers of Japanese who are under the age of 35, and have more than 6 months and less than 5 years of experience in teaching the Japanese language (private lessons not included) as of December 1, 2012. This course assits the participants to improve their Japanese-language skills and teaching methodology and deepen their knowledge of Japan. For more information and Eligibility Criteria: http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/pg_NC-JT-1.pdf
Note: We request the following additional information from you for our screening process:
(1) Curriculum Vitae
(2) 500 word English statement of purpose in addition to the Japanese essay in your application form (P.5)
(3) Additional Recommendation Letter(s) (This is optional but recommended. One recommendation letter is included in the application form, but you may also submit additional recommendation letter(s) from person who knows your teaching ability.)
2. Short-term Training Program
Duration (tentative): Spring: May 8, 2013 – June 28, 2013 (for primary and secondary teachers)
Summer: July 10, 2013 – August 30, 2013 (for teachers in all educational levels)
This program is for non-native speakers of Japanese who are under the age of 55, and have at least 2 years of experience in teaching the Japanese language (private lessons not included) as of December 1, 2012. This course assits the participants to improve their Japanese-language skills and teaching methodology and deepen their knowledge of Japan.
Note: We request the following additional information from you for our screening process:
(1) Curriculum Vitae
(2) 500 word English statement of purpose in addition to the Japanese essay in your application form (P.5)
(3) Additional Recommendation Letter(s) (This is optional but recommended. One recommendation letter is included in the application form, but you may also submit additional recommendation letter(s) from person who knows your teaching ability.)
3. Advanced Training Program
Duration (tentative): October 23, 2013 – December 20, 2013
This program is designed for individuals or teams of up to three people who require more advanced expertise and skills as teachers of Japanese, and have specific challenges they wish to address, or have issues they want to resolve in the teaching of the Japanese language. (For example, the development of Japanese teaching materials, teaching methods, or curriculums, etc.) For more information and Eligibility Criteria: http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/pg_NC-AJT.pdf
Note: We request the following additional information from you for our screening process:
(1) Curriculum Vitae
(2) Additional Recommendation Letter(s) (This is optional but recommended. One recommendation letter is included in the application form, but you may also submit additional recommendation letter(s) from person who knows your teaching ability.)
4. Graduate Program on Japanese Language and Culture (Master’s Course)
Duration (tentative): September 2013 – September 2014
This program is designed to provide teachers of the Japanese language abroad with an opportunity to obtain a Master's degree in Japanese-language education. For more information and Eligibility Criteria: http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/pg_NC-GP.pdf