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Japanese Language Education Overseas |
| Grant Applications for Fiscal 2008-2009 are now closed. |
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| IMPORTANT: Please read the General Information about grant programmes before continuing. You should also obtain a copy of the Programme Guidelines. |
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| Programme
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| Advanced Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language |
| Provides further training for teachers who have previously attended a course at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa. Conducted in Urawa, Japan. |
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PDF (177kb) |
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| Short- and Long-Term Training Programs for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language |
| Provides teachers of the Japanese language with an opportunity to impove their language skills and teaching methodology, and to deepen their knowledge of Japan. Conducted in Urawa, Japan. The Japan Foundation covers the cost of tuition, accommodation and meals; however, from this year participants must bear the cost of their own round-trip air ticket. |
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PDF (83kb) |
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PDF (161kb) |
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| Graduate Program on the Japanese Language and Culture (Master’s Course) |
| This programme is designed to provide teachers of the Japanese language abroad and/or individuals who have experience in teaching the Japanese language abroad, who are expected to be leaders of the academic world of Japanese language education in their own countries, with an opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree in Japanese language education. |
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PDF (171kb) |
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| Graduate Program on the Japanese Language and Culture (Doctor’s Course) |
| This programme is designed to provide teachers of the Japanese language abroad and/or individuals who have experience teaching the Japanese language in overseas Japanese language institutions, with an opportunity to complete a three-year doctoral course in Japanese language education, with the aim of developing them as future leaders of the academic world of Japanese language education in their own countries. Apart from the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute (JFJLI), the programme is being implemented in collaboration with the National Institute for the Japanese Language (NIJLA) and the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) and is structured with an advanced and practical curriculum. |
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PDF (77kb) |
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| Grant Program for Japanese Language Teaching Materials |
| Encourages the production of resource materials (eg. textbooks, dictionaries, tapes, CD-ROMs, etc.) by providing financial assistance to publishers and educational institutions interested in launching such material onto the market. |
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How to apply: |
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PDF (78kb) |
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| Program for the Donation of Japanese Language Teaching Materials |
| Provides donations of a variety of teaching materials to educational institutions offering regular Japanese language courses. |
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How to apply: |
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PDF (83kb) |
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| Grant Program for Japanese Language Courses Abroad |
| Assists the maintenance or expansion of teaching staff in institutions that offer instruction in the Japanese language, but lack funds. |
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| Japanese Speech Contest Support Program |
| Provides partial support for prizes and expenses to organisations holding Japanese language speech contests. |
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PDF (103kb) |
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PDF (186kb) |
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| Grant Program for Developing Networks of Japanese Language Teachers and Institutions |
| Provides partial assistance for seminars, workshops, training courses and academic meetings concerning Japanese language education carried out by teachers’ associations, academic societies and higher education and research facilities for the purpose of developing networks of Japanese language teachers and institutions. |
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PDF (112kb) |
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| Japanese Language Programs for Specialists |
| Training for specialists requiring Japanese language ability for their particular vocation or academic purpose. Conducted in Kansai, Japan. |
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PDF (173kb) |
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| FAQ
for Japanese Language Education Overseas |
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TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS OF THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE
(Short Term, Long Term, Advanced) |
| I teach Japanese part-time - am I eligible to apply? |
| No. You should be teaching Japanese full-time at the time of application, and expect to continue teaching Japanese full-time next year. |
| I teach Japanese as a private tutor - am I eligible to apply? |
| No. You must be teaching Japanese at a recognised educational institution (school, university or college). |
| I am a native speaker of Japanese - am I eligible to apply? |
| No. These programmes are specifically tailored for non-native speakers of Japanese. As of this year, the Training Program for Japanese Abroad has been discontinued. |
| Do I have to have sat for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test? |
| No. The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is not a prerequisite for these programs, however it is used as a benchmark when determining applicants’ Japanese language ability. If you have never sat for the JLPT, you may be asked to complete the Japanese Language Proficiency Self-Check questionnaire and submit it with your application. |
> Japanese
Language Proficiency Test
> Japanese Language
Proficiency Self-Check |
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| PROGRAM FOR THE DONATION OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE TEACHING MATERIALS |
| What happens to teaching materials donated under this program? |
| Donated materials become the property of the receiving school, university or college. Donated materials do not belong to any particular teacher or student. We recommend registering donated materials with the school library upon receipt. |
| I teach at more than one school - can all of my schools apply? |
| Yes. Teachers employed at more than one institution can apply on behalf of each institution at which they teach. |
| My school has received donations in the past - can I reapply this year? |
| Yes. Institutions may apply for this program every year, however institutions which have received donations in recent years may be given lower priority. |
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| GRANT PROGRAM FOR JAPANESE-LANGUAGE COURSES ABROAD |
| I applied for this program last year and was successful. Can I apply for this program again? |
| Yes, but we generally offer assistance for a maximum of three years. |
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| JAPANESE SPEECH CONTEST SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| Can I apply for support for several speech contests that I want to hold? |
| No. You can only apply for support for one speech contest. |
| When will I know if I have been successful with my application? |
| April 2008. With that in mind, we recommend not holding your speech contest until after April. |
| Can I apply for this program every year? |
| Yes, you can. However, contests which have received support for more than ten years will be given lower priority by the Japan Foundation. |
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| Enquiries |
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For enquiries about Japanese Language Education Overseas grant programmes, please contact the Programme Coordinator at jlgrants@jpf.org.au.
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| See
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| I.
Arts and Cultural Exchange |
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III. Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange |
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