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Japan Foundation Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language
Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa
Funded
The Japan Foundation trains Japanese language teachers from other countries in courses of five weeks to six months near Tokyo. Courses cover language skills and teaching methods, and the foundation pays for housing, meals and insurance.
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Funding
Housing, meals and insurance during training, airfare and an allowance for teachers from some regions
Where
Japan
Who it's for
Japanese language teachers
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Teachers must be nominated by the school or institution where they work and keep teaching there afterward. Each course has its own teaching experience and Japanese level requirements.
Field of study
Education / Japanese language
Length
5 weeks to 6 months
Details like deadlines and eligibility can change from year to year, so check the official program page before you apply.
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