J-LEAP Year 7
J-LEAP places young Japanese assistant teachers in U.S. schools to boost Japanese language education and promote cultural exchange.
Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically covers placement of an assistant teacher for an academic year; includes salary, travel, and support costs.
Summary: Supports U.S. schools by placing young Japanese assistant teachers to enhance Japanese language education and foster cross-cultural exchange.
Description
The J-LEAP (Japanese Language Education Assistant Program) Year 7 is an initiative of the Japan Foundation of Los Angeles aimed at strengthening Japanese language education in the United States. Through this program, young assistant teachers from Japan are placed in American schools to work alongside lead teachers, providing immersive language instruction and promoting cultural understanding. The program benefits both students—who gain a deeper knowledge of Japanese language and culture—and assistant teachers, who receive valuable teaching experience in a U.S. educational setting.
