Teacher Training Program in Urawa
This grant offers onsite professional development in Japan for overseas Japanese-language teachers, focusing on language skills, teaching methods, and cultural understanding through tailored training programs.
Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Teacher Training Program in Urawa)
Funding Amounts: No tuition; accommodation, meals, and insurance covered for all; travel support varies by country, not covered for US citizens.
Summary: Onsite professional development in Japan for overseas Japanese-language teachers, focusing on language, teaching methods, and cultural understanding.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Teacher Training Program in Urawa, organized by the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute (Urawa), offers a range of onsite professional development programs for current Japanese-language teachers working outside Japan. The program is designed to enhance participants' Japanese language proficiency, teaching methodologies, and understanding of Japanese culture. Three main tracks are available:
- Basic Training Program (six months): For early-career teachers to improve language skills and acquire foundational teaching methods.
- Japanese Language Program (seven weeks): For teachers seeking to strengthen their Japanese-language skills (no teaching methodology component).
- Comprehensive Teaching Methods Program (six weeks, offered twice per year): For experienced teachers to develop advanced teaching methodology skills (no language instruction).
All programs are held at the Institute in Urawa, Japan, and provide accommodation, meals, and insurance during the stay. The curriculum is tailored to teachers’ career stages and specific needs.
