c. Set amount of in-kind allowances (to cover expenses necessary for participation in the program).
Remarks(1) Candidates may simultaneously apply for multiple programs. However, candidates can only be allowed to participate in one program atmost.
(2) Candidates may simultaneously apply for both "3 (1)〜(3) Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language (Onsite) "and "3 (4)Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language (Online)" (p. 21〜23). However, applications for online program of those whoare selected to participate in onsite program will be automatically dismissed.
(3) On the occasion of training participation, he/she cannot visit Japan accompanied by family.
(4) The participants should devote themselves to the program and to attend every activity of the program during their stay.
(5) Regarding the Japanese-language proficiency of candidates, please check the following website.
a. The summary of linguistic competence required for each level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) of the official
website of the JLPT[https://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/levelsummary.html]
b. The levels of the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (the JF Standard) of the official website of the JF Standard.
[https://jfstandard.jp/pdf/whole̲standard.pdf][https://jfstandard.jp/pdf/1̲global̲scale̲eng.pdf](6) Other separate training programs are provided for organizations in Korea and China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau).
Korea: "The Intensive Training Program for Secondary School Teachers of the Japanese Language from the Republic of Korea"(approximately three weeks)
China: "The Intensive Training Program for Secondary School Teachers of the Japanese Language from the People's Republic of China"(approximately six weeks)(Please contact the Japan Foundation, Seoul or Beijing for details.)(7) Please be aware that these programs may be cancelled depending on the situation of COVID-19, even after the selection. The contentsof the programs may change due to the same reason, even if the programs are duly implemented.

[Special Condition for Teachers of the Japanese Language for Japanese Descendants]
Special conditions will be applied to the organizations and individuals which meet the following requirements for "3 (1) Basic Training","3 (2) Japanese Language" and "3 (3) Comprehensive Japanese Teaching Methods".
The eligibility and conditions differ from others as below.
・Educational organizations for Japanese descendants that provide Japanese-language education in qualified areas (Argentina, Bolivia,Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela).
・Candidates who are elected by the applying organization must be residents of the countries in the qualified areas, and Japaneseemigrants or their offspring (in principle, up to the third generations).
If the eligibility above is met, the following conditions will be applied.
(1) Nationality: Individuals who are nationals of the countries in the qualified areas or Japanese nationals;(2) Individuals who have completed their compulsory education [nine years of elementary and junior high school] in Japan are also eligible.
(3) Lengths of Teaching Japanese-Language (just for "Comprehensive Japanese Teaching Methods Program"): Individuals with more than
one year of experience in teaching the Japanese language as of December 1, 2022 (teaching practice and private lessons not included);＊The conditions of Japanese proficiency and the participation of training programs in Japan are the same as written in the eligibility ofeach program.

3 (1) Basic Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language
Application Form: NC-BT
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

This program is a six months program designed for teachers who are early in their career with an opportunity to improve theirJapanese-language skills, acquire the basic teaching methodology, and deepen their knowledge of Japan.
Eligibility
Overseas educational organizations that provide Japanese-language education.
Qualified Areas: Worldwide
The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program:(＊The eligibility (1) and (2) differs for the individuals who meet the "Special Condition for Teachers of the Japanese Language for JapaneseDescendants". Please see p. 18)(1) Nationality: Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan;＊Taiwanese are eligible to apply for this program.

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Program Details(2) Individuals who have NOT completed their compulsory education [nine years of elementary and junior high school] in Japan;(3) Length of teaching Japanese-Language: Individuals with more than six months and less than five years of experience in teaching
Japanese language as of December 1, 2022 (teaching practice and private lessons not included);(4) Japanese proficiency: Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese as either of the following at the time of application;a. Level N4 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3 of the old JLPT, or their equivalentb. Level A2 in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS), or the equivalent(5) The participation of training programs in Japan: Individuals who have not participated in a Japanese-language teacher onsite training
program conducted by the Japan Foundation or any other academic institutions in Japan for more than one month.
Duration
August 28, 2023〜February 23, 2024 (tentative)
Description of the Program
Participants will be divided into groups based on the results of a placement examination to be taken upon arrival in Japan and will attend
language proficiency.
(1) Japanese Language
Participants will take classes that aim to improve their proficiency using the Japanese-language through various language activities.
(2) Japanese-Language Teaching Methodology
Participants will organize their basic knowledge of teaching methods, recognize their problems through trial classes and review of their
Japanese teaching activities, and consider the solution.
(3) Japanese culture / Japanese society
Participants will have exposure to Japanese culture and society in a real situation that will deepen their understanding of the Japanese-

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classes. In some cases, the program may be conducted in two separate courses based on the number of participants and their Japanese-

language and culture. (Field trips and cultural programs are also planned)
Participants will obtain cross-cultural understanding ability which means deeper understanding of their own culture and deeper
understanding and respecting of culture of other countries through interaction with their classmates.
In addition to (1), (2) and (3), special classes and individual instruction for trial classes are provided.
Selection Policy(1) See p. 2 for the selection policy common to all programs.
(2) Screening will be made in line with the following criteria: need for Japanese-language teaching programs in candidate's region/country,
application from JF Nihongo Network (Sakura Network), candidate's Japanese-language proficiency, teaching experience, teachingposition (full-time or part-time) and influence in and out of the institution, etc.
For JF Nihongo Network (Sakura Network), please visit the following website.
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/japanese/education/network/(3) Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 35 or under as of December 1, 2022
Number of Participants (Reference)
50 out of 129 applications for FY 2022
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 12 noon, December 2, 2022 (Japan Standard Time)
Results Notification
Within April 2023

3 (2) Japanese-Language Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language
Application Form: NC-JT
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

This program is a six weeks program designed to provide an opportunity to improve their Japanese-language skill which isnecessary as teachers of Japanese-language. There will be NO lessons of Japanese-language teaching methodology.
Eligibility
Overseas educational organizations that provide Japanese-language education.
Qualified Areas: Worldwide
The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program:(＊The eligibility (1) and (2) differs for the individuals who meet the "Special Condition for Teachers of the Japanese Language for JapaneseDescendants". Please see p. 18)(1) Nationality: Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan;＊Taiwanese are eligible to apply for this program.
(2) Individuals who have NOT completed their compulsory education [nine years of elementary and junior high school] in Japan;

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