Teaching Japanese asa Foreign Language
ProgramA unique opportunity to learn Englishand share Japanese language andculture with Australian students

Program Information
The Teaching Japanese as a ForeignLanguage (TJFL) Program offers an
unforgettable opportunity to experience
life in Australia. It provides anopportunity to improve your spoken
English skills and gives you the chance tolearn about teaching Japanese language
and culture in an Australian school.

Sanctuary, home to unique Australiananimals, are among the wonderfulattractions Victoria has to offer. You’ll
get a strong sense of community andexperience a very special sort of life incountry Victoria.

The program runs in February and August
during breaks in the Japanese Academic
year and is available to students of ourpartner Japanese universities. The
program is an initiative of the Victorian
Department of Education and Training.

School Placement andHomestay

It is a unique opportunity to assist
teaching Japanese language and culture
to Australian children, while learning
about Australian life and making
international friendships.
You will gain excellent classroom
experience and establish ties with aVictorian school and homestay family.

About Victoria
The Australian State of Victoria has thesecond largest education system inAustralia and is recognised as a world
leader in all sectors of education andtraining. The Victorian education system
is internationally renowned and hasearned a reputation for providing
high-quality educational opportunities ina safe and healthy environment.
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria andhome to 4.1 million people. Melbourne isAustralia’s second-largest city. It is amulticultural city, with people from manydifferent countries enjoying its mild
climate, sporting and culture facilities,
cosmopolitan restaurants and cafes,
picturesque parks and gardens.
Life in Victoria’s country regions is agreat alternative to Melbourne. The Great
Ocean Road, with surf beaches andforest, the Yarra Valley, dotted withwineries and vineyards, and Healesville

Now you have the opportunity toexperience Victoria for yourself.

You will be placed at a Victorian school toassist a teacher of Japanese and support
the teaching of Japanese language andculture to the students. The school may
be located close to Melbourne or within aregional area of Victoria.
You will live with one to two homestay
families. Homestay families are carefully
selected from within your host schoolcommunity and look forward to hosting
you as part of their family. Time will beavailable in the evenings and on
weekends to experience your local area
and Victoria’s many attractions.
Your role as a teaching assistant includes:• assisting a teacher of Japanese in a
Victorian Primary or Secondary school• teaching Japanese to school children• educating others and fostering an
understanding of the Japanese
language and culture
In undertaking these roles you will:• experience homestay with one to two
local Australian families• learn about the Victorian education
system and the teaching of Japanese• improve your spoken English• experience life in Victoria
Homestay includes all meals andaccommodation. You will receive apre-departure guide to help you prepare.

Program Structure

Program Options
The TJFL Program runs in February andAugust each year. Dates are determinedby the Japanese academic calendar.
All program costs include:• School placement and homestay• Assistant position at a Victorian school• Airport reception and transfers• All accommodation and meals
Fees:

1. Three-week School
placement

AU $2090

2. Four-week School
placement

AU $2420

Note: Minimum numbers apply and fees maybe subject to change.
Costs exclude air fares and travel
insurance, please contact your university
about making these arrangements.

Program Eligibility
It is recommended that applicants:• study at a participating university• have sufficient skills to successfully
and confidently communicate inEnglish at a level equivalent to:
EIKEN-equivalent-2 and above; or
TOEIC-equivalent-450 and above for
Listening and Reading and 160 andabove for Speaking and Writing; or
IELTS-equivalent-4 and above, withat least 4.5 in Speaking.
• provide a Japanese Police Clearance
Certificate confirming you have noprior or pending criminal convictions
or charges (required).
As you will need to communicate inEnglish with school staff, students
and your hosts, we encourage thosewith low confidence in spoken English
to undertake an English course predeparture.

You will be greeted upon arrival in
Melbourne by a representative of yourhost school or host family.
During your school placement, youwill report to your supervising teacher
and assist in delivering the school’s
Japanese language and culture
program. You will accompany teachers
to classes and help them to preparematerials and resources.
You may be given the opportunity toprepare anddeliver a lesson to students, with yoursupervisor’s support. You will gain
excellent classroom experience in aworld leading education system.
In the evenings and on weekends, youwill have time to explore your local
area as well as the many attractions ofVictoria. Your host family will invite you
to join family activities and offer to takeyou sightseeing. Some schools arrange
two homestay families, changing
halfway through the placement. Thisis a great opportunity to meet twounique families and experience different
environments.
Great care is taken to ensure allparticipants enjoy their experiences inVictoria.
Upon completion of the program, yourhost family or school will assist you
in transferring to the airport or otheronward travel.

How to Apply
To apply for the TJFL Program, or for
more information, please contact
the coordinator at your university or
the TJFL Program Manager:
Kylie Farmer
kyliefiona@gmail.com

Facts about Victorian
Government Schools

There are over 1500
Victorian Government
schools
Approximately 170
Primary schools and 90
Secondary schools offer aJapanese language
program
All Victorian Government
school teachers are universitytrained and qualifiedTeaching methods aredesigned to cater for all
student learning needs

Average 21.4 students per
secondary class and student /teacher ratio of 11.8: 1

Victoria - The Education
State
High quality schools anduniversitiesHome to 3 of the top 10
universities in Australia
Tradition of academic
excellenceStrong career and higher
education pathways

Active and dynamic
learning environments
Internationallyrecognised qualifications

Education systemclosely linked toindustry

TJFL Program Dates:
4 week program
Arrive - Saturday 15 February 2025

Depart - Saturday 15 March 2025

3 week program
Arrive - Saturday 15 February 2025

Depart - Saturday 8 March 2025

Program Fees:
4 week program $2420 (inc GST)

3 week program $2090 (inc GST)

Program fees cover:• School placement and homestay• Assistant position at a Victorian school• Airport reception and transfers• All accommodation and meals*Students need to book and pay for their own flights, visas and insurance.
Program Application Timeline:l23 October: Applications closel

8 November: Applicants will be emailed with the outcome of their application andprogram documentationl

7 November: Payments duel

1 February: All program documentation to be finalisedlIn mid November, successful applicants will be emailed:- a copy of the agreement to be signed and returned- a letter to request a police certificate- an invoice for payment of the Program Fee to be paid online or by bank transfer

申込窓口： CLIL 教員研修研究所事務局(CLIL-ite)
笹島茂（CLIL 教員研修研究所理事長）

infoclilite@gmail.com
sasajimaclilite@gmail.com

TJFL Program Manager: Kylie Farmer kyliefiona@gmail.com

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