Fiscal Year 2025 THE JAPAN FOUNDATIONPROGRAM GUIDELINES

Japanese-Language Education Overseas

Training Program for Teachers of theJapanese Language
Section in Charge: T eachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation JapaneseLanguage Institute, Urawa

Onsite Courses
1 Basic Training Program (p. 39~40)
2 Japanese-Language Program (p. 41~42)
3 Japanese Teaching Methods Program (Summer) (p. 43~44)
4 Japanese Teaching Methods Program (Autumn) (p. 43~44)
5 Japanese Teaching Methods Program (Winter) (p. 43~44)
6 Japanese-Language-Teacher Training Program to Accept Foreign Nationals (Teaching Methods)(p. 45~46)
7 Japanese-Language-Teacher Training Program to Accept Foreign Nationals (Japanese-Language)(p. 47~48)
Online Course
We are offering a self-study course for Japanese-language teachers, "Teaching Methods for JapaneseLanguage Teachers Online Course" on our website "JF Japanese e-Learning Minato," and we will
gradually increase the content, so please take advantage of it.
website: https://minato-jf.jp/
The on-demand teaching materials used in the course are also uploaded on the Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa（JFJLI, Urawa）website.
Japanese Teaching Methods Videos/Textbooks
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Japanese-Language Education Overseas[(1)～(7) Outline of 4 onsite programs]
For FY 2025, the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa (JFJLI, Urawa) organizes
4 onsite training programs for those currently working as Japanese-language teachers teachingoutside of Japan: “Basic Training Program”, “Japanese-Language Program”, “Japanese Teaching
Methods Program”, and “Japanese-Language-Teacher Training Program to Accept Foreign
Nationals”. The outline of each program is as follows.
(1) “Basic Training Program"
A six-month program to improve the Japanese-language skill and the Japanese teaching
methodology skills.
(2) “Japanese-Language Program"A seven week program to improve Japanese-language skill which is necessary as teachers ofJapanese-language. There will be NO lessons of Japanese-language teaching methodology
skills.
(3) (4) (5) “Japanese Teaching Methods Program"Training Programs of four to six weeks duration, which are designed to improve Japaneseteaching methodology skills. There will be NO lessons for improving Japanese-language skill.
In FY 2025, this program will be conducted in three separate groups (Summer Session/
Autumn Session/Winter Session), divided based on their Japanese teaching experience andJapanese-language proficiency level(6) “Japanese-Language-Teacher Training Program to Accept Foreign Nationals (Teaching
Methods)”
A five-week program to improve Japanese teaching methodology skills for teachers atoverseas organizations that provide Japanese-language educational programs for those whocome to Japan on the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker, etc.
(7) “Japanese-Language-Teacher Training Program to Accept Foreign Nationals (JapaneseLanguage)”
A five-week program to improve Japanese-language skill for teachers at overseas organizations
that provide Japanese-language educational programs for those who come to Japan on theworking visa: Specified Skilled Workers, etc.

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas* This table shows the basic conditions for each training program. However, there are additional
conditions for each training program, so please check the explanation for the individual training
program in this guideline and the Application Instructions.
(1)

ProgramMain Content

Basic

Length ofTeaching
Japaneselanguage

(3)

(4)

(5)

Japanese
Language

Japanese
Teaching
Methods(Summer)Japanese
Teaching
Methods(Autumn)

Japanese
Teaching
Methods(Winter)JapaneseJapaneselanguage
language
Japaneselanguage
Teaching
Methodology
Japanese
Culture/Society

Japanese
Culture/Society

Qualified Area(2)

6 or moremonthsRough guide of Japanese Proficiency

Level A2 in the
JFS or theequivalent* Level B1 orabove in the
JFS is NOT
applicable
Level N4 or N5
in the JLPT,Level 3 or Level
Japanese- Level N4 in the
4 in the old
language JLPT, Level 3 in
JLPT, or their
Proficiency the old JLPT,
equivalent
Testor their* Level N3 or(JLPT)
equivalenthigher in the
JLPT is NOT
applicable

JF StandardforLevel A2 orJapanesehigher in the
Language
JFS
Education(JFS)

Duration(tentative)(7)
Japanese-LanguageTeacher Training
Program to Accept
Foreign Nationals(Japanese-Language)

Japanese-language

Japanese-language Teaching Methodology

Japanese Culture/ Society

Worldwide

6 or moremonths andless than 5
years

(6)
JapaneseLanguageTeacher Training
Program to
Accept Foreign
Nationals(Teaching
Method)Worldwide
Teacher’s eligibility
2 or more
years and less 5 or morethan 5 years
years*(see below)

Japaneselanguage
Teaching
Methodology
Understanding
Understanding Understanding
JapaneseJapanese Affairs, JapaneseSociety andAffairs, Society Affairs, Society
and Culture
Cultureand Culture
Mongolia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand,
the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan,
Bangladesh, Uzbekistan

5 or more
years (10
1 or more years
years or more
preferred)

Level B1 or higher in the JFSor the equivalent

Level B2 orhigher in the
JFS(preferred)

Level B1 orLevel A2 in the JFS or thehigher in the JFS equivalent

Level N3 in the JLPT, Level 2
in the old JLPT,or their equivalent

Level N2 in
the JLPT,
or theirequivalent

Level N3 in the
JLPT, Level 2 inthe old JLPT,or theirequivalent

September
30, 2025– November
13, 2025

January 20,
2026– February
17, 2026(1) June 3, 2025
– July 8, 2025(2) November 11, September 3, 2025
– October 8, 2025
2025
– December
16, 2025

September 2,
May 28, 2025 July 15, 2025
2025
– August 28,– July 15,– February
2025
2025
26, 2026

Level N4 in the JLPT,Level 3 in the old JLPT,or their equivalent* For individuals who meet the special condition for Japanese descendants, more than 1 year.
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Eligibility (Common)
Overseas educational organizations that provide Japanese-language education will be applicants.
Participants must satisfy the following conditions.
1 Teachers who have an employment relationship with the applying organization where it is agreed
that they will continue to work after completing this program. Individuals who are not working atoverseas educational organizations teaching Japanese-language or are studying to become
Japanese-language teachers at the time of application are NOT eligible.
2 Individuals who have no mental or physical conditions that would impede participation in the
program.

Course Venue
The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa (JFJLI, Urawa) (Saitama City, Saitama
Prefecture)

Expense Coverage
1 Accommodations, meals during the program, insurance for sickness and injury during the training
period.
2 For those participants whose institution is located in the regions and countries marked
andin the table of Appendix (p. 68), the Japan Foundation will provide the following:a. Round-trip air tickets (discount economy class) to and from the nearest international airport
from home residence;b. Airport tax, foreign travel tax;
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 beallowed to participate in one program at most.
2 On the occasion of training participation, he/she cannot visit Japan accompanied by family.
3 The participants should devote themselves to the program and to attend every activity of the
program during their stay.
4 Regarding the Japanese-language proficiency of candidates, please check the following website.
a. The levels of the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (the JF Standard) of the official
website of the JF Standard.
[https://www.jfstandard.jpf.go.jp/publicdata/ja/render.do#sec02]
b. "N1-N5: The standard of linguistic competence required for each level of the JapaneseLanguage Proficiency Test (JLPT)” on the official website of the JLPT[https://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/levelsummary.html]
5 For Secondary School in Korea, we also offer the “The Intensive Training Program for Secondary
School Teachers of the Japanese-Language from the Republic of Korea" (approximately three
weeks). Please contact the Japan Foundation, Seoul for details.

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas[Special Conditions for Teachers of the Japanese-Language for JapaneseDescendants]
Special conditions will be applied to the organizations and individuals that meet the following
requirements for “(1) Basic Training," “(2) Japanese Language," and “(3)(4)(5) Japanese Teaching
Methods."• Educational organizations for Japanese descendants that provide Japanese-language educationin 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:(a) residents of the countries in the qualified areas, and Japanese emigrants or their offspring(in principle, up to the third generation);(b) individuals who are nationals of the countries in the qualified areas or Japanese nationals.
If the eligibility above is met, the following conditions will be applied:
1 Individuals who have completed their compulsory education [nine years of elementary andjunior high school] in Japan are also eligible.
2 Length of Teaching the Japanese-language (Applicable only for “Japanese Teaching Methods
Program (Summer)”): Individuals with more than one year of experience in teaching theJapanese-language as of December 1, 2024 (teaching practice and private lessons notincluded) are also eligible.
* The conditions of Japanese proficiency and the participation of training programs in Japan are
the same as written in the eligibility of each program.

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

This program is a 6-month program designed for teachers who are early in their careerwith an opportunity to improve their Japanese-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 in regard to 1 and 2 below differs for the individuals who meet the “Special
Conditions for Teachers of the Japanese-Language for Japanese Descendants”. Please see p. 38)
1 Nationality: Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan;* Taiwanese are also eligible to apply for this program.
2 Individuals who have NOT completed their compulsory education [nine years of elementary andjunior high school] in Japan;
3 Length of teaching Japanese-language: Individuals with six or more months and less than five
years of experience in teaching Japanese-language as of December 1, 2024 (teaching practice andprivate lessons not included);
4 Japanese proficiency: Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels
at the time of application;a. Level A2 or higher in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS)
b. Level N4 or higher in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3 or higher of theold JLPT5
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
September 2, 2025～February 26, 2026 (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 the following classes. The program will be conducted in two
separate courses based on the number of participants and their Japanese-language proficiency.
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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-language and culture. (Field trips and cultural programs arealso 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 throughinteraction 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, candidate’s Japanese-language proficiency, teachingexperience, teaching position (full-time or part-time) and influence in and out of the institution,etc.
3 Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 35 or under as of December 1, 2024

Number of Participants (Reference)
45 out of 103 applications for FY 2024

Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)

Results Notification
Within April 2025

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas(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 seven-week program designed to provide an opportunity to improvetheir Japanese-language skill which is necessary 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 in regard to 1 and 2 below differs for the individuals who meet the “Special
Conditions for Teachers of the Japanese-Language for Japanese Descendants”. Please see p. 38)
1 Nationality: Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan;* Taiwanese are also eligible to apply for this program.
2 Individuals who have NOT completed their compulsory education [nine years of elementary andjunior high school] in Japan;
3 Length of teaching the Japanese-language: Individuals with six or more months of experience inteaching the Japanese-language as of December 1, 2024 (teaching practice and private lessons
NOT included);
4 Japanese proficiency: Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels
at the time of application;a. Level A2 in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS), or the equivalentb. Level N4 or N5 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3 or 4 of the old JLPT, or
their equivalent* This program does not apply to applicants who have B1 or higher in the JFS, or JLPT N3 or
higher.
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 during the period from April 2019
to December 1, 2024.

Duration
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Description of the Program
1 Japanese Language
Participants improve their proficiency using the Japanese-language which is necessary as teachersof Japanese-language through several language activities. Also, participants will organize
knowledge about Japanese-language such as vocabulary and grammar.
2 Japanese Culture/ Japanese Society
Participants will learn and experience Japanese culture and society that could be introduced totheir Japanese-language classes by several ways such as lectures and workshops. Participants willobtain cross-cultural understanding ability through interaction with their classmates. In addition,
field trip, visits to local schools and cultural demonstration such as Taiko(Japanese drum) areplanned.

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, candidate’s Japanese-language proficiency, teachingexperience, teaching position (full-time or part-time) and influence in and out of the institution,etc.
3 Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under as of December 1, 2024.

Number of Participants (Reference)
34 out of 115 applications for FY 2024

Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)

Results Notification
Within April, 2025

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas(3) (4) (5) Japanese Teaching Methods
Program for Teachers of the Japanese
Language (Summer / Autumn / Winter)
Application Form: NC-MT-S (Summer) / NC-MT-A(Autumn) / NC-MT-W(Winter)
Section in Charge: T eachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation JapaneseLanguage Institute, Urawa

Training Programs of four to six weeks duration, which are designed to improve theteaching methodology, will be conducted three times: in Summer, Autumn, and Winterin FY 2025. There will be NO lessons for improving Japanese-language skill.

Eligibility
Overseas educational organizations that provide Japanese-language education.
Qualified Areas: Worldwide
The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program (Conditions partly differ between
Summer, Autumn, and Winter programs):(*The eligibility in regard to 1, 2 and 3 below differs for individuals who meet the “Special
Conditions for Teachers of the Japanese-Language for Japanese Descendants". Please see p. 38)
1 Nationality: Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan;*Taiwanese are also eligible to apply for this program.
2 Individuals who have not completed their compulsory education [nine years of elementary andjunior high school] in Japan.
3 Length of teaching the Japanese-language as of December 1, 2024 (teaching practice and private
lessons NOT included):(Summer) Individuals with two or more years and less than five years of experience in teaching theJapanese-language;(Autumn) Individuals with five or more years of experience in teaching the Japanese-language;(Winter) Individuals with five or more years of experience in teaching the Japanese-language (10years preferred)
4 Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels at the time of application:(Summer / Autumn)
a. Level B1 or higher in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education(JFS)
b. Level N3 or higher in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 2 of the old JLPT, or
their equivalent(Winter)Level B2 or higher in the JFS, or Level N2 or higher in the JLPT are preferred.
5 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 during the period from April 2019 to December 1, 2024.
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Duration(Summer) July 15, 2025―August 28, 2025 (tentative)(Autumn) September 30, 2025―November 13, 2025 (tentative)(Winter) January 20, 2026―February 17, 2026 (tentative)

Description of the Program
1 Japanese-Language Teaching Methodology
a. This program is aimed to introduce, organize, and expand knowledge on Japanese teaching
methodology with the aim of improving expertise as a teacher. Participants will review theireducational site and consider how to solve the problem utilizing the content of this training
program.
b. In the Summer Course, which is targeted for teachers with little teaching experience or teachers
who did not have the chance to learn about Japanese teaching methodology, participants will
also learn about the basic Japanese teaching methods and teaching techniques.
c. In the Winter Course, advance study using on-demand materials will be mandatory, and during
the training in Japan, activities such as reflection and sharing of practices, discussions, etc., willbe the main content.
2 Japanese Culture/Japanese Society
Participants will have lectures and workshops to help them to consider the contents and methodsof culture introduction as part of Japanese-language education or cross-cultural understanding
education.

Selection Policy
1 See p. 2 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Screenings will be made in line with the following criteria: need for Japanese-language teaching
programs in candidate's region/country, candidate's Japanese-language proficiency, teachingexperience, teaching position (full-time or part-time) and influence in and out of the institution,etc.
3 Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under as of December 1, 2024.

Number of Participants (Reference)
75 out of 206 applications (Total for summer and autumn terms in FY 2024)

Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)

Results Notification
Within April 2025

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas(6) Japanese-Language-Teacher Training
Program to Accept Foreign Nationals(Teaching Method)
Application Form: NC-FN-M
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

This program is a 5-week onsite training program for teachers of the Japanese-Language
at overseas organizations that provide Japanese-language education, with the aim ofsupporting Japanese-language educational programs for those who come to Japan on
the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker, etc. The aim of the program is for theparticipants to improve their teaching skills and to deepen their knowledge on Japanese
affairs, society, and culture.

Eligibility
Overseas organizations that provide Japanese-language education, with the aim of supporting
Japanese-language education programs for those who come to Japan on the working visa: Specified
Skilled Worker, etc.
Qualified Areas: Mongolia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan
1 Applications are accepted from institutions and organizations in countries listed above, thatprovide Japanese-language education to people who are expected to reside or work in Japan on
the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker, etc. Applications from individuals will not be accepted.
2 The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program.
a. Teachers of the Japanese-language who have an employment relationship with the applying
organization where it is agreed that they will continue to work for at least one year at theorganization after the end of the program. Individuals studying to become Japanese-language
teachers at the time of application are not eligible;
b. Individuals who are Japanese nationals or nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations
with Japan;c. Individuals who have no mental or physical conditions that would impede participation in the
program;d. Individuals with the experience in teaching the Japanese-language for one or more than year
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e. Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels at the time of
application;(a) Level B1 or higher in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS)(b) Level N3 or higher in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 2 or higher of theold JLPT, or their equivalentf. Individuals who have not participated in a Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachersof Specified Skilled Worker Candidates (Onsite) conducted by JFJLI, Urawa.

Duration(Session 1) June 3, 2025～July 8, 2025 (tentative)(Session 2) November 11, 2025～December 16, 2025 (tentative)

Description of the Program
1 Japanese-language teaching methodologies
By learning how to teach “IRODORI: Japanese for Life in Japan,” a Japanese-language textbook
developed by JFJLI, Urawa, participants will study a task-accomplishment approach to teaching inorder to deepen their understanding of how to teach the basic Japanese necessary for living andworking in Japan.
2 Understanding Japanese affairs, society and culture
Participants will consider methods that utilize the class as a way to study aspects of the affairs,society, and culture of Japan that are useful for life and work in the country.

Selection Policy
1 See p. 2 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Selection is conducted according to the following criteria: need for Japanese-language teaching
programs in candidate’s region/country, applicant's Japanese-language proficiency, teachingexperience, applicant's position (full/part time), influence, expected results, etc.
3 Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under as of December 1, 2024

Number of Participants (Reference)
96 out of 146 applications (Total for summer and autumn terms in FY 2024)

Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)

Results Notification
Within April 2025

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas(7) Japanese-Language-Teacher Training
Program to Accept Foreign Nationals(Japanese-Language)
Application Form: NC-FN-J
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

This program is a five-week training program for teachers of the Japanese-language atoverseas organizations that provide Japanese-language education, with the aim ofsupporting Japanese-language educational programs for those who come to Japan on
the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker, etc. The aim of the program is for theparticipants to improve their Japanese-Language.

Eligibility
Overseas organizations that provide Japanese-language education, with the aim of supporting
Japanese-language education programs for those who come to Japan on the working visa: Specified
Skilled Worker, etc.
Qualified Areas: Mongolia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan
1 Applications are accepted from institutions and organizations in countries listed above, thatprovide Japanese-language education to people who are expected to reside or work in Japan on
the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker, etc. Applications from individuals will not be accepted.
2 The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program.
a. Teachers of the Japanese language who have an employment relationship with the applying
organization where it is agreed that they will continue to work for at least one year at theorganization after the end of the program. Individuals studying to become Japanese-language
teachers at the time of application are not eligible;
b. Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan;c. Individuals who have not completed compulsory education (nine years of elementary andjunior high school) in Japan;
d. Individuals who have no mental or physical conditions that would impede participation in the
program;e. Individuals with the experience in teaching the Japanese-language for one or more year as ofApril 1, 2024 (private lessons and teaching practice not included);— 47 —

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f. Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels at the time of
application;(a) Level A2 in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS), or the equivalent(b) Level N4 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3 of the old JLPT, or theirequivalent* This program does not apply to applicants with Japanese-language proficiency beyond theabove (a) and (b).
g. Individuals who have not participated in a Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachersof Specified Skilled Worker Candidates (Onsite or Online) conducted by JFJLI, Urawa.

Duration
September 3, 2025～October 8, 2025 (tentative)

Description of the Program
1 Japanese-Language
Using "Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan" (Elementary 1 & 2) developed by JFJLI, Urawa, as themain textbook, participants will improve their ability to communicate in Japanese, which isnecessary for living in Japan.
2 Understanding Japanese affairs, society and culture
Participants will learn about the affairs, society, and culture of Japan that are useful for life andwork in the country.

Selection Policy
1 See p. 2 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Selection is conducted according to the following criteria: need for Japanese-language teaching
programs in candidate’s region/country, applicant's Japanese-language proficiency, teachingexperience, applicant's position (full/part time), influence, expected results, etc.
3 Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under as of December 1, 2024

Number of Participants (Reference)
None (To be started in FY2025)

Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 3, 2024 (Japan Standard Time)

Results Notification
Within April 2025

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Appendix

East Asia

List of Applicable Areas and Countries in the Japan Foundation ProgramsL ist of Applicable Areas andCountries in the Japan Foundation
Programs (as of August 2023)
China, Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea, Macao, Mongolia,
TaiwanSoutheast Asia

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam

South Asia

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Oceania

Australia, Cook, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall, Micronesia, Nauru, New
Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon, Tonga,
Tuvalu, Vanuatu

North America

Canada, United States of America

Central America

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba,
Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala,Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint
Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent , Trinidad andTobagoSouth America

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

Western Europe

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican

Eastern Europe

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova,
Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia,
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Middle East

List of Applicable Areas and Countries in the Japan Foundation Programs

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Republic of Türkiye,
United Arab Emirates, Yemen

North Africa

Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia

AfricaAngola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo
Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republicof the Congo, Republic of Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali,
Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria,
Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone,
Somalia, Republic of South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo,
Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The country and area where the Japan Foundation will provide round-trip air tickets, airport tax,
foreign travel tax and set amount of in kind allowances, etc. in “Program for Specialists in Culturaland Academic Fields." (p. 27~29):
The country and area where the Japan Foundation will provide round-trip air tickets, airport tax,
foreign travel tax and set amount of in kind allowances, in “Training Program for Teachers of theJapanese Language." (p. 34~48):
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