PROSPECTIVE STUDENT INFO GUIDE 1___
Canada-Japan Co-op Program (CJCP) Application

IMPORTANT INFORMATION____
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Applications to the Program are accepted throughout

For example, you will need to apply to the Program inthe year.

September if you want to start working in May of theupcoming year.

Co-op work terms usually start in January, May, orSeptember;

Similarly, if you want to start working in September, you

We recommend that you apply to the Program at least

will need to apply to the Program in January.

6-8 months prior to the start of your desired co-op
work term, considering the time required for visa

Please be mindful that successfully applying to CJCP

application process.

does not guarantee you a co-op term in Japan.

OVERVIEW___

DETAILS OF EACH STEP____
1

GET TO KNOW CJCP Complete at least one of the following:

Prospective students are advised to familiarize
themselves with the Program before applying.

▢ Review our Student Info Session
presentation▢ Attend a CJCP info session

To find your institution’s liaison officer, please reach out
to our Program Coordinator.

▢ Or meet with your institution’s CJCP
Liaison Officer for more information

2 COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
▢ Complete your online application form byclicking here

3 INTERVIEW WITH LIASION OFFICER▢ Arrange a time with your liaison officer todo an interview

Prospective students are advised to read “Prospective
Student Info Guide 2 – Online Application Form” before
filling. To open the document, click here.
Recommendation from your co-op liaison officer isrequired to schedule an application intake interview
with CJCP Coordinator after your payment of the nonrefundable application fee is confirmed.

The interview will help you to learn more about CJCP
and how it could fit with your learning goals, and help
your liaison officer determine your fit for theexperience.

4 PAY APPLICATION FEE▢ Pay the non-refundable $130 application
fee

5 APPLICATION INTAKE INTERVIEW + LANGUAGE
ASSESSMENT▢ Arrange a time with the Program
Coordinator to do an application intake
interview and a Japanese language
assessment

You must first pay the application fee for yourapplication to CJCP to be processed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS____You can find frequently asked questions specific for this guide. For other FAQs, you can find it directly on ourwebsite pages or documents.
1. How will I know if I am admitted to CJCP?
Once you have completed all components in the application process, CJCP will notify you by email.
2. What if I need to make changes to or cancel my application?
If you need to make changes to your application or cancel due to unexpected circumstances, pleasecontact the Program Coordinator and discuss your situation.
3. I want to start working in the summer. When should I start applying to the program?
Although we receive student applications throughout the year, considering that visa application process
takes a considerable amount of time, you are strongly advised to apply 6-8 months prior to your desired
start period of co-op work term in Japan. Co-op work terms usually start in January, May, or September.
For example,•

we advise you to start applying to the Program in September if you wish to start working in May ofthe upcoming year, or,•we advise you to start applying to the Program in January if you wish to start working in Septemberof the same year.

4. Do I just pay application fee once?
Yes. The application fee is a one-time fee and not refundable.

Thank you for your interest in CJCP!

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact:

Yuko Nemoto
Program Coordinator, Canada-Japan Co-op Program
c/o The University of British ColumbiaTel: 604-822-6579
Fax: 604-822-3449
E-mail: coop.japan@ubc.ca