India-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field ofJapanese Language Education in India
Ministry of External Affairs & Embassy of Japan
Japanese Language Teachers Training Centre
Government of Japan

Government of India

Teachers’ Training Course A (360 hours)
Application Instructions
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Background(1) During the India-Japan Summit Meeting held on 14 September 2017, the two governments signed aMemorandum of Cooperation in the field of Japanese Language Education in India, which provides toestablish Japanese Language certificate courses in 100 universities/colleges/institutions and train 1,000
Japanese language teachers, within 5 years. Teachers who will undergo training are expected to engage
in Japanese language education at different institutes, including at Science and Engineering universities
in India.
(2) Under this agreement, the Japanese Language Teachers’ Training Centre has been established forachieving this goal. A Coordination Committee, comprising of members from MEA, MHRD, UGC,MSDE, MoCI, MoHFW, MeiTY, CSIR and DEA from the Indian side, and the Embassy of Japan andthe Japan foundation, New Delhi (JFND) from the Japanese side, is responsible for it’s day-to-dayoperation.
(3) This course is planned and will be executed under this Memorandum of Cooperation to train newteachers, who wish to engage in teaching Japanese language. Those who are already teaching Japaneselanguage may also apply for this course.

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Program Outline(1) Duration：3 February2020 - 1 May 2020 (Mon - Fri, from 9:30 to 16:30)(Detailed class schedule, will be shared at the time of start of the course. Please note that the schedule
may be modified during the course as per the requirement)(2) Course Venue：The Japanese Language Teachers’ Training Centre
UGC - Human Resource Development Centre,Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067(3) Description of the Program：This course aims at training new teachers to enable them to acquire theability to teach Japanese language (beginner level). It may be kindly noted that the course offers training
in fundamental teaching methods of Japanese language is not aimed at increasing proficiency in thelanguage.
(4) This course will be taught in Japanese.
(5) Number of Trainees：Maximum 30(6) Certification：Certificates will be issued jointly by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Embassy ofJapan after successful completion of the course.

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Eligibility(1) Individuals who have Bachelor’s degree in any subject and wish to work as Japanese language teacher.
Desirable qualification, however, is Master’s degree in any subject.
(2) Individuals who are staying in India when applying, and who are in the age group of 20-60 years.
(3) Individuals whose mother tongue is not Japanese.
(4) Individuals who have JLPT N3 level proficiency. Desirable level, however, is N2. (JLPT: JapaneseLanguage Proficiency Test).

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Fees for the Course and Assistance(1) Tuition Fee and textbook charges: Free
(2) Term-result based scholarships will be available for meritorious trainees. Further details will beprovided at the beginning of the course.
(3) For those participants who come from outside Delhi, following Assistance will be provided:
A. Round-trip transportation fee from the city of your residence to Delhi (Minimum distance andMaximum amount limit applicable)
B. Accommodation (dormitory on double room sharing basis), including breakfast and dinner, will beprovided within the training centre subject to availability. Confirmation on availability ofaccommodation will be made close to the time of announcing the selection results.
Those who wish to avail the above support should fill out the relevant items on the application form.
(This support will not be extended if one does not mention in the application form.)

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Selection Policy
Screening will be made in line with the following criteria:(1) Whether the application form has been filled correctly and if the eligibility criteria is met.
(2) Whether the applicant wishes to teach Japanese in future.
(3) If the number of applications exceed 30, the centre may ask applicants to submit his/her video showing his/her
motivation to join this course.

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Application Procedures(1) Application Documents:
A. Application Form: All columns in the application must be duly filled. Incomplete applications will
not be considered.
B. Copy of the JLPT and Graduation Certificate
C. Valid ID Proof (self-certified copy of Aadhaar Card/Passport)(2) Application Deadline and Submission Method:
Please apply from link below. Deadline is 6 January, 2020.
shorturl.at/tNUV5

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(3) Points to be noted:
A. The entire application form should be filled by the applicant, without assistance from others.
B. In case, you wish to make changes or add information in your application after the submission, pleasesubmit the same as soon as possible, but not later than 6 January, 2020.
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Notification of Results(1) Applications will be screened by the Coordination Committee and decisions will be announced by 17
January 2020 via email from the mail address ttc.india.office@gmail.com.
(2) Please note that any query in regard to the reasons for rejection will not be entertained.

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Handling of Personal Information(1) Your personal information on the application form will be used for screening, and evaluation procedures.
(2) The activity of this course may be recorded and uploaded on the internet. Cooperation and understanding inthis regard is much appreciated.

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All the trainees are expected to follow the instructions, as given in the application form and/or as explained
separately.

10. Query
Queries regarding the application procedure, may be sent at ttc.india.office@gmail.com
11. Attachments:
Attachment 1: Course Outline
Attachment 2: Course Schedule

Supported byMHRD, UGC, JNU-HRDC, MSDE, MoCI,MoHFW, MeiTY,and CSIR
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