Asked Questions Following are questions and responses about the program that may be helpful as you consider applying for the Toyota International Teacher Program. Previous knowledge of Japan or Japanese subjects is not a selection criteria. Instead, the program seeks teachers who are interested in learning about the country and its people, and who will draw on their program experiences to enrich their teaching and professional activities. In fact, participants with little or no Japanese experience may benefit a great deal from this program.
Eligible applicants are full-time classroom teachers only.
If you are an administrator and teach classes only for part of the day, you are not eligible for the program. Librarians and counselors are also not eligible. I don't speak Japanese and I've never traveled overseas. Program activities will be conducted in English and participants will receive detailed information packets well in advance of travel. Before departure for Tokyo, all participants will attend a predeparture orientation workshop in Los Angeles to discuss details of the in-country program.