Opportunity overview
The Osaka Global Teacher Program offers Queensland state school teachers of Japanese language a unique opportunity to participate in an immersive professional development experience at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai. This 3-week program, conducted entirely in Japanese, requires participants to have an intermediate to high level of Japanese language proficiency (equivalent to
Japanese Language Proficiency Test rating of N4 or higher).
Participants will attend lessons at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai, observe classes at primary and secondary schools, deliver presentations to Japanese school students, obtain authentic teaching resources, and visit Japanese homes and places of cultural significance in the Osaka prefecture.
Through this program, participants not only enhance their Japanese language teaching capabilities and deepen their understanding of Japanese culture; they also contribute to the strengthening educational ties between Queensland and Japan, fostering cross-cultural connections that enrich both communities.
Program inclusions
- Return domestic flights to and from Brisbane
- Return international flights
- GoSafe travel insurance
- Accommodation
- Most meals
- Visa if required
Eligibility
Eligibility requirement for teachers
- Be a fully registered teacher at a Queensland state school and be a qualified Japanese language teacher.
- Be permanently employed at the time of application and program delivery.
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia.
- Have (or be willing to obtain) a current and valid passport with at least 6 months' validity from the date of return to Australia.
Application
Application pack for teachers will be available in 2025.
Key dates
Travel dates: January 2026 (exact dates to advised)
Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 4 April 2025
Online information sessions:
- 3.30pm Monday 17 March 2025
- 3.30pm Thursday 15 May 2025
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