Opportunity overview
The Saitama Prefectural Government and the Department of Education International (DEi) have partnered to provide an opportunity for Year 11, Queensland state high school students studying Japanese language to travel to Saitama, Japan to undertake a global immersion opportunity.
Program details
- 2-week program.
- Opportunity for students to experience a different culture, school life and improve language skills.
- 2 teacher chaperones will accompany the group for the duration of the program.
- The teacher chaperones will undertake a 2-week professional development placement within a Japanese school in Saitama. See Saitama Global Teacher Program for more information.
- Final itinerary and details will be provided in an information session which the successful students and their families are required to attend.
- Teacher chaperones will be required to assist with the program planning and pre/post-departure tasks.
- Students must have parent/guardian consent to submit an application.
- Student applications need to be submitted via the school and only 2 student applications per school will be accepted.
Program inclusions
- Return economy airfares
- Domestic travel
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation
- Most meals
- Tuition fees
Key dates
Application period: May to July 2024.
Travel period: September school holidays
Application
For students
Applications are not yet open.
For teachers
Applications are not yet open.
Contact
Global Engagement
Department of Education International
Phone:(07) 3513 5737
Email: global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au