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.
To support Queensland schools consider if this is the right opportunity, Global Engagement will be holding an online information session conducted via Microsoft Teams on
Thursday 13 June 2024 from 3.30–4.15pm. Please
join the session via Teams or contact Global Engagement, Department of Education International on
global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au if you require support or more information.
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 June 2024
Travel period: September school holidays
Application
For students
Applications are open. For more information and to apply, please download the
application form and submit to
global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au by 5pm Wednesday 19 June 2024.
For teachers
Applications are open. For more information and to apply, please download the
application form and submit to
global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au by 5pm Wednesday 19 June 2024.
Contact
Global Engagement
Department of Education International
Phone:(07) 3513 5737
Email:
global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au