Saitama Global Student Program—Japan

Opportunity overview

The Saitama Prefectural Board of Education and the Department of Education have partnered to provide an opportunity for 3 high-achieving Year 11 Queensland state high school students of STEM and Japanese language subjects to travel to Saitama to undertake a unique, international learning opportunity.

Program details

• 2-week program.
• The program is open to 3 Queensland (state) high school students in Year 11 and provides the opportunity for students to experience a different culture and school life, and improve language skills.
• Two teacher chaperones will accompany the group for the duration of the program.
• The chaperones have professional development opportunities with a 2-week placement within a Japanese school in Saitama, see Queensland Guest Teacher Program to Saitama for more information.
  
• Accommodation and most meals.
• Final itinerary and details will be provided in an information session or workshop 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 1 student application per school will be accepted.

Program inclusions

• Return airfares
• Land travel
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation
• Most meals
• Tuition fees
• Visa (if required)

Key dates

Application period: Applications generally ​open October (the year before travel). Please check back regularly to see when program applications open.​

Travel period: September to October (September school holidays)

Application

For students

Applications are now closed.

For teachers

Applications are now closed.

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