Program overview
The Osaka Global Teacher Program is a customised professional development experience for Queensland state primary and secondary school teachers of Japanese language wishing to strengthen their teaching capabilities through the Japanese language and culture immersion.
The successful applicants will travel to Osaka, Japan in January 2025 (summer school holidays) and have the opportunity to observe classes at primary and secondary schools, deliver presentations to Japanese school students, obtain authentic teaching resources, attend lessons at the Japan Foundation: Japanese Language Institute, Kansai, visit Japanese homes and places of cultural significance in Osaka prefecture.
Important: the program is delivered in Japanese with very limited instructions provided in English. Intermediate / high level of Japanese language proficiency (equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test rating of N4 or higher) is needed to complete this program successfully.
All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo an online interview with the Japan Foundation: Japanese Language Institute, Kansai representatives.
Japanese language grammar / kanji lessons cannot be provided during this program.
Program details
- 2-week professional development opportunity
- Open to Queensland state registered teachers (primary and secondary state schools).
Program inclusions
- Return economy airfares
- Land travel
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation
- Most meals
- Tuition fees
- Visa (if required)
Key dates
Application period: May to July 2024
Program dates: January 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
Application
Applications are not yet open.
Contact
Global Engagement
Department of Education International
Phone: (07) 3513 5737
Email: global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au