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8/27 (Tue) IELTS pretesting trial session (mock test) will be held!

We will hold an IELTS pretesting trial session (free of charge) for students.

Continuing from last year, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a free IELTS pretesting trial session for students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

The pre-test is conducted in a way that is similar to the actual IELTS exam.
We welcome those who are interested in what IELTS is, those who are planning to take IELTS, and those who want to test their English proficiency.

Click here for the flyer

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3.5 million people around the world take the test annually to study, immigrate, or work.
The IELTS Pretest is a “free” test offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

schedule Tuesday, August 27, 2019
time Morning Session 9:45~13:00
Afternoon Session 14:15~17:30
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target ・Students enrolled in member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto
・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam
・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity Morning and afternoon sessions: 25 people each (advance registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* Same content for both morning and afternoon
substance ・Explanation of pre-test implementation
・Reading test (75 minutes)
・Listening test (40 minutes)
・Q&A session
(Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association)
Application Please fill in the following items and apply by e-mail to the following contact information.
Subject: IELTS Pretesting Trial Session for Students
Text: (1) University (2) Name (in Roman letters) (3) Telephone number (4) E-mail address
(5) Desired test time (morning and afternoon) (6) Motivation for application (about 3 lines)
deadline Monday, August 19, 2019
cost free


(Precautions for test takers)
*Turn off your mobile phone and put it in your hand luggage along with your watch, electronic devices, etc.
* There are three items on the desk: a pencil, an eraser, and water in a clear plastic bottle.
*Unlike IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.


< Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL：（075）353-9164
FAX：（075）353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

【For High School Teachers】”The 3rd Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” September 12 (Thu) Call for Participants

The Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting was launched in 2018 as a place for students to exchange ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and to share their thoughts on solutions.
The third meeting will be held as follows. Each session is a one-off event, so you can participate regardless of whether you have participated in the event so far.
In the third session, we will focus on the “reform of university entrance examinations” (entrance examination reform related to the selection of students for admission in 2021), which many high school teachers are currently interested in, and discuss the status of each school’s efforts to introduce the Common Test for University Entrance Examinations and change the format of the survey based on the “Notice of Revision of the Guidelines for Conducting University Entrance Examinations for the Heisei 33 Academic Year” notified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology last fall. In addition, university faculty members will join us to exchange information and exchanges.
　
We understand that this is a busy time, but we look forward to your active participation. I would also be grateful if you could reach out to the teachers you know.

Date & Time Thursday, September 12, 2019 18:00~20:00 (Reception 17:45~)
*Late participation is also welcome.
Place: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
theme Reform of University Admissions
Composition 18:00~18:15【Opening Session】
Lecturer: Toshihiro Onishi (Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ryukoku University)
18:15~19:25【Group Discussion】
Divide into groups, share the contents of the pre-assignment, and exchange opinions
University faculty members also participate in each group to interact and exchange opinions with high schools and universities.
19:25~19:55【Sharing】
Share and exchange opinions among each group as a whole.
19:55~20:00【Closing】

* Depending on the number of applicants, some contents may change.
Participation Fee free
Target Anyone who is a high school teacher can participate.
* On the day of the event, we would appreciate it if you could bring your business card and exchange contact information with other participants.
Remarks After the event, a social gathering will be held near Kyoto Station. Please inform us of your participation in the social gathering on the participation application form. Details will be communicated after application. (Membership fee is planned to be 4,000 yen ~ 5,000 yen)
Upcoming Exhibitions

The next and fourth meetings are scheduled to be held in November under the theme of “Exchange of Candidate Exploration Themes for the Exploration of Science and Mathematics.”
In addition, the fifth meeting is scheduled to be held around the end of February 2020 under the theme of “Gathering for class experience and exchange of opinions to acquire problem-finding skills.”

 

* The 3rd Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Flyer [Download]

How to apply

Please download the following application form (1st sheet: application form, 2nd sheet: pre-assignment), fill in the required information, and send it to the University Consortium Kyoto Secretariat by fax or e-mail.


◆The 3rd Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Application Form [Download]

FAX：075-353-9101
E-mail: kodai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Application Deadline

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Tel: 075-353-9153 FAX: 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

6/16 TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar


memberWe will hold a free TOEFL iBT test skill improvement seminar for university students.

CIEE, the TOEFL test office of Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a preparatory seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
This is a seminar for beginners, so if you want to know how to study and prepare for this summer, please join us.

Please note that participation is free and will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.


* Registration for this seminar has been closed due to the capacity being reached.



　　　　　　

The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English language test in the world, and more than 9,000 institutions in 130 countries, including almost all universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, use TOEFL test scores as proof of English proficiency, admission, recommendation, scholarships, and graduation.
In addition, more than 30 million people around the world have taken the test so far, making it an indispensable test for students who aspire to study abroad. In Japan, it is used as a guide for internal credit recognition at educational institutions, preferential treatment for entrance examinations, and selection for overseas dispatch.

Click here for seminar outline → TOEFL iBT Test Seminar Flyer

Date & Time:

Sunday, June 16, 2019 10:00~13:00 (Doors open at 9:30~)

Venue:

Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4

Target:

・Students who belong to a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto

・Those who are just starting to study for the TOEFL iBT test or those who have recently started

・ Those who have taken exams and want to know how to study effectively

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)

Lecturer:

ETS Certified Trainer Dr. Kei Kawanishi (Lecturer, Mukogawa Women’s University)

Contents:

– Preparation of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections

– How to study for the TOEFL iBT test (especially during summer vacation)

・Introduction of TOEFL iBT test-specific questions and teaching materials

 

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / CIEE International Educational Exchange Council

Inquiries

International Educational Exchange Council (CIEE) TOEFL Division, Delegation of Japan
Email: seminar■cieej.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

 

IELTS pretesting trial session for faculty and staff (free)

Business Overview

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam annually to study, immigrate, or work.
IELTS Pretestis a “free” test for research purposes offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

Outline of the event

The pre-test is conducted in a way that is similar to the actual IELTS exam.
If you are interested in what IELTS is or are planning to take IELTS,We look forward to the participation of faculty and staff who want to measure their English proficiency.

Re Friday, May 24, 2019 13:30~18:00 (Reception starts at 13:00)
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target ・Faculty and staff members of the University Consortium Kyoto
・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam
・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity 25 (Pre-registration required)
substance ・Explanation of IELTS and pre-test (45 minutes)
・Listening test (45 minutes)
・Reading test (80 minutes)
・Writing test (65 minutes)
・Q&A session (25 minutes)
(Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association)
Application Please fill in the following items and apply by e-mail to the following contact information.
Subject: IELTS Pretesting Trial Session for Teachers and Staff
Text: (1) University (2) Name (in Roman letters) (3) Telephone number (4) E-mail address
(5) Motivation for application (about 3 lines)
deadline Wednesday, May 15, 2019
cost free


(Precautions for test takers)
*Turn off your mobile phone and put it in your hand luggage along with your watch, electronic devices, etc.
* There are three items on the desk: a pencil, an eraser, and water in a clear plastic bottle.
*Unlike IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.

Click here for

the flyer < Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL: (075) 353-9164
FAX: (075) 353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Campus Plaza Kyoto Revision of Usage Fees [Confirmed]

 

From October 1, 2019, the consumption tax rate will be raised %から10%.
Due to the revision of the usage fee of Campus Plaza Kyoto, the “Kyoto City University Town Exchange Center Ordinance”
The amendment was approved by the city council.

Since the amendment bill was passed, as shown in (Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Usage Fee List)

The usage fee will be revised from October 1, 2019.

Thank you for your understanding.

Presentation of Kyoto in English!

Next year is finally the Olympic year! The contents of the popular “Kyopre” training are even more substantial! Let’s aim to become a “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador” appointed by Kyoto City! Application address (details below): kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp ← (Please change ■ to @)

　
　　　
　Click here for the 2019 flyer “Presentation of Kyoto in English”
2019 Poster A3

So that you don’t freeze when people from overseas ask, “What kind of country is Japan?”
Let’s understand the culture of Kyoto and your own country, and give a presentation in English!
If you are a student who is planning to study abroad, if you want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas, or
if you want to send information in English from Kyoto, please feel free to apply!

* Those who have completed this training will be appointed by Kyoto City to promote the charms of Kyoto to the world when studying abroad.
You can be appointed as a “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador”. ◎ Outline of “Presentation of Kyoto in English” *To understand the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan, learn English expressions about culture, and be able to give presentations
We will conduct 6 half-day training sessions to become a teacher.
* Learn expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and traditional culture in English.
* Experience traditional culture (tea ceremony and flower arrangement) and also take an excursion to the scenic spot “Wuzhen” (English explanation available).
*A final presentation will be held.

* Scheduled training days (6 sessions in total) Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 13:30~17:00 (with breaks)　　

　　Saturday, May 25, 2019: Ice Break Introduction to Japan ~ Let’s express Japan in English
　　Saturday, June 1, 2019: (1) Expressing Kyoto in English (2) Let’s experience and understand the traditional culture tea ceremony in a tea room
　　Saturday, June 8, 2019: (1) International Student Session (2) Experience and Understand Traditional Culture of Flower Arrangement
　　Saturday, June 22, 2019: Lecture and tour at the scenic garden “Wuzhen” (local dismissal)
　　Saturday, June 29, 2019: Group English Presentation
　　Saturday, July 6, 2019: Personal English Presentation

◎ Eligibility: Students must meet all of the following conditions.
■ Be a student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degree is not required)
■ Ability to participate in all basic training
■ Those who are interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding
■ English level One of the following applies:
　　　　IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 63, TOEIC 650 or higher　　

◎ Recruitment capacity　
■ About 20 people
■ Expenses: 5,000 yen in total (including reference materials and all actual expenses for exercises)

◎ Application period
■Tuesday, April 9, 2019 ~ Friday, May 3, 2019 Please apply by email. *It has already been closed.
If there are a large number of applications, we will draw lots and send you an email by the morning of Saturday, May 4.

◎ Application Guidelines
■E-mail address: :(Kozai) University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department　
　　　　kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp　 ← (Please change ■ to @)　
　　　　　　　　　
 ■ Subject of email: Presentation application in English (name)
■ Required information in the email:
１． identity　　
２． Name of university, faculty, or graduate school (and master’s or doctoral degree), grade
３． English proficiency level (see “Eligibility”)
４． Please specify your application motivation (about 5 lines and briefly) before applying.

We look forward to receiving your application!


 

 

Campus Plaza Kyoto Notice of Revision of Usage Fee

 

From October 1, 2019, the consumption tax rate will be raised %から10%.
Currently, the “Kyoto City University Town Exchange Center Ordinance” revises the usage fee of Campus Plaza Kyoto
We are proposing an amendment to the city council.

If the amendment is passed, it will be as follows (List of Campus Plaza Kyoto Facility Usage Fees)
We would like to inform you that the usage fee will be revised from October 1, 2019.

If the ordinance amendment bill is passed, the Campus Plaza Kyoto website and
We will inform you on the notice in the building.

Thank you for your understanding.

We will hold a report session for the 30th “Gakumachi Collaboration Project!!

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report session on the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project (University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project)” in 2018, which supports initiatives for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration with universities, students, and the local community.

At the debriefing session, the 19 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and present the results of their efforts.
Why don’t you find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the local community and hints for regional revitalization from the reports of accredited projects by students, such as regional development through the inheritance of local customs and traditions?

On the day of the event, a briefing session will be held at the same time for the next year’s recruitment. If you are considering applying, please take this opportunity to participate.
We will also hold opinion exchange meetings and exchange meetings with visitors. Anyone is welcome to join us.

* Click here for an overview of the projects of the selected organizations ↓↓↓
“Heisei 30 (2018) Gakumachi Collaboration Project Adopted Organization _ Project Overview”

Heisei 30 (2018) “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” report meeting

Date & Time Sunday, March 24, 2019 10:00~18:00 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Lecture Room 1
(939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
[Access] 5 minutes walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway, JR, Kintetsu Kyoto Station
　* Opinion exchange meetings, exchange meetings, and award ceremonies will be held in the hall on the 2nd floor.
Flow of the day room on the floor>
10:00~ Heisei 30 (2018) Achievement Report Meeting
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and substitutions)
15:50~ Next year’s recruitment briefing session

hall on floor>
16:15~ Opinion exchange meeting and exchange meeting
17:40~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
18:00 End (tentative)

* Please see here for the detailed schedule ↓↓↓
“Heisei 30 (2018) Academic Town Collaboration Project _ Report Session Schedule”
Participation ・Application required (Capacity: 200 people for debriefing sessions, 80 people for opinion exchange meetings and exchange meetings).
Please apply using the “Application” form below.
*All are on a first-come, first-served basis.
* If the capacity is not reached, same-day applications will also be accepted.
Participation Fee free


●Click here for the information flyer
⇒ Debriefing flyer PDF
●Click here for details of our business
⇒https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi
●Click here for last year’s event
⇒https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi/2017-1
　

Registration

　Applications are being accepted from February 26, 2019 (Tuesday) ~ March 21, 2019 (Thursday).
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.

application

Inquiries and applications

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL ：075-353-9130　FAX： 075-353-9101
MAIL：gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

【Expansion of Participation Target】Announcement of the 2nd “Kyoto FDer Juku” in 2018

This training has been expanded to include non-member schools, and
the application period has been extended.

 

The 2nd “Kyoto FDer Juku” in 2018 was originally scheduled to be held on December 1, 2018, but due to various circumstances, it will be postponed to Saturday, March 9, 2019 as follows.
This will be held following the first seminar “Laying the Foundation for Promoting FD on Campus” (held on August 21, 2018), and we will also review the contents of the first session as shown in the outline of the training below. In the future, we would like to invite all the teachers who will be in charge of FD and those who are interested in this field to participate. We look forward to your participation.

Until 2017, the Kyoto FDer School, sponsored by the University Consortium Kyoto, was held as a medium-sized symposium held once a year, but from 2018, it was reorganized into a small-scale training program held multiple times a year with the aim of providing a program that will further develop faculty and staff who will become leaders in FD activities.
[Click here for more information about “Kyoto FDer Juku”]

Outline of the 2nd “Kyoto FDer School” in 2018

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019 13:30~16:30
【Venue】Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1
【Target】Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges / FD personnel
　　　　(Non-member schools are also welcome to participate.)
【Participation fee】Free
【Capacity】20 people (first-come, first-served basis, advance registration required)
【Contents】

theme “Exploring the direction of educational development in one’s own university, faculties, and departments”
Overview

The purpose of this seminar is to clarify the direction of educational development in the university, faculty, or department to which the participants belong through a workshop centered on discussion.
As for the contents, I will summarize the contents of the first course (basic knowledge of FD) in the first part. Second, we will share the case studies of each university and relativize the situation of our own universities (faculties and departments). Third, we will look at the educational development issues of our own university (faculty and department) and consider where we should start. Through the above three points, we hope to provide an opportunity for each participant to gain an opportunity to promote further educational development in the field.

≪Information on participating in the training≫
In order to make this seminar more fulfilling, we will conduct a pre-attendance questionnaire. The results of the responses may be statistically processed so that individual names are not known, and then used within the scope of the training. Thank you for your understanding.
Lecturer Takero Nishino
Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Contemporary Business, Center for Educational Development, Kyoto Tachibana University

 

How to apply: E-mail application

Subject: Application for the 2nd Kyoto FDer Juku
Text:
(1) Name (furigana)
(2) Name of university, department, and position
(3) Separation of faculty members and administrative staff
(4) E-mail address

Please send an e-mail to fdrd■consortium.or.jp with the above contents. (Please replace ■ with @)

● We will send you a confirmation email after receiving your application. If you do not receive the confirmation email after 3 business days, please contact us.

●When participating in this training, we will receive a preliminary questionnaire (in the form of an answer on the web) from the instructor. We will inform you of the questionnaire URL in the body of the acceptance completion email, so please answer it.

Application Deadline Monday, February 11, 2019 ⇒ Monday, February 25, 2019
* If there are remaining seats, we will accept applications even after the application deadline.
* If the capacity is reached, the application will be closed before the application deadline.

 


【Inquiries regarding this matter】
University Consortium Kyoto FD Project
TEL 075-353-9163 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Email fdrd■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

【For faculty and staff of higher education institutions】Support for students with disabilities Information Security Coordination Course (Basics) Call for Participants

Outline of the event

As part of the Foundation’s support project for students with disabilities, we will jointly hold the “Information Security Coordinator Course (Basic Edition)” with the Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP) as follows. Faculty and staff who are interested in supporting students with disabilities are welcome to join us.


◆Lecture Outline:
There is no one-size-fits-all way to support students with disabilities. For example, it is common to provide “information security” to students with hearing impairments, but the specific method depends on the individual needs and the type of lecture taken. Therefore, expertise is required to appropriately coordinate study support for hearing-impaired students. In this course, you will learn basic knowledge and skills in coordinating information security based on examples and experiences. (Click here for the PDF data of the flyer).
〇 Basic knowledge of hearing impairment
〇 Examples of system development (support student training, honorariums, etc.)
〇 Considering coordination methods based on fictitious cases
〇 Experience of support method (PC take, voice recognition)

◆Date & Time: Thursday, March 7, 2019 14:30~17:00 (14:00~Doors open)
*14:00 ~ 14:20 Kyoto University Support Room for Students with Disabilities can be visited (if you would like to visit, please register using this application form)

◆Venue: Kyoto University, Yoshida Campus, International Science Innovation Building, East Building, 5F 5a/5b
*For details of the venue, please refer to this page (PDF data of the flyer).

◆Target: Faculty and staff of higher education institutions

◆ Capacity: 20 people (up to 2 people per institution)

◆ Fee: Free

Organizers: University Consortium Kyoto, Higher Education Accessibility Platform (HEAP)


How to apply

If you would like to participate in this course, please register using the application form here.
* If you cannot send the application form, we will respond by e-mail separately, so please contact us at the contact information below.

◆Application Period: :(JAFA member schools and HEAP partner schools) January 31, 2019 (Thursday) ~
February 5, 2019 (Tuesday) ~
* Applications will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

◆ Remarks: If you need to be considered due to a disability or other factors in order to participate, please contact us at the time of application (application form or email).



Secretariat (Contact)

University Consortium Kyoto
Student Support Division Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL: 075-353-9189 FAX: 075-353-9101 mail: gk-ml■consortium.or.jp (Please replace “■” with “@” and send an e-mail)