(Finished) [For students] 8/5 (Thu) IELTS pretesting experience will be held!

This time, 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 exam every year to study, immigrate, or work.
This hands-on session is a valuable opportunity to experience the three skills (writing, reading, and listening) in an environment close to the actual problem.

schedule	Thursday, August 5, 2021
time	Group A 9:45~15:30 (50-minute lunch break) Group B 11:45~16:35 (no break)
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target	Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories: ・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam ・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity	Group A, Group B: 25 each (advance registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
substance	・Explanation of pre-test implementation ・Reading test (75 minutes) ・Listening test (40 minutes) ・Writing test (60 minutes) ・Q&A session (Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association) *For details of each group’s schedule, please check the schedule ≫ of the day ≪ below.
Application	Please fill out the application form below to apply. IELTS Pre-Test Application Form for Students [Application has been closed]
deadline	Thursday, July 22, 2021
cost	free

* Please note that from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infections, this event may be canceled (or postponed) even at the last minute. In the event of cancellation or change, we will contact you at the registered email address at the time of application.

☆ Precautions for examinees ☆
*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 the actual IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.
*Wearing a mask is mandatory when taking the test. (Limited to plain masks with no text or patterns)
* The temperature will be measured on the day, and those who are above 37.5° will not be able to take the test.

≪ Schedule (tentative) on the day of the event≫
◎ Group A
9:45 Registration starts
10:00 Explanation
Listening test (40 minutes)
11:10 Lunch break
12:00 Reading Exam (75 minutes)
Writing Exam (60 minutes)
15:20 Q&A session
15:30 End

◎ Group B
11:45 Registration starts
12:00 Explanation
Reading Exam (75 minutes)
Writing Exam (60 minutes)
15:20 Q&A session
15:30 Listening test (40 minutes)
16:35 End

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For more information on IELTS, please refer to this page:
https://www.eiken.or.jp/ielts/

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

Resumption of Partially Limited Use of Facilities (Updated on May 31)

At Campus Plaza Kyoto, the new coronavirus in Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto CityIn line with the policy of preventing
the spread of infection, we have decided to open from June 1, 2021 (Tuesday) to June 20 (Sunday) with partial restrictions on the use of the facility as follows
.

　〇 The facility can be used until 20:00.
〇 The maximum capacity of the facility is 50% of the specified capacity.

* For rental rooms set in the night category (18:00 ~ 21:30), you can use it until 20:00.
The full amount of the night rate will be charged.
* Please check with each facility regarding the use of the “Kyoto City Wakamono Employment Support Center”, “Employment Ice Age Generation Active Support Corner”,
and “The Open University Kyoto Learning Center” in this facility.
* The reception desk is open until 21:30.
* The handling of usage fee refunds is as follows.

[Regarding refund of usage fee when canceling reservation during closed hours]
1. Eligibility
(1) Re-extendedDuring the Kyoto Prefectural Emergency Measures Period (6/1 to 6/20), when canceling
a reservation for use
of the usage category, including facility closure times * Unlike the case where you cancel
your reservation during the Kyoto Prefecture Emergency Declaration Period (4/25~5/31) so far, Only reservations that include facility closure times are eligible
. * Except
in cases where it is possible to respond without cancellation, such as changing the date of use or postponing it. (2) If the reservation has been made as of June 1, 2021 (Tuesday)
* However, Kyoto Prefecture requested the re-extension of the state of emergency declaration on May 26, 2021 (Wednesday) ~ May 31, 2021 (Monday)
Including in the case of cancellation to
2. Handling of usage fees or usage fees when all the conditions in 1 above are satisfied
　　　If the usage fee or usage fee for the public facility has already been paid, the full amount will be refunded.
　　　In addition, if you have not paid, we will not ask for delivery.
3. Cancellation Period
　　　If the Kyoto Prefectural Emergency Measures are lifted in the middle of the period, a full refund will be provided at that time.and
We will no longer accept cancellations.
　　Note 1 Refunds cannot be made if the use of the facility is made during the time when the facility is not closed in the
“Reservation for use of the usage category including the time when the facility is closed”.
　（Example: Facilities that are closed after 0:00 2 with a “nighttime” usage category of “18:00 to 21:30”In
Facilities are available from 18:00 to 20:00.Use from 18:00 to 21:30
A fee will be charged. ）
Note 2 Due to the cancellation of the “reservation for use of the usage category including the facility closure time”,Other categories
In the event that the purpose of use cannot be achieved with respect to the reservation for use,Reservations for use in other categories
We will refund you in full.
(Example: If you have made a reservation for the morning, afternoon, and night of the tournament, but the tournament itself is canceled because the night is no longer
available, and you do not use it in the morning or after noon.) Emergency

measures related to new coronavirus infections (extension) 210528

　　　　　　　　　　

About the 19th Kyoto Student Festival

The Kyoto Student Festival is a major event that has been held every October since 2003 in the Okazaki Promenade area in front of Heian Jingu Shrine, and has attracted more than 100,000 visitors. It is a student-produced festival that can only be done by university students studying in Kyoto, a student town where 10% of the population is students.

On November 25, 2020, the Executive Committee of the 19th Kyoto Student Festival was newly established, and the theme of the 19th Kyoto Student Festival was also decided. I would like to pursue the form of a festival that can only be done in Kyoto, a city of students, and enliven Kyoto.

The 19th Kyoto Student Festival Theme

About the theme

Kyoto is a region that has preserved its ancient traditions. However, we are standing at the turn of the times, with the spread of the new coronavirus infection and the demand for a new way of life. Through this festival, we want to connect the culture that has been passed down so far with the culture that is born from the new normal. And by having people come into contact with the culture, we want to protect and connect all Kyoto culture to the future.

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“Regional Co-Creation”

Together with various student organizations and local residents, we would like to enliven Kyoto through the experience of experiencing all kinds of Kyoto culture.

The 19th Kyoto Student Festival

Date	Sunday, October 10, 2021 11:00-19:00 Hybrid offline and online events(planned)
Organizer	Kyoto Student Festival Executive Committee
Co-organizers	Kyoto Student Festival Organizing Committee (Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City / Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives / University Consortium Kyoto)

Outline of the project

At the 19th Kyoto Student Festival, we are thinking of a festival that suits the With Corona era so that the Kyoto Student Festival will continue to be a festival loved not only by people in Kyoto but also by people all over the country. In order to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, it is scheduled to be held in a hybrid format that combines online and offline. Taking advantage of the advantages of online and offline, we aim to create a new festival that can be participated in and impressed anywhere in the country.

Main

We solicited applications for the main visuals of the 19th Kyoto Student Festival from January to late March. As a result of the recruitment, it was decided to work by Mr./Ms. Yoshida, a third-year student at Ritsumeikan University. This main visual will be used for various publicity materials.

About [Temporary suspension of viewing of the availability inquiry page] due to maintenance

Due to communication equipment maintenance,
Please note that you will not be able to
view the “Availability Inquiry” page on the Campus Plaza Kyoto website.

Maintenance date and time: Monday, June 7, 2021 12:00~13:00

* The time may vary slightly depending on the work situation.
* For other pages of Campus Plaza Kyoto, the maintenance hours are also as follows.
It is possible to view it at the URL.

https://www.consortium.or.jp/

　　 We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Closure of Facilities Due to Extension of State of Emergency (Updated on May 8)

In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection on Sunday, April 25, 2021, based on the state of emergency declared in
Kyoto Prefecture and the instructions of Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City, we have announced that we will be closed from April 27, 2021 (Tuesday) to May 11, 2021 (Tuesday
). Due to the extension of the state of emergency declaration measures scheduled to be issued
to Kyoto Prefecture on Monday, May 10, 2021, Campus Plaza Kyoto has decided to extend the closing period until Monday, May 31, including the use of rental rooms
that have already been reserved.
The hotel will contact those who are eligible.The handling of usage fee refunds is as follows.
* “Kyoto City Wakamono Employment Support Center”, “Employment Ice Age Generation Activity Support Corner” and
For information on the use of the Open University Kyoto Learning Center, please check with each facility.
* The reception desk is open until 21:30.

[Refund of usage fee when canceling a reservation during closing]
1 Eligibility
(1) The extended Kyoto Prefecture State of Emergency Declaration Period (May 12 ~ May 31) will be used as the date
of use When canceling a reservation
　　　　* Except in cases where it is possible to respond without cancellation, such as changing the date of use or postponing it.
(2) If the reservation has been made as of May 12, 2021 (Wednesday)
* However, Kyoto Prefecture has requested
an extension of the state of emergency. 　　　　　Including cancellations made between Thursday, May 6, 2021 ~ Tuesday, May 11, 2021
2. Handling of usage fees or usage fees when all the conditions in 1 above are satisfied
If the usage fee or usage fee for a public facility has already been paid, the full amount will be refunded.
In addition, if you have not paid, we will not ask for delivery.
3 Cancellation Period
If the Kyoto Prefectural Emergency Declaration was lifted in the middle of the period, it was assumed that a full refund would be made at that time
Cancellations will no longer be accepted.
Kyoto Prefecture State of Emergency Declaration (Extension)
　

Closure of Facilities under the State of Emergency (Updated on April 24)

“Priority Measures to Prevent the Spread of Novel Coronavirus Infection in Kyoto Prefecture”
In accordance with this, Campus Plaza Kyoto will be open from Monday, April 12, 2021 to Wednesday, May 5, 2021.
We have announced that we will stop using the rental room after 20 o’clock.
Based on the state of emergency declaration to be issued in Kyoto Prefecture on Sunday, April 25, 2021
According to instructions from the Kyoto City New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Control Headquarters,
Including the use of rental facilities that have already been reserved,
It will be closed from Tuesday, April 27 to Tuesday, May 11.
The hotel will contact those who are eligible. The handling of usage fee refunds is as follows.
* Please check with each facility regarding the use of the “Kyoto City Wakamono Employment Support Center”, “Employment Ice Age Generation Active Participation Support Corner　“, and
“The Open University Kyoto Learning Center” in this facility.
　* The reception desk is open until 21:30.

[Refund of usage fee when canceling a reservation during closing]
　1 Eligibility
　　　(1) Contract for use during the Kyoto Prefectural Emergency Declaration Period (April 25 ~ May 11)
If you want to cancel
* Unlike the case of canceling a reservation for use, including the facility closure time during
the period of priority measures to prevent the spread of the disease in Kyoto Prefecture that has been implemented since April 12 (Monday), it does not matter what time of day you use.
* Except in cases where it is possible to respond without cancellation, such as changing the date of use or postponing it.
　　　(2) When the reservation for use has been established as of Sunday, April 25, 3rd year of Reiwa
* However, Kyoto Prefecture has requested the issuance of a state of emergency.
Including cases canceled on April 21, Reiwa 3 (Wednesday) ~ April 24, Reiwa 3 (Saturday)
　 2. If all of the conditions in 1 above are satisfied, the full amount of the usage fee or usage fee
　　　 will be refunded if the usage fee or usage fee of the public facility has already been paid.
　　　In addition, if you have not paid, we will not ask for delivery.
　3 Cancellation
　　　 PeriodIf the Kyoto Prefectural Emergency Declaration was lifted in the middle of the period, it was
assumed that a full refund would be made at that time 　　　Cancellations will no longer be accepted.

　　　
　　　　Emergency Measures in Kyoto Prefecture

Nighttime closure of Campus Plaza Kyoto due to “Priority Measures to Prevent the Spread of Disease” (Updated on 4/12)

From Kyoto Prefecture “Priority measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection in Kyoto Prefecture”
In light of the fact that the order was issued, Campus Plaza Kyoto
From Monday, April 12, 2021 to Wednesday, May 5, 2021, rental rooms will be suspended
after 8 p.m.
*Campus Plaza Kyoto will be closed on Monday, April 12, so it will be available from Tuesday, April 13.
In addition, rental rooms set in the night category (18:00 ~ 21:30) can be used until 20 o’clock, but
the full night category fee will be charged.
Use of the “Kyoto City Wakamono Employment Support Center” and “The Open University of Japan Kyoto Learning Center” in this facility
Please check with each facility for details.

[Refund of usage fee when canceling a reservation during closed hours]
1. Eligibility ⓵
During the “Priority Measures to Prevent the Spread of Disease” period (4/12~5/5),
　　 when canceling a reservation for use in a usage category that includes facility closure hours
* Except in cases where it is possible to respond without cancellation, such as changing the date of use or postponing it.
⓶ If
the reservation has been made as of April 12, 2021 (Monday) 　　　　* However, Kyoto Prefecture has announced
a request for designation of priority measures to prevent the spread of the disease April 9, 2021 (Friday) ~ April 11, 2021 (Sunday) 2
. Handling of usage fees or usage fees when all the conditions of 1 above are satisfied
If the usage fee or usage fee for a public facility has already been paid, the full amount will be refunded.
In addition, if you have not paid, we will not ask for delivery.
3. Cancellation Period
　　If the priority measures to prevent the spread of the disease are lifted in the middle of the period, a full refund will be provided at that time.
We will no longer accept cancellations.

Note 1 In the “Reservation for use of the usage category including facility closure hours”,
Refunds will not be issued if the facility is used during non-closed hours.
(e.g., facilities that are closed after 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
When the facility is used from 18 o’clock to 20 o’clock.
(A usage fee from 18 o’clock to 21:30 will be charged.) ））
Note 2 Due to the cancellation of the “reservation for use of the usage category including facility closure time”,
If the purpose of use cannot be achieved with respect to the reservation for use of other categories,
Full refunds will also be made for reservations for other categories.
(Example: I made a reservation through the morning, afternoon, and evening divisions of the tournament scheduled to be held.
The tournament itself was canceled due to the unavailability of the nighttime, and the use of the morning and afternoon was used.
If you don’t. ）

　　　　Priority Measures to Prevent the Spread of the Disease in Kyoto Prefecture
　　　　Cancellation of reservations during closed hours

Outline of the presentation in Kyoto in English

Why don’t you actually experience the traditional culture of Japan and learn the know-how to give a presentation about Kyoto and Japan in English so that you can introduce Kyoto and Japan culture in English when people from overseas ask you, “What kind of country is Japan?”
You are planning to study abroad, are interested in studying abroad, or want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas in Japan… Mr./Ms., please join us!
　　　
~~Outline of “Presentation on Kyoto in English” ~~

A total of six half-day training sessions will be held to learn English expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan.
〈Training Day (6 sessions in total)〉Implementation method: Face-to-face method Time: 13:30~17:00 (with breaks)
1. Saturday, May 29, 2021 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions that explain traditional Japan culture in English
2. Saturday, June 5, 2021: Traditional culture (1) Hands-on experience of the tea ceremony
3. Saturday, June 12, 2021: Traditional Culture (2) Hands-on experience with flower arrangement
4. Saturday, June 19, 2021: Garden tour (無鄰菴)
5. Saturday, July 3, 2021: Learn about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, housing, education, etc. in Japan and Kyoto.
Discuss with international students
6. Saturday, July 10, 2021: Individual Presentation

◎ Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto
(It does not matter what course you are enrolled in (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral program))
2. Ability to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 63 / TOEIC 650 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎ Capacity: about 20 people
◎ Fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
* Please pay in cash (as little change as possible) on Saturday, May 29 for the first time.
* Please bear the transportation and other expenses related to the course.
◎ Application period: April 9, 2021 (Friday) ~ April 30, 2021 (Friday) 12:00〆　
* If there are a large number of applicants, we will notify you by e-mail by Saturday, May 1 after a lottery.
◎ Application guidelines:
Please apply using this application form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

◎ Notes:
* Please note that in light of the social situation regarding self-restraint of events to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, the holding of this project may be canceled (or postponed) or the content may be changed even at the last minute. In the case of online training (there is a possibility that some of the training will be face-to-face), it is essential to have an Internet connection that can access the online training and a computer environment with camera and microphone functions.

* The implementation of the “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador” for the 2021 academic year has not yet been decided. (The decision will be made by the start of the training and will be communicated to the participants.) ）

【Internship】Notice of Posting of Questionnaire Form for Graduates

Graduates of the University Consortium Kyoto Internship Program

The Internship Program Promotion Office is investigating how participation in the Foundation’s internship program affects the subsequent activities of students and the Mr./Ms. of all students after graduation, and hopes to improve the program in the future.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but please cooperate with the questionnaire using the form below.

* Time required is about 5 minutes

https://consortiumkyoto-internship.jp/form/

Internship programs are announced on the portal site and SNS from time to time.

Internship Program Portal Site

We wish you all the best.

【Report】The 18th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum Report is now available.

　
On Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2020, we have completed the report collection of the 18th Forum on Collaborative Education between High School and University, “Entrance Examination Reform as a ‘Connection of Education’ II.~Changing the Guidance and Evaluation of High School Education: How High Schools and Universities Approach Entrance Examinations and Education~“. Click on each item below to view the PDF file. You can also view the full-page report collection in PDF format from the link below.
Since this event will be held online free of charge, we will not be sending out a booklet of reports.

The next 19th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.

Part 1

Opening Remarks
Explanation of purpose	Entrance Examination Reform as a “Connection of Education” II. ~Changing the Guidance and Evaluation of High School Education: How High Schools and Universities Approach Entrance Examinations and Education~
Case Report (1)	Creating a mechanism to unearth students’ independence ~Now, the moment of brilliance~
Case Report (2)	10 Years of Lesson Study for the Development of Qualities and Abilities ~Aiming to Cultivate PISA-type Academic Skills and Inquiry Skills~
Case Report (3)	History of Chiba University’s High School-University Collaboration and Connection Education Reform ~Aiming to Strengthen the Ability to Develop Global Human Resources in the Sciences~
Panel Discussion	How do high schools and universities deal with entrance examinations and education?

Part 2: Breakout Sessions

Session 1 [Language]	Creation of classes that foster logical thinking, judgment, and expression ~Logical ability that transcends the boundaries of subjects~
Session 2 [Geography and Civics]	Qualities and abilities that you want to cultivate through the study of geography history and civics
Session 3 [Mathematics]	Applying a mathematical perspective and way of thinking
Session 4 [Research]	Design and practice of inquiry-based learning by creating learners’ own questions
Special Subcommittee (1) [Development of Admissions Specialists]	The 4th Admissions Specialist Skill Development Workshop (Kyoto)
Special Subcommittee (2) [Career Education in Collaboration with High School and University]	Report on the results of the Future Session ~What has changed since the executive committee system~

other

Participant Survey Results

* You can see the full-page report collection here.
　Report on the 18th Forum on Collaborative Education between High School and University

Contact us

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
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)