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【For Students/Faculty and Staff】5/17 (Sat) “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar”

Continuing from last year, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold the “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar” by ETS-certified trainers for university students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

A unique opportunity to learn the essence of study strategies for the TOEFL iBT testSo please join us.


* This year, the event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

 

The TOEFL iBT® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers. It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, ETS certified trainers will explain not only the basics of the TOEFL iBT® test, but also more effective ways to study to improve your score, using past questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date & Time:

Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00~13:00

Embodiment:

Online (Zoom)
* Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access from a convenient location.

Target:

Students/faculty members of the University Consortium Kyoto

 

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)
* Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Lecturer:

U.S. ETS Certified Trainer
Prof. Chiaki Taoka (Associate Professor, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )

Contents:

・ How to study for the TOEFL test

– Preparation for the four sections of the TOEFL iBT test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)

・Effective study methods and teaching materials for the TOEFL iBT® test

*Lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

*The overview of the TOEFL iBT test is omitted, so please be sure to check the materials page sent to you after applying

*This seminar is for those who are just starting to study for TOEFL or those who are just starting out.

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / ETS Japan G.K.

Contact:
[TOEFL® Test Japan Office]
ETS Japan G.K. https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/
Email: event■etsjapan.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）

(Capacity remaining 5 people) [For students] 2025 Presentation of Kyoto in English Outline of Implementation

“What is the charm of Kyoto?” and “What kind of country is Japan?” Why don’t you actually experience the traditional culture of Japan and learn the know-how of English presentations so that you can introduce it in English when asked by people from overseas?
Students who are planning to study abroad, who are interested in studying abroad in the future, who want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas in Japan, and who are not good at English presentations! Why don’t you learn English while having fun with like-minded friends beyond the boundaries of universities?　
🌸🌸 Outline of 🌸🌸 “Presentation of Kyoto in English”

Through the experience of traditional culture in Kyoto and Japan, we will conduct a total of seven half-day training sessions to acquire presentation skills in English.

◎ Training days and scheduled contents (7 sessions in total):
1. Saturday, May 26, 2025 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions related to Japan’s traditional culture in English
2. Saturday, May 31, 2025: Noh Theater (Kongo Noh Theater) and International Student Exchange Event
3. Saturday, June 7, 2025: Traditional Culture Experience I. (1) Tea Ceremony Experience (2) Expression of tea ceremony culture in English
4. Saturday, June 14, 2025 :(1) International Student Session (2) Group Activities
5. Saturday, June 21, 2025 : Traditional Culture Experience II. (1) Flower Arrangement Experience (2) Talk in English about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, housing, and education in Japan and Kyoto
6. Saturday, June 28, 2025 : Presentation English manuscript correction course (online only)
7. Saturday, July 5, 2025: Personal English Presentation

◎Time: 13:00~16:30 (with break)

◎ Location: Campus Plaza Kyoto, etc. (depending on the content of the training, there is a transfer within Kyoto city)

◎ Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a Japan student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto [Undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral course is not required]
2. Ability to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
　 IELTS 5.0 or higher / TOEFL iBT 50 or higher / TOEIC 600 or higher / Eiken Level 2 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎ Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first-served basis) * 5 people left
◎ Fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 7 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
* Please pay in cash (with as little change as possible) on Saturday, May 25 for the first time.
* Please bear the transportation expenses related to transportation during the course.
◎ Application period: April 9, 2025 (Wednesday) noon application start ~ May 9 (Friday) noon deadline
　　　 All applicants will receive an email with details after May 10.

◎ Application guidelines: Please apply from this application form.

◎ Please see the state of Kyopre in previous years from this Facebook!
We look forward to hearing from you!

Let’s experience working at a company in Kyoto! (Internship & Work Experience Program for International Students)


 

For international students who are thinking of finding a job in Japan, this is an introduction to a program that allows you to experience working at a company!
Participate in a 2~10-day practical training during the summer vacation to deepen your understanding of “working in Japan society”!

 

● Eliminate anxiety with thorough support!
Participate in practical training at a company in Japan… I think there are many people who feel anxious when it comes to this.
We will carefully support international students in choosing a company to participate in the training and training before the training so that they can participate in the training with peace of mind.

● The company to be trained is decided after listening to the employees!
At the “exchange meeting with companies and organizations” before the training, you can hear about the work and the contents of the training from the company.
This is your chance to meet companies from a variety of industries.

● Recommended to broaden your horizons before job hunting!
In Japan, it is very common to participate in internships before job hunting.
It is important to know the industry, company, and your interests and values from an early age, so even those in the lower grades are encouraged to apply.

 

First of all, let’s listen to the explanation of the program in the guidance!

 

eligible>

International students who:
・Those who are enrolled in a member school of the International Student Study Kyoto Network.
* Includes those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed higher education institutions in their home countries.
・Those who can participate in training and practical training at companies and organizations without problems in Japanese.
* Selection will be made based on document screening and interviews in Japanese.
・ (In the case of a paid internship) Those who have obtained permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence.

 

*Coming soon
At a later date, information on host companies and organizations will be posted here.

 

Guidance (Pre-briefing)

First of all, feel free to participate in the guidance and listen to the explanation of the program.
You can also hear about the experiences of international students who participated in last year!
Plain clothes participation OK ◎ Participation benefits are also available.
Please participate in one of the dates.
・5/21 (Wed) 18:30~20:00
・5/23 (Fri) 18:30~20:00
・5/24 (Sat) 14:00~15:30
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

with companies and organizations>

In order to use it as a reference for choosing a company for training, you can hear from employees of the host company about the company and the content of the training.
In some cases, you may be able to hear from senior employees from overseas.
・6/14 (Sat) 12:00~17:00
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

flow of the entire program

 

application

Please apply by Monday, June 9 using the application form below.

 

OB / OG Interview ~I Faced Job Hunting with All My Might~
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE Practicing as a member of society ~ Paid internship program experience! ～
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE Employment Environment for International Students and the Attractiveness of Companies in the Kyoto Area – From the Paid Internship Information Session –
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE International Student Internship Useful for Finding a Job in Japan -Experience-

 

Operated by: Student Information Center, Inc.
TEL：0120-749-155
Email: ac-west■tokyu-nasic.jp *Please replace ■ with @.

 

Bidding and Open Call for Proposals (International Student Study Kyoto Network, 2025 Kyoto Study Abroad Comprehensive Portal Site Operation Project)

International Student Study Kyoto Network

【Operation of the Kyoto Study Abroad Portal Site and Social Media Management

Proposal Guidelines]

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) aims to widely disseminate the appeal of “Kyoto University City and Student City Kyoto” and services for international students in Kyoto both domestically and internationally, to support the attraction of more international students, and to make it easier for international students studying in Kyoto to obtain information on support services. We operate a portal site and manage social media.

Therefore, we are looking for contractors for this project in FY2025, so please consider participating in the proposal, and if you would like to participate, please prepare a plan proposal and quotation according to the following guidelines and submit it by the deadline.

*This project will be carried out as a preparatory act for the FY2025 project before the FY2025 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is enacted, and the project may be canceled or the content of the project may be changed or reduced if the budget of this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network.

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Guidelines: 2025 Study Kyoto Portal Site Proposal Application Guidelines (PDF)

< Contact>
University Consortium Kyoto
International Affairs Department, International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Contact: Yokoyama and Kusano)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9164
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Japan students × international students】2024 3rd “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” ~Premium Kyoto Traditional Culture Experience~ < Registration has ended>

As a result of receiving many applications for this matter, the capacity has been reached and the reception has been closed. (Updated on February 20).

We are considering a similar project for the next fiscal year.We will inform you again when it is decided.We look forward to your participation.

This year, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) is implementing the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” using a contribution from Kyoto City.

This event will allow Japan students enrolled in universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc. that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto or the International Student Study Kyoto Network to experience the diverse and profound charm of Kyoto so that they can deepen their exchanges with each other through “experiences unique to Kyoto”.

We would like to create opportunities for Japan and international students studying in Kyoto to like Kyoto even more, want to live and work in Kyoto for a long time, and strengthen connections between students that transcend the boundaries of nationality and school.

The third event was held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, and was held to visit the Fukuda Museum of Art, experience a rickshaw, and experience making Japanese sweets. We are looking for Japan students and international students who can participate, so please do not miss this opportunity and join us.

For details, please check the 3rd recruitment flyer and application page to register as a user and apply for participation. We look forward to your participation.

1 Date & Time: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 8:45 a.m., scheduled to disband around 12:00 p.m.

2 Contents and itinerary:

　　8:45 Meeting (in front of Arashiden Arashiyama Station) and moving on foot

　　 9:00 a.m.: Visit to the Fukuda Museum of Art, explanation by museum staff, group work

　　10:00 Rickshaw experience, Arashiyama sightseeing and student exchange

　　11:00 Japanese confectionery making experience at Ganshundo Saga-Arashiyama store

　　Around 12:00 p.m. Dismissal

3 Participation fee: Free

4 Capacity: 10 Japan students, 10 international students

(It’s on a first-come, first-served basis, so be quick!)　Waitlist is set according to the application status)

5 Eligibility: Japan students or international students attending universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc. that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto or the International Student Study Kyoto Network

6 How to apply: 3rd recruitment flyer and application page

　　　　　　　https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/premium_experience0222/

Alternatively, please apply using the QR code below.

 

 

【Recruiting Accepting Companies!】 AY2025 Internship & Work Experience Program for International Students



International Student Study Kyoto Network(Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department) conducts the “Internship and Work Experience Program for International Students” with the aim of helping international students learn about the appeal of working at a company in Kyoto and to find employment and settle in Kyoto.

We are looking for host companies and organizations that can accept international students in this program. Companies and organizations that are already working to recruit international students, as well as companies and organizations that are considering hiring international students for the future, are encouraged to consider participating in this program.

[Point! ] 】
● By accepting international students…
・Having diverse human resources in the workplace will lead to the revitalization of the company.
・This will lead to the accumulation of experience in accepting foreign employees.
・It will lead to PR to international students.
●In FY2025, we will review the program number of days requirements (2 days ~) to accommodate a wider variety of program contents.
●If you are already planning to implement your company’s work experience program, there is no problem in setting up a participation slot for international students in your existing program.
●In June, we will set up a place for interaction between the host company or organization and the participating international students, and the management and the international students will be selected and matched through interviews, and at that time, the acceptance or rejection will be judged and the host students will be decided.
●Before the program, we will provide pre-training for international students on business etiquette and compliance.

【Eligibility】
Companies and organizations with headquarters, branch offices, offices, etc. in Kyoto Prefecture that can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

[Details]
Please refer to the “Application Summary” (PDF: 363KB).

【Application】
Please check the “Recruitment Overview” and fill in the necessary information from the application form before applying.

2024 Internship Program Report for International Students (PDF: 1MB You can check the attributes of participating international students)

 

【Inquiry】
International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Kawachi)
TEL: 075-353-9164　 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp　※Please change “◆” to @.

 

 

 

【Japan students × international students】AY2024 2nd “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” ~Premium Kyoto’s Traditional Culture Experience~ ≪ Registration has ended≫

As a result of receiving many applications for this matter, the capacity has been reached and the reception has been closed. (Updated December 18).
The next (third) session will be planned and considered in late February 2025. We will inform you again when it is decided. We look forward to your participation.

This year, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Affairs Department, University Consortium) will use the contribution from Kyoto City to implement the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project.”

This event will allow Japan students enrolled in universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc. that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto or the International Student Study Kyoto Network to experience the diverse and profound charm of Kyoto so that they can deepen their exchanges with each other through “experiences unique to Kyoto”.

We would like to create opportunities for Japan and international students studying in Kyoto to like Kyoto even more, want to live and work in Kyoto for a long time, and strengthen connections between students that transcend the boundaries of nationality and school.

The second event was held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, and was planned to include Japanese confectionery making, a tea ceremony experience, and a special visit to Kodaiji Temple. We are looking for Japan students and international students who can participate, so please do not miss this opportunity and join us.

For details, please check the recruitment flyer and application page, and register as a user and apply for participation. We look forward to your participation.

1 Date & Time: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 8:30 a.m. (Kyoto Station), scheduled to disband around 12:30~1:00 p.m.

2 Contents and itinerary:
8:30 Meeting (Kyoto Station) and moving by chartered bus
9:15 Japanese confectionery making experience at the Kanshundo East store After the end, move by chartered bus
11:15 Tea ceremony experience at Kodaiji Temple, visit to Kaizando Hall and garden
12:30~13:00 Local dismissal or chartered bus to Kyoto Station

* Regarding the meeting place, you can also participate by coming directly to the Ganshundo East store. Please check the application page for details.

3 Participation fee: Free

4 Capacity: 10 Japan students, 10 international students

5 Eligibility: Members of the University Consortium Kyoto or the International Student Study Kyoto Network
Japan students or international students attending universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc.

6 How to apply: Closed.

　　　　　　　Application page
（https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/premium_experience0111/）
Alternatively, please apply using the QR code below.

 

【Start of acceptance】Seminar on sharing examples of internationalization efforts by member universities ~Activities of overseas offices with full-time staff and trends in studying in Japan in Vietnam~

The Kyoto International Business Department, a consortium of universities, promotes the globalization of faculty and staff at member universities and shares examples of internationalization initiatives.

As part of this effort, we are pleased to announce that we have decided to hold the following seminar with the cooperation of the Ritsumeikan University ASEAN Office.

This is a project to share examples of internationalization efforts at universities among member universities, and to promote internationalization of universities and raise international awareness. Please feel free to join us.

 

【Theme】

Seminar on sharing examples of internationalization efforts by member universities

~Activities of Overseas Offices with Full-Time Staff and Trends in Studying in Japan in Vietnam~

 

・Initiatives of overseas bases such as ASEAN offices

(Training for local staff, significance of full-time staff stationing, etc.)

・Trends in studying in Japan in Vietnam

* After the seminar, we will set a time for participants to exchange opinions, share information, and exchange business cards.

【Target】

Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium

(Companies and students are also welcome to participate.)

 

【Date & Time】
Thursday, January 16, 2025 15:30~17:00 [Reception 15:15~]

 

[Place]
Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th floor, Lecture Room 4 (face-to-face)

 

【Speakers and Agenda Providers】

Ritsumeikan School Corporation General Planning Department, General Planning Division

ASEAN Office (Hanoi) and India Office (Delhi)

Director: Shuhei Wakayama

 

[Number of participants]
50 people (Applications will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached)

 

【Application】
Please apply from the following URL.

https://forms.gle/ZgbhBaC12AWLJ3ME9

 

【Application Deadline】
Until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025

 

As an opportunity to further raise the international awareness of each member and open up many perspectives

We hope it will be of some help to you, so please join us.

 


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

【Proposal Information】2025 “Internship & Work Experience Program for International Students” Management (International Student Study Kyoto Network)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department) has been providing opportunities for international students studying at universities and other institutions in the Kyoto area to gain work experience at companies in the Kyoto area, thereby promoting understanding of the business content of Kyoto companies and corporate culture in Japan and fostering their desire to find employment. We are implementing a program that aims to promote recruitment in Kyoto after graduation and completion through mutual understanding between international students and companies, and to establish themselves after employment, and we plan to implement this program again in 2025.
Therefore, we are looking for candidate companies for this project, so please consider participating in the proposal, and if you are willing to participate, please submit the application materials by the deadline in accordance with the “Application Guidelines and Consignment Specifications” below.

*This project is intended to recruit candidate contractors before the FY2025 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is enacted, and if the FY2025 budget of this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network, the project may be canceled or the content of the project may be changed or reduced.

* For inquiries, please check the “Application Guidelines and Consignment Specifications”.

 

【For residents of Kyoto Prefecture】12/7 (Sat) “TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar”

We will hold a “TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar” for university students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.
If you are planning to study or take the TOEFL iBT® test for future study abroad, or if you have taken the test and want to further improve your score, please join us!


The TOEFL iBT® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers. It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, we will not only provide you with the basics of the TOEFL iBT® test, but also explain how to train and study more effectively to improve your score.

Date & Time:

Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00~13:00

Venue:

Campus Plaza Kyoto 4F Lecture Room 3

Target:

Those who live in Kyoto Prefecture and are thinking of taking the TOEFL test / want to improve their score

Capacity:

170 (first-come, first-served basis)
* Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Lecturer:

ETS Japan Recognized English Skills Educator
Dr. Kenta Nishimaki

Contents:

・ Explanation by part (focusing on Speaking and Writing, which are difficult to deal with, and how to solve each of them)
・ Training (practice of “forced speed reading” aiming for a high score)
・Learning method (Become an autonomous learner!) Lectures based on scientific theories)
*Lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

Click here to apply

【Organizer】Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd.
[Sponsorship] University Consortium Kyoto

Contact:
[Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd.]
Email: ee■asahipress.com (Please change ■ to @.) ）
TEL：03-3263-3326