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【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

【Japan students × international students】AY2024 1st “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” ~ Premium Kyoto’s Oku-zashiki Experience ~ Call for Participants

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Affairs Department, a consortium of universities) has decided to implement the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” using the 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 first event will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, and we will plan and hold a farm experience and a special visit to Ohara Sansenin, so we are looking for Japan students and international students to participate. Please don’t 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, November 9, 2024, 9:00 a.m., scheduled to disband around 2:45 p.m.

2 Contents and itinerary:
9:00 Meeting (Keihan / Eden Demachiyanagi Station) and travel by chartered bus
10:00 Harvest experience and lunch at OHARA FARMY (barbecue scheduled)
12:40 Ohara Sansenin Special Visit/Dharma Talk After the event, move by chartered bus
Around 14:45 Dismissal (Keihan Demachi Yanagi Station)

3 Participation fee: Free

4 Capacity: 10 Japan students, 10 international students
(It’s on a first-come, first-served basis, so be quick!)　We will set a waiting list according to the application status. ）

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

6 How to apply: URL (https://va.apollon.nta.co.jp/premium_experience1109/joho?) MODE=top) or the following QR code.

　

 

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

 

 

Announcement of the start of acceptance for faculty and staff skill improvement training in 2024

 

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.

 

 

Outline of the event

Session 1: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Communication skills at university (English level: beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
〈Finished〉
Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online course
Training for understanding Chinese culture
Lecturer: Mr. Mao Xinghua
〈Finished〉
Session 3: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online lecture
Training in Islamic culture with a focus on Southeast Asian countries
Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Priyahita
〈Finished〉
Session 4: Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 13:30-16:30 [Language] *Online course
Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa, Nagasaki University
* The 4th session will be one training course for the first and second half of the course.
〈Finished〉

Session 5: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
English Expressions for Email & Web Conferencing (English Level: Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
〈Finished〉
Session 6: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Meeting and Discussion (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Glenn Gregas
〈Finished〉

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Detail Page

* Regarding the decision of whether or not to attend, the 4th session will be around mid ~ end of August.
In addition, the 5th and 6th sessions will be announced sequentially around October.

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Application Deadline “Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue) [For students]

Capacity has been reached”Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” updated at noon on 11/27
Click here for the video of the first briefing→Video of the briefing on October 16

From this fiscal year, we will conduct a new “Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” for university students who belong to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

Features of this training
★ At Universiti Sains Malaysia, students will attend lectures on culture, history, and ethnicity in English with local students and deepen exchanges with local students.
★ With the support of local students (buddies), they visit refugee centers and government offices in Penang to conduct fieldwork. On the last day, students will present what they have learned in Penang in English.
★ At CEMACS, the Marine Centre of Universiti Universiti Malaysia of Sciences, you will observe the plants and organisms that inhabit the waters of Penang and learn about marine surveys and SDGs activities.
★ We will visit local Japanese companies and hear from local employees about the difficulties and rewards of working overseas, and we will have a question-and-answer session. We will also take a tour of the factory.
★ Based on the lectures they received at the university, they will explore Georgetown, a world cultural heritage site, and the city in groups. Challenge yourself to a puzzle-solving game targeting Penang Island.
★ Breakfast is served at the hotel, and lunch is served at four different cuisines (Nyonya, Chinese, Indian and Malay) to learn about the diverse food culture.
★ For dinner, we will guide you to several nearby hawker centres (food stall villages) and night markets, so you can enjoy Malaysia’s national food cheaply and safely.
★ Two university consortium staff members will lead the trip from the beginning to the end, so even students who are new to overseas can participate with confidence.

Recommended for people like this
◆ People who want to make friends abroad
◆ People who want to experience different cultures by experiencing Malaysian culture, ethnicity, and history
◆ Those who are not confident in their English proficiency, but want to use English to converse and interact with local students
◆ People who want to visit local Japanese companies
◆ Those who are new to overseas training (We will conduct pre- and post-training!) ）
◇ If you want to interact with students from other universities in Kyoto, please join us!
◇ Those who are in the graduation year who are thinking of going overseas as a graduation trip are also OK!

Highlights of Penang
Penang in Malaysia is also very safe, and it is the fourth safest city in Southeast Asia after Singapore. In addition, the cost of living is very cheap, and even in recent years, when the yen is depreciating, it is very cheap at 1/3 of Japan, and you can enjoy lunch and dinner within 300 to 500 yen. In addition, there are three main ethnic groups living in Malaysia, Malay, Chinese, and Indian, but the people are very friendly and many of them are pro-Japan, so you can stay with peace of mind. English is used as a semi-official language after Malay, and since tourists from all over the world visit Penang, English is almost always spoken in public places such as convenience stores and supermarkets. The climate in Penang is very mild, around 25 degrees Celsius in the morning and around 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, and there is little precipitation from November to March, making it the best season to visit.

Re:

　March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue) 8 nights 10 days Kansai International Airport departure with Malaysia Airlines

Cost:

　300,000 yen ~ 350,000 yen (including accommodation, training fee, air ticket, fuel surcharge, airport tax)
*Airport taxes are subject to change, so please finalize the fare at the end of December and pay the balance.

Training Location:

Universiti Universiti Universiti Universit

Where to stay:

3-star hotel in Georgetown (1 room for 2-3 people) *Separate for men and women
Examples: Hotel Neo+, The Gallivant Hotel, Travelodge Georgetown, Cititel Express, Hotel Sentral Georgetown, etc.
*Hotel details will be decided 2 months prior to the departure date.

Target:

Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto (including students in the year of graduation)
・University and graduate students
・Junior college students

Additional Capacity:

　1 person (first-come, first-served basis) * If the capacity is reached, you will be on the waiting list. 　

Minimum Organizers:

8

Deadline:

Closed by noon on Wednesday, November 27, 2024

How to apply:

Please apply from the application button above. Please transfer the application fee by Wednesday, December 4th. Details will be announced later.
* Since the start time of training is approaching, cancellation after application is not possible *

Main training contents:

・Attending lectures in English at Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia and interacting with local students
* All lectures are conducted in English, but since they are conducted in easy English, there is no problem if you have English skills equivalent to graduating from high school.
・Visits to local Japanese companies, social gatherings with local employees, and factory tours
・A program that allows you to explore world cultural heritage sites and experience a multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multilingual society
・Pre- and post-training will be held five times: November 20, December 18, January 15/, February 9, and March 19. (Online participation available 17:30-19:30)
(*The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will hold an online seminar on safety management measures from 16:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday, January 22.) ）

* About overseas travel insurance

Basically, you will be required to purchase AIG Insurance’s overseas travel insurance from HIS (additional cost is required). AIG is available 24 hours a day in Japanese and provides local support. In the unlikely event of an accident, injury, or illness in the field, the staff of the University Consortium Kyoto will respond with support from the HIS Kuala Lumpur Branch.
AIG Damages: https://travel.aig.co.jp/
AIG Support: https://travel.aig.co.jp/ota/service

【Organizer】 University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department 【Travel Agency】HIS Educational Travel Office No. 2
【Itinerary】

Schedule Meals
March 2 (Sun)

07:30
09:55
15:55
19:00
20:00


Meet at Kansai Airport
✈ Air to Malaysia
After arriving at Kuala Lumpur Airport,
Transit (Guided to the food court in the airport: Dinner at each person)
Kuala Lumpur Airport Departures
Arrival at Penang Airport Hotel by private car, check-in [Stay in Penang] 🚌 　

Morning: ×
Lunch: In-flight meal
Evening: ×
(Snacks on board)
March 3 (Mon)

09:00
09:30
10:30
12:00
14:00
16:00

🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (Universiti Universiti Universiti) Campus Tour
Lecture on Geography and History of Malaysia and Refugee Studies
Lunch at a restaurant
Explore the city of Penang and visit the city hall, tourist office, and more
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

 Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
March 4 (Tue)

09:00

12:00
14:00
17:00

🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy)
Visit to the Refugee Learning Center with a local buddy, Queensbay Mall, etc.
Lunch at a restaurant
Lecture on Malay ethnicity, culture and diversity at Universiti Universiti
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

 Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
March 5 (Wed)08:30

12:00
13:00
18:30

🚌 Departing by private car Georgetown tour (multi-ethnic, multicultural, and historical training) with ★ bilingual guide (Penang Hill, Street Art, Babagnyonya Mansion, Kranjeti)
Lunch at a restaurant on the way
Explore Georgetown with a group
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

 Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
Thursday, March 6

09:00
10:00
12:00
15:30
16:00
17:00

🚌 Departure by private car
Travel by boat from Teluk Bahang Jetty (or Batu Ferringi)
CEMACS Mangrove Tour (Learning to Protect the Environment),
Lunch, Marine Plastics Survey (SDGs Learning), CEMACS Facility Tour
Transfer by boat from Teluk Bahang Jetty (or Batu Ferringi)
To the hotel by private car 【Stay in Penang】

 Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
March 7 (Fri)

09:00
10:00
12:00
14:00
16:00

🚌 Departure by private car
Visits to Japanese companies: Visit to Smillover, interaction with local employees, factory tour
Lunch at a restaurant
Kampong Agon (Countryside Experience) to experience and interact with Malay villages
To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】

 Morning: 〇
Day: 〇
Evening: ×
Saturday, March 8

Self-Improvement Day
Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]

 Morning: 〇
Day: ×
Evening: ×
March 9 (Sun)Self-Improvement Day
Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]		Morning: 〇
Day: ×
Evening: ×
March 10 (Mon)

09:00

12:00
14:00
17:30
20:35
21:35
22:40

🚌 Departure by private car
Final presentation by Japan students and presentation of certificates of completion (accompanied by buddies)
(Lunch at the university area)
🚌 Tour of Penang Island by private car (dinner at the food court)
🚌 Take a private car to the airport
From Penang Airport
Arrival at Kuala Lumpur Airport and layover
From Kuala Lumpur Airport [Overnight stay]

Morning: 〇
Day: ×
Evening: × (in-flight snacks)
March 11 (Tuesday) 05:40

Arrival at Kansai Airport, dismissal after customs clearance ~Thank you for your hard work~

Morning: In-flight meal

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on local circumstances.
[About optional tours]
★World Heritage Penang City Tour:https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0073/
★ Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple:https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0078/
★ Peranakan Mansion and Georgetown World Heritage Sightseeing (Trishaw Ride Included):https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0077/
* In addition, as introduced on the website, various optional tours can be used for an additional fee.

* If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us at the address below.
◆Contact◆
[University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department, Murono, Tsuruyama, Kawachi]
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
Tel: 075-353-9164 (Tue-Sat 9:00-17:00 Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）

《Click here for information on Penang》
◆Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia
URL:　https://www.usm.my/
◆USM Campus Tour 2020 (English explanation video at USM)
URL： https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQSrzpcScEo
◆CEMACS (Marine Research Center) https://youtu.be/uWkZKa8ei9E
◆Malaysia Penang Tourism Board
URL:　https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/area/penang_01.html
◆ Penang Digital Brochure
URL: https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/pamphlet/index.html

【Closed】Bidding and Open Call for Proposals (International Student Study Kyoto Network “2024 Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project”)

[This matter has been closed]

everyone

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Affairs Department) will create a premium experience for students studying in Kyoto (international students and Japan students) to learn about the diverse and profound charms of Kyoto, and will implement the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” as a “place for exchange between international students and Japan students.”

We believe that it is important to provide an opportunity for both international and Japan students studying in Kyoto to develop an attachment to Kyoto and to establish themselves as leaders of Kyoto for a long time after graduation, as well as to raise global awareness and deepen understanding of diversity.

Based on the above, we are looking for a contractor who can carry out the planning and operation work related to the “2024 Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” through an open call for proposals.

If you would like to participate in the proposal, please prepare a project proposal and quotation according to the following guidelines and submit it by the deadline.

Date: August 20, 2024 (Tuesday) noon

Guidelines: International Student Study Kyoto Network “2024 Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Project” Call for Proposals

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto
International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Murono)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9164

Mail:kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

*Notice of IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar for Students and Faculty in Kyoto

The University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to announce that it will hold an IELTS skill improvement seminar for students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

This seminar is for students, faculty and staff who have already taken the IELTS test or know what it is. At the seminar, we invited a Japan IELTS expert and focused on two skills that Japan people are not good at, and scored 5.5 in Writing and SpeakingFocusing on the skills and learning methods necessary to take the above, students will learn more about problem trends, grading criteria, and learning methods. This time, students who are selected by lottery from among the participants will participate in a mock interview for Writing English correction and Speaking, and will be able to receive direct guidance from Professor Tsukamoto. Students belonging to member universities, faculty and staff involved in international exchange, and university professors who would like to use this as a hint for their English classes are welcome to participate actively. (I will omit the overview of the entire test.) ）

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, move or work in an English-speaking country.

Saturday
ReFriday, August 2, 2024 9:30~13:00 (Reception starts at 9:15)
* There will be a break in the middle.
meeting placeCampus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
Students, faculty and staff members of member universities of the Consortium of Participating Universities Kyoto
Capacity: 50 people (advance registration required) * There are still seats available, so please join us!
Cost: Free
substance
(planned)		“Skills and learning methods to get a score of 5.5 or higher in Writing and Speaking”
・ Explanation of the skills and learning methods required to get a score of 5.5 or higher
* Participants will be selected by lottery to receive English correction for Writing and mock interviews for Speaking.
・Q&A: We will carefully answer any questions or concerns you may have about preparing for the exam. * Seminar participants are encouraged to participate in the immediately below.
Lecturer: Ryo Tsukamoto (Author of “80 Patterns Can’t Stop English!”)
ApplicationPlease fill out the application form below to apply.
IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar Application Form
Application deadline:, July 20, 2024 at noon

Event Flyer: IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar_20240802

(Request to Participants)
〇 The event may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances such as the suspension of public transportation due to typhoons and strong winds.

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

【For Students】6/29 (Sat) Call for Participants for “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 who belong 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!
* 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, June 29, 2024 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 enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories:

・Those who are studying for or planning to take the TOEFL iBT® test
・ Those who have taken the exam and aim to further improve their score

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:

– Introduction of questions specific to the TOEFL iBT® test
– Preparation for TOEFL iBT® Test Section 4 (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)
・Introduction of effective learning methods and teaching materials
*Lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

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

Contact:
[TOEFL®テスト日本事務局]　
ETS Japan G.K. https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/
Email: event■etsjapan.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）