【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 ・We will hold a total of 5 pre- and post-training sessions on November 20, December 18, 1/15/, 2/19, and 3/19. (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】

Update	Time	Schedule	Food
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 🚌	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 (Tue)	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

Re	Friday, August 2, 2024 9:30~13:00 (Reception starts at 9:15) * There will be a break in the middle.
meeting place	Campus 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!”)
Application	Please 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 @.) ）

*End of training [for students] 2024 Presentation on Kyoto in English Outline of the program

★ This year’s seminar has ended ★

“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 a tour of a temple in Kyoto and an experience of Japan’s traditional culture, we will conduct a total of six half-day training sessions to acquire the ability to give presentations in English.

◎ Training days and scheduled contents (6 sessions in total):
1. Saturday, May 25, 2024 :(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, June 1, 2024: Visit to the temple (Shogoin Gate Ruins) and walk around the city of Kyoto
3. Saturday, June 8, 2024: Traditional Culture Experience I. (1) Tea Ceremony Experience (2) Expression of Tea Ceremony Culture in English
4. Saturday, June 15, 2024: Traditional Culture Experience II. (1) Flower Arrangement Experience (2) Let’s talk in English about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, housing, and education in Japan and Kyoto
5. Saturday, June 22, 2024: (1) International Student Session (2) Group Activities
6. Saturday, July 6, 2024: Personal Presentation

◎Time: 13:30~17:00 (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 / TOEFL iBT 50 / TOEIC 600 / Eiken Level 2 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎ Capacity: 15 people
◎ Course fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual training expenses)
* 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 2, 2024 (Tue) Noon Application Deadline ~ May 10, 2024 (Fri) Noon Deadline~~　　
　　　 ★ We will stop ★ recruiting because the capacity has been greatly exceeded
Applicants will receive an email with more information after May 11.

◎ 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!

2024 International Student Internship Recruitment Recruitment Information (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2024 Internship Acceptance Opportunities for International Students

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) has been conducting an internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. In this internship program, we are looking for companies and organizations that can accept international students. *For more information on the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please refer to https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/ here.
* Flyer for accepting companies and organizations

Purpose and Features

International Student StudyThis program aims to help international students from Kyoto Network member schools find employment at companies and organizations in the Kyoto area (especially mid-tier enterprises and SMEs/organizations) through work experience. For host companies and organizations, there are various benefits such as revitalizing the company by accepting international students, accumulating experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students. *2023 International Student Internship Results (You can check the attributes of international students who participated in the last year.) ）

Eligible companies

Approximately 40 companies and organizations with headquarters, branch offices, offices, etc. in Kyoto Prefecture that can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

*Please consider accepting 1~2 international students per company or organization.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here ←).

* Companies and organizations that have applied will be contacted by the management contractor (temporary staffing company) after confirming the contents.

Eligible International Students

International Students must be enrolled in a member school of the Kyoto Network (equivalent to a third-year undergraduate student or higher).
(Including those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed a higher education institution in their home country, etc.) ）

* Selection and matching will be conducted by interview. For participating international students, we will check their Japanese language proficiency and motivation to work in Japan, and provide pre-training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching.

* OB / OG interview ~ I faced job hunting with all my might ~

※~Paid Internship Program Experience! ～

Period of employment

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ~ Friday, September 27, 2024 (tentative)

* For details such as the actual employment period of international students, such as activities outside the status of residence, please consult with the person in charge of the project.

Acceptance Criteria

(1) Paid internship

At a minimum, we ask that you provide at least 5 days (or 40 hours) of work opportunities.

* International students are allowed to work within the range of “permission to engage in activities outside the status of residence (28 hours per week)” during the class period, but 40 hours per week during the summer vacation. You will be able to work until your hours. Please note that the summer vacation period varies depending on the school to which the international student belongs, so please contact us as appropriateCompanies and organizations are responsible for: Dispatch fee (¥1,260 per hour), student transportation fee (actual cost up to ¥1,000 per day) * Once the dispatched international student is confirmed, a worker dispatch contract will be concluded with the management contractor (dispatch company) of this program. As a result, various procedures such as social insurance are not required by the host company or organization, and the procedure is extremely simple compared to direct employment by the host company or organization.

(2) Unpaid internship

During the implementation period, in principle, please set up a work experience of 5 days (or 40 hours). This is a project implemented as an agreement-type internship in which an agreement regarding the acceptance of internships is concluded between the host company or organization and the International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat.

Flow after application by the host company / organization

After applying for participation in this program, the temporary staffing agency will proceed with specific administrative procedures.

(1) Registration for companies and organizations (deadline: Friday, May 31)

*Click here to apply.

(2) Exchange meeting between host companies and organizations and international students [Date] Saturday, June 15, 2024

You will be asked to answer questions from international students about your business and the work you are in charge of.

(3) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (late June ~ early July)

(4) Notification of matching results between international students and companies and organizations (mid-July)

(5) Face-to-face visits to companies and organizations (late July ~ early August)

(6) Confirmation of host students, various procedures (paid: dispatch contract, unpaid: conclusion of agreements, etc.) (late July ~ as needed)

(7) Preparatory training for international students (Thursday, August 8)

(8) Employment at the host company or organization (August 13 (Tue) ~ September 27 (Fri))

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Murata, Sawada)

TEL: 075-353-9164 FAX: 075-353-9101 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp *Please replace ◆ with @.

(Finished) 【For faculty and staff】The 3rd International Student Study Kyoto Network Member Group Workshop and Exchange Meeting will be held in 2023

“Easy Japanese” seminar that is easy for Japan to understand

Date & Time: Friday, December 15, 2023 14:00~16:10 (Reception 13:30~)

Place: Campus Plaza Kyoto (5F: Room 2~4)

Content: “Easy Japanese necessary in an emergency in the event of a disaster for foreigners studying and working in Kyoto”

~Protect students and employees and use them for daily community life~

“Easy Japanese” is based on the lessons learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995 to smoothly convey information to foreigners.

It is a Japanese expression method that translates into simple Japanese.

In this training, we will give you an overview of “Easy Japanese” and its basic rules, as well as how foreigners can learn about disasters and corona disasters.

Learn about common situations.

It can be used not only in emergency communication with international students and foreign employees, but also in daily life.

Students will learn how to communicate “Easy Japanese” through group work and practical activities.

Lecturer: “Easy Japanese” volunteer group Atsuko Sugimoto

Target: Faculty and staff members of the International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools and organizations

Capacity: 40 people * Reception on a first-come, first-served basis

How to apply: If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.

　　　　　https://forms.gle/X119ffVrBt6xdPb88

Application period: Until 12 o’clock on Friday, December 1 * Acceptance will end as soon as the capacity is reached.

Admission: Free

Schedule:

14:00~14:05 Opening Remarks

14:05~16:00 What is “Easy Japanese”?

・ Situations that foreigners fall into during disasters and corona

・Basic rules of “Easy Japanese”

・Activities through group work

16:00~16:10 Q&A

In the unlikely event that you cannot use the application form, please apply directly from the following email address.

Destination address: “kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp“

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【Inquiry】

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat [International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto]

Person in charge: Tsuruyama, Murono TEL: 075-353-9164 E-mail: kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

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[Finished] 【For faculty and staff】We will hold a seminar to share case studies of internationalization efforts of member universities in 2023

As part of the project to support the globalization of faculty and staff, the Kyoto International Business Department of the University Consortium is working to share examples of efforts by member universities for internationalization.

As part of this effort, with the cooperation of the Ryukoku University Center for the Promotion of Global Education, we have decided to hold a mini-forum on “Global Human Resource Development.”

【Theme】
” What Universities Can Do to Develop Global Human Resources ~From the Experience of Taylor’s University in Malaysia~”

Taking advantage of the opportunity of a staff member of Taylor’s University, a well-known private university in Malaysia, visiting Japan, we planned an opportunity to exchange information on the university’s human resource development and international expansion in anticipation of the era of globalization. The staff members of Taylor’s University who are visiting Japan are in charge of the “Student Support Department” at Japan universities, and their duties are to promote “international collaboration, corporate collaboration, and career support” and have achieved many results. On the day of the event, we will also invite Ms. Mr./Ms. Shiokawa (representative of the Institute for the Future Creation of Universities), who has been in charge of promoting the internationalization of universities at several private universities and national and public universities, to give a lecture on what universities can and should do to develop global human resources (about 45 minutes in the first half), and then we would like to provide ample opportunities for discussion among the participants (45 minutes in the second half) minutes). We hope that it will be of some help to each member as an opportunity to open up many perspectives, such as further raising the international awareness of each member, so please join us.

【Target】
Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium
* As a general rule, it is assumed that faculty and staff from international departments or faculty and staff who are interested in the internationalization of the university will participate, but companies and students are also welcome to participate.

【Date & Time】
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:00~11:30 (tentative) [Reception 9:30~]

[Place]
Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd floor, Conference Room 1 (face-to-face)

【Speakers and Agenda Providers】
10:00~10:45 Lecture

Lecturer: Raja Edriana Baizura (Taylor’s University)
Mohd. Khairul Hazreen (Taylor’s University)
Masami Shiokawa (Institute for Future Creation)
10:45~11:30 Discussion (including Q&A)
*Lectures by Taylor’s University students will be given in English, but interpreters will provide consecutive interpretation.

[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

* If you cannot use the application form, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact the following.

【Application Deadline】
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m.