ETS Japan, the TOEFL test office in Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students affiliated with member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
If you are starting to study for TOEFL in order to study abroad in the future, if you are planning to take the iBT test, or if you have taken the test and want to further improve your score, please join us!
This year’s event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

Participation is free.
The application deadline is 3 p.m. on Friday, October 7, but we will close as soon as the capacity is reached, so please apply as soon as possible. (Closed)

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.

Click here for seminar outline → 20221015 University Consortium Kyoto TOEFL iBT Skill Up Flyer

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 replace ■ with @.) ）

“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 to give a presentation about Kyoto and Japan in English so that you can introduce Kyoto and Japan culture in English when asked by people from overseas?
Although we are in the midst of the Corona disaster, we are planning to study abroad in the future, are interested in studying abroad, or want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas in Japan … Mr./Ms., please join us!
　　　
~~Outline of “Presentation on Kyoto in English” ~~

A total of six half-day training sessions will be held to learn English expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan.
Embodiment: Face-to-face Time: 13:30~17:00 (with break)
Training Dates and Scheduled Contents (6 sessions in total):
1. Saturday, May 28, 2022 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions that explain traditional Japan culture in English
2. Saturday, June 4, 2022: Traditional Culture (1) Hands-on experience of the tea ceremony
3. Saturday, June 11, 2022: Traditional Culture (2) Hands-on experience of flower arrangement
4. Saturday, June 18, 2022: Garden tour (Wu 鄰菴)
5. Saturday, July 2, 2022: Learn about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, housing, education, etc. in Japan and Kyoto.
Discuss with international students
6. Saturday, July 9, 2022: Personal Presentation

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

◎ Capacity: about 20 people
◎ Fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
* Please pay in cash (as little change as possible) on Saturday, May 28 for the first time.
* Please bear the transportation and other expenses related to the course.
◎ Application period: April 8, 2022 (Friday) ~ April 27, 2022 (Wednesday) 12:00〆《Application has ended》　
* If there are a large number of applicants, we will notify you by mass e-mail in early May whether or not you can participate.
◎ Application guidelines:
Please apply using this application form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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

* The implementation of the “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador” has not yet been decided in the 2022 academic year. (The decision will be made by the start of the training and will be communicated to the participants.) ）

University Consortium Kyoto Member Universities Hold “TOEFL iBT Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar” for Students!

ETS Japan, the TOEFL test office of Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students affiliated with member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
If you are starting to study for TOEFL in order to study abroad in the future, if you are planning to take the iBT test, or if you have taken the test and want to further improve your score, please join us!
This year’s event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

Participation is free.
The application deadline is Monday, October 18 at 12 noon, but please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

The TOEFL® test is the most widely accepted English test in the world. More than 11,000 institutions in 150 countries, including English-speaking countries, use TOEFL® test scores as proof of English proficiency, admission, recommendation, scholarships, and graduation. The TOEFL® test has been taken by more than 35 million people worldwide.

Click here for seminar outline → TOEFL iBT Test Seminar Flyer

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 @.) ）

We will hold an online information session for short-term study abroad (Melbourne, Australia) planned by the Faculty of International Studies, Ryukoku University.
At the information session, we will explain the details of short-term study abroad, so if you are even a little interested, please feel free to join us!

Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021 (1) 12:10 ~ (2) 18:10 ~ * Same content as (1) and (2), about 1 hour
Method: Using Zoom (Details will be announced to participants by mass email by the date of the event.) ）
Eligibility: Students from Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium
How to participate: Pre-registration is required. If you would like to participate, please apply using this application form.
Application deadline: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 12:00

Click here for the briefing flyer
Click here for details about short-term study abroad in Melbourne, Australia

This time, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a free IELTS pretesting trial session for students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

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

Click here for the flyer

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3.5 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, immigrate, or work.
This hands-on session is a valuable opportunity to experience the three skills (writing, reading, and listening) in an environment close to the actual problem.

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

☆ Precautions for examinees ☆
*Turn off your mobile phone and put it in your hand luggage along with your watch, electronic devices, etc.
* There are three items on the desk: a pencil, an eraser, and water in a clear plastic bottle.
*Unlike the actual IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.
*Wearing a mask is mandatory when taking the test. (Limited to plain masks with no text or patterns)
* The temperature will be measured on the day, and those who are above 37.5° will not be able to take the test.

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

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

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

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