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2019 English Skill Improvement + Chinese Culture Understanding Training for Teachers and Staff

This year, we have added Chinese cultural understanding training and campus tour training! Every year, it is very popular, so register as soon as possible! Application deadline is Thursday, May 31!

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, it can be said that the time has finally arrived when the English proficiency of university faculty and staff is indispensable as a basic ability.
The training program of the University Consortium Kyoto aims not only to improve the English proficiency of faculty and staff of member schools who can respond to such times, but also to raise their awareness of language learning in the future.

Outline of the event

1st Saturday, July 20, 2019 (NEW)　 University Introduction and Campus Tour

Lecturer: Mr. Luis Issidore Bhutto
　　　* Please bring one copy of your own university pamphlet to be used in the training.

Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Active Learning Exercise: How to Teach Subjects Using English

Active Learning in Practice: Instructing Subjects Using English as a Medium of Instruction

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University *Mainly for

faculty members 3rd training on Chinese culture on Saturday, August 3, 2019 (NEW)　

Lecturer: Mr. Wang Lin

Session 4: Saturday, September 7, 2019: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University

　　　Cross-cultural Manners and English Communication in Higher Education

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University

Session 5: Saturday, September 21, 2019 Email Training

Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 6: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Everyday Communication

Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

All venues: Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1

All hours: 9:30~17:00

Participation fee: 2,500 yen / 1 lecture for faculty and staff of consortium member universities (Price revised!) )

Faculty and staff from non-consortium member schools: 7,000 yen / 1 course

Details: 2019 English Training for University Staff_Outline
Flyer: English Training Flyer

How to apply:
Application

* Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of June.

Payment method: Please transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.

No refunds will be given after payment has been made (proxy attendance is possible)

 

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101

e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Presentation of Kyoto in English!

Next year is finally the Olympic year! The contents of the popular “Kyopre” training are even more substantial! Let’s aim to become a “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador” appointed by Kyoto City! Application address (details below): kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp ← (Please change ■ to @)

　
　　　
　Click here for the 2019 flyer “Presentation of Kyoto in English”
2019 Poster A3

So that you don’t freeze when people from overseas ask, “What kind of country is Japan?”
Let’s understand the culture of Kyoto and your own country, and give a presentation in English!
If you are a student who is planning to study abroad, if you want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas, or
if you want to send information in English from Kyoto, please feel free to apply!

* Those who have completed this training will be appointed by Kyoto City to promote the charms of Kyoto to the world when studying abroad.
You can be appointed as a “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador”. ◎ Outline of “Presentation of Kyoto in English” *To understand the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan, learn English expressions about culture, and be able to give presentations
We will conduct 6 half-day training sessions to become a teacher.
* Learn expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and traditional culture in English.
* Experience traditional culture (tea ceremony and flower arrangement) and also take an excursion to the scenic spot “Wuzhen” (English explanation available).
*A final presentation will be held.

* Scheduled training days (6 sessions in total) Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 13:30~17:00 (with breaks)　　

　　Saturday, May 25, 2019: Ice Break Introduction to Japan ~ Let’s express Japan in English
　　Saturday, June 1, 2019: (1) Expressing Kyoto in English (2) Let’s experience and understand the traditional culture tea ceremony in a tea room
　　Saturday, June 8, 2019: (1) International Student Session (2) Experience and Understand Traditional Culture of Flower Arrangement
　　Saturday, June 22, 2019: Lecture and tour at the scenic garden “Wuzhen” (local dismissal)
　　Saturday, June 29, 2019: Group English Presentation
　　Saturday, July 6, 2019: Personal English Presentation

◎ Eligibility: Students must meet all of the following conditions.
■ Be a student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degree is not required)
■ Ability to participate in all basic training
■ Those who are interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding
■ English level One of the following applies:
　　　　IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 63, TOEIC 650 or higher　　

◎ Recruitment capacity　
■ About 20 people
■ Expenses: 5,000 yen in total (including reference materials and all actual expenses for exercises)

◎ Application period
■Tuesday, April 9, 2019 ~ Friday, May 3, 2019 Please apply by email. *It has already been closed.
If there are a large number of applications, we will draw lots and send you an email by the morning of Saturday, May 4.

◎ Application Guidelines
■E-mail address: :(Kozai) University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department　
　　　　kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp　 ← (Please change ■ to @)　
　　　　　　　　　
 ■ Subject of email: Presentation application in English (name)
■ Required information in the email:
１． identity　　
２． Name of university, faculty, or graduate school (and master’s or doctoral degree), grade
３． English proficiency level (see “Eligibility”)
４． Please specify your application motivation (about 5 lines and briefly) before applying.

We look forward to receiving your application!


 

 

TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar held on June 17

We will hold a free one-day TOEFL iBT test score improvement seminar for students from member universities.


　　“TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar”

Following last year’s score-up seminar, CIEE, the TOEFL test Japan office, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a preparatory seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
This is a seminar for beginners, so if you want to know how to study and prepare for this summer, please join us.

There is no participation fee, and we will distribute the “TOEFL Test Prep Planner” prepared by ETS as a reference for preparing for the exam. Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.



* Registration for this seminar has been closed due to the capacity being reached.



　　　　　　

The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English language test in the world, and more than 9,000 institutions in 130 countries, including almost all universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, use TOEFL test scores as proof of English proficiency, admission, recommendation, scholarships, and graduation.
In addition, more than 30 million people around the world have taken the test so far, making it an indispensable test for students who aspire to study abroad. In Japan, it is used as a guide for internal credit recognition at educational institutions, preferential treatment for entrance examinations, and selection for overseas dispatch.

Click here for seminar overview→ 2018 TOEFL Seminar Flyer

Date & Time:

Sunday, June 17, 2018 10:00~13:00 (Doors open at 9:30~)

Venue:

Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4

Target:

・Students who belong to a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto

・Those who are just starting to study for the TOEFL iBT test or those who have recently started

・ Those who have taken exams and want to know how to study effectively

Capacity:

50

Lecturer:

ETS Certified Trainer Dr. Kei Kawanishi (Lecturer, Mukogawa Women’s University)

Contents:

– Preparation of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections

– How to study for the TOEFL iBT test (especially during summer vacation)

・Introduction of TOEFL iBT test-specific questions and teaching materials

 

Co-organizer: University Consortium Kyoto

Inquiries

International Educational Exchange Council (CIEE) TOEFL Division, Delegation of Japan
Email: seminar■cieej.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

TOEFL

 

2018 Recruitment of Companies Accepting Paid Internships for International Students (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2018 Recruitment of Companies Accepting Paid Internships for International Students

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Affairs Department, University Consortium) has been offering a paid internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. From this year, we will be looking for companies that can accept international students for this internship program. We are looking forward to receiving applications from Kyoto companies that are interested in hiring international students in the future.

*For more information on the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please refer to https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/ here.
* Flyer for accepting companies

Purpose and Features

This program provides opportunities for international students living in the Kyoto area who are aiming to find employment at Japan companies to deepen their understanding of the business content and attractiveness of companies in the Kyoto area (especially mid-tier enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises) through work experience, and aims to promote their motivation to recruit and find employment through mutual understanding between international students and companies, and to establish international students in the Kyoto area after employment. International students can take responsibility for their work by receiving a certain amount of remuneration for the work. For host companies, there are various benefits such as revitalizing the company by accepting international students, accumulating experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students.

Eligible companies

30 small and medium-sized enterprises headquartered in the Kyoto area that can be accepted by offices in the Kyoto area.
* We are looking forward to receiving applications from companies that agree with the “Appendix About Accepting Companies”.

* We expect to accept about 1~2 people from each company, but depending on the matching situation between the company and the international student, we may not be able to accept the student, so we appreciate your understanding.

Eligible International Students

Students who are enrolled in a school that is a member of the International Student Study Kyoto Network and are scheduled to graduate or complete their school in March 2020. (Students who wish to graduate or complete the course in March or September 2019 are not excluded.)

* Includes those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed higher education institutions in their home countries.

* For participating international students, we will check their Japanese language proficiency and motivation to work in Japan, and conduct preliminary training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching.

[Last year’s results]　Dispatch of 37 international students to 25 host companies

Period of employment

Early August 2018 ~ Late September 2018 (80 hours or more during the summer vacation period for international students)

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

Acceptance Criteria

This is a paid internship based on a worker dispatch contract.

Company bears: Dispatch fee (¥1,150 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 operator (dispatch company) that will outsource the operation of this project. As a result, there is no need for social insurance and other procedures at the host company.

Flow after applying for participation of the host company

After applying for participation in this program, the operator (temporary staffing company) that outsources the operation of this program will proceed with specific administrative procedures such as a dispatch contract.

(1) Notification from the Secretariat of confirmation of the participation of the host company (by May 20, 2018)

(2) Exchange meetings between host companies and international students

You will be asked to answer questions from international students about your business and the work you are in charge of. After the exchange meeting, international students submit their wishes to the secretariat of the company where they will work for the internship.
There were no applications from international students to companies that did not participate in the exchange event last year. If you are a company that wishes to accept us, please be sure to participate.

Date & Time: Saturday, June 2, 2018 12:00~16:00

Venue: Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Room 1~4

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

(4) Notification of matching results to international students and companies (~end of June)

(5) Face-to-face visits to companies (early ~ mid-July)

(6) Pre-training for participating international students (July 5 (Thu), 7 (Sat), 12 (Thu), 14 (Sat))

(7) Employment at the host company (early August ~ late September)

(8) Post-training for participating international students (late October)

(9) Debriefing and exchange meetings for international students and companies (November)

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here) below, attach the electronic data of the application form to an e-mail, and send it to the person in charge at the contact point by 17:00 on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

* After confirming the contents, the operator (dispatch company) will contact the company by May 20 to confirm the contents and whether or not to participate.

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Tsukuda)

TEL：075-353-9164　FAX:075-353-9101

Email:kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

Call for English Skill Improvement Training for Faculty and Staff in 2018

 

Every year, it is very popular, so register as soon as possible! Application deadline is Thursday, May 31!

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, it can be said that the time has finally arrived when the English proficiency of university faculty and staff is indispensable as a basic ability.
The training program of the University Consortium Kyoto aims not only to improve the English proficiency of faculty and staff of member schools who can respond to such times, but also to raise their awareness of language learning in the future.

Outline of the event

1st TOEIC Listening & Reading Seminar on Saturday, July 14, 2018

Lecturers: Atsuko Nishitani and Maho Sano, Kyoto Sangyo University *For those with
TOEIC400~700 points 　　　*This is a training in which participants must prepare the IIBC “Official TOEIC Listening & Reading Questions 3” by themselves.

Session 2: Saturday, July 21, 2018 Active-Learning for English-speaking Classroom

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University

Session 3: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Telephoning and Emails

Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely

Session 4: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Cross-cultural Manners and English Communication in Higher Institutions

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University

Session 5: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Everyday Communication

Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely

6th Meeting and Discussion on Saturday, September 29, 2017

Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely

All venues: Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1

All hours: 9:30~17:00

Participation fee: Faculty and staff of consortium member universities 5,000 yen / 1 course

Faculty and staff from non-consortium member schools: 7,000 yen / 1 course

Details: 2018 University Staff English Training_Outline
Flyer: English Training Flyer

How to apply:
Application

* Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of June.

Payment method: Please transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.

No refunds will be given after payment has been made (proxy attendance is possible)

 

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101

e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

 

Briefing Session on Employment Support Programs for International Students (Organizer: Study Kyoto Network for International Students)

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto) is a collaborative effort between organizations that provide employment support projects (Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto Job Park, Kyoto International Center, Kyoto City International Association, and University Consortium Kyoto) so that international students studying in Kyoto can smoothly conduct their job hunting. Since fiscal 2017, we have been holding “Employment Support Project Briefing Sessions for International Students” to introduce employment support services for international students to those in charge of employment support at universities and schools in Kyoto.
This year, we will hold the “Employment Support Project Briefing Session for International Students” as follows. In addition to introducing the 2018 program, we will also explain “problems related to visas after employment” as a topic and hold an opinion exchange meeting to share the issues of the person in charge, so we hope that it will be useful for gathering information on the international student support project and creating a network of people in charge.

◆Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network

◆Date & Time: Thursday, April 12, 2018 14:00~16:00

◆Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4 (939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)

◆Target: Faculty and staff who are involved in supporting the employment of international students at universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc. in Kyoto, or who are interested in supporting the employment of international students

◆ Capacity: 40 people (first-come, first-served basis)

◆Contents: (Download the outline of the event as a PDF)

time

Contents

13：30

Reception starts

14：00

Opening Remarks

14：10

Topic Provision “Problems related to visas after employment”

≪ Reporter≫

Takumi Tanigawa (International Student Support Staff, Kyoto Prefectural International Center)

≪ Contents≫

In the topic, we will explain the basic knowledge before instructing international students, points to note when instructing international students, and applying for permission to change the status of residence from the status of residence “College Student”.

14：20

Introduction of Employment Support Programs for International Students in 2018

【Business Organizations】

Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City / Kyoto Job Park / Kyoto Prefectural International Center / Kyoto City International Exchange Association / University Consortium Kyoto / International Student Study Kyoto Network

14：45

break

14：55

Opinion exchange meeting

Theme: Exchange of Opinions on Issues in Employment Support for International Students

* After exchanging opinions, we will set up a place to exchange business cards.

15：45

Closing Remarks

◆ How to apply: Please send an e-mail with the title “Application for participation in the 2018 Employment Support Project Briefing Session for International Students”, fill in the following items (1) ~ (4), and send it to the secretariat [kokusai@consortium.or.jp].

≪ items≫

(1) Name of participant (please send one e-mail per person) (2) Name of university

(3) Department/Position (4) Issues and opinions regarding employment support for international students at your university

* The personal information received will be used only for the purpose of the operation of the Society.

◆ Application period: March 16, 2018 (Friday) ~ April 10, 2018 (Tuesday) (Closed as soon as capacity is reached)

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Bidding and open call for proposals (operation of the Kyoto Study Abroad Portal Site)

Guidelines for Proposals for the Operation of the International Student Study Kyoto Network and the Kyoto Study Abroad Portal Site

everyone

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 as follows, so please apply by the deadline (Thursday, March 29, 17 o’clock).

International Student Study Kyoto Network Portal Site 2018 Application Guidelines

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto
International Business Dept.
TEL 075-353-9164　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

International students share the charm of studying in Kyoto! “Kyoto International Student Short Movie Contest” is now available

On
the International Student Study Kyoto Network website The 23 entries for the International Student Short Movie Contest are now available.

This contest is open to international students attending universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, etc. in Kyoto.
This is an initiative that aims to make a video of the “charm of studying abroad in Kyoto” and disseminate it to the world.
Entries were submitted by 23 teams (19 countries), and after the final judging, the Grand Prize, Excellence Award, Special Jury Award,
And the “Audience Award” was decided by popular vote from the audience.

The award-winning works and entries are posted at the following URL.
International students expressed the charm of studying in Kyoto. Please take a look!

▽ Click here for the work


≪Comments from the winners≫

≪ group photo at the award ceremony≫

*The International Student Short Movie Contest is scheduled to be held again in 2018.

【International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Inquiry)】
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
Tuesday~Saturday 9:00~17:00

IELTS Masterclass(TM) on Sunday, October 1

IELTS Official Events by IELTS Official Test Centres
「IELTS Masterclass(TM)」

On Sunday, October 1, JSAF (Japan Study Abroad Foundation) and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a special 90-minute lecture “IELTS Master Class” for IELTS test takers.

This will be a valuable special lecture (90 minutes / free participation) for test takers by IELTS experts.

We hope that not only IELTS test takers but also those who are interested in improving their four English skills will be able to participate.

Click here for an overview of → seminar https://www.consortium.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/international/21152/20cf1df352c5cccc71a5babe01c56cf5.pdf


Date/Venue/Time
October 1 (Sun) 14:00~15:30 Campus Plaza Kyoto 2F Hall
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori Shiokoji
https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access

Participation fee: Free (pre-registration required)

How to book: Please pre-register online on the JSAF-IELTS Official Test Centre website.
[Application is being accepted! ] Please apply from the link below.


* Reservations will be closed as soon as the venue capacity is reached, so please make a reservation as soon as possible.

Speaker: Lee Nichols, IELTS Expert

Eligibility: Those who wish to take the IELTS test, those who are interested in improving their English proficiency in the four skills, and those who are currently involved in English education

Event Organizers and Sponsors
Organizer: Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF)

Co-organizer: IDP IELTS Australia
University Consortium Kyoto

【Contact】
Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF)
IELTS Official Test Centre (JP112)
Email: info@japanstudyabroad.org
TEL:03-5287-2941
WEB: http://www.jsaf-ieltsjapan.com/

June 11 (Sun) “TOEFL iBT® Test Preparation Course”


We will hold a free one-day TOEFL iBT test score improvement seminar for students from member universities.
TOEFL iBT® Test Preparation Course　　

Following last year’s score-boosting seminar, CIEE, the TOEFL test office of Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a preparatory seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are thinking of taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
This is a seminar for beginners, so if you want to know how to study and prepare for this summer, please join us.

There is no participation fee, and we will distribute the “TOEFL Test Prep Planner” prepared by ETS as a reference for preparing for the exam. Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.


　[Application is being accepted! ] Please apply from the link below.



　　　　　　

The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English language test in the world, and more than 9,000 institutions in 130 countries, including almost all universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, use TOEFL test scores as proof of English proficiency, admission, recommendation, scholarships, and graduation.
In addition, more than 30 million people around the world have taken the test so far, making it an indispensable test for students who aspire to study abroad. In Japan, it is used as a guide for internal credit recognition at educational institutions, preferential treatment for entrance examinations, and selection for overseas dispatch.

Click here for the seminar overview→ TOEFL iBT Test Preparation Course
　　

Date & Time:

Sunday, June 11, 2017 10:00~13:00 (Doors open at 9:30~)

Venue:

Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4

Target:

・Students who belong to a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto

・Those who are just starting to study for the TOEFL iBT test or those who have recently started

・ Those who have taken the exam and aim to further improve their score

Capacity:

50

Lecturer:

ETS Certified Trainer Dr. Ayako Yokogawa (Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Meiji University International Cooperation Organization)

Contents:

– Preparation of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections

– How to study for the TOEFL iBT test (especially during summer vacation)

・Introduction of TOEFL iBT test-specific questions and teaching materials

[Co-organizer] University Consortium Kyoto

Inquiries

International Educational Exchange Council (CIEE) TOEFL Division, Delegation of Japan
Email: seminar■cieej.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)
TOEFL