8/28 (Fri) IELTS pretesting experience session (mock test) for students!

We will hold an IELTS pretesting trial session (free of charge) for students.

Continuing from last year, 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 test annually to study, immigrate, or work.
The IELTS Pretest is a “free” test offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

schedule	Friday, August 28, 2020
time	Group A 9:45~15:30 (50-minute lunch break) Group B 11:45~16:35 (no break)
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target	Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories: ・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam ・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity	Group A, Group B: 25 each (advance registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
substance	・Explanation of pre-test implementation ・Reading test (75 minutes) ・Listening test (40 minutes) ・Writing test (60 minutes) ・Q&A session (Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association) *For details of each group’s schedule, please check the schedule ≫ of the day ≪ below.
Application	Please fill out the application form below to apply. IELTS Pre-Test Application Form for Students Closed
deadline	Thursday, August 20, 2020
cost	free

* 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 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

< Inquiries>
University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：（075）353-9164
FAX：（075）353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

Call for Participation in 2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (First Half: 1st ~ 3rd)

A total of 7 sessions are scheduled for this year!
First of all, we are looking for participants for the 1st ~ 3rd online course!

7/3 (Fri) Application Deadline!! The deadline has been extended!
Application for the 1st training: Final deadline of Monday, July 13
Application for the 2nd and 3rd training: Final deadline is Monday, July 20

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

* The 1st ~ 3rd lectures will be online using ZOOM.

Session 1: Saturday, July 18, 2020University Introduction and Campus Tour (English Level: Beginner ~ Intermediate)

Lecturer: Mr. Luis Issidore Bhutto
　　　→ Mr. Bhutto has been changed due to ill health. Lecturer: Mr. Marco Lobo
　　　* Please prepare one copy of your own university pamphlet as it will be used in the training.

Session 2: Saturday, July 25, 2020 Active Learning Seminar: Teaching Methods for Courses Using English for Remote Classes (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University *Mainly for

faculty members 3rd Training on Chinese Culture on Saturday, August 1, 2020 (language level is not required)

Lecturer: Mr. Wang Lin

☆ For details such as training content, hours, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (1st ~ 3rd) Details Page

* 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 July.
* For applications for the extended application period, we will send you a course guide on a first-come, first-served basis.

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101

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

【Important】Cancellation of the 2020 University Consortium Kyoto “Kyoto Presentation in English (5/23~7/4)”

【Important】2020 University Consortium Kyoto “Kyoto Presentation in English (5/23~7/4)” has been cancelled

Due to the recent spread of the new coronavirus infection, we have carefully considered the implementation of the program, but from the perspective of preventing the spread of infection, we have decided to cancel the “Presentation of Kyoto in English” from May 23 to July 4.

The postponement of this program will be carefully considered in light of the future social situation.

We have already started accepting applications from the end of March, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to the students who were planning to take the course and the instructors who were preparing for the growth of the students, and for the guidance during the application period. Thank you for your understanding.

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University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL 075-353-9164　FAX 075-353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (*Please replace the ■ part with @)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto

2020 Recruitment of Companies Accepting Paid Internships for International Students (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2020 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. In this internship program, we are looking for companies that can accept international students. 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 their 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

Companies in the Kyoto area that are interested in hiring international students

* As a general rule, about 40 companies headquartered in the Kyoto area can accept employees at their offices in the Kyoto area.
* We are looking forward to receiving applications from companies that agree with the “Appendix: Ideas that we would like to ask the host companies to agree with”.

* We ask that you consider accepting 1~3 international students per company. If you are not matched with an international student, we do not ask you to accept them unreasonably.

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 the course of their school in March 2022. (Students who wish to graduate or complete the course in March or September 2021 are not excluded.)

* Selection and matching will be conducted by interview.

* 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 27 international students to 17 host companies

Period of employment

Early August 2020 ~ Late September 2020 (In principle, we will provide you with the opportunity to experience work for about 80 hours (40 hours or more if it is difficult) 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 (¥1,160 / 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, various procedures such as social insurance are not required at the host company, and the procedures are extremely simple compared to direct employment by the host company.

Flow after applying for participation of the host company

After applying for participation in this program, the program management contractor (temporary staffing company) will proceed with specific administrative procedures. Once the acceptance of international students is confirmed, we will carry out the worker dispatch contract procedure with the management contractor.

(1) The secretariat will inform you of whether or not the host company can participate. (Contact by late May 2020)

(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.

Date & Time: Saturday, June 6, 2020 12:00~16:00 (tentative)

Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 2F Hall

(3) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (June 8 ~ late June)

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

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

(6) Pre-training for participating international students (July 8 (Wed), 11 (Sat), 15 (Wed), 18 (Sat))

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

(8) Post-training for participating international students (Saturday, November 7)

(9) Achievement debriefing and exchange meeting for international students and companies (Saturday, November 21)

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here) and send the electronic data of the application form as an attachment to an e-mail, or fill out the application form (click here).

To the person in charge at the contact point2020year4moon30sun(tree)17:00untilPlease send it to the If you are unable to apply by April 30, please contact the secretariat.

* After confirming the contents, the management contractor (dispatch company) will contact the company that applied for the application and whether or not it is possible to participate.

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Toyoda Sudo)

TEL：075-353-9164　FAX:075-353-9101

Email:kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

8/27 (Tue) IELTS pretesting trial session (mock test) will be held!

schedule	Tuesday, August 27, 2019
time	Morning Session 9:45~13:00 Afternoon Session 14:15~17:30
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1 Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target	・Students enrolled in member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto ・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam ・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity	Morning and afternoon sessions: 25 people each (advance registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held. * Same content for both morning and afternoon
substance	・Explanation of pre-test implementation ・Reading test (75 minutes) ・Listening test (40 minutes) ・Q&A session (Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association)
Application	Please fill in the following items and apply by e-mail to the following contact information. Subject: IELTS Pretesting Trial Session for Students Text: (1) University (2) Name (in Roman letters) (3) Telephone number (4) E-mail address (5) Desired test time (morning and afternoon) (6) Motivation for application (about 3 lines)
deadline	Monday, August 19, 2019
cost	free

(Precautions for test takers)
*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 IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.

< Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL：（075）353-9164
FAX：（075）353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

6/16 TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar

memberWe will hold a free TOEFL iBT test skill improvement seminar for university students.

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 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.

Please note that participation is free and 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 outline → TOEFL iBT Test Seminar Flyer

Date & Time:	Sunday, June 16, 2019 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 (first-come, first-served basis)
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-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / CIEE International Educational Exchange Council

Inquiries

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

IELTS pretesting trial session for faculty and staff (free)

Business Overview

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam annually to study, immigrate, or work.
IELTS Pretestis a “free” test for research purposes offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

Outline of the event

The pre-test is conducted in a way that is similar to the actual IELTS exam.
If you are interested in what IELTS is or are planning to take IELTS,We look forward to the participation of faculty and staff who want to measure their English proficiency.

Re	Friday, May 24, 2019 13:30~18:00 (Reception starts at 13:00)
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1 Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target	・Faculty and staff members of the University Consortium Kyoto ・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam ・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity	25 (Pre-registration required)
substance	・Explanation of IELTS and pre-test (45 minutes) ・Listening test (45 minutes) ・Reading test (80 minutes) ・Writing test (65 minutes) ・Q&A session (25 minutes) (Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association)
Application	Please fill in the following items and apply by e-mail to the following contact information. Subject: IELTS Pretesting Trial Session for Teachers and Staff Text: (1) University (2) Name (in Roman letters) (3) Telephone number (4) E-mail address (5) Motivation for application (about 3 lines)
deadline	Wednesday, May 15, 2019
cost	free

(Precautions for test takers)
*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 IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.

Click here for

the flyer < Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL: (075) 353-9164
FAX: (075) 353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

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:

* 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.

　　　　　　

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