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【TOEFL iBT】 TOEFL iBT Test Beginner’s Seminar will be held on Sunday, July 3rd!


We are pleased to announce that we will hold a free one-day TOEFL iBT test score improvement seminar for students from member universities.

　　　　TOEFL iBT® Seminars for Test Beginners
　　”TOEFL iBT® Test Preparation Starting from Zero!”

Following the score improvement seminar held at the end of last year, CIEE, the TOEFL test office in 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.


< registration started on Monday, May 16th! >

　　　【Application】 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 outline⇒ Final version of the Score Improvement Seminar 2016 (Consortium Kyoto)
　　

Date & Time:

Sunday, July 3, 2016 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. Kiyoshi Ijumine (Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific 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

 

Announcement of “British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2015”


We will invite some of the UK’s top university and graduate student debaters from their home countries to hold a seminar to learn about the appeal of parliamentary debate. The seminar will include model debates, workshops, and question time.

Please access the application form below to pre-register.

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Experiential Seminars
*Please click on the flyer to see the details.

Name Incandescence! British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2015
Date & Time Tuesday, October 6, 2015 16:00~17:50 (Admission free)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
Eligibility Junior and senior high school students, university students, junior and senior high school students, university faculty and staff, and other educators who are interested in debate
Organizer University Consortium Kyoto, Japan English Proficiency Test Association, Kyoto City
Co-organizers Japan English Exchange Federation (ESUJ)
Sponsors Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, British Council
Lecturer Ms. Makiko Yoshino (Secretary General, Japan English Language Exchange Federation)
Tomohiro Nakagawa (Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University)
UK Debate Team: Several members

What you can do at a debate seminar

・ You can learn the ropes of parliamentary debate.
・You can watch the real British top-level debate.
・Students will be able to learn about the multifaceted perspectives, logical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills required of global human resources.
・ You can learn how to use your voice and how to prepare a speech through workshops, etc.

*What is a Parliamentary Debate?

As the name suggests, Parliamentary Debate is a debate that imitates the British parliamentary format, and is widely recognized as a kind of public communication in the United Kingdom and other countries around the world. Since it is a question of convincing oneself of one’s own position, it is attracting attention as a very effective educational method for fostering the comprehensive skills (logical thinking, problem-solving, communication, presentation skills, etc.) necessary for global human resources, which are in demand right now.

Inquiries

Japan English Testing Association Debate Seminar Secretariat
Person in charge: Taira, Minamino
Email: support-kokusai■eiken.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send it)

【Finished】Call for Participants for Special Lecture in English by Mr. Atsushi Horiba, President of Horiba Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

“Are there certain factors? Kyoto Model Companies: continuing success”
Call for Participants for Special Lectures

The University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to announce that we are pleased to invite Mr. Atsushi Horiba, President of Horiba Manufacturing Co., Ltd., to give a special lecture.

“Are there certain factors? Kyoto Model Companies: continuing success”

The lecture will be held in English (no Japanese interpretation) on the theme of the peculiarities of the city of Kyoto and corporate development.

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Outline of the event

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 9:00-10:30 (Q&A, including announcement)

Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Lecture Room 1

Lecturer: Atsushi Horiba (President, Horiba Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

Theme: “Are there certain factors? Kyoto Model Companies: continuing success”

Language: English

There is no target faculty for this course. This is a great opportunity not only for economics students who are interested in Japan companies and Kyoto companies, but also for international students who are interested in Japan and Kyoto culture, high school students who want to listen to lectures in English by business people, and Japan students (especially job hunting students).

The number of seats (200 seats on a first-come, first-served basis) is limited, so please reserve a seat from the following.

 

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Inquiries regarding this matter

University Consortium Kyoto
International Business Dept.
TEL : 075-353-9164
mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please convert ■ to @)

〒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)


【Recruitment has ended】Recruitment of members of “Kyoto International Student PR Team”


The International Student Study Kyoto Network will form a “Kyoto International Student PR Team” consisting of current international students studying in Kyoto with the aim of making more people aware of “Kyoto as a university town and a student city” and increasing the number of international students in Kyoto. We are looking for people who can convey the charm of Kyoto from the perspective of international students.

Study Kyoto* is forming the “Kyoto Student Promotion Team” to consist of international students currently studying in Kyoto, with the aim to draw international attention to encourage more students from overseas to come and study in Kyoto.
We are looking for students who are interested in joining the team and supporting our promotional activities.

*Study Kyoto: An associated network formed by schools, companies and governments in Kyoto whose purpose is promoting Kyoto as a student city overseas and supporting international students in Kyoto

Recruitment of members of the “Kyoto International Student PR Team”

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Application form_Application for Kyoto Student Promotion Team

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto
International Student Study Network, Kyoto International Student PR Team
TEL 075-353-9164　FAX 075-353-9101
kyoto-nw■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
〒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)

[Recruiting! ] 27 Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project Recruitment Projects


Up to 300,000 yen!　

Heisei 27 Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project Adoption Project Recruiting!
We support the development of study abroad programs from Kyoto!

■Application period: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 – Saturday, July 4, 2015
Please download the “Application Form” from the link below, refer to the “Application Guidelines” and “Notes” before filling out and submitting it.
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Business Overview

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto will jointly provide up to 300,000 yen in development support for the development of study abroad programs provided to students by the entities (departments, laboratories, and seminars) that implement study abroad programs at member universities, junior colleges, and graduate schools of the Consortium of Universities Kyoto.

(After returning to Japan, you will be asked to make a proposal in the report on “content that will lead to the revitalization of the Kyoto City area.”)

Business Briefing

Saturday, March 28, 2015, 15:00〜 (during the debriefing session) [Finished]
Friday, April 17, 2015, 15:00-16:00 [End]
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Joint Laboratory

What’s next?

■Application period: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 – Saturday, July 4, 2015
Notification of Document Screening Results: Mid-July, 2015
Development Cost Financial Results Report : Deadline: Monday, February 29, 2016
Program implementation report: Within 1 month after implementation (deadline at the end of March 29)

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto International Collaboration Project
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)

“Development and Implementation of Effective Study Abroad Programs” Lecture and Report on Achievements [Call for Participation, Free]


On Saturday, March 28, at Campus Plaza Kyoto, we will hold a lecture and a report on the results of the “Heisei 26 Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project,” which is a joint project between Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto, and “Development and Practice of Effective Study Abroad Programs” (concurrently: Heisei 27 Grant Project Recruitment Briefing).

This time, we will invite guests from the front lines who plan unique study abroad programs to talk about useful development and management based on practical talks.
In addition, we will explain the recruitment of support projects for the next fiscal year, report on the results of the programs implemented in various countries so far (posters), and provide a small opportunity for related parties to interact (questions are also possible).
We are looking forward to the participation of a wide range of people, including university faculty and staff, who are interested in planning to study abroad.

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Business Overview

With the aim of providing attractive overseas experiences to university students in Kyoto, the Kyoto City University Consortium Kyoto is promoting a project to support the development of study abroad programs for member universities, junior colleges, and graduate schools of the University Consortium Kyoto.
Click here for details

Outline of the event

“Heisei 26 Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project” Lecture and Achievement Report Meeting
Heisei 27 Grant Project Recruitment Briefing

theme

“Development and Implementation of Effective Study Abroad Programs” (concurrently: Heisei 27 Grant Project Recruitment Briefing)

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Saturday, March 28, 15:00~18:30

meeting place

Campus Plaza Kyoto (5 minutes walk from Kyoto Station) 2nd floor hall
〒600-8216 939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

sponsorship

University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto City

Capacity

Approximately 70 (for faculty and staff, regardless of full-time or part-time work status)

Participation Fee

Free *Pre-registration is recommended.

program

time substance
15：00～ opening
15：05～15：35
【Speech】		 “Toward the Creation of an International Education Program for the Development of Global Human Resources”
Waseda University Center for International Program Coordinator Kunimitsu Manaya
15：35～16：05
【Speech】		 “Fieldwork-type Overseas Agricultural Training”
Shinshu University, Faculty of Agriculture, Assistant Professor, Kazuhiro Nemoto
16：15～16：45
[Report on the results of the selected program]		 “Learn how to use art to revitalize the city from a sister city that is a World Heritage Site”
Kyoto University of Art and Design, Department of Information Design, Professor Hiroshi Onishi
16：45～17：00
【Recruitment Briefing】		 Study Abroad Program Development Support Project
Heisei 27 Recruitment briefing session for adopted programs
*Target: University Consortium Kyoto member schools
17：30～18：30
【Poster Presentation and Networking Meeting】		 Poster presentation and exchange meeting (with snacks)
18：40 Closing

Application

Participating faculty and staff members should apply by Friday, March 20 in one of the following ways.

Method 1

Please apply through the following website.

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Method 2

Please apply by e-mail.

【Subject】26 Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project Lecture, Achievement Report Meeting, Recruitment Briefing Session
[Full Text] (1) Name (furigana) (2) Affiliation and job title
Please apply to kcai-office■consortium.or.jp with the above contents.
(Please replace ■ with @)

* We will send you a confirmation email after receiving your application.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, International Collaboration Project
TEL：075-353-9164（direct）　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)

October 11 (Sat) IELTS Preparation Course (Free) Advanced!

Outline of the event

IELTS Briefing & Preparation Course for English Exam for Study Abroad!
The popular IELTS free course will be held on Saturday, October 11 as an advanced course.

Instructors who are familiar with the exam will explain and guide you on the tendency of the questions and how to study them using examples from each module. Take this opportunity to learn skills that are difficult to acquire through self-study and effective countermeasures!

IELTS
Click here for details
Date & Time Saturday, October 11, 2014 9:30~17:00 (with lunch break)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Conference Room 3
Target Students enrolled in a university consortium Kyoto member university or junior college
Participation Fee free
Contents Trends in the four skills required for the IELTS test and how to prepare for them
level Advanced class.
Those who have taken a basic class or have an IELTS band score of 5.5 or higher.
* Approximate: Eiken Pre-1 or higher, or TOEFL iBT 80 or higher
Application Period Thursday, September 18, 2014 ~ Wednesday, October 8, 2014, 4:30 p.m.
Lecturer Native Instructor
Occupancy 50

*If you are interested in participating, please follow the steps below to apply by 16:30 on Wednesday, October 8th.

Application Process

Step 1 Application

Please apply for the countermeasure course from the application form. (Input items are name, e-mail address, student ID number , etc.)

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Step 2 Check the auto-reply email

After applying, you will receive an automatic reply from support-kokusai eiken.or.jp confirming the completion of your application.

Step 3 Print the email and exchange it with text

Please print out the email you received and bring it with you on the day of the course. You will need it to exchange texts.

About IELTS

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is recognised by almost all higher education institutions in the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. In the United States, it is recognized by nearly 3,000 universities and programs as an alternative to the TOEFL.

Inquiries

◎ IELTS Secretariat of the Japan English Language Assessment Association (in charge: Taira, Minamino)
Business days: Weekdays 9:30~17:30
TEL: 06-6455-6286 E-mail: support-kokusai[at]eiken.or.jp
*Please specify the name of the university when making inquiries. ◎University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, International Liaison SectionTEL
: 075-353-9164 E-mail: kcai-office[at]consortium.or.jp



　

Incandescence! British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2014 will be held!

British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2014

We will invite top university and graduate student debaters from the University of Oxford and other universities from their home countries to hold seminars to learn the appeal of parliamentary debate. On the day of the event, model debates and workshops will be held, and debate learning methods will be introduced and exchanges with British students.

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Name Incandescence! British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2014
Date & Time Tuesday, October 7, 2014 18:30~21:00 (Free Admission)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
Eligibility Junior and senior high school students, university students, junior and senior high school students, university faculty and staff, and other educators who are interested in debate
Organizer University Consortium Kyoto, Japan English Proficiency Foundation
Sponsors Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Japan English Exchange Federation (ESUJ),
British Council
Lecturer Makiko Okada (Executive Director, Japan English Language Exchange Federation)
Tomohiro Nakagawa (Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University)
UK Debate Team: 4 members
University of Oxford, King’s College, University of London, University of Warwick, etc.

Application: Since the capacity has been reached, pre-registration will be closed

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What you can do at a debate seminar

・ You can learn the ropes of parliamentary debate.
・You can watch the real British top-level debate.
・Students will be able to learn about the multifaceted perspectives, logical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills required of global human resources.
・Through workshops, you can learn how to speak out and prepare for speeches.
・Interaction with top British debaters, etc.


* Parliamentary Debate is a debate that, as the name suggests, is a debate that imitates the British parliamentary format, and is widely recognized in the United Kingdom and other countries around the world as a kind of public communication. In addition, since it is a question of how to attract an audience and convince them of their own position, it is attracting attention as a highly effective educational method for fostering the comprehensive skills (logical thinking, problem-solving, communication, presentation skills, etc.) necessary for global human resources, which are in demand right now.

Japan English Testing Association Debate Seminar Secretariat
Email: support-kokusai at eiken.or.jp Person in charge: Taira, Minamino

2014 Application for “English Skill Improvement Training” for Faculty and Staff at Member Universities is now open!

The University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to announce that the “English Skill Improvement Training (5 sessions in total)” for university faculty and staff, which was popular last year, will be held again this year.
Last year, we received more applications than the capacity for all competitions, and in the questionnaire after the event, we received many very positive comments, such as “I was motivated to learn English!”, “I learned a lot from this unprecedented initiative”, and “I was very energized”. English level is not required, so please apply by all faculty and staff. English Skill Improvement Training

2014 “English Skill Improvement Training” for faculty and staff at member universitiesClick here for details

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

 

Heisei 26 Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project Adopted Program Decision!

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Programs (10)

Of the total 19 applications for the 26th “Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project”, the following 10 were selected as a result of the examination by the committee.

The “Study Abroad Dispatch Program Development Support Project” has been operated jointly by Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto since the 25th academic year, with the aim of fostering human resources who have an international perspective and can contribute to the revitalization of the Kyoto City area, and promoting students to study abroad. This project supports up to 300,000 yen in development costs (*) for excellent study abroad programs implemented by universities, graduate schools, and junior colleges that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto.
Study Abroad Program Development Support Project

* Development expenses: Refers to the “expenses required for preliminary research and preparation” necessary to develop and enhance the study abroad dispatch program, such as travel expenses, transportation expenses, honorariums, consumables, consignment fees, and other expenses necessary for development when faculty and staff visit the site.
* Applicable policy field: Refers to the theme of the development program selected from the 27 policy areas of “Perspectives on the Revitalization of the Kyoto City Area,” which is a policy of Kyoto City.

number Name of the program for which the applicant is applied Applicable Policy Areas Name of university or organization identity
1 Acquire the ability to communicate with the world in English for science 1. Environment, 12. Internationalization, 11. Universities Faculty of Science and Engineering, Doshisha University Akira Hayashida
2 Uekubo Seminar Sakhalin Project 11. University, 12. Internationalization Faculty of Policy Science, Ritsumeikan University Makoto Kamikubo
3 Hands-on Global Experience in Chiang Mai 4. Civic Life and Community, 9. Tourism, 12. Internationalization Kyoto Sangyo University International Center Hitoshi Osaka
4 “Aiming for Coexistence with Local Nature” Hands-on Overseas Learning Program for Local Nature Conservation Activities 1. Environment, 4. Civic Life and Community, 12. Internationalization, 27. Water for Life Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University Kim Hong-mi
5 Global Human Resource Development and Overseas IT Experience Program 8. Industry and Commerce, 9. Tourism Faculty of Science and Engineering, Doshisha University Takao Tsuchiya
6 Overseas Environmental Study North America Program 1. Environment, 11. Universities, 12. Internationalization, 15. Community Welfare, 20. Walking Towns, 21. Land Use and Urban Functional Layout, 27. Water for Living Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University Yasuhiro Shiomi
7 Overseas Environmental Studies Malaysia and Singapore Program 1) Environment, 6. Culture, 8. Industry and Commerce, 9. Tourism, 11. Universities, 12. Internationalization, 23. Architecture, 26. Fire and Disaster Prevention, 27. Water in Life Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University Shinya Uchida
The following is the second round of recruitment.
8 Learning from Italian Education 12. Internationalization 14, Welfare for Persons with Disabilities 18. School Education Department of Educational and Welfare Psychology, Faculty of Clinical Psychology, Kyoto Bunkyo University Masamutsu Kameoka
9 Teaching experience in Australian schools 18. Schooling 6. Culture Kyoto Koka Women’s University, Faculty of Career Development, Department of Career Development Carolyn Wright
10 Top Design for the Establishment of an East Asian Circular Economic Zone 1. Environment Ritsumeikan University Faculty of Policy Sciences Mr. Weisheng Zhou

 

Application Period

April 1 (Tue) ~ May 15 (Thu) (Primary offering): 7 proposals selected
June 3 (Tue) ~ July 5 (Sat) (Second Offering): 3 Accepted

Study Abroad Program Development Support Project　





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