Program outline

This pre-intermediate level program is designed to help students build practical skills in spoken and written Japanese. Through interactive activities such as discussions, speeches, and interviews on topics related to Japanese society and culture, students work toward achieving a B1 level on the CEFR scale or JLPT N3 level.

Students who successfully complete the program will receive 4 credits from the University of Osaka, along with a certificate of participation and an official transcript.

Since the year 2022, Students of J-ShIP program take lessons at The Japanese Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai (“JFKC” 国際交流基金関西国際センター), where students take advantage of beautiful seaside location, clean accommodation, cafeteria and access to the library and internet.

Facilities of JFKC

Eligibility

• An applicant must;
  • be enrolled at a college or university during the program.
  • be certified by an exchange coordinator / international officer/ Japanese instructor of home institution.
  • be positive and diligent commitment on this program with good time management skills in a new environment of Japan.
• This program is intended for students who;
  
  • have successfully completed two semesters of formal instructions of Japanese including the development of both oral and written skills or equivalent program, or
  • have passed JLPT N4.  (Students who have passed JLPT N3 are also eligible to apply.)

Program Duration

4 weeks from the beginning of January

＊Application deadline is in early October.

Enrolment capacity

40 students