JFT Virtual Study Space

Name*

First Last

Email*

City, Province (if applicable), and Country*

City State / Province / Region Country

Is this your first time signing up to use this space?*

Yes, I'm a new user
No, I've been in the space before. I'm a returning user.

If you are a returning user, would you like to update any information regarding your Japanese level/studies?*

Yes
No

Please select what best describes your situation.*

I am a learner of Japanese at an institution in Canada
I am currently self-studying/working with a tutor, located in Canada
I am a student or staff member at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices
I am a native or near-native speaker of Japanese (not a teacher), located in Canada.
I am a Japanese language teacher located in Canada.
Other

How would you estimate your current level of Japanese?*

(please select a measure, then select your level) If you are unsure, you can try our self-checker that we use for our classes: https://forms.gle/hL6nHJzXNPKxAo9s9

General (Beginner, Intermediate, etc.)
JLPT
JF Standard/CEFR

Please select your level.*

Which Japan Foundation office are you studying/working at?*

Please write the name of the institution/school where you are studying Japanese.*

Please write the name of the institution/school where you are teaching Japanese, if applicable.*

If you are not involved with a particular school, please explain (e.g. "I teach privately in Canada").

Native/Near-Native Speakers of Japanese in Canada

Please note that the JFT Virtual Study Space is for learners of the Japanese language. If you are a native/near-native speaker of Japanese located in Canada (not a teacher) and would like to access the space, you can apply to volunteer with us here: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/about-us/volunteer/

Participation Requirements

To join the space, you must be either:

- A Japanese language learner located in Canada*

- A student or staff member at one of the Japan Foundation - overseas offices (full list of offices here.)

- A Japanese language teacher located in Canada

- A registered volunteer with the Japan Foundation, Toronto (for native and near-native speakers of Japanese in Canada who are not teachers of Japanese)

*JFT students and staff do not need to sign up.

If you do not belong to the above categories and would like to access the space, please email us at koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp, letting us know a bit about yourself and your reason for wanting to use the space.

Terms and Conditions

I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions

JFT Virtual Study Space Terms and Conditions
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Participation Requirements
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To join the space, you must be either:
- A Japanese language learner located in Canada*
- A student or staff member at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices
- A Japanese language teacher located in Canada**
- A registered volunteer with the Japan Foundation, Toronto (for native and near-native speakers of Japanese in Canada who are not teachers of Japanese)
*JFT students and staff do not need to sign up.
**Conducting classes at the space is not allowed.

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Before Using the Space
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- The platform used for the study space is gather.town. It works best on computers and currently has limited functionality on mobile phones. Please check their user guide here for more information: https://support.gather.town/help/new-user-faqs

- Only those who register through the form on our website, JFT students, and staff can join the space. Please do not share the link and/or password for this space with anyone. If someone is found to be an unauthorized user, they will be asked to leave.

- A maximum of 10 users can use the space at the same time. When the maximum number is reached, you may not be able to enter.

- [Everyone but JFT students] Attending the orientation is necessary to receive the link to access the space.
After attending the orientation, you will be sent a link and password to access the space--no email login is required.

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In the Space
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- Upon entering the space, please make sure to set your name to [Name@YourOrganization/School] e.g. Salma@UofT. If you are not a student at a particular Japanese language program, please write “independent” e.g. Goya@Independent.
- Please submit the “access counter” form found at the entrance each time you access the space.
- Staff usually sit at the front desk (on the far right) and have “Staff” before their names. When staff are there, please say hi! Staff may also greet you and ask for your name--please answer them.
- If a user wants to study alone and focus, they can activate the Do Not Disturb Mode
- Please note that the Japan Foundation, Toronto will not be liable for problems that may arise between the users of this space. If, at any point, you experience any issues or do not feel safe, you can leave the space by clicking on the door/exit icon at the bottom right. You are also encouraged to report any issues to us at koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.

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While in the space, please refrain from the following or you may be asked to leave the space:
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- Making comments based on prejudice or stereotypes about other users’ country of origin, specific nationality, culture, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation
- Commercial activities, promoting or soliciting participation in political, religious, ideological, or other groups
- Unauthorized disclosure of the personal information of users of this space, or using the information for private purposes, or supporting this act
- Unauthorized recording or screenshotting of the space users
- Smoking, drinking, or sharing inappropriate content
- Exchanging contact information with volunteers/staff

Notes

- After submitting this form, we will review your details and send you details about the online orientation.

- Upon finishing the orientation, you will be sent a link and password to access the space. The space password changes every few months, so if you would like to continue to use the space, please fill out this registration form again when the password you have expires.

- Upon entering the space, please make sure to set your name to [Name@YourOrganization/School] e.g. Salma@UofT. If you are not a student at a particular Japanese language program, please write “independent” e.g. Goya@Independent.

- Please submit the “access counter” form found at the entrance each time you access the space.

- Staff usually sit at the front desk (on the far right) and have “Staff” before their names. When staff are there, please say hi! Staff may also greet you and ask for your name--please answer them.

- If a user wants to study alone and focus, they can activate the Do Not Disturb Mode

- Please note that the Japan Foundation, Toronto will not be liable for problems that may arise between the users of this space. If, at any point, you experience any issues or do not feel safe, you can leave the space by clicking on the door/exit icon at the bottom right. You are also encouraged to report any issues to us at koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.

I understand.*

Yes
No

While in the space, please refrain from the following or you may be asked to leave the space:

I will refrain from

Making comments based on prejudice or stereotypes about other users’ country of origin, specific nationality, culture, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation

I will refrain from

Unauthorized disclosure of the personal information of users of this space, or using the information for private purposes, or supporting this act

I will refrain from

Commercial activities, promoting or soliciting participation in political, religious, ideological, or other groups

I will refrain from

Smoking, drinking, or sharing inappropriate content

I will refrain from

Unauthorized recording or screenshotting of the space users

I will refrain from

Exchanging contact information with volunteers/staff

I will refrain from

Using the space to conduct my classes