The Japan Foundation is recruiting Japanese-Language specialists for their “Japanese-Language Specialists Dispatch Program”
Application deadline: Monday, June 10th (Japan Time) Continue reading →
Japanese-language education support overseas is one of the central activities of the Japan Foundation. It plays a key role in promoting Japanese-language education in Canada through its various activities.
Japanese Language Classes
For people who want to learn more about the Japanese language and culture.
Events for Learners
For Japanese language learners at different levels.
Teachers’ Professional Development
Workshops, network development, etc. for Japanese-language teachers in Canada.
Training Programs in Japan
Programs administered by the Japan Foundation Head Office in Japan for Japanese-language teachers as well as specialists in Japan-related cultural and academic fields.
Local Grant Program
Available to Canadian educational institutions to support the dissemination of Japanese-language and the development of Japanese-language education.
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
Held annually in Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
Japanese-Language Resources
Useful links for teachers and learners of Japanese as well as information about Japanese-language education overseas.
Inquiries
Noriko Saito, Program Officer noriko_saito@jpf.go.jp
Rita Wong, Program Officer at rita_wong@jpf.go.jp
Message from People Studying Japanese of the World ― It’s fun to study Japanese!
The Japan Foundation has put together a selection of messages from people studying Japanese, including Canada’s own KEVIN REYNOLDS!
To read his and other interviews, please check out the links here! Messages in [ENGLISH] and in [JAPANESE]
Latest News
April JFT Online Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers
Talk by Ms. Emiko Tanaka (Official Yosakoi Ambassador certified by Kochi Prefecture, and Japanese language teacher) – Apr. 23 (Tues.) 8:00 – 9:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Topic: “Introduction to Yosakoi for Japanese Language Teachers”
Continuing Learning Japanese 29: The Japan Foundation, Toronto Recorded Class Observation
In the 29th event of the series on Saturday, April 27th, we will view videos taken during classes held at the Japan Foundation, Toronto (cf. “Continuing Learning Japanese 28”).
