Japanese Language Education

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 Classeshiragana

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]


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JFT Introductory Course on Teaching Japanese

The JFT Introductory Course on Teaching Japanese is designed for people who have sufficient Japanese language proficiency but little to no experience teaching Japanese.

Toronto JLPT Information Session

If you are interested in learning more about the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, join us on Monday, September 18th!

Travel Japanese @ Japan Festival CANADA

The Japan Foundation, Toronto is excited to be taking our popular “Travel Japanese” class on the road this summer to the Japan Festival CANADA. Please join us in the Noel Ryan Auditorium of the Mississauga Central Library on Saturday, August 26th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm!