Japanese: Awards, Programs & PD

Bursaries or Scholarship - Exchange Programs - Professional Development

Bursaries and Scholarships

Japan Foundation Toronto provides local grants to Canadian educational institutions and for Japanese-language education projects.

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Programs – on the web site of the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary.

日本語教育指導者養成プログラム2009 修士コース概要
The Japan Foundation one-year full scholarship program for MA degree in Japanese language education. Click here for details.

Alberta Education—Language Teacher Bursary Program

Sponsored by: As part of Alberta's Languages Initiative, an endowment was created to support the Government's Economic Development Strategy.

Purpose: This program was established so teachers may improve their language fluency, pedagogical skills and knowledge through an educational immersion experience, and to help Alberta jurisdictions enhance their current language teaching capacity.  The program will assist certificated Alberta teachers to take a summer post-secondary program in a language other than English or language pedagogy course at an institution outside of Canada. Teachers of Aboriginal languages, whose language of study is only available in Canada, are eligible.

Students will benefit from the enhanced pedagogical and language skills of their teachers, encouraging them to take up the challenge of learning a new language making them more globally competitive.

Post-secondary students in a recognized teacher preparation program in Alberta should contact Alberta Scholarship Programs about the Languages in Teacher Education Scholarship.

Value: Approximately ten bursaries of $5,000 each for study outside of Canada, and two bursaries of $2,500 for Aboriginal language study in Canada.

Contact information:

Alberta Scholarship
Programs
Mailing address:
Alberta Scholarship Programs
Box 28000 STN MAIN
Edmonton, AB T5J 4R4

In person:

4th Floor, Sterling Place
9940 – 106 Street
Edmonton, AB T5K 2N2
Telephone: 780–427–8640
Toll-free in Alberta: 310–0000
Fax: 780–427–1288
E-mail: scholarships@gov.ab.ca
http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships
http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/et/fo/scholarships/info.html?EK=874

International and Heritage Languages Association (IHLA) Scholarships

Based on availability of funds, IHLA supports scholarship applications from members in good standing. 

IHLA Awards

The awards will be granted each year to two successful applicants, and will be of the value of up to $500.00 each subject to accessible funding.

The Olenka Bilash Leadership Award

The Sabatino Roncucci Leadership Award

Exchange Programs

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme - Canada – “The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme seeks to enhance internationalisation in Japan and to promote mutual understanding between Japan and other nations. The Programme also aims to enhance foreign language education in Japan, and to promote international exchange at the local level through fostering ties between Japanese and foreign youth.  These objectives are being achieved by offering JET Programme participants the opportunity to work in local Japanese authorities as well as in public elementary, junior high and senior high schools.”

Exchange Opportunities for High School Students:
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/resources/learnlang/students/highschool.aspx

Professional Development

For extensive information on professional development opportunities available at Alberta universities see Alberta Education - Learning Languages in Alberta - Professional Development: Development

Japan Foundation—Long-term Training Programs for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language

A six-month training course is offered at the Japan Foundation Japanese Language Centre for teachers with less than five years experience teaching Japanese. The course will help participants understand basic Japanese language teaching methodology and improve their knowledge and ability as Japanese language teachers.

Contact Information:

Japanese-Language Advisor (sponsored by the Japan Foundation)
International Education Services, Alberta Education
8th Floor 44 Capital Boulevard,10044 – 108 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 5E6
Tel: 780-415-6165
Email: yoshimi.hirata@gov.ab.ca

The Japan Foundation
131 Bloor Street West Suite 213
Toronto, ON M5S 1R1
Telephone: 416–966–1600
Fax: 416–966–9773
E-mail: info@jftor.org
http://www.jftor.org/
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/program/index.html

Japan Foundation—Short-term Training Programs for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language

A two-month intensive course is offered for teachers of Japanese who have at least two years experience. The course will improve the Japanese proficiency of participants, enable them to apply their language ability to various situations and topics, help them take part in practical activities, e.g., simulated lessons, and enhance their knowledge of Japanese culture and society.

Contact Information:

Japanese Advisor
Alberta Education
44 Capital Boulevard
10044 – 108 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 5E6
Telephone: 780–427–2984
Toll-free in Alberta: 310–0000
Fax: 780–422–3745
E-mail: ayumi.nagatomi@gov.ab.ca

The Japan Foundation
131 Bloor Street West Suite 213
Toronto, ON M5S 1R1
Telephone: 416–966–1600
Fax: 416–966–9773
E-mail:info@jftor.org
http://www.jftor.org/
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/program/index.html

Japan Foundation—Training Programs for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language

A one-month intensive course in teaching methodology is offered at the Japan Foundation Japanese Language Centre for teachers with Japanese as their first language.

Contact Information:

Japanese Advisor
Curriculum Branch

International Education Services
French and International Education Services Sector
Alberta Education
8th Floor, 44 Capital Boulevard
10044 – 108 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 5E6
Telephone: 780–427–2984
Fax: 780–422–3745
E-mail: ayumi.nagatomi@gov.ab.ca

The Japan Foundation
131 Bloor Street West Suite 213
Toronto, ON M5S 1R1
Telephone: 416–966–1600
Fax: 416–966–9773
E-mail: info@jftor.org
http://www.jftor.org/
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/index.html

Japan Foundation—Intensive Training Programs for Teachers of the Japanese Language

A three-week intensive training course is offered for primary and secondary teachers of Japanese. The course will help teachers improve their Japanese language proficiency and acquire teaching skills. Training is implemented through cultural experience programs.

Contact Information:

Japanese Advisor
Alberta Education

International Education Services
French and International Education Services Sector
44 Capital Boulevard
10044 – 108 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 5E6
Telephone: 780–427–2984
Toll-free in Alberta: 310–0000
Fax: 780–422–3745
E-mail: ayumi.nagatomi@gov.ab.ca

The Japan Foundation
131 Bloor Street West Suite 213
Toronto, ON M5S 1R1
Telephone: 416–966–1600
Fax: 416–966–9773
E-mail: info@jftor.org
http://www.jftor.org/
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/program/index.html

For more information on Awards, Programs & PD for language teachers see:

• Professional Development offered by the CASLT and elsewhere
• Exchanges: student exchange programs
• Bursaries & Grants for researchers and for teachers and student teachers involved in teaching languages
• Awards for language teachers researchers