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8/27 (Tue) IELTS pretesting trial session (mock test) will be held!

We will hold an IELTS pretesting trial session (free of charge) for students.

Continuing from last year, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a free IELTS pretesting trial session for students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

The pre-test is conducted in a way that is similar to the actual IELTS exam.
We welcome those who are interested in what IELTS is, those who are planning to take IELTS, and those who want to test their English proficiency.

Click here for the flyer

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3.5 million people around the world take the test annually to study, immigrate, or work.
The IELTS Pretest is a “free” test offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

schedule Tuesday, August 27, 2019
time Morning Session 9:45~13:00
Afternoon Session 14:15~17:30
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target ・Students enrolled in member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto
・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam
・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity Morning and afternoon sessions: 25 people each (advance registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* Same content for both morning and afternoon
substance ・Explanation of pre-test implementation
・Reading test (75 minutes)
・Listening test (40 minutes)
・Q&A session
(Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association)
Application Please fill in the following items and apply by e-mail to the following contact information.
Subject: IELTS Pretesting Trial Session for Students
Text: (1) University (2) Name (in Roman letters) (3) Telephone number (4) E-mail address
(5) Desired test time (morning and afternoon) (6) Motivation for application (about 3 lines)
deadline Monday, August 19, 2019
cost free


(Precautions for test takers)
*Turn off your mobile phone and put it in your hand luggage along with your watch, electronic devices, etc.
* There are three items on the desk: a pencil, an eraser, and water in a clear plastic bottle.
*Unlike IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.


< Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL：（075）353-9164
FAX：（075）353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

【For High School Teachers】”The 3rd Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” September 12 (Thu) Call for Participants

The Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting was launched in 2018 as a place for students to exchange ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and to share their thoughts on solutions.
The third meeting will be held as follows. Each session is a one-off event, so you can participate regardless of whether you have participated in the event so far.
In the third session, we will focus on the “reform of university entrance examinations” (entrance examination reform related to the selection of students for admission in 2021), which many high school teachers are currently interested in, and discuss the status of each school’s efforts to introduce the Common Test for University Entrance Examinations and change the format of the survey based on the “Notice of Revision of the Guidelines for Conducting University Entrance Examinations for the Heisei 33 Academic Year” notified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology last fall. In addition, university faculty members will join us to exchange information and exchanges.
　
We understand that this is a busy time, but we look forward to your active participation. I would also be grateful if you could reach out to the teachers you know.

Date & Time Thursday, September 12, 2019 18:00~20:00 (Reception 17:45~)
*Late participation is also welcome.
Place: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
theme Reform of University Admissions
Composition 18:00~18:15【Opening Session】
Lecturer: Toshihiro Onishi (Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ryukoku University)
18:15~19:25【Group Discussion】
Divide into groups, share the contents of the pre-assignment, and exchange opinions
University faculty members also participate in each group to interact and exchange opinions with high schools and universities.
19:25~19:55【Sharing】
Share and exchange opinions among each group as a whole.
19:55~20:00【Closing】

* Depending on the number of applicants, some contents may change.
Participation Fee free
Target Anyone who is a high school teacher can participate.
* On the day of the event, we would appreciate it if you could bring your business card and exchange contact information with other participants.
Remarks After the event, a social gathering will be held near Kyoto Station. Please inform us of your participation in the social gathering on the participation application form. Details will be communicated after application. (Membership fee is planned to be 4,000 yen ~ 5,000 yen)
Upcoming Exhibitions

The next and fourth meetings are scheduled to be held in November under the theme of “Exchange of Candidate Exploration Themes for the Exploration of Science and Mathematics.”
In addition, the fifth meeting is scheduled to be held around the end of February 2020 under the theme of “Gathering for class experience and exchange of opinions to acquire problem-finding skills.”

 

* The 3rd Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Flyer [Download]

How to apply

Please download the following application form (1st sheet: application form, 2nd sheet: pre-assignment), fill in the required information, and send it to the University Consortium Kyoto Secretariat by fax or e-mail.


◆The 3rd Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Application Form [Download]

FAX：075-353-9101
E-mail: kodai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Application Deadline

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Tel: 075-353-9153 FAX: 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

6/16 TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar


memberWe will hold a free TOEFL iBT test skill improvement seminar for university students.

CIEE, the TOEFL test office of Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a preparatory seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
This is a seminar for beginners, so if you want to know how to study and prepare for this summer, please join us.

Please note that participation is free and will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.


* Registration for this seminar has been closed due to the capacity being reached.



　　　　　　

The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English language test in the world, and more than 9,000 institutions in 130 countries, including almost all universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, use TOEFL test scores as proof of English proficiency, admission, recommendation, scholarships, and graduation.
In addition, more than 30 million people around the world have taken the test so far, making it an indispensable test for students who aspire to study abroad. In Japan, it is used as a guide for internal credit recognition at educational institutions, preferential treatment for entrance examinations, and selection for overseas dispatch.

Click here for seminar outline → TOEFL iBT Test Seminar Flyer

Date & Time:

Sunday, June 16, 2019 10:00~13:00 (Doors open at 9:30~)

Venue:

Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4

Target:

・Students who belong to a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto

・Those who are just starting to study for the TOEFL iBT test or those who have recently started

・ Those who have taken exams and want to know how to study effectively

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)

Lecturer:

ETS Certified Trainer Dr. Kei Kawanishi (Lecturer, Mukogawa Women’s University)

Contents:

– Preparation of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections

– How to study for the TOEFL iBT test (especially during summer vacation)

・Introduction of TOEFL iBT test-specific questions and teaching materials

 

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / CIEE International Educational Exchange Council

Inquiries

International Educational Exchange Council (CIEE) TOEFL Division, Delegation of Japan
Email: seminar■cieej.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

 

IELTS pretesting trial session for faculty and staff (free)

Business Overview

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam annually to study, immigrate, or work.
IELTS Pretestis a “free” test for research purposes offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

Outline of the event

The pre-test is conducted in a way that is similar to the actual IELTS exam.
If you are interested in what IELTS is or are planning to take IELTS,We look forward to the participation of faculty and staff who want to measure their English proficiency.

Re Friday, May 24, 2019 13:30~18:00 (Reception starts at 13:00)
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target ・Faculty and staff members of the University Consortium Kyoto
・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam
・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity 25 (Pre-registration required)
substance ・Explanation of IELTS and pre-test (45 minutes)
・Listening test (45 minutes)
・Reading test (80 minutes)
・Writing test (65 minutes)
・Q&A session (25 minutes)
(Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association)
Application Please fill in the following items and apply by e-mail to the following contact information.
Subject: IELTS Pretesting Trial Session for Teachers and Staff
Text: (1) University (2) Name (in Roman letters) (3) Telephone number (4) E-mail address
(5) Motivation for application (about 3 lines)
deadline Wednesday, May 15, 2019
cost free


(Precautions for test takers)
*Turn off your mobile phone and put it in your hand luggage along with your watch, electronic devices, etc.
* There are three items on the desk: a pencil, an eraser, and water in a clear plastic bottle.
*Unlike IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.

Click here for

the flyer < Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL: (075) 353-9164
FAX: (075) 353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Conclusion of a Partnership Agreement between the Regional Cultural Creation Headquarters of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the University Consortium Kyoto

The Regional Cultural Creation Division of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the University Consortium Kyoto have concluded a partnership agreement to exchange, cooperate, and utilize each other’s human, intellectual, and material resources.
Based on this agreement, the Agency for Cultural Affairs will promote specific collaborations, such as strengthening the network between the Regional Cultural Creation Headquarters of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto, as well as mutual cooperation in the projects implemented by each of them.

Outline of the Agreement
[Purpose]
In order to promote policies that promote the promotion of culture and the arts, regional cultural creation, and the enhancement of learning in Japan through cooperation between the Agency for Cultural Affairs and universities, we will aim to foster momentum for the relocation of the Agency for Cultural Affairs to Kyoto and to further develop the university city of Kyoto by concluding a partnership agreement to promote mutual exchange, cooperation, and utilization of human, intellectual, and material resources.

[Cooperation Matters]
○ In order to achieve the above objectives, the Regional Cultural Creation Headquarters of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the University Consortium Kyoto will collaborate and cooperate in research and information exchange, personnel exchange, human resource development, facility use, and other matters that both parties deem necessary.
○ The University Consortium Kyoto will cooperate in promoting collaboration between the member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto and the Creation Headquarters.

[Date of conclusion]
March 23, 2019

Changes to the 2019 Credit Compatibility Syllabus (Updated on April 19)

We would like to inform you that there have been changes to the “2019 Credit Compatibility Syllabus” as follows.
* If there are any changes (corrections), we will update them from time to time.

〇eKyoto Learning Bulletin Board
Please check the following URL for the contents of the correction.
〈Updated on April 19)

https://el.consortium.or.jp/eoshifiles/4/shirabasuhennkou.htm

University Consortium Kyoto Credit Transfer Project
TEL 075-353-9120　FAX 075-353-9121
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Changes (Revisions) to the 2019 Kyoto College Student Recruitment Guide (Updated on April 9)

We would like to inform you that there have been changes (corrections) to the “2019 Kyoto College Student Recruitment Guide” (issued on March 6) as follows. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but please be careful not to make a mistake.
* If there are any changes (corrections), we will update them from time to time.


〇eKyoto Learning Bulletin Board
Please check the following URL for the contents of the correction.
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https://el.consortium.or.jp/eoshifiles/3/190409miyakooshirase.htm

 

University Consortium Kyoto Kyoto College
TEL 075-353-9120　FAX 075-353-9121
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

“SD Guidebook 2019” has been released!


The “SD Guidebook” is intended for those who have started working as university staff.
We want them to be interested in SD (Staff Development), which refers to efforts to develop the skills of university staff.
It was created with the aim of raising awareness of working in higher education.
We hope that this will help develop the skills of the university staff who will be responsible for the future management of the university.
You can download the PDF file, so please make use of it.

Ⅰ． What is SD?
II. Functions Required of University Staff
III..SD Project of the University Consortium Kyoto
IV. SD-related programs in Japan
V..Distinctive Training Programs at Member Schools
VI. Sources of information on higher education and national policy trends
VII.. Selected periodicals and SD-related books on higher education

Publisher: University Consortium Kyoto SD Training Committee

* The 2021 edition is scheduled to be published next.

Click here for details

2019 English Skill Improvement + Chinese Culture Understanding Training for Teachers and Staff

This year, we have added Chinese cultural understanding training and campus tour training! Every year, it is very popular, so register as soon as possible! Application deadline is Thursday, May 31!

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, it can be said that the time has finally arrived when the English proficiency of university faculty and staff is indispensable as a basic ability.
The training program of the University Consortium Kyoto aims not only to improve the English proficiency of faculty and staff of member schools who can respond to such times, but also to raise their awareness of language learning in the future.

Outline of the event

1st Saturday, July 20, 2019 (NEW)　 University Introduction and Campus Tour

Lecturer: Mr. Luis Issidore Bhutto
　　　* Please bring one copy of your own university pamphlet to be used in the training.

Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Active Learning Exercise: How to Teach Subjects Using English

Active Learning in Practice: Instructing Subjects Using English as a Medium of Instruction

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University *Mainly for

faculty members 3rd training on Chinese culture on Saturday, August 3, 2019 (NEW)　

Lecturer: Mr. Wang Lin

Session 4: Saturday, September 7, 2019: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University

　　　Cross-cultural Manners and English Communication in Higher Education

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University

Session 5: Saturday, September 21, 2019 Email Training

Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 6: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Everyday Communication

Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

All venues: Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1

All hours: 9:30~17:00

Participation fee: 2,500 yen / 1 lecture for faculty and staff of consortium member universities (Price revised!) )

Faculty and staff from non-consortium member schools: 7,000 yen / 1 course

Details: 2019 English Training for University Staff_Outline
Flyer: English Training Flyer

How to apply:
Application

* Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of June.

Payment method: Please transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.

No refunds will be given after payment has been made (proxy attendance is possible)

 

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101

e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)