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【For Students/Faculty and Staff】5/16 (Sat.) “TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Up Seminar” Applications Now Open



Continuing from last year, for university students/faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto,
We will hold a TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar by ETS certified trainers.
A unique opportunity to learn the essence of study methods that can help you with the TOEFL iBT testSo please join us.
*This year, it will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

 

The TOEFL iBT® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers. It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, ETS certified trainers will explain not only the basics of the TOEFL iBT® test, but also more effective ways to study to improve your score, using past questions.

 

 

Date & Time:

Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00~13:00

Embodiment:

Online (Zoom)
* Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access from a convenient location.

Target:

Only students/faculty members belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)
* Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Lecturer:

U.S. ETS Certified Trainer
Prof. Chiaki Taoka (Associate Professor, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )

Contents:

・ How to study for the TOEFL test

– Summary and preparation of each section of the revised TOEFL iBT test

（Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing）

・Effective study methods and teaching materials for the TOEFL iBT® test

*Lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

*This seminar is for those who are just starting to study for the TOEFL or those who have taken the test and are aiming to further improve their scores.

 

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / ETS Japan G.K.

Contact:
[TOEFL® Test Japan Office]
ETS Japan G.K. https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/
Email: event■etsjapan.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）

Bidding and public call for proposal information “FY2026 Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program” planning and operation (International Student Study Kyoto Network)

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Division) will provide students studying in Kyoto (international and Japanese students) with a premium experience opportunity to learn about the diverse and profound charm of Kyoto, and implement the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program” to create a place for exchange between international students and Japanese students. By implementing this project, the aim is to foster an attachment to Kyoto for international students and Japanese students studying in Kyoto, and to think about establishing themselves as leaders in the community, as well as to raise global awareness and deepen understanding of diversity.

Therefore, we are looking for candidate businesses for this project, so if you are willing to participate in the proposal, please submit your application materials by the deadline in accordance with the following guidelines.

*This project is to recruit candidate contractors before the 2026 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is established, and if the 2026 budget for this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network, the project may be canceled or the business content may be changed or reduced.

Submission deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Application Guidelines: 2026 Kyoto Premium Proposal Application Guidelines

 

【Contact】

University Consortium Kyoto
International Student Study Kyoto Network Office in the International Business Department (in charge: Saga, Takanami)
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto
Mail:kyoto-nw＠consortium.or.jp　TEL:075-353-9164

【For Students】2026 Presentation on Kyoto in English Implementation Overview

“What is the charm of Kyoto?” “What kind of country is Japan?” Why don’t you actually experience traditional Japanese culture and learn the know-how of English presentations so that you can introduce them in English when asked by people from overseas?
Students who are planning to study abroad, are interested in studying abroad in the future, or want to explain about Kyoto and Japan to overseas people in Japan, and who are not good at English presentations! Why don’t you learn English while having fun with like-minded friends beyond the boundaries of your university?　
🌸🌸 Overview 🌸🌸 of “Presentation of Kyoto in English”

Through the experience of traditional culture in Kyoto and Japan, a total of seven half-day training sessions will be held to acquire presentation skills in English.

◎Training dates and scheduled contents (7 sessions in total):
1. Saturday , May 23, 2026 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learning about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions related to traditional Japanese culture in English
2. Saturday, May 30, 2026: Temple tour and classroom study *Visit a temple related to the imperial family, which is usually closed to the public.
3. Saturday , June 6, 2026: Traditional Culture Experience I. (1) Tea Ceremony Experience (2) Tea Ceremony Culture in English
4. Saturday, June 13, 2026: Guided experience at the temple zazen meditation city walking mission (international student exchange meeting)
*We will walk around the city in a group while guiding international students in English!
5. Saturday , June 20, 2026 : Traditional Culture Experience II (1) Flower Arrangement Experience (2) Flower Arrangement Experience Review in English, City Walking Mission Report
6. Saturday , June 27, 2026 : Presentation English Manuscript Correction Course (Online only)
7. Saturday , July 4, 2026: Individual English Presentation

◎Time: 13:00~16:30 (with breaks)

◎Location: Campus Plaza Kyoto, etc. (Transportation within Kyoto City is available depending on the content of the training)

◎Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a Japanese student at a member university, graduate school, or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral degree is not required)
2. Be able to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
　 IELTS 5.0 or above / TOEFL iBT 50 or higher / TOEIC 600 points / Eiken level 2 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎Capacity: 20 people *First-come, first-served basis　
◎Course fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 7 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
*Please pay in cash (as much as possible) on the first May 23 (Sat).
*Please bear the transportation costs related to transportation during the course.
◎Application period: April 9, 2026 (Thursday) noon application start ~ May 9, 2026 (Saturday) noon deadline
　　　 We will send an email to all applicants with details after May 9th.
◎Application Instructions: Please apply from the application button below.

In charge of international collaboration projects, University Consortium Kyoto
TEL 075-353-9164　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

◎Please see the Kyoto Pre from previous years from this Facebook!
We look forward to your application!

【Recruitment of international students】Let’s experience working in Kyoto! (Internship Work Experience Program for International Students)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For international students who are thinking of finding a job in Japan, this is an introduction to a program that allows you to experience working at a company!
Participate in a 2~10-day practical training during the summer vacation to deepen your understanding of “working in Japan society”!

 

● Eliminate anxiety with thorough support!
Participate in practical training at a company in Japan… I think there are many people who feel anxious when it comes to this.
We will carefully support international students in choosing a company to participate in the training and training before the training so that they can participate in the training with peace of mind.

● The company to be trained is decided after listening to the employees!
At the “exchange meeting with companies and organizations” before the training, you can hear about the work and the contents of the training from the company.
This is your chance to meet companies from a variety of industries.

● Recommended to broaden your horizons before job hunting!
In Japan, it is very common to participate in internships before job hunting.
It is important to know the industry, company, and your interests and values from an early age, so even those in the lower grades are encouraged to apply.

 

First of all, let’s listen to the explanation of the program in the guidance!

 

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International students who fall under the following
・Those who are mainly enrolled in member schools of the International Student Study Kyoto Network.
*This includes those enrolled in vocational schools and Japanese language school students who have graduated or completed a higher education institution in their home country.
・Those who can participate in training and practical training at companies and organizations in Japanese without any problems.
*Selection will be made based on Japanese document screening and interviews.
・(In the case of paid internships) Those who have obtained permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence.

 

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[Companies scheduled to accept at this time (about 40 companies are planned to be accepted in the end)]
*Detailed information on the host companies and organizations will be posted here at a later date.

 

Guidance (Pre-briefing)

First, feel free to participate in the guidance and listen to the explanation of the program.
You can also hear about the experiences of international students who participated last year!
Participation in plain clothes is OK ◎ Participation benefits are also available.
Please participate in one of the dates.
・5/20 (Wed.) 18:30 ~ 20:00
・5/22 (Fri.) 18:30 ~ 20:00
・5/23 (Sat.) 14:00 ~ 15:30
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

exchange meetings with companies and organizations>

In order to use it as a reference when choosing a company to train, you can hear from employees of the host company about the company and the content of the internship.
You may also be able to hear from senior employees from overseas.
・6/13 (Sat.) 12:00 ~ 17:00
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

flow of the entire program

 

application

Please apply from the application form below by 6/8 (Mon.).

 

References>

OB / OG Interview ~I Faced Job Hunting with All My Might~
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE Practicing as a member of society ~ Paid internship program experience! ～
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE Employment Environment for International Students and the Attractiveness of Companies in the Kyoto Area – From the Paid Internship Information Session –
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE International Student Internship Useful for Finding a Job in Japan -Experience-

 

Inquiries>

Operated by: Student Information Center, Inc.
TEL：0120-749-155
Email: ac-west■tokyu-nasic.jp *Please replace ■ with @.

 

[Recruitment of host companies! ] 2026 Internship Work Experience Program for International Students



The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Affairs Department) offers an internship and work experience program for international students with the aim of helping international students learn about the appeal of working at companies in Kyoto, and to help them find employment and settle in Kyoto.

We are looking for host companies and organizations that can accept international students in this program. Companies and organizations that are already working to recruit international students, as well as companies and organizations that are considering hiring international students for the future, are encouraged to consider participating in this program.

[Point! ] 】
●By accepting international students…
・Having diverse human resources in the workplace will lead to revitalization within the company.
・This will lead to the accumulation of experience in accepting foreign employees.
・It will lead to PR for international students.
●We will hold a program briefing session (online). You can understand the program overview and the benefits of having foreign human resources in your workplace before applying.
●The number of days of practical training is 2~10 days. We support a variety of practical training contents.
●If you are already planning to implement your company’s work experience program, it is okay to have international students participate in your existing program.
●In June, a place will be set up for exchange between host companies and organizations and participating international students, and the management side and international students will conduct interviews to select and match them, and at that time, they will decide whether or not to accept them, and the accepting students will be decided.
●Before the training, we will provide preliminary training to international students on business etiquette and compliance.

【Target】
Companies and organizations that have a head office, branch office, or office in Kyoto Prefecture and can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

【Details】
Please check the “Recruitment Overview” (PDF: 393KB).

[Program pre-briefing session]
We will hold a program briefing session for companies and organizations (online).
Click here to apply for the information session
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●Mini seminar “Benefits of having foreign human resources in the workplace”
●Program Overview
Please join us on one of dates >.
●3/5 (Thu.) 16:00~17:00
●4/10 (Fri.) 16:00 ~ 17:00
●5/12 (Tue.) 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

【Application】
Please check the “Recruitment Overview” and fill in the necessary information from the application form before applying.

2025 Internship Program Implementation Report for International Students (PDF: 1MB You can check the attributes of participating international students)

【Inquiry】
International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Kawachi)
TEL: 075-353-9164　 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp　※Please change “◆” to @.

【Japanese Students × International Students】2025 4th Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program ~ Gagaku (Musical Instruments and Costumes) Experience (*Reception has ended)

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
We will deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto through the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

In the fourth session, we will have a gagaku (musical instrument and costume) experience.
We are looking for Japan students and international students to participate in this event.
We look forward to your participation!

  • Date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, meet at 9:45, disband at 11:30
  • Contents and itinerary:

　　　 9:45 Meet in front of Rokuson-oh Shrine (20-minute walk from Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station)

　 10:00~11:20 Formal visit, gagaku performance, costume/instrument experience

*We will give you a souvenir to commemorate your participation

　　　 11:30 Disband on site

  • Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation
  • Capacity: 30 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
  • Target: Japanese students and international students attending member schools (universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc.) of the University Consortium Kyoto and International Student Study Kyoto Network (Japanese students, etc.)
  • How to apply: Please apply from the QR code on the banner or flyer below
  • Application deadline: February 5 (Thu) 23:59
  • Event flyer: Click here

【Proposal Information】2026 “Internship Work Experience Program for International Students” (International Student Study Kyoto Network)

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department) 2016Since the fiscal year, we have been implementing a program to promote understanding of Kyoto companies’ business content and corporate culture in Japan and foster a desire to find a job by providing opportunities for international students studying at universities and other institutions in the Kyoto area to experience work at companies in the Kyoto area, as well as to promote recruitment and retention in Kyoto after graduation and completion through mutual understanding between international students and companies. We plan to implement this program every year.
Therefore, we are looking for candidate contractors for this project, so please consider participating in the proposal, and if you are willing to participate, please submit your application materials by the deadline in accordance with the following “Application Guidelines and Outsourcing Specifications”.

*This project is to recruit candidate contractors before the 2026 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is established, and if the 2026 budget for this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network, the project may be canceled or the business content may be changed or reduced.

* For inquiries, please check the “Application Guidelines and Consignment Specifications”.

(*Ended) [For students, faculty and staff in Kyoto] Recruitment of participants for the “TOEIC Skill Up Seminar” to be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026

 

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold a TOEIC Skill Up Seminar.

This is a workshop for those who are planning to take the TOEIC exam, those who have taken the test and are aiming to further improve their scores, and those who are looking for a way to study. Train your English four skills and aim to get a TOEIC score of 800 or more!

You can take home the texts that will be distributed on the day of the seminar, so please take advantage of them.

Date & Time

Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:00~13:00

Place:

Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Lecture Room 1

Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji Down Higashi-Shiokoji-cho 939
Get off at Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, Kintetsu Kyoto Line, and JR lines. 5 minutes on foot.

Occupancy

150 people
*If the capacity is reached, the reception will be closed even before the application deadline on Tuesday, January 13th. Please note.

Expenses

University Consortium Kyoto member school faculty/students: 1,000 yen

・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools

General (non-member schools): 1,500 yen

*Both include text fees.

Lecturer

Dr. Kenta Nishimaki

ETS Japan Recognized English Skills Educator Gold Certifier

Contents

(1) Explanation by part that advanced players tend to get caught up in

(2) Practice of training “forced speed reading” to aim for high scores

(3) Become an autonomous learner! Lectures on learning methods based on scientific theories

Organizer: Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd. / University Consortium Kyoto

[Flyer] 0117_TOEIC Seminar


Contact:

Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd.
TEL：03-3263-3326
Email:ee@asahipress.com

【Japan Students× International Students】2025 3rd Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program ~ Fan Painting Geisha and Kyoto Matcha (*Reception has ended)

 

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
We will deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto through the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

The third session will be a fan painting experience and a geisha and Kyoto matcha experience.
We are looking for Japan students and international students to participate in this event.
We look forward to your participation!

  • Date and time: Saturday, December 20, 2025 13:15 Gathering, disbanding at 16:30
  • Contents and itinerary:

　　　 13:15 Meet at Maifando Gion store

　 13:30~ Fan painting experience *You can take the painted fan home on the day

　　　 15:00~ Geisha Kyoto Matcha Experience (Grand Marble Gion)

16:30 Disband on site

  • Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation
  • Capacity: 20 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
  • Target: Japanese students and international students attending member schools (universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc.) of the University Consortium Kyoto and International Student Study Kyoto Network (Japanese students, etc.)
  • How to apply: Please apply from the QR code on the banner or flyer below
  • Event flyer: 1220_FLYER

【Japan Students × International Students】FY2025 2nd Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program Toei Taizuma Movie Village Tenryuji Special Visit

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
Deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto
We will carry out the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

The second is a mystery-solving team building at Toei Taizuma Movie Village and a special visit to Tenryuji Temple.
We are looking for Japan and international students to participate, so please apply.

1 Date and time: Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:15 Gathering, disbanding around 13:15
2 Contents and itinerary:

8:15 Meet at Kyoto Station (in front of Avanti)
 9:00 Toei Taizuma Movie Village “Mystery Solving Team Building”
　　11:15 Tenryuji Temple 《Special Visitation + Lunch》 → Around 13:15 Disband

3 Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation.
4 Capacity: 40 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
5 Target: Member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto or International Student Study Kyoto Network
Japan students or international students attending (universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc.)
・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
・List of International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools
6 How to apply: Click here for the application pageor apply from the QR code in the flyer
7 Application deadline: Thursday, October 23, 2025 23:59

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