IELTS Skill-up Seminar for Students and Faculty

Consortium Kyoto will hold an IELTS skill-up seminar for students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of Consortium Kyoto.

This seminar is a valuable opportunity to invite Japan IELTS experts to learn an overview of IELTS, explanations of questions for each skill (writing, reading, listening, speaking), scoring criteria, study methods, etc. We are looking forward to the participation of students belonging to member universities, faculty and staff involved in international exchange, and university professors who want to use English as hints.

IELTS is an English language test accredited by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, migrate, or work.

Re	Thursday, August 4, 2022 10:00~13:00 (Reception opens at 9:45)
Venue	Campus Plaza Kyoto 5F Lecture Room 1 Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
Target	Students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto
Capacity	50 people (advance application required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
Contents (planned)	10:00 ~ 10:05 Greetings from the organizer 10:05 ~ 10:45 Exam Overview, Reading Explanation, Tips 10:45 ~ 11:15 Speaking Commentary and Tips 11:15 ~ 11:30 Break 11:30 ~ 12:05 Listening Commentary and Tips 12:05 ~ 12:40 Writing Commentary and Tips 12:40 ~ 12:55 Q&A 12:55 ~ 13:00 EIKEN IELTS
Application	Please fill in the application form below to apply. IELTS Upskilling Seminar Application Form
deadline	Thursday, July 21, 2022 [Application has been closed.) 】
Cost	Free

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

Call for Participation in 2022 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

This year, we plan to hold 2 courses face-to-face and 5 courses online.
Please join us.

6/30 (Thu) Application deadline

Overview of the business

　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, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff members is indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and increase motivation to improve skills by conducting training to improve English proficiency that allows case studies assuming various situations and training to learn about cultures outside the English-speaking world.

Outline of the event

* Only the 2nd and 3rd sessions will be face-to-face courses, and the rest will be online courses using ZOOM. In addition, the 6th and 7th sessions will be one course in the first and second halves.

1st session: Saturday, July 23, 2022, 9:30‐16:30
Meeting and Discussion (English Level: Intermediate~Advanced) Lecturer: Mr. Marco Lobo 2nd Saturday, July 30, 2022, 9:30‐16:30 (Language) Everyday Communication (English Level: Beginner)

Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski 3rd session Saturday, August 6, 2022 9:30‐16:30 (Language) Email Training (English Level: Beginner) Lecturer: Mr

. Owen Mark Kozlowski 4th

　Saturday, August 27, 2022, 9:30‐16:30 [Culture] Chinese cultural understanding training (regardless of language level) Lecturer: Mr. Xinghua Mao 5th Saturday, September 3, 2022 9:30‐16:30 [Culture]

Islamic culture training mainly in Southeast Asian countries (regardless of language level)
Lecturer: Hungarda

Priyahita 6th September 7 and 14, 2022 (Wed) 9:30‐12:30 Active
Learning Exercises: How to teach courses using English (English level: intermediate ~ advanced) * For faculty members
Lecturer: Associate

Professor Mikako Nishikawa, Nagasaki University 7th September 7 and 14, 2022 (Wed) 13:30-16:30
Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate~Advanced)
Lecturer: Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa

☆ For details of the training content, participation fee, capacity, etc., and application form, please check the following page.

>>2022 Faculty Skill Improvement Training Details Page

* Please note that if there are many applicants, it will be selected by lottery.
* Decisions on whether or not to take the course will be announced at the beginning of July after the application deadline.

<Contact> University
Consortium Kyoto International Division TEL:(075)353-9164 / FAX:(075)353-9101
E-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send it)

【For Faculty and Staff】2022 International Student Employment Support Online Study Session (Information)

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto) will hold the "International Student Employment Support Online Study Session" for faculty and staff as follows.

In this briefing session, we will introduce employment support projects for international students implemented by public institutions in Kyoto,

We will set aside time for participants to exchange opinions, share their worries and issues as the person in charge, introduce case studies, and ask questions to find clues to solve problems.

Please use it as an opportunity to share information about initiatives related to employment support for international students and to build a network among international student supporters.

We look forward to your participation.

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Date & Time: Thursday, April 21, 2022 (Reiwa 4) 14:00~16:15(Reception 13:45~)

Format: Online (using Zoom) from each person's Internet environment

Target: Faculty and staff of universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, and Japanese schools in Kyoto

　　　　(Faculty and staff who are involved in employment support for international students or who are interested in employment support for international students)

Capacity: 30 people (first-come, first-served basis, deadline as soon as capacity is reached)

Contents: Introduction of employment support projects, opinion exchange meeting

　　　　Click here for details

Admission: Free

How to apply: Please apply using either the application form or email.

（1） Application Form

(2) To apply by e-mail, the title is "Application for participation in the 2022 International Student Employment Support Online Study Session".

　Please fill in the following items (1)~(5) and send them to the secretariat [kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp].

　(1) Participant's name (multiple people can apply, individual sign-in is required to participate)

　(2) Affiliation (school name) (3 ) Department/job title (4) Issues and opinions regarding employment support for international students at their own university, etc.

　(5) Whether or not you wish to exchange business cards online

　(*The personal information received will be used only for the purpose related to the operation of the Society.) ）

　International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto)

　TEL：075-353-9164　　FAX：075-353-9101

　E-mail：kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

【For Students】Outline of Kyoto Presentation in English 2022

　"What is the charm of Kyoto?" and "What kind of country is Japan?" Why don't you actually experience the traditional culture of Japan and learn the know-how to give a presentation about Kyoto and Japan in English so that you can introduce Kyoto and Japan culture in English when asked by foreigners?
Although we are in the midst of the Corona disaster, we are planning to study abroad in the future, are interested in studying abroad, or want to explain Kyoto and Japan to overseas in Japan … If you are a student who thinks so, please join us!

　　~~Outline of "Presentation of Kyoto in English" ~~ 　

A total of six half-day training sessions will be held to learn English expressions about sightseeing spots in Kyoto and traditional culture in Kyoto and Japan.
Implementation form: Face-to-face Time: 13:30~17:00 (with intermission)
Training days and scheduled contents (6 sessions in total):
1. Saturday, May 28, 2022 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn
expressions that explain the traditional culture of Japan in English 2. Saturday, June 4, 2022: Traditional Culture (1) Experience
the Tea Ceremony 3. Saturday, June 11, 2022: Traditional Culture (2) Experience
Flower Arrangement 4. Saturday, June 18, 2022: Garden tour (Murin-an)
5. Saturday, July 2, 2022: Learn about Kyoto's famous places, events, Japan, clothing, food, housing, education, etc. in Kyoto,
and discuss
with international students 6. Saturday, July 9, 2022: Individual presentation

◎ Eligibility: All of the following conditions must
be met 1. Must be
a Japan student of a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto (regardless of the course of study (undergraduate, master's, doctoral))
2. Ability to
participate in all training 3. English score must
be IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 63 / TOEIC 650 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding ◎Capacity: about
20 people ◎Admission fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for 6 sessions, including reference material fee and actual exercise fee) * Please pay in

cash (so that there is no change as much as possible)
on Saturday, May 28 for the first time.
* Please bear the transportation and other expenses related to the course.
◎Application period: April 8, 2022 (Friday) ~ April 27, 2022 (Wednesday) 12:00〆《Application has been closed》　
* If there are many applicants, we will notify you by e-mail in early May after a lottery.
◎Application Guidelines:
Please apply from this application form.

We look forward to receiving your application!

◎ Please note:
* Please note that in light of the social situation regarding self-restraint of events to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, this project may be canceled (or postponed) or the content may be changed even at the last minute.
In the case of online training (some face-to-face training may be conducted), it is essential to have an Internet environment that can access the online training and a computer environment with camera and microphone functions.

* The implementation of the "Kyoto PR Student Ambassador" in 2022 is undecided. (It will be decided by the start of the training and will be communicated to the participants.) ）

(Finished)【For faculty and staff】Sharing examples of initiatives Online seminar

　As part of the project to support the globalization of faculty and staff of member universities, the Kyoto International Affairs Department of the University Consortium will hold an online seminar to share examples of efforts toward internationalization of member universities.
We hope that it will be a place to share useful information during the Corona disaster.

【Theme】
Sharing
of Case Studies of Online Study Abroad at Ritsumeikan University ~Ritsumeikan × UC Davis Global Online Study Program~

【Target】
Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium *Faculty and staff
of international related departments or faculty members who are interested in the internationalization of the university

【Date & Time
】 Thursday, March 3, 2022, 10:00~12:30 (tentative)

【Contents】
10:05~11:00 Topic provided: Sharing
case studies of online study abroad at Ritsumeikan University ~Ritsumeikan ×UC Davis Global Online Focusing on Study Program~ Associate Professor, Department of Policy Science, College of Policy Science,
Ritsumeikan University Director of OIC Center for International Education (Deputy Director, International Affairs Department) Yusuke
Toyoda 11:05~12:00 Case Study in the Group: Study
Abroad by Japan Students 12:05~12:20 Group Presentation
12:20~12:25 Summary

【
Implementation method]
Online (using Zoom) from your own Internet environment 　

【Number of participants】
20 *
For case study in groups, we plan to share the case studies (situation) of each school in small groups about "Japan students studying abroad". Please prepare the case (situation) to be shared by the day of the event. (You do not need to submit any materials.) We will inform you of the details such as item examples of cases (situations) to be shared.
* Please make presentations, recordings, and presentations in each group by members of the group.

【Application】
Please apply from this form. * The application period has ended.

【Application Deadline】
Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 12:00
* If there are many applications, a lottery will be held.
* Details such as whether or not to participate will be announced by mass e-mail by the end of February.

　<Contact>
Consortium of Universities Kyoto International Division
TEL:(075)353-9164
E-mail :kokusai■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send it)

Call for participants for the TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill-up Seminar held on Saturday, October 23

Consortium of Universities Kyoto Member Universities "TOEFL iBT Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar" for Students!

ETS Japan, the TOEFL Test Japan Secretariat, and the University Consortium Kyoto will continue to hold an online seminar by ETS certified trainers for university students (limited to students belonging to member universities of the Consortium of Kyoto) who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test.
If you are starting to study TOEFL for studying abroad in the future, planning to take the iBT test, or if you have taken the exam and are aiming to further improve your score, please join us!
This year, it will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

Participation is free of charge.
The application deadline is 12 o'clock on Monday, October 18, but please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

The TOEFL® test is the most widely accepted English language test in the world. More than 11,000 institutions in 150 countries and English-speaking countries use TOEFL® test scores as proof of English proficiency, admission and recommendation, scholarships, and graduation. The TOEFL® test has been taken by more than 35 million people worldwide.

Click here for seminar outline → TOEFL iBT Test Seminar Flyer

Date and time:	Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:30~12:30 (Zoom entry starts at 9:00~)
Venue:	Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with camera and microphone functions, and access it from a convenient location.
Target:	Students enrolled at member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following ・ Those who are starting to study for TOEFL or planning to take the iBT test ・ Those who have taken the exam and aim to further improve their score
Capacity:	50 people (first-come, first-served basis) * Please note that if there are many applications, we will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
Lecturer	ETS Certified Trainer Chiaki Taoka (Lecturer, Common English Education and Research Center, Kobe College)
Description:	・Introduction of TOEFL iBT test-specific questions ・Preparation of the four sections of the TOEFL iBT test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) ・Introduction of effective learning methods and teaching materials *Lectures will be held in Japanese.

【Co-organizer 】 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 @ and send.) ）

【Finished】Credit Transfer Ryukoku University Faculty of International Studies Short-term Study Abroad (Melbourne, Australia) Online Information Session

Credit transfer Ryukoku University Faculty of International Studies Online information session for short-term study abroad (Melbourne, Australia) will be held as follows.
At the information session, we will explain the details of short-term study abroad, so if you are even a little interested, please feel free to join us!

Opening date: Thursday, September 9, 2021 (1) 12:10 ~ (2) 18:10 ~ * Same content as (1) and (2), about 1 hour
Holding method: Using Zoom (Details will be sent to participants by email by the date of the event.) Eligibility
: Students
of Consortium Kyoto member universities How to participate: Pre-registration is required. If you would like to participate, please apply from this application form.
Application deadline: Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 12:00 p.m.

Click
here for the briefing flyer Click here for details on short-term study abroad in Melbourne, Australia

IELTS pretesting experience event

This time, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold an IELTS pretesting experience (free of charge) for faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto, continuing from last year.

The pre-test is similar to the actual IELTS test.
We are looking forward to the participation of those who are interested in what IELTS exam is due to guidance to students, those who plan to take IELTS, and those who want to measure their English proficiency.

IELTS is an English language test accredited by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3.5 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, migrate, or work.
This workshop is a valuable opportunity to experience actually solving problems in an environment close to the real thing.

Re	Thursday, August 19, 2021 10:30~16:30 (Doors open at 10:15)
Venue	Campus Plaza Kyoto Map:https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
Target	Faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following ・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam ・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity	25 people (advance application required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
Contents	・IELTS Overview and Pre-Test Explanation (30 minutes) ・Writing Test (60 minutes) ・Reading Test (75 minutes) ・Listening Test (40 minutes) ・Q&A Session (20 minutes) (Conducted by Japan English Language Proficiency Association)
Application	Please fill in the application form below to apply. IELTS Pre-Test Application Form for Faculty and Staff
deadline	Thursday, July 29, 2021
Cost	Free

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

(Finished) [For students] 8/5 (Thu) IELTS pretesting experience event held!

Consortium Kyoto will hold a free IELTS pretesting experience for students belonging to member universities of Consortium Kyoto, continuing from last year.

The pre-test is similar to the actual IELTS test.
We welcome those who are interested in what IELTS is all about, who are planning to take IELTS, and who want to measure their English proficiency.

Click here for the flyer

Would you like to	Thursday, August 5, 2021
Time	Group A 9:45~15:30 (50 minutes lunch break) Group B 11:45~16:35 (no intermission)
Venue	Campus Plaza Kyoto Map:https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
Target	Students enrolled at member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following ・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam ・Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity	Group A and Group B 25 people each (advance registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
Contents	・Pre-test explanation ・Reading test (75 minutes) ・Listening test (40 minutes) ・Writing test (60 minutes) ・Q&A session (Conducted by Japan English Language Proficiency Association) *For details of each group's schedule, please check the ≪schedule ≫ on the day below.
Application	Please fill in the application form below to apply. IELTS Pre-Test Application Form for Students 【Application has been closed】
deadline	Thursday, July 22, 2021
Cost	Free

* Please note that from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infections, this event may be canceled (or postponed) even at the last minute. In the event of cancellation or change, we will contact you at the registered e-mail address at the time of application.

☆Notes for examinees☆
* Please turn off your mobile phone and put it in your hand luggage with your watch, electronic devices, etc.
*There are three items on the desk: a pencil, an eraser, and a clear plastic bottle of water.
*Unlike the actual IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of reception.
*Wearing a mask is mandatory when taking the test. (Limited to plain masks without letters or patterns)
* The temperature will be measured on the day, and those who are 37.5 ° or higher will not be able to take the test.

Schedule of the day of the ≪ (tentative)≫
◎Group A
9:45 Registration starts
10:00 Description
Listening test (40 minutes) 11:10 Lunch break
12:00 Reading test (75 minutes) Writing test (60 minutes)

15:20 Q &A Session
15:30 End

◎Group B
11:45 Registration starts
12:00 Description
Reading test (75 minutes)
Writing test (60 minutes) 15:20 Q&A session
15:30 Listening test (40 minutes)

16:35 End

<Other>
Please refer to this page for more information on IELTS:
https://www.eiken.or.jp/ielts/

<Inquiries>
University Consortium Kyoto International Division
TEL:(075)353-9164
e-mail:kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send)

Call for Participation in 2021 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

This year's online course is also using Zoom.
We have prepared a total of 7 types of training, so please join us.

Application deadline extended to 7~~/2 (Fri~~) → 7/16 (Fri)!

Overview of the business

Outline of the event

* This course will be held online using ZOOM.
In addition, the 2nd ~ 6th training will be one course in the first and second halves.

1st session: Saturday, July 24, 2021, 9:30‐16:00
Active Learning Exercise: How to teach subjects using English (English level: intermediate ~ advanced) *For faculty members
Lecturer: Associate

Professor Mikako Nishikawa, Nagasaki University 2nd session: July 30 and August 6, 2021 (Fri) 9:30-12:30 [Language]
Meeting and Discussion (English Level: Intermediate~Advanced) Lecturer: Mr. Marco Lobo 3rd session: July 30 and August 6, 2021 (Fri) 13:30‐16:30 (Language) Everyday Communication (English Level: Beginner)

Lecturer: Mr
. Owen Mark Kozlowski * Please have one copy of your university pamphlet ready.

4th session: August 26 and September 2, 2021 (Thu) 9:30‐12:30 [Culture] Chinese culture understanding training (regardless of language level)
Lecturer: Mr

. Ren Minami 5th August 26 and September 2, 2021 (Thu) 13:30‐16:30 [Language]

Email Training (English Level: Beginner) Lecturer: Mr

. Owen Mark Kozlowski 6th September 7 and 14, 2021 (Tue) 9:30‐12:30 [Culture]
For Accepting International Students
Intercultural Communication (No language level required)
Lecturer: Hungarda

Priyahita 7th Saturday, September 25, 2021, 9:30‐16:00 Business
English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University ( English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa

☆ For details of the training content, participation fee, capacity, etc., and application form, please check the following page.

>>2021 Faculty Skill Improvement Training Details Page

<Contact> University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101

e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (please change ■ to @ and send)