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Briefing Session on Employment Support Programs for International Students (Organizer: Study Kyoto Network for International Students)

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto) is a collaborative effort between organizations that provide employment support projects (Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto Job Park, Kyoto International Center, Kyoto City International Association, and University Consortium Kyoto) so that international students studying in Kyoto can smoothly conduct their job hunting. Since fiscal 2017, we have been holding “Employment Support Project Briefing Sessions for International Students” to introduce employment support services for international students to those in charge of employment support at universities and schools in Kyoto.
This year, we will hold the “Employment Support Project Briefing Session for International Students” as follows. In addition to introducing the 2018 program, we will also explain “problems related to visas after employment” as a topic and hold an opinion exchange meeting to share the issues of the person in charge, so we hope that it will be useful for gathering information on the international student support project and creating a network of people in charge.

◆Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network

◆Date & Time: Thursday, April 12, 2018 14:00~16:00

◆Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4 (939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)

◆Target: Faculty and staff who are involved in supporting the employment of international students at universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc. in Kyoto, or who are interested in supporting the employment of international students

◆ Capacity: 40 people (first-come, first-served basis)

◆Contents: (Download the outline of the event as a PDF)

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Contents

13：30

Reception starts

14：00

Opening Remarks

14：10

Topic Provision “Problems related to visas after employment”

≪ Reporter≫

Takumi Tanigawa (International Student Support Staff, Kyoto Prefectural International Center)

≪ Contents≫

In the topic, we will explain the basic knowledge before instructing international students, points to note when instructing international students, and applying for permission to change the status of residence from the status of residence “College Student”.

14：20

Introduction of Employment Support Programs for International Students in 2018

【Business Organizations】

Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City / Kyoto Job Park / Kyoto Prefectural International Center / Kyoto City International Exchange Association / University Consortium Kyoto / International Student Study Kyoto Network

14：45

break

14：55

Opinion exchange meeting

Theme: Exchange of Opinions on Issues in Employment Support for International Students

* After exchanging opinions, we will set up a place to exchange business cards.

15：45

Closing Remarks

◆ How to apply: Please send an e-mail with the title “Application for participation in the 2018 Employment Support Project Briefing Session for International Students”, fill in the following items (1) ~ (4), and send it to the secretariat [kokusai@consortium.or.jp].

≪ items≫

(1) Name of participant (please send one e-mail per person) (2) Name of university

(3) Department/Position (4) Issues and opinions regarding employment support for international students at your university

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

◆ Application period: March 16, 2018 (Friday) ~ April 10, 2018 (Tuesday) (Closed as soon as capacity is reached)

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Bidding and open call for proposals (operation of the Kyoto Study Abroad Portal Site)

Guidelines for Proposals for the Operation of the International Student Study Kyoto Network and the Kyoto Study Abroad Portal Site

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The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) aims to widely disseminate the appeal of “Kyoto University City and Student City Kyoto” and services for international students in Kyoto both domestically and internationally, to support the attraction of more international students, and to make it easier for international students studying in Kyoto to obtain information on support services. We operate a portal site and manage social media.

Therefore, we are looking for contractors as follows, so please apply by the deadline (Thursday, March 29, 17 o’clock).

International Student Study Kyoto Network Portal Site 2018 Application Guidelines

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto
International Business Dept.
TEL 075-353-9164　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)

International students share the charm of studying in Kyoto! “Kyoto International Student Short Movie Contest” is now available

On
the International Student Study Kyoto Network website The 23 entries for the International Student Short Movie Contest are now available.

This contest is open to international students attending universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, etc. in Kyoto.
This is an initiative that aims to make a video of the “charm of studying abroad in Kyoto” and disseminate it to the world.
Entries were submitted by 23 teams (19 countries), and after the final judging, the Grand Prize, Excellence Award, Special Jury Award,
And the “Audience Award” was decided by popular vote from the audience.

The award-winning works and entries are posted at the following URL.
International students expressed the charm of studying in Kyoto. Please take a look!

▽ Click here for the work


≪Comments from the winners≫

≪ group photo at the award ceremony≫

*The International Student Short Movie Contest is scheduled to be held again in 2018.

【International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Inquiry)】
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
Tuesday~Saturday 9:00~17:00

IELTS Masterclass(TM) on Sunday, October 1

IELTS Official Events by IELTS Official Test Centres
「IELTS Masterclass(TM)」

On Sunday, October 1, JSAF (Japan Study Abroad Foundation) and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a special 90-minute lecture “IELTS Master Class” for IELTS test takers.

This will be a valuable special lecture (90 minutes / free participation) for test takers by IELTS experts.

We hope that not only IELTS test takers but also those who are interested in improving their four English skills will be able to participate.

Click here for an overview of → seminar https://www.consortium.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/international/21152/20cf1df352c5cccc71a5babe01c56cf5.pdf


Date/Venue/Time
October 1 (Sun) 14:00~15:30 Campus Plaza Kyoto 2F Hall
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori Shiokoji
https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access

Participation fee: Free (pre-registration required)

How to book: Please pre-register online on the JSAF-IELTS Official Test Centre website.
[Application is being accepted! ] Please apply from the link below.


* Reservations will be closed as soon as the venue capacity is reached, so please make a reservation as soon as possible.

Speaker: Lee Nichols, IELTS Expert

Eligibility: Those who wish to take the IELTS test, those who are interested in improving their English proficiency in the four skills, and those who are currently involved in English education

Event Organizers and Sponsors
Organizer: Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF)

Co-organizer: IDP IELTS Australia
University Consortium Kyoto

【Contact】
Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF)
IELTS Official Test Centre (JP112)
Email: info@japanstudyabroad.org
TEL:03-5287-2941
WEB: http://www.jsaf-ieltsjapan.com/

June 11 (Sun) “TOEFL iBT® Test Preparation Course”


We will hold a free one-day TOEFL iBT test score improvement seminar for students from member universities.
TOEFL iBT® Test Preparation Course　　

Following last year’s score-boosting seminar, 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 thinking of 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.

There is no participation fee, and we will distribute the “TOEFL Test Prep Planner” prepared by ETS as a reference for preparing for the exam. Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.


　[Application is being accepted! ] Please apply from the link below.



　　　　　　

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 the seminar overview→ TOEFL iBT Test Preparation Course
　　

Date & Time:

Sunday, June 11, 2017 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 the exam and aim to further improve their score

Capacity:

50

Lecturer:

ETS Certified Trainer Dr. Ayako Yokogawa (Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Meiji University International Cooperation Organization)

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-organizer] University Consortium Kyoto

Inquiries

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

 

KyoTomorrowAcademy 2017, an international student employment support exchange community, has finally started!

International Student Employment Support Exchange Community KyoTomorrow Academy 2017

KyoTomorrowAcademy=KTA is a community where all Mr./Ms. international students studying in Kyoto can participate and think about finding a job and career, and experience various programs.

In this community

・Company tours
・Cultural experience × corporate research
・Job hunting seminars
・Exchange meetings with international students from other universities, Japan students, and companies
・Business Japanese classes, Japanese conversation groups

With the support of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, we operate these programs (free of charge).

In preparation for the 2017 academic year, we will hold an orientation for international students who are interested in KTA’s activities!

Date & Time: April 25 (Tue) 18:30~20:30
Venue: Conference Room 2, 2nd Floor, Campus Plaza

In this orientation, you will learn how to:

・Games
・Explanation of KTA
・Fun activities to think about your study abroad life and career

We will do it.

This is a good opportunity to make friends with international students from other schools and countries, as well as Japan students, so please join us!
Applications/Inquiries: kyotomo@consortium.or.jp 075-353-9164 (International Business Department)

For more information about KTA, click here.
Website https://www.studykyoto.jp/kyotomorrowacademy/
 FB Page https://www.facebook.com/KyoTomorrowAcademy/?fref=ts

KTA2017 table

 

 

 

【For University Faculty and Staff】 Call for English Skill Improvement Training 2017

 

Every year, it is very popular, so register as soon as possible! 6/9 (Fri) Application Deadline!!

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

Session 1: Saturday, July 8, 2017 Telephoning and Emails

Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely

Session 2: Saturday, July 15, 2017 Active Learning for English-speaking Classroom

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa *Mainly for faculty members

Session 3: Saturday, August 5, 2017 Everyday Communication

Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely

Session 4: Saturday, August 26, 2017 Business English Writing and Cross-cultural Manners

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa

5th September 2, 2017 (Sat) TOEIC New Format Learning Method Seminar

Lecturer: Hiroko Kuno *TOEIC400 points ~ target

6th Meeting and Discussion on Saturday, September 9, 2017

Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely

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

All hours: 9:30~17:00

Participation fee: Faculty and staff of consortium member universities 5,000 yen / 1 course

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

More information: e879072bfabaa33c5986383fefa236c2.pdf

How to apply:
Application

* Priority application for member universities until May 15 (Monday) After that, we will be publicizing it to non-member universities.
Apply as soon as possible!

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 @)

 



Bidding and Proposal Information (Short-Term Acceptance Projects)

Guidelines for Proposals for the Implementation of a Short-Term Study Abroad Program to Experience the Charm of “University City Kyoto”

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Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto have been inviting overseas students interested in studying in Japan to Kyoto since the 27th academic year, and have been conducting a two-week acceptance program twice a year (summer and winter) that combines distinctive lectures by various universities, Kyoto experiences, and exchanges with Japan students. We are looking for contractors as follows, so please apply by the deadline (Friday, April 14, 29 at 5 p.m.).


H29_ Short-term Study Abroad Contractors Application Guidelines

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto
International Affairs Department, International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Contact: Shiono)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9164
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【TOEFL iBT】 TOEFL iBT Test Beginner’s Seminar will be held on Sunday, July 3rd!


We are pleased to announce that we will hold a free one-day TOEFL iBT test score improvement seminar for students from member universities.

　　　　TOEFL iBT® Seminars for Test Beginners
　　”TOEFL iBT® Test Preparation Starting from Zero!”

Following the score improvement seminar held at the end of last year, CIEE, the TOEFL test office in Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a preparatory seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are thinking of 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.

There is no participation fee, and we will distribute the “TOEFL Test Prep Planner” prepared by ETS as a reference for preparing for the exam. Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.


< registration started on Monday, May 16th! >

　　　【Application】 Please apply from the link below.



　　　　　　

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 the seminar outline⇒ Final version of the Score Improvement Seminar 2016 (Consortium Kyoto)
　　

Date & Time:

Sunday, July 3, 2016 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 the exam and aim to further improve their score

Capacity:

50

Lecturer:

ETS Certified Trainer Dr. Kiyoshi Ijumine (Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific 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-organizer ] University Consortium Kyoto

Inquiries

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

 

Announcement of “British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2015”


We will invite some of the UK’s top university and graduate student debaters from their home countries to hold a seminar to learn about the appeal of parliamentary debate. The seminar will include model debates, workshops, and question time.

Please access the application form below to pre-register.

application
Experiential Seminars
*Please click on the flyer to see the details.

Name Incandescence! British Debate Seminar in Kyoto 2015
Date & Time Tuesday, October 6, 2015 16:00~17:50 (Admission free)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
Eligibility Junior and senior high school students, university students, junior and senior high school students, university faculty and staff, and other educators who are interested in debate
Organizer University Consortium Kyoto, Japan English Proficiency Test Association, Kyoto City
Co-organizers Japan English Exchange Federation (ESUJ)
Sponsors Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, British Council
Lecturer Ms. Makiko Yoshino (Secretary General, Japan English Language Exchange Federation)
Tomohiro Nakagawa (Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University)
UK Debate Team: Several members

What you can do at a debate seminar

・ You can learn the ropes of parliamentary debate.
・You can watch the real British top-level debate.
・Students will be able to learn about the multifaceted perspectives, logical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills required of global human resources.
・ You can learn how to use your voice and how to prepare a speech through workshops, etc.

*What is a Parliamentary Debate?

As the name suggests, Parliamentary Debate is a debate that imitates the British parliamentary format, and is widely recognized as a kind of public communication in the United Kingdom and other countries around the world. Since it is a question of convincing oneself of one’s own position, it is attracting attention as a very effective educational method for fostering the comprehensive skills (logical thinking, problem-solving, communication, presentation skills, etc.) necessary for global human resources, which are in demand right now.

Inquiries

Japan English Testing Association Debate Seminar Secretariat
Person in charge: Taira, Minamino
Email: support-kokusai■eiken.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send it)