KYOAI Overseas Training Program
1Experience a different culture
2Improve your language skills
3Improve your skills through practice
4Exchange student
Number of programs40Above
About per year120Names participated
About per year120Names participated
Overseas training at our university
At KYOAI, 120 students participate in overseas training each year, or about 1 in 3.5 students, before graduating.
Our overseas training programs are divided into the following four categories:
*Overseas training programs may be subject to change or cancellation due to local circumstances, social conditions, or other unavoidable reasons.
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Cross-cultural training
This training program will allow participants to experience the cultures of Thailand, Taiwan, and Poland, deepening their understanding of different cultures. Through interactions with local communities, it will be a valuable opportunity to learn about diverse values and broaden their international perspectives. The international course also includes fieldwork in various countries.
| Program | Overview | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Cross-Cultural Training About 2 weeks | Accommodation: Hotel Departure：Early May cost: Approximately 25 million yen | This program will involve students staying in Thailand for approximately two weeks. In the first half, students will explore Bangkok and visit Koh Samui and Ayutthaya, and in the second half, they will engage in cultural exchange with local students at Kasetsart University, our partner university, to develop a multifaceted international perspective. |
| Taiwan cross-cultural training About 2 weeks | Accommodation: Hotel/student dormitory Departure：Early May cost: Approximately 25 million yen | The program will take the Shinkansen from Taipei to Tainan, where students will spend the first half of the day engaging in cultural exchange with local students at Chang Yung University, a partner university of the program, and the second half visiting New Taipei City's Jing Wu University of Science and Technology to foster student exchange. The program will also include free time throughout the day during the program, allowing students to explore the area as they please. |
| Poland training About 2 weeks | Accommodation: Hotel Departure: Departure in August cost: Approximately 50 million yen | This two-week training program in Poland will provide an opportunity to reflect on peace and history in Eastern European societies. Participants will visit Warsaw's Old Town and the World Heritage site of Auschwitz. Furthermore, there will be opportunities for interaction and collaborative learning with local stakeholders. |
International Studies Course Specialized Subjects (Students from other courses can also participate)
| Program | Overview | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas fieldwork About 2 weeks | Accommodation: Hotel Departure: Late August cost：20 to 60 yen | I research information about the country I will be visiting in advance and prepare the necessary travel procedures myself. I conduct on-site activities in a reporting format, and upon returning to Japan, I prepare and submit a report. (Italy, Hawaii, Australia, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal) |
2
Language Training
This training program provides participants with the opportunity to study languages in English-speaking, Korean-speaking, Chinese-speaking, and French-speaking countries. Through practical learning on-site, participants will not only improve their language skills but also deepen their understanding of different cultures. This training program will help participants develop a global perspective through valuable overseas experience, which can be utilized in their future careers.
| Country / Region | Training location | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | EF Vancouver |
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| Australia | EF Perth EF Sydney |
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| New Zealand | University of Waikato (Hamilton) |
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| EF Auckland |
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| Malta | EF St. Julien |
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| Singapore | EF Singapore |
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| United Kingdom | EF London EF Oxford |
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| Japan | One-on-One Online Training | Learn English online one-on-one with an overseas instructor. Choose the instructor that's right for you from over 100 instructors 24 hours a day. The course lasts for two months and costs 5,000 yen. |
| Language of Instruction | Training location | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Korean | EF Seoul |
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| Chinese | EF Singapore |
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| French | EF Paris |
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3
Skills improvement training
This training program will enable participants to gain a wide range of practical experience, including a practical program in which they work as a team to solve missions given to them by Japanese companies, activities in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to teach Japanese culture in English at local elementary schools, and work in import operations and assisting with training at Japanese companies.
| Multi-session packge | Overview | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Global Training (Thailand: Bangkok / 2 weeks) | Accommodation: Hotel Departure:middle of February cost: Approximately 30 million yen | In the unfamiliar environment of Thailand, participants work individually or in teams to solve missions (challenges) from local companies within a limited time. Through this process, participants will increase their understanding of different cultures and develop their independence, proactiveness, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. |
| Overseas Educational Training (Australia: Adelaide / 3 weeks) | Accommodation: Homestay, condominium, etc. Departure:middle of February cost: Approximately 70 million yen | This is a three-week teaching practice program under an agreement with the South Australian Department of Education. In the first week, students learn about the Australian education situation from local instructors, and in the second and third weeks, they conduct mock lessons in English at a public elementary school on the theme of Japanese culture. This program is recommended for students who wish to become teachers. |
| Long-term overseas internship (Thailand: Bangkok / 3-4 months) | Accommodation: Condominium Departure:middle of February cost: Approximately 10 million yen | This is an internship in which you will work in marketing and sales at a Japanese subsidiary in Bangkok, Thailand for three months from October to December. Since you will be working at a startup company, you will be able to work closely with the management and develop your independence, ability to execute, and ability to adapt to different cultures. Accommodation expenses are free. |
| Canadian PBL training (Canada: Vancouver / 2 weeks) | Accommodation: Condominium Departure：Early May cost: Approximately 25 million yen | You will be paired with a student from Simon Fraser University and work together to solve various challenges. |
4
Exchange student
This program offers exchange opportunities to countries such as China, Taiwan, Poland, and Thailand. While studying at a local university, you can come into contact with diverse cultures and values and broaden your international perspective. Through cross-cultural exchange, you can also expect to improve your language skills and communication abilities.
| Multi-session packge | Overview | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Xi'an International Studies University (China: Xi'an) | Accommodation: Student dormitory Departure:middle of February | For approximately six months, students will take classes specializing in developing the four Chinese language skills. Local tuition and dormitory fees are free. |
| Seigo University of Science and Technology (Taiwan: New Taipei) | Accommodation: Student dormitory Departure:middle of February | For about six months, students will take classes that mainly improve the four skills of Chinese. Students can also choose classes in areas of interest from the courses taught in Chinese. Local tuition and dormitory fees are free. |
| Chang Yong University (Taiwan: Tainan) | Accommodation: Student dormitory Departure:middle of February | For approximately six months, you will study Chinese or English, or choose courses in your area of interest from subjects taught in Chinese or English. Local tuition is free. |
| Nicolaus Copernicus University (Torun, Poland) | Accommodation: Student dormitory Departure: Departure in August | You will take liberal arts courses taught in English for approximately six months. You can choose your subjects from areas of interest. Tuition is free. |
| Kasetsart University (Bangkok, Thailand) | Accommodation: Student dormitory Departure: Departure in August | For approximately five months, you will be enrolled in the Faculty of Humanities and take courses taught in English. You can choose your courses from fields that interest you. On-site tuition is free. |
List of overseas partner universities
| North America | America | Missouri State University, University of Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Langara College, University of British Columbia, *SELC English Language Centre Vancouver, Simon Fraser University | |
| Europe | Ireland | University of Limerick |
| United Kingdom | Oxford Brookes University, *Sprachcaffe | |
| Bulgaria | Veliko Tarnovo University | |
| Poland | Nicolaus Copernicus University | |
| Malta | *IELS Malta | |
| Romania | Dimitrie Cantemir University | |
| Oceania | Australia | Macquarie University, Bond University, *Shafston International College, *South Australian Education Department |
| New Zealand | University of Waikato, *Evaco Education | |
| Asia | Chugoku | Northwest University, Shanghai University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Xi'an Foreign Studies University |
| Taiwan | Seigo University of Science and Technology, Choei University, Togo University | |
| South Korea | Kyung Hee University | |
| Thailand | Thammasat University, Kasetsart University | |
| Philippine | University of San Carlos, University of Pisaya | |
| Vietnam | Ba Ria-Vung Tau University | |
| Israel | Hebrew University | |
| Other Information | *EF (Education First) |
*Educational institutions other than universities