OpenFieldKyoto National Affiliated Schools Lesson Study & Teaching Practicum
Eight-week intensive pedagogical practicum embedded in Kyoto University of Education's attached elementary and junior high schools practicing Japanese Lesson Study (Jugyokenkyu).
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Third-year standing in Bachelor of Education with passing grades in educational foundation courses
- English language proficiency
- Japanese native or JLPT N1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 45-minute lesson plan (Shidoan) in chosen discipline
- Recommendation letters
- Practicum director approval
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- National school practicum supplies provided
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- Curricular requirement
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto University of Education documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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