Certificate Course in Japanese Lesson Study & Cross-Cultural Didactics

Two-week international summer seminar examining the collaborative design, video reflection, and collaborative critique of classroom lesson plans.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Active classroom teachers or graduate students in education
English language proficiency: English B2 (simultaneous Japanese interpretation provided)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Brief CV and sample lesson plan from home country
Recommendation letters: None

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: JICA and international participant travel bursaries available
Application fee: ¥15,000
Tuition / joining costs: ¥60,000 certificate fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: May 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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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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