Faculty of Education Elementary Teaching Practicum
Mandatory four-week teaching placement (Kyoiku Jisshu) in public primary schools across Kobe and Hyogo Prefecture.
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 Faculty of Education with passing grades in pedagogical methods
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N1 for international students seeking Japanese teaching certification
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Lesson plan dossier and ethics agreement
- Recommendation letters
- Education faculty mentor sign-off
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Municipal travel grant for regional teaching placements
- Application fee
- ¥15,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in regular undergraduate fees
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe Shinwa University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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