OpenFieldKobe Early Childhood Kindergarten & Nursery Practicum
8-week mandatory teaching practicum conducted in licensed kindergartens and nursery schools across Nada Ward and Kobe City.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Successful completion of prerequisite child psychology and piano accompaniment modules
- English language proficiency
- Native or near-native Japanese fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Child health clearance and medical certificate
- Recommendation letters
- Practicum supervisor approval
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Earns statutory credits for national Hoikushi and Kindergarten Teacher Class 1 licensing
- Application fee
- Covered by college tuition
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by college tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe Kaisei College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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