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EMU: Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) - TESOL (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Hikone, Japan
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Budget Sheets: Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 02/01/2025 04/01/2025 TBA TBA
Summer 2026 02/09/2026 03/02/2026 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English, Japanese Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Provider
Field of Study: Business, General Education Requirement
Program Description:

Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) - TESOL


Hikone Castle, Japan (Summer)
 
Semesters Offered: 
 Summer
Credits:
 3
Eligibility:
 Minimum GPA of 2.5.* Prior Japanese language is not required, but may be helpful.
Advising:   To Schedule an Appointment. 

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Teaching English in Japan
Observe various English language classrooms in Japan while learning about Japanese culture and society. No prior Japanese language study is required for this program. Students enrolled in this program will take:

  • TESOL Methods Course (3 credits): You will participate in a course focusing on national and international approaches to ESL teaching while observing various ESL classrooms and settings. Rather than merely studying about TESOL methods from a textbook though, you will have the opportunity to actually travel to and observe various English language classrooms both at JCMU and at local schools! While taking this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics and needs of ESL education in Japan, providing you with practical skills and knowledge for a career in TESOL. This experience will be especially useful if you are planning on teaching English in Japan on the JET program (or other similar teaching opportunities) in the future. 

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Housing and Meals
JCMU offers students accommodations in the  residence hall apartments during this program. Student apartments are designed for double occupancy, each with a private bedroom/study and shared kitchen and bathroom. Students are responsible for their own meals when they stay in the apartments.

Visa Requirements
Japan only requires students with U.S. citizenship that are participating in programs longer than 90 days to get a student visa. 

Application and Advising Notes
This program requires a dual application process in which both EMU and JCMU must approve students to participate. Students are required to attend an advising session before being admitted into this program. 

Financial Aid and Scholarship
Students with a minimum 2.8 GPA and a demonstrated financial need can apply for the Freeman-ASIA scholarship.

Financial aid and EMU scholarships can be applied to the tuition and fees for this program. Additional scholarships available for EMU students that wish to study abroad can be found through the Office of Financial Aid.