Qualification Process and Courses
Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
Welcome to the Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
Do you wish to become a bridge between Japan and the world? Japanese language teachers are responsible for teaching Japanese to people interested in learning Japanese. It is a profession that is gaining more attention every year as the world is becoming increasingly global. Those taking this course will learn how to impart knowledge of the Japanese language and culture to a variety of Japanese language leaners both within Japan and overseas, and thus serve as bridges between Japan and the rest of the world. Why not aim to become a Japanese language teacher yourself?
Meeting Global Demand
As the globalization of society continues, interactions between Japan and other countries are set to increase, and the number of people, both inside and outside Japan, who wish to study Japanese is already increasing rapidly. This has led to a rising demand for talented teachers of Japanese language. Moreover, as interest in Japan grows, there is a growing need for people who are capable of accurately imparting knowledge about Japanese culture. The Japanese Language Teacher Training course at this university has been designed to meet these needs. Although most classes in this course are offered as specialized subjects for the Faculty of Global Liberal Arts’ Department of Psychology and Communication Studies and the Department of Arts and Humanities, these classes can also be taken by students from any faculty or department to accommodate their interests.
Become a Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teacher!
On November 29, 2024, the Japanese Language Teacher Training Program at Ferris University was officially accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as both a Registered Practical Training Organization and a Registered Training Institution for Japanese Language Teachers.
Beginning with students who enroll in the 2025 academic year, those who successfully complete the program --including both coursework and practical training --will be eligible to obtain the national qualification of Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teachers by passing only the applied section of the Japanese Language Teacher Examination. Completion of Ferris University's accredited program exempts graduates from the fundamental competency examination requirement.
