System Toyo Gaigo Japanese Language School

The 2018 application deadlines have passed; please check back in November for our summer 2019 offerings. The deadline for Summer 2019 programs will be in February 2019.

System Toyo Gaigo Japanese Language School offers courses in Japanese language to students from as many as 20 different countries year-round. Our faculty have excellent teaching skills, and we pride ourselves of being able to tailor the curriculum to the needs of our students. We also offer several activities to introduce students to the culture of Japan. Some of our outings include karate, kendo, judo, or visiting a sumo stable. 

Job Description and Responsibilities

  • Translation of written materials from Japanese to English
  • Participate in students support activities
  • New student orientation
  • Prepare for student cards or other handouts for new students or current students 

Dates

Program Dates: Thursday, May 31 through Monday, July 16, 2018

Work Dates: Monday, June 4 through Friday, July 13, 2018

Work Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (1 hour lunch break)

    Location

    System Toyo Gaigo Japanese Language School is centrally located in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward, near the Imperial Palace, the National Diet Building, and the Tokyo Dome. We are easy to reach via a 10-minute walk from Ichigaya Station or Iidabashi Station, served by JR and Tokyo Metro lines.

    Housing

    Students will be housed in single rooms in a dormitory in Tokyo. The dormitory has a kitchen where students can prepare meals and Wi-Fi in common areas.

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours by start of internship.
    • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
    • Japanese language ability required. Students need to have passed N2 or N3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. If you have not taken the test, please contact CAS.

    Course Credit

    Interns will receive up to 6 credits. (Credit available from Asian Studies or Leeds School of Business; subject to requirements of the student’s major and/or College. Other options may be available.)

    Costs

    • Students can apply for Buffs Abroad Scholarships, and may be able to use financial aid.
    • Scholarship support available through the Center for Asian Studies, limited to students who have applied for Buffs Abroad Scholarships.
    • Please visit the Education Abroad Website for program costs and finances at http://abroad.colorado.edu/?go=programcosts. (Enter Tokyo in the city field.)

    Application Procedures

    • Applications are available on the Education Abroad website at http://abroad.colorado.edu/?go=AIPTokyo.  
    • In addition to the application form, students will need to provide a cover letter, resume, transcript, and statement of purpose.
    • Students may be interviewed by the supervisor prior to selection.
    • Application deadline is February 18, 2018 at 11:59 p.m.

    Questions

    • Contact Steve Rose, Assistant Director of Study Abroad, with questions about application procedures or costs: Steven.Rose@colorado.edu or 303-492-2977.
    • Contact Danielle Rocheleau Salaz, Executive Director of the Center for Asian Studies, with questions about internship content or the Asia Internship Program: CAS@colorado.edu or 303-735-5312.
    • Information Session: Monday, January 22 at 4:00 at C4C Room N215. Come to learn more about the program and have your questions answered!