Japan Foundation, Manila

Japanese-Language Education

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Oshaberi Salon: Recent Hobbies (最近の趣味)

Thank you to everyone who registered to the Oshaberi Salon (Online)!

“Oshaberi Salon” is an event where Japanese Language learners can practice their conversational skills with other participants who are interested in a certain topic.

For this session’s theme: Recent Hobbies (最近の趣味), participants will exchange conversations, mainly in Japanese, by sharing their recent hobbies and interests with each other.

Please be informed that this event will NOT issue any certificates.

Date 22 September 2022 (Thursday)
Time 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Platform Zoom
Admission FREE
Eligibility of participants At least High School Student

Participants must have Nihongo experience (JLPT levels N5 & N4 / Marugoto or Irodori levels A1 to A2-2)

For those who are interested in joining the next session, please regularly check Japan Foundation Manila’s Facebook page for the latest updates.

Thank you and see you there!

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2022 JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST ON DECEMBER 4 (SUNDAY) – Online Application

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) will be held on Sunday – December 4, 2022, in Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan De Oro. The JLPT is administered worldwide by the Japan Foundation in cooperation with other cultural exchange/educational institutions to evaluate and certify non-native speakers’ Japanese language proficiency.

Due to the health protocols and other restrictions, the tests will be held with a restricted number of applicants in some areas.

▼General Guide on JLPT 2022 https://bit.ly/JLPTguide2022

Test Level

  • Manila: N1 to N5 (maximum of 6,400 applicants – total number for all the levels)
  • Cebu: N1 to N5
  • Davao: N1 to N5 (maximum of 1,500 applicants – total number for all the levels)
  • Cagayan De Oro: N3, N4 and N5

 

Application Procedure

-Applicants must register in the following online application form. https://jlpt-apply.jfmo.org.ph/

-Application Period: from September 1 to 20, 2022.

Applications

Applicants or the representative of a group need to pay the corresponding registration fee and then upload a copy of the payment slip (or Official Receipt issued by the host institution) on this Online Application Form to complete the application. The payment method is instructed in the online application form.

Cautions

  • In Manila and Davao, once the application number reaches the maximum, no more applications will be Those who cannot complete the application but have already paid the test fee will be refunded.
  • Only those fully vaccinated are eligible to take the These requirements are subject to the health protocols mandated by the venues.
  • Group applications shall be made for the same If your group has applications for multiple levels, you have to apply for group applications for each level.

HOST INSTITUTIONS 

MANILA

THE PHILIPPINES-JAPAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. (PJFF)
7th Floor, Electra House Building 115-117 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village Makati City, Philippines
email: pjff.jlpt.manila@gmail.com

CEBU

JAPANESE ASSOCIATION CEBU, INC. (JAC)
5th/F Clotilde Commercial Center, M. L. Quezon Ave, Casuntingan,
Mandaue City, 6014 Cebu, Philippines email: jac.jlpt.cebu@gmail.com
Tel: (032) 343-8066

DAVAO

Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD)
Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City, Philippines email: mkd.jlpt.davao@gmail.com
Tel: (082) 233 – 0013 / (082) 233 – 0081 / (082) 285 – 6146

Cagayan De Oro

Cagayan De Oro College
Max Y. Suniel St, Cagayan de Oro, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines email: coc.jlpt.cdo@gmail.com

REGISTRATION FEE 

N1 and N2 – P 1,500.00 N3, N4, and N5 – P 1,100.00 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The JLPT TEST VOUCHER, a VALID PHOTO ID CARD (government-issued), and a VACCINATION CARD / VAX CERTIFICATE for complete vaccination, all the documents in hard copy are required to be presented on the TEST DAY at the designated Test Site.

 Successful examinees will be issued Certificates of Japanese-Language Proficiency by February 2023.

All examinees will receive a Score Report.
Results will be available on the JLPT Worldwide Official Website by January 2023.

Download: Announcement of JLPT December 2022

 

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Sensei no Wa (Online) – 29 September 2022 (Thursday)

“Sensei no Wa” is open to experienced, neophyte, and aspiring Japanese-language teachers, and offers a platform for information exchange with one’s peers. It is for the further encouragement of Japanese Language Education and aims to support professional enrichment and network expansion through interactive learning.

Theme: Are you good?…いい先生とは？
For this session’s theme, participants, together with their colleagues, will explore and discuss the qualities of a good teacher using a manga specific for teacher training.

This event will be held on 29 September 2022 (Thursday) from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (via Zoom).

Please be informed that this event will NOT issue any certificates.

Date 29 September 2022
Time 6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.
Venue Zoom
Admission Free
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0929

Interested parties, please fill out the online application form on or before 2 September 2022 (Friday) 5PM. You may access it at: http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0929.

Zoom details will be sent a day before the event. Please check your Spam or Promotions folder for the Zoom details as email notifications may be redirected from your Inbox to your Spam or Promotions folder. If you do not receive an email by 28 September 2022 (Wednesday) past 5:00 pm, kindly notify us at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph.

*Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.

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2022 Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

What is the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

The JLPT is a test for non-native speakers of Japanese which evaluates and certifies their Japanese-language proficiency. The test is simultaneously conducted twice a year in Japan and in various locations overseas. Since the JLPT began in 1984, the cumulative number of examinees in Japan and overseas has reached 12,720,000 until the test in December 2020. Currently, it is the largest Japanese-language test in the world.

Test Dates

In 2022, the tests will be conducted on Sunday, July 3, and Sunday, December 4.
Outside Japan, however, the test may be held only in July or December in some cities. Please refer to the Official Worldwide JLPT website (www.jlpt.jp) for the test schedule in your city.

Notification of Test Results

All examinees will be issued a “Certificate of Result and Scores,” Successful examinees will also be issued a “Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency.” To examinees outside Japan, a “Certificate of Result and Scores” will be issued via the local host institutions. Examinees will receive their “Certificate of Result and Scores” for the July test in early October and in early March for the December test. Moreover, the test results will be available on the Internet for the July test in late August and in late January for the December test.

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IRODORI Teacher’s Training Seminar in Baguio

𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐈 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨!
14 – 15 July 2022
The Japan Foundation, Manila is offering a two-day Teacher’s Training Seminar in Baguio! This seminar is for Filipino Nihongo teachers who wish to learn more about IRODORI (Japanese-language coursebook developed by the Japan Foundation) and how to use it in a classroom. The mode of implementation will be face-to-face and the seminar will be taught in English and Japanese.
Registration is free! Limited to 20 slots!
**Eligibility criteria applies. Application deadline 30 June 2002, 2:00 PM

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35th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum – Event Highlights

Thank you to all teachers and aspiring teachers who participated and shared their ideas during the 35th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum 2022!

The 35th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum was conducted through Zoom on May 21, 2022.

Around 70 people attended the event, which was open to both seasoned and aspiring Nihongo teachers. The Japan Foundation Trivia Quiz provided participants with an enjoyable and educational experience. Afterwards, attendees listened to the JFM’s Reflective Practice Study Group’s experiences in observing other instructors’ classes, sharing feedback, and developing challenging action plans.

Then, participants were treated to an interactive presentation on Teacher Competences, which included tools and frameworks for self-assessment and development. Attendees then participated in a workshop and a sharing forum where they shared their ideas and opinions on the key resource: Activate Your Japanese!, Japan Foundation’s collaboration with NHK Educational Corporation.

At the conclusion of the forum, the participants were encouraged to identify the improvements they want to make in their teaching methods and how they will be able to initiate, monitor, and achieve the results.

Here are some takeaways from the forum.

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