Application for SIJ2022 has concluded as of April 30th, 2022.
Please try again next year!
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Foreign nationals, except for those for tourism purpose, are allowed for new entry into Japan under the responsibilities of receiving organizations from March 1 2022.
SIJ is a fully funded, two-week program in Oita, Japan that provides Harvard University and Stanford University undergraduates and recent alumni with amazing opportunities including: 1 week of practical leadership experience delivering workshops in English (Computer Science, Public Speaking, and Language Arts) for schoolchildren aged 7 to 18 from all over the world, 4 days of sightseeing and cultural immersion where you can experience authentic Japanese cuisine, lodging within an ancient zen temple, exploring the beauty of nature from the mountains to the beaches, hands-on lessons in Japanese language and calligraphy, and a concert performance in a fully-equipped music hall. Unfortunately, however, if Japan still remains closed for foreign travelers, SIJ will be held online as in 2021, and 2020. Please see below for details. We truly expect JAPAN to open its border as soon as possible. As of April 1st, Japan accepts 10,000 foreign people per day and promise to accept 100, 000 foreign students who have already registered or hope to study in Japan by the end of May.
Application deadline is April 30th, 2022 EDT!
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(past videos and 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015, too!)
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2022 EDT
The SIJ 2022 application for students instructors from Harvard University, Stanford University and MIT is open until April 30th, 2022.
The program includes:
- THREE days of curriculum preparation sessions
- SEVEN days of practical leadership experience delivering workshops in English (Computer Science and Public Speaking) for schoolchildren aged 7-18 from all over the world, mainly from Japan.
- FOUR days of Touch and Feel Japan, an exciting exploration tour of Japan where the SIJ instructors can enjoy various attractions including authentic Japanese cuisine such as sushi and ramen, the mindfulness of the Zen lifestyle, the natural beauty of Japans mountains and coast, as well as Japanese calligraphy, flower arrangement, and hands-on Japanese language classes
The SIJ 2022 application for student instructors from Harvard University, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology is open until April 30th, 2022 EDT.
Due to over nine years of experience as well as the excellent reputation of a distinguished curriculum, we regularly receive about 100 applications every year for only five to ten instructor positions. After the primary screening based on written documents and the second screening involving an interview with the President and Founder of SIJ, Mari Hirotsuru, this year, we will accept five people who will enjoy this amazing opportunity to discover the true Japan, for free. It is surely worth a try!
- Step1: fill in the registration form below to obtain the SIJ 2022 Official Application Form.
- Step2: (first screening) send your SIJ 2022 Official Application Form together with your resume to the SIJ committee by no later than April 30th, 2022.
- Step3: (second screening) in-person interview on Zoom with President and Founder Mari Hirotsuru in March.
- Step4: Applicants will be informed of the final decision by the end of May.
- Step5: Free trip to Japan!
[SIJ2022 Overview in-person]
Curriculum Preparation:
Dates: July 29th – July 31st, 2022 JST
7-day Education Program:
Dates: August 1st – August 7th, 2022 JST
Time: 10am-5pm JST, (Arrival time 9:30am)
Additional activities: Workout sessions with a professional gym trainer, speech presentation events, occasional group dinner, etc.
[SIJ2022 Overview online]
The ONLINE program includes:
- FIVE days (2 hours each day) of curriculum preparation sessions
- SEVEN days of practical leadership experience delivering workshops in English (Computer Science, and Public Speaking) for schoolchildren aged 7-18 from all over the world.
- Honorarium
[*Updated* SIJ2022 ONLINE Overview]
Curriculum Preparation:
Dates: July 29th – July 31st, 2022 JST
Time: 2 hours per day for curriculum preparation with your teaching group
Education Program:
Dates: August 1st – August 7th, 2022 JST
Time: 9am-2pm JST (8pm-1am EDT)
Additional activities: Workout sessions with a professional gym trainer, speech presentation events, etc.
Compensation: Please ask
