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Free English Lessons with Local Governments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the goal of leaving no one behind in education, SIJ provides English lessons focused on essay writing and public speaking to local communities. \u2028Through these initiatives, SIJ works to reduce educational disparities and expand access to quality English education.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Oita City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SIJ2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 12, 2025
Day 2: August 10, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 180 in total: Elementary and junior high school students, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & AIU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Oita City Government<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SIJ2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 20, 2024
Day 2: August 10, 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 180 in total: Elementary and junior high school students, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & AIU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Oita City Government<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SIJ2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 15, 2023
Day 2: August 6, 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 150 in total: Elementary and junior high school students, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Oita City Government<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SIJ2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 16, 2022
Day 2: August 8, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 220 in total: Elementary and junior high school students, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Oita City Government<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SIJ2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 10, 2021
Day 2: August 6, 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 200 in total: Elementary and junior high school students, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Oita City Government<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SIJ2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: August 16, 2020
Day 2: August 23, 2020<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 200 in total: Elementary and junior high school students, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Oita City Government<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SIJ2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 17, 2019
Day 2: August 6, 2019<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 180 in total: Elementary and junior high school students, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Oita City Government<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kunisaki City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SIJ2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 16, 2022
Day 2: August 10, 2022<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 70 in total: Junior high school students in Kunisaki City, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Municipal Board of Education<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Tourism Association,
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SIJ2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 17, 2021
Day 2: August 9, 2021<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 70 in total: Junior high school students in Kunisaki City, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Municipal Board of Education<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Tourism Association,
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SIJ2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 22, 2020
Day 2: August 10, 2020<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 100 in total: Junior high school students in Kunisaki City, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Municipal Board of Education<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Tourism Association,
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SIJ2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 10, 2019
Day 2: August 7, 2019<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 100 in total: Junior high school students in Kunisaki City, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Municipal Board of Education<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Tourism Association,
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SIJ2018<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: July 4, 2018
Day 2: August 14, 2018<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 90 in total: Junior high school students in Kunisaki City, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Municipal Board of Education<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Tourism Association,
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SIJ2017<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>Day 1: June 21, 2018
Day 2: August 10, 2018<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 80 in total: Junior high school students in Kunisaki City, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Municipal Board of Education<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Tourism Association,
Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SIJ2016<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>August 9, 2016<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 100 in total: Junior high school students in Kunisaki City, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Municipal Board of Education<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Tourism Association,
Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SIJ2015<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/td>August 7, 2015<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>Approx. 80 in total: Junior high school students in Kunisaki City, Student instructors from Harvard University, TAs from APU & Oita Univ., etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Municipal Board of Education<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Organized by<\/td>Kunisaki Tourism Association,
Summer in JAPAN<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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