Japan-EuropeHigh SchoolStudent Exchange Program for 2010
As one of the efforts to promote youth exchanges and enhance mutual understanding between Japan and Europe, the Government of Japan offers Japan-Europe High School Student Exchange Program. In this program, the students will take part in either a 5-week short visit or a 5-month stay, in which they will attend Japanese schools and stay in Japanese ordinary households, and take part in some other activities in Japan.
For the year 2010, participantsare eligible forboth, short term and long termprogram.
■Program Details
Short-term program
The program starts onJune20, 2010 and ends onJuly 25, 2010.
Participants will attend Japanese high school classes, tour in Japanese provinces, and stay in Japanese ordinary households.
Long-term program
The Program starts onAugust 15, 2010 and ends onJanuary5, 2011.
Participants will attend Japanese high school classes, stay in Japanese ordinary households, and take part in other activities.
How to apply
1. The applicant must:
(a) be 15-18 years of age as of 1st of April, 2010.
(b) be a citizen of the SlovakRepublic
(c)be healthyphysically and mentally
(d)have basic knowledge of Japanese language and Japanese culture, or have great interest in learning them.
(e) be able to communicate in English.
(f) be able to adapt to Japanese family’s custom.
(f) not have any plan to go to Japan in near future.
(g) not have Japanese nationality.
2. Application to the program should be submitted to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General by February 11, 2010. Thepotential candidates will be selected throughthe examination of the application documents and interviews and examinations.
3. The Japanese Government will provide air tickets between Europe and Japan to participate in this program, bear costs for tour in provinces organized in the framework of the program and cover relevant costs for attendance at high school classes.The participants are expected to cover all the other costs.