UK universities are invited to tender to host approximately 32 high school students and group leaders from Osaka Japan for a s academic programmes during the period between late July and early August 2017.

Background:

In 2012, Osaka Prefectural Government launched the Osaka Global School (OGS) programme, under which they have sent groups of high school students to the US and UK for two weeks to visit and get a taste of academic studies and student life at universities in each country. The aim of the programme is to nurture young people who can realise their potential in global society through providing them with study opportunities in overseas universities. The British Council Japan has been running the UK-bound programme since 2012 and we have sent students to several UK universities selected through tender.

The British Council Japan has been selected to run the OGS programme in 2017 and we are now calling for applications from UK universities  interested in hosting the group. The student group will arrive in London and depart from Manchester. Three host universities  located between London and Manchester will be selected.

The students (aged 16-18) will be selected from approximately 100 applicants.  Applicants will be required to have an interest in studying abroad and a certain level of English (IELTS 4.5 to 6). The selected students will participate in a series of English preparatory classes before going to the UK. The 2016 visit received very positive feedback from all involved. The UK host universities were impressed with the enthusiasm and motivation of the students, as well as with their English level.

1. London area

Date:

26 July: Arrive London Heathrow (evening)
27 July: Activities in London
28 July: Activities in London
29 July: London tour
*Please note that dates are subject to change.

Specifications:

• The programme should consist of more than 3 hours per day of study including English and academic classes in a range of academic subjects.
• The host institution should be able to accommodate the participants in student accommodation and provide meals as well as local transport during the programme and transportation to the second destination after the programme.
• An institution which can arrange a one-day London tour guided by approximately 4 student ambassadors will be preferred

Budget:

Maximum 22,000 GBP (including UK VAT)

2. Area between London and Leeds/Manchester

Date:

30 July:Activities
31 July:Activities
*Please note that dates are subject to change.

Specifications:

• The programme should consist of more than 3 hours per day of study including English and academic classes in a range of academic subjects.

• The host institution should be able to accommodate the participants in student accommodation and provide meals as well as any local transport during the programme and transportation to the third destination after the programme.
• An institution which can arrange off-campus activities guided by approximately 4 student ambassadors will be preferred.

Budget:

Maximum 15,000 GBP (including UK VAT)

3. Leeds/Manchester area

Date:

1 August: Activities
2 August: Activities
3 August: Activities
4 August: Activities              
5 August: Activities
6 August: Activities
7 August: Depart from Manchester Airport            
*Please note that dates are subject to change.

Specifications:

• The programme should consist of more than 3 hours per day of study including English and academic classes in a range of academic subjects.

• The host institution should be able to accommodate the participants in student accommodation and provide meals as well as any local transport during the programme and transportation to Manchester airport after the programme.
• An institution which can arrange off-campus activities guided by approximately 4 student ambassadors will be preferred.

Budget:

Maximum 25,000 GBP (including UK VAT)

How to apply:
If you are interested in hosting the group, please send the following information to Tsuyoshi Nishiyama, tsuyoshi.nishiyama@britishcouncil.or.jp by Wednesday 25 January:

- Proposed activities for the group
- Arrangement of accommodation
- An estimate of the cost for 32 students and 6 accompanying staff

Please send applications and any queries about this tender to:

Tsuyoshi Nishiyama
Head of Business Development, Western Japan
British Council Japan
Email: tsuyoshi.nishiyama@britishcouncil.or.jp