Opportunities for UK universities to offer a summer English language programme for Japanese university students

Rikkyo University in Tokyo is looking for a UK university to host a group of 20 to 25 students to study English in multi-national classes, starting from summer 2017. The UK is one of the most popular destinations for Rikkyo students and they are keen to identify one university which can meet the requirements below. A member of staff from the university would like to make a scoping visit to potential universities in August 2016.

Requirements:

• Applications will be accepted from universities only.
• Applications from institutions located within 1 to 1.5 hours’ distance of London will be preferred.
• Number of participants: 20 – 25 students. It will be mainly undergraduate students, but it will be open to postgraduate students too.
• Timing: 4 weeks between 1 August and 15 September 2017
• Type of accommodation: On-campus accommodation or homestay
• Required contents of the course: Students to be placed in existing multi-national classes, rather than put together in one group. It is desirable that a day will consist of English language classes in the morning and other academic or cultural sessions in the afternoon. Weekend social activities will be preferred.
• A member of staff from Rikkyo University would like to visit potential host universities in August 2016, and preferably when she can observe the classes.

Brief profile of Rikkyo University:

Founded in 1874, Rikkyo University has retained its tradition of education based upon humanistic values and Christian concern for others. The University has graduated over 170,000 students and currently operates two campuses in Ikebukuro and Niiza, both conveniently located within the vicinity of the Tokyo metropolitan area, with more than 20,000 students. The university offers academic programs at undergraduate and graduate levels with a wide variety of subjects throughout 10 colleges and 14 graduate schools. Website: http://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/

Action:

UK universities interested in this opportunity should submit their details through the online form (https://pro.form-mailer.jp/fms/f59d4c1b101883 ) by 02:00AM BST on Tuesday 28 June . *Amended on 24 June

Timeline:

July: List of interested universities will be passed to Rikkyo University
Mid-July: Rikkyo University will directly contact those universities which they are interested in visiting
August: Rikkyo University will visit potential host universities

Contact:

If you have any queries, please contact Ayako Towatari at ayako.towatari@britishcouncil.or.jp