World Campus Teachers Initiative (WCTI)
Admissions Requirements
- Be in you final year of university studying to go into the education field or currently working in education.
- Have conversational English skills or better
- Be physically and mentally prepared to participate fully and safely for the entire program
- Be open minded and adaptable to new environments and circumstances
- Be motivated to share and present a variety of aspects of your own culture
2010 Program dates:
- Program 1: Sunday, April 18th
2010 - Sunday, April 25th 2010
in Arao, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Major airport for flight arrangements is Fukuoka. (
Arao facts PDF)
2010 Programs Participant Fees:
- Program 1: 90,000 JPN Yen
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What the Program Fees / Community Sponsorships Pay for:
- Housing
- Meals
- Transportation during the Program
- Program Staffing
- Regional Learning related expenses such as Entrance Fees or for Guides
- Access to all Planned Community Partner Resources such as Facilities, Speakers, Special Guests
- All Program Content
- All Operational and Preperation Expenses
What the Program Fees / Community Sponsorships Do Not Pay for:
- Transportation from your home to the designated meeting place in Japan and then from a designated place at the end of the tour in Japan back to your home
- International health insurance for the Program time
- Any at-home expenses that you might choose or need to maintain while in the Program; for example – car payments, school loans, mortgages, etc.
- Personal spending money for souvenirs, socializing, shopping, replenishing toiletries, etc. We recommend about US$ 50 or 40 Euro per week
- A small but meaningful or creative gift for your host family
- There are currently over 60 countries or regions that do not require a visa for travel in Japan for less than 3 months. Please plan on visa related expenses if your country is one that requires a visa
- If you do not have a passport, you will need to obtain one before the Program begins