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Toshinori Sano
Embassy of Japan in the UK
International Aspect of Education in Japan
May 2019
Support for Japanese Language & Studies
in UK
Academic Abilityin Japan
(Elementary & Secondary Education)
560
550
540
530
520
510
500
490
4802000 2003 2006 2009 2012 (Year Surveyed)
(Score)
(1) Current State of Academic Ability in Japan(age 15)
522(8/28)
498(12/30) 498(12/30)
520(5/34)
538(1/34)
547(1/34)
536(2/34)
529(4/34)
523(6/30)
534(4/30)531(3/30)
539(2/34)
Reading literacy
Mathematical literacy
Scientific literacy
Average Score(Ranking/OECD member nations)
538(1/35)
532(1/35)
516(6/35)
2015
- Average - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
from the results of the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
(2) Survey of Adult Literacy Skills(ability to understand and respond appropriately to written texts)
age
score
Japan
Developed Countries’ Average
source: OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) PIAAC:2011
JapanYet, the greatest challenge is acquisition of English ability
in the globalized world.
Teach in Japan
- More than 10,000 JET participants from UK since 1987(more than 60,000 participants around the world)
JET: Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme
128
195 201
142 143
156
184
162 156
244
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Changes in the number of JET Programme participants from the UK
(source: Embassy of Japan in the UK)
Overview of Japanese Universities
☑ 780 Universities☑ 80% are private☑ 86 National Universities are expected to lead
Japanese research & education☑ Fee per year
→ National & Public: £3,900→ Private: £6,200
☑ 3million students☑ 4% are foreign students
Globalization of Japanese Universities
(Inbound)
(1) Total number of international students in Japan
161,848 168,145
184,155
208,379
239,287
267,042
298,980
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
280,000
300,000
320,000
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
*As of May 1 each year
Over 150% increasein 7 years
(source: JASSO survey)
In
In93.4 % come from Asia
No. Countries 2018
1 China 114,950
2 Vietnam 72,354
3 Nepal 24,331
4 South Korea 17,012
13 USA 2,932
17 France 1,493
18 Germany 924
21 Italy 715
23 UK 703
427 452
364
429 452
495 502 494
560
640
703
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
(2) UK students in Japan(Student visa holders)
165 % increase in 10 years
(source: JASSO survey)*As of May 1 each year
In
(3) English-language Courses at Japanese Universities
• 858 University Degree Courses
offered in English (2018)
(it was 781 in 2017)
• Check the website “Study in Japan (JASSO)”, and the “Search for schools”
https://www.jasso.go.jp/sp/ryugaku/study_j/search/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2018/04/23/degree_english_20180330.pdf
In
Globalization of Japanese Universities
(Outbound)
42,320
53,991
65,37369,869
81,21984,456
96,853
105,301
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
(1) Outbound Mobility: Japanese students studying in foreign countries (including
non visa-holders)
250% increase In 8 years
Less than one month is 60% Above increase largely attributes to them
survey conducted by the Japanese Student Services Organization (JASSO)
Out
(2) Outbound Mobility: Japanese students studying in UK
(including non visa-holders)(Number of students)
(year)19
(source: JASSO survey)
4,130 4,084
4,893 5,641
6,519 6,864
6,281 5,840 5,865
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Out
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Out
Among Japanese students in the UK,60% are taking courses based on exchange agreements.
No. Countries 2009
1 USA 8,316
2 UK 4,130
3 Australia 3,848
4 Canada 3,704
5 China 3,304
6 South Korea 2,451
No. Countries 2017
1 USA 19,527
2 Australia 9,879
3 Canada 9,440
4 China 7,144
5 South Korea 7,006
6 UK 5,865
Globalization of Japanese Universities
(Drive)
(1) Policy: Grand Design for Higher Education toward 2040
(Report Summary by Central Council for Education, November 26, 2018 )
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Education and research systems—Ensuring diversity and flexibility—
Diverse students- Shifting from the conventional model that assumes Japanese
students entering higher education at the age of 18 to be the main targets, to the new model that actively accepting adult students and international students → Recurrent education, promotion of international exchange
of students, international expansion of higher education
In
(source: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan)
(2) Study in Japan: Scholarships and other funding schemes
in UK and Europe
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- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship- Japan Foundation- Japan Society for Promotion of Science- Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation- Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation- British Association for Japanese Studies- Toshiba Corporation/Toshiba of Europe Ltd.- Canon Foundation in Europe
Institution
Also, there are other opportunities such as scholarships provided by Local Governments
*
In
https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/brochure.html→ Jasso
(3) UK Strategy: UK STRATEGY FOR OUTWARD STUDENT MOBILITY
2017-2020 (Universities UK)
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The UK Strategy for Outward Student Mobility aims to double the percentage of UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree students* who undertake international placements as part of their higher education programmes from 6.6% in 2014 to 13.2% in 2020. This will create a new generation of global graduates, and a higher education culture in which international opportunities are an aspiration for all students.
*ie, graduates who had a mobility period during their undergraduate studies
In
(Source: UK STRATEGY FOR OUTWARD STUDENT MOBILITY 2017-2020, Universities UK)
(1) Students Mind 80% of Japanese students (age 18+) think
positively about studying abroad.
25.5
27.7
28.4
10
4.44.1
You should study abroad while at university
Strongly agree
Reasonably agree
Rather agree
Rather disagree
Reasonably disagree
Strongly disagree
n = 412 Japanese students
(%)
Agreed total: 81.6%
23.3
2630.1
13.3
3.43.9
Study abroad will benefit your career
Agreed total: 79.4%
Survey on Studying Abroad(source: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan)
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(2) Chiba University All students go abroad !
(approximately 10,000 students)
- Japan’s Chiba University has revealed that study abroad will become a compulsory element of undergraduate and postgraduate programs for all students entering the university from 2020.
- As reported by British Council, students will be expected to study abroad for between one week and 2 months at least once during their degree, with tuition fees at the destination institution covered by Chiba U.
(source: the Pie News posted on Feb12, 2019 by Kerrie)
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Resource
Resource to fully encourage students in both countries and University staff to advance.
- Funding - Information
→ Funding scheme→ Background policy→ University information→ The person in charge for improvement
What the Embassy offers1. MEXT Scholarship Programme(1) Post-graduate course (Doctoral & Master’s Courses etc) (2) 1-year undergraduate course (in Japanese Studies)(3) 5-year undergraduate course (launched in the UK in 2018)
2. Useful information (Please advise your students.)(1) Scholarships and other funding schemes in UK and Europe(2) Japanese Embassy homepage (Education & Scholarships) (3) The Embassy library has the brochures of over 60
Japanese universities.
3. Opportunity for direct information and networking