This program invites educators from local schools in Europe and America that teach the children of Japanese company employees, and is a part of the effort to facilitate the local activities of Japanese companies located overseas. The aim was for educators from Europe and America to become familiar with Japanese culture, history, and society through school visits, homestays, and sightseeing so they could better understand Japan and utilize that understanding in the classroom.


Purpose and Background

IIST has been inviting to Japan international educators who teach Japanese expatriate students as an expression of gratitude and to provide them with the chance to get a better understanding of Japan. This invitational program was started in 1975 and has had a total of 1,113 participants. (Please refer to the PDF as to the accumulating total of participants.) Below shows program details conducted by IIST since 2008.



Contact : International Exchange Dept.info@iist.or.jp