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

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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

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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)

Out

(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)

Out

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