Carmel japanese exchange program

Mayor Brainard Letter to Kawachinagano. Letter from Mayor Tomoaki Shimada of Kawachinagano. The next day, Carmel Sister Cities Inc. Carmel chose a school in Japan, because it was experiencing the location of some Japanese companies in the area, the administrators and staff were enrolling their children in its schools after moving to the area, and Carmel felt it needed to become better acquainted with the Japanese culture and language.

Carmel sent its first group of students to Kawachinagano City, a suburb of Osaka City, Japan, on an exchange program in to Seikyo Gakuen, a private Christian school. The students enrolled there enjoy a large variety of sports and music in addition to their college preparatory curriculum.

It was decided from then on that every other year there would be an exchange. Carmel would travel to Japan on the even years, and then it would host the Japanese students on odd years. Carmel invites one or two year-long students from Seikyo Gakuen School to attend Carmel High School on an every other year basis, and, in turn, Carmel sends one or two high school students to attend Seikyo on the opposite year.

Generally, Carmel students remain in Japan only six months, as they wish to return to Carmel and graduate on their original schedule. Carmel has also incorporated a PTO — PTA exchange between the two schools, which occurs the same time as the student exchange trips. However, the adults are placed on a different schedule of activities at the time of their visits.

A student exchange program in Japan is so much more than a language course. Our goal is to help you understand Japanese culture as well as mastering the language. The Japanese landscape is beautiful, with technological sophistication and hidden temples around every corner.

You will be blown away by the glimpse snow-capped mountain peaks, miniature gardens, and steaming outdoor onsen. Observe a traditional tea ceremony and tie your wishes to a temple tree. Living in Japan will give you unique insights into Japanese culture.

A student exchange program in Japan is a truly rich and meaningful experience. By the end of your stay, you will feel more like a native than a foreign exchange student in Japan. With more than 55 countries around the world currently participating in JET, this program offers a unique cultural exchange opportunity to meet people from all around the world, living and working in Japan. Before departing for Japan and upon return, there are a number of JET alumni organizations that host social, volunteer and professional development activities to help individuals through the transition process.

Becoming a JET puts you in an elite network of incredible individuals. Phone Number. Yes, I would like to receive emails from Current Publishing. You can unsubscribe anytime. Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.