kjec experience

school eligibility
and selection

our selection process

Each year, KJEC selects 4 high schools (2 from South Korea and 2 Japan) and 8 KJEC teachers (4 Native English teachers and 4 Japanese / Korean English teachers) to participate and help lead the program. To ensure the KJEC Experience is free for all participants, we ask that teachers volunteer to help plan and facilitate the program.

School Eligibility

  • The school must be working with high school students 
  • The school should have the capacity to select six 1st and 2nd grade students to participate in the full 10-days of the program 
  • There should be a Native English teacher working at the school and the school should permit the teacher to be fully involved in the program

Preferred School Characteristics

  • A high school located outside of Tokyo or Seoul
  • The school permits the Japanese / Korean English teacher to accompany their students on the program
  • A school with limited international education opportunities
  • A school serving students predominantly from low-income families and or experiencing social challenges 
  • Schools affiliated with the Fulbright Korea or JET program 

How does KJEC select the schools?

KJEC selects the 4 schools based on a holistic perspective that seeks to take into consideration the school’s resources and fit within our targeted demographics and the teachers’ qualifications and ability to serve as volunteers. The selection process includes an online application and online interview.

Qualities we are looking for in our Teacher Volunteers

Teachers should have a passion for their students and the spirit to help actualize the mission of the KJEC. We are looking for candidates who are hard working, creative, and adaptable and are motivated to build connections and learning opportunities for all participants. We are seeking teachers who believe in the importance of educational equity and social justice. 

Selected teachers will be required to attend the Experience for the full duration, participate actively in pre-camp planning including selecting six students from their school to participate, and facilitate individual lessons and activities and help chaperone students during the program. The Experience is an incredible opportunity for teachers to gain leadership development and build connections with their students and students from different high schools in Korea and Japan.

Benefits for Schools Teacher Volunteers

  • Schools receive the honor of providing 6 students with full scholarships to attend and participate in the KJEC Experience
  • Teachers will gain professional development and opportunities to exchange educational pedagogy among the Experience team 
  • Teachers will build meaningful mentoring relationships with the 24 selected students and have the chance to see them grow and learn 

ready to apply?

Interested in a new leadership role to grow your teaching skills? Interested in planning an unforgettable experience for your students?

Email us at

KJECprograms@gmail.com

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