TJFL Language Assistants Program: Application Form
The Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (TJFL) Language Assistants Program provides opportunities for Japanese university students to be placed in a Victorian school as a short term volunteer Japanese language assistant. 

If you would like to apply to be part of the August 2026 TJFL Language Assistants program, please complete this online application form by Friday 15 May 2026. 

2026 Program Dates:
4 week program
Arrive Melbourne - Saturday 8 August
Depart Melbourne - Saturday 5 September

3 week program
Arrive Melbourne - Saturday 8 August
Depart Melbourne - Saturday 29 August

2026  Program Fees:
4 week program $2420 (inc GST)
3 week program $2090 (inc GST)

You will be emailed the outcome of your application by late May. 

All successful applicants will need to:
• meet online via zoom with the Program Manager for a brief interview between 18-22 May.  
• sign an Agreement which outlines all details relating to participation in the TJFL Program
• provide a Japanese Police Clearance Certificate confirming you have no prior or pending criminal convictions or charges
• arrange own visa and insurances 
• pay the program fee by Friday 19 June

Any queries, please contact the TJFL Program Manager:
Kylie Farmer
AntHouse Pty Ltd
kyliefiona@gmail.com

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Email *
Family name *
Given name *
Date of birth *
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Age *
Gender *
Email address *
Home address *
Mobile phone number *
Best way to communicate? 
I will need to communicate with you regularly to prepare for your trip to Australia. What is the best way to contact you so that you can reply quickly? (eg. email/ line/ other?) 
Please write the contact method and your contact number/information
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Name of University you attend *
Relevant skills and experiences
What skills and experiences do you have which will help make you a great Japanese language assistant in a Victorian school? 
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Why would you like to participate in this program? 
Please include why you chose to apply for this program 
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Personal Profile

Please add further information about yourself to share with your host school and host family. Please include:  what you are looking forward to in Australia, your family details, what you do in your leisure time, sports you play, favourite music, instruments you play, have you travelled overseas?
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Passport number
If you don't have your passport yet you can provide the details later
Passport expiry date
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Name of emergency contact person. (Who should we contact in Japan if there is an emergency situation - eg. ill health?)
Emergency contact mobile phone number
Emergency contact email address
Relationship to emergency contact person (eg. mother, father, friend)
Do you have any allergies?  Please indicate anything to which you are allergic including foods, medicines, animals etc. *
Do you have any health concerns which may impact your ivolvement in this program?  Please indicate anything relating to physical or mental health and wellbeing to help us understand how best to support you. For example, anxiety, difficulties sleeping, injuries, illnesses etc *
Do you have any special dietary requirements? e.g. Vegetarian *
Are you a smoker? *
Please select your preferred program option
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Please select your preferred school placement option. 

Every effort will be made to match you to your preferred school placement but this cannot be guaranteed
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English Proficiency requirements
I will be able to provide a document verifying my English Proficiency. For example:
- EIKEN-equivalent - 2 and above
- TOEIC-equivalent - 450 and above for Listening and Reading and 160 and above for Speaking and Writing
- TOEFL-equivalent iBT 45 / ITP 450
- IELTS-equiavalent - 4 and above with at least 4.5 for Speaking
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Visas and Insurance
I understand that I will need to organise and pay for flights and all necessary visa and insurance requirements prior to departing Japan.
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Required
Japanese Police Clearance Certificate
I will be able to provide a Police Clearance Certificate verifying I have no prior or pending criminal convictions or charges
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Required
Fee Payment
Once your place in the project has been confirmed, you will be issued with an invoice to organise payment of the Program fee by bank transfer or credit card. Payment will be due by Friday 19 June.     

Cancellation Policy: In the event of cancellation a refund will be made subject to the following conditions:
A cancellation notification in writing made prior to 28 days before the departure from Japan will be the subject to an Administration Fee of $150.
If the cancellation is made less than 28 days before the departure from Japan the administration fee will be increased to AUD$250

Privacy Notice: The information contained in your application has been obtained for the purpose of participation in the Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (TJFL) Language Assustant Program.  

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